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Just double checking as I haven't gotten an update e-mail since December, but also have not received my order... Did the April e-mail go out?

I've always heard how great a game it is and got the setup to run it a couple years back now. Just hadn't had time to really give it a good go until now though. I have the instructions about what all the keys do, but I'm not sure what I should actually be doing... The game starts and I'm flying around with stars going by I guess (yet I'm still in the star system, so I'm not sure about that). I see what must be the Sun and I'm aware of refueling there, although I've never gotten very close. After a few minutes my ship explodes each time and I don't know why. I've even turned on the "x" options and "god mode", yet my ship still explodes after a few minutes. Are there any walkthroughs on how to do the basics (such as find a space station, etc)?

I also ordered on June 22nd. The hardware from the order (edLaddin controller) came in long ago, but am still awaiting the games. It's hard to be patient, but I've waited longer for things before. Yars Return I believe was 10 months before the backwards cart arrived and then another month before the actual correct cart. Not just a video game thing either, last set of motorcycle brake lines I needed took a full year to arrive... These days, nothing happens fast, seems like everyone has more work than time to do it... 8 months from quote to being able to get my driveway work done too. I've been on a wait list for a couple years for some car body work...

Yep. I placed my order just a couple hours before the sale came online and it was then grouped with the sale orders (as it includes items from the sale) and I am still waiting as well, so I don't think he is shipping sequentially by order number but are probably grouped in some other manner that is more efficient for production.

Atari computers just weren't well known, at least in my circles... If you played video games you had a 2600, rarely a 5200, or maybe a 7800. If you had a home computer it was a C64 (except for the one or two rich kids that had Apple IIs). Nobody had Atari computers...

I have heard that people are receiving them and Al has been sending the update e-mails. Unfortunately it seems there's still plenty more to go. Must have been an absolutely crazy number of orders placed. I ordered 2 games just hours before the sale started. 1 of them turned out to be an item that was included in the sale. I'm guessing they're batched up some way by total quantity, parts arrival times, etc rather than order date as I am still awaiting both of them.

Shipping prices are WAY up in the US. USPS seems to be the best way to go these days as UPS prices have become absolutely ridiculous anymore.

I'm active on some MSFS groups and it's interesting to hear how some people have so many issues with CTDs, but I haven't had a single one yet.

Elevator Agent was originally scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday the 26th, but the USPS managed to get it to my house 1 business day earlier, so I had it in plenty of time for Christmas! Unfortunately no shipment notification on my AtariAge Last Chance order yet, but that just gives me something to look forward to in the new year. Anyways, Elevator Agent is incredible! Been playing in on my 7800 with my Edladdin Super 78 and it's an all around amazing experience!

Couldn't make the live stream, but will check out the youtube when I get a chance!

My first thoughts were of an expanded "Adventure" or a "Pitfall 3", but the more I think about it, what I'd really like to see is how good of a pinball game could be done now. I've got tons of time in on the original Pinball as well as Midnight Magic and we could use something new there!

I noticed, maybe back on Friday or Saturday that the page had changed to released, but didn't see a way to order yet. Was really excited to see the ability to order this morning when I checked in again! How's the backlog looking as far as when we should expect shipment? Think there's a chance of Christmas?

I'll do refurb'd from vendors (usually smaller shops) that I know actually do repairs and such. The common big box and "big site" places, no.

Neither of those links worked for me. https://www.commodorefree.com/issues.html is where I found it.

Yeah, we all get spoiled with common off the shelf next day items. AtariAge games are having to be made, tested, and then shipped out. Now that I understand how much work it is, the times generally aren't too bad. This shift with Atari and the last chance sale and then PRGE in the middle has really delayed things. Even with the delays on these, I've waited longer for games from other popular sources...

It would be a nice Christmas present if they made it by then, but with so many orders I understand that it may not happen.

Oh wow, I'd never heard of the Intellivision Flashback before. Looks pretty cool, but also hard to find and high priced right now. Would love to have one for "Crown of Kings" and Sea Battle, but not $200 much... Ugh.

Good to know. AD&D Cloud Mountain is one I have very fond memories of and wish to play again. However, I've not been able to find it...

Title Match Pro Wrestling for 2600 blew my mind when I first played it. I was astounded by how many moves could be done with a standard one button joystick, and how well it played.

Pretty much all my old floppies failed. They seemed to get some kind of surface scale on them too and even the few good floppies would not read until I cleaned the drive after trying one of the many failed.

Indeed, magnetic tape seems to be a far better long term media than optical. I've got a bunch of 4 track reel to reel tapes here from the 60's and 70's and every single one will still play fine. I cannot say the same for my CDs from the '90's and 2000's where half of them are failing...

I can't make PRGE, so you can have a little more time. However, I WOULD like to be able to get a physical cart of Elevator Agent at some point.

I'm afraid I never kept a list. Since receiving my Edladdin Super 78 a couple weeks ago the wireless controllers have gone into storage too. Next time I get them out I'll make a point to note working/not working games. I also recall there were one or two where it zips through the intro/menu like the button is held down but then plays fine otherwise.

Almost a year later since this was posted here, but I have finally ordered the book. Kept thinking about it and wanting it, but finally am able to spend the money! Looking forward to it!

After years of using Twitter I've given up. I think the last time I logged in was about a month ago. Just not much of interest going on there anymore.