Fletch Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am cross-posting this in the 8-Bit and ST Forums. Seeking advice. A couple of weeks back I officially signed up to exhibit at VCF East X in April of 2015. I’ve decided to do a timeline of Atari computers from the 400 through the Falcon030. Here is what I have posted on the VCF East exhibitor site: Have you played Atari today? This exhibit is a timeline of many Atari computers from 1979-1992, such as the 400/800, XL, XE, ST, and Falcon030, along with many games and applications. Visitors are encouraged to experience the machines from each unique era of Atari Computers. Have you played Atari today? I have reserved two tables. One for the 8-bit’s and the other for the 16/32 bit machines. The line up I’m leaning towards is a 400, 1200XL, 130XE, and a XEGS on the 8-bit table. And a 1040STf, Mega 2, and a Falcon030 on the 16/32 table. My emphasis is going to be on gaming. I realize that visitors to the booth won’t be hanging around for more than a few minutes so I want to have a variety of arcade type games since those tend to only have last a short time. I’d like for you to put yourself in position of attendee and let me know which games you’d like to play if you stopped by the booth. The 8-bit should be easier as there are so many good arcade titles. The ST and Falcon might be a bit tougher. Any input is helpful as I’d like to make my exhibit as fun as I can. Thanks! -Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 ST: Xenon 2 Gauntlet 2 Vroom Blood Money Better Dead Than Alien Golden Axe Turrican Wrath Of The Demon Zool If anyone has time, show them Dungeon Master, obviously! Falcon: Stardust Killing Impact Running Doug Little's "Bad Mood" Doom version Obsession Pinball HTHs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks Darklord! Some really good suggestions there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 These are the titles for the ST and Falcon I had thought of before starting the thread. For the ST: Bombjack Volfied Super Sprint Metro-Cross Moon Patrol Robotron Fast Food Rick Dangerous Stunt Track Racer For the Falcon: Downfall Blat Sweety Rock n Roll Clams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian1 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Remember the old Atari formula - Easy to learn, but hard to master. Shoot-em ups and arcade translations are the best. Pinball is good too. At the Atari Party, 4-player Gauntlet 2 drew the most crowds of the three STs I brought to the show. The next ST had Obsession which drew the next biggest crowd. My last ST I used to show a variety of games that I rotated through.. I remember Arkanoid and Pang (Buster Bros.) were popular since they were popular arcade games back in the day. I recommend having instructions nearby so you don't have to keep explaining the instructions to everyone. The only time Gauntlet 2 did not have a crowd was when the program crashed. I really hate that teleporting bug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogging Hell Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 One of the Lotus games (second or third maybe) might be a good one, as well as Vroom/ F1, nice looking and easy to pick up and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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