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First try. 2020 points. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I would also say that, at least for me, one of the best things about the High Score Club is that it encourages me to get out games that I am unfamiliar with and really seriously play them. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I completely agree with this. I was so unreasonably excited about last season, and then I had a series of family issues crop up. The result... I didn't play a single game after the third or fourth week. That's adult life, of course. However, I know that if I only have a week for each game, then there will be plenty that I just don't get to play at all. I imagine that for most of us, this is an opportunity to recapture a little bit of our childhood, and for me I love the feeling of being stuck with a game for a while, because that is the game I have right now. That's how it was for most of us. We got a game, and we had to play it, since it was the one and only new game that we were going to have for quite a while. As for homebrews, I'm definitely interested, especially if we can play it on the LTO Flash. I keep dragging my feet on getting Anthropomorphic Force. Selecting that game for the High Score Club would be an excellent reason to get it. [emoji3] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Hey, all. I have two quick comments. I don't know how others feel, but I personally really don't like the overlapping schedules for playing games. (Essentially, that two game competitions are running at the same time.). As busy as adult life is, I found it really hard to even remember what game was being played and what I should focus on. Perhaps it is just me, but I preferred how it was run two seasons ago. Each game ran for two weeks, then the competition moved on to the next game. The other thing is that if this season is starting just before Christmas, I hope that we are thinking about adding a little time on to this first competition. I imagine a lot of people are travelling for the holidays, and probably won't be around to participate. I, for example, won't be home from December 20th until January 1st. So, I pretty much won't even be able to compete in the first competition if the schedule follows the usual schedule. Just thinking out loud here.... Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I want one, please. Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

First crack at Vectron... 43,110 Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

And... Just for the record... I'm really excited about Vectron! I've never had a chance to dig into this game, but I'm intrigued by its seemingly inscrutable gameplay. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I enjoy the VCS/2600 version a LOT more. It seems more polished, and the gameplay lends itself to a joystick much more than the disc... even though I personally love the disc. [emoji3] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Made some improvement. 14,000 Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Here's my first try. 11,250 Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I had a pretty good game this morning, but still a little shy of the leaders. 101,650 Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I had over thirty extra lives when I hit 90,000, and I didn't make it much further.... Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Had a good run before bed. [emoji3] 95,500 Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Game locked up at 64,450... Still an improvement, though. (Also, check out the weird pixelated remains of the shark.) Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

This is only my first time ever playing this game seriously (not just checking to see if the cartridge works). I have kind of a vague idea of how the game is played, so be kind. [emoji3] 50,400 Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

The last suggestion I will give is that we consider playing any and all of the Intellivoice games. I know that I mentioned Solar Sailer before, but B17 Bomber, Bomb Squad and Space Spartans also have score components. I don't know how much they have been played in the High Score Club, but they are all games I would not mind digging in to a little more. Also, if I understand the rules correctly, we are going to be playing two games at the same time each week, except the first and last weeks of the competition, right? Is it ten games again, and we end around November 2nd? Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I'm a little late to the party here, but I would love to see (as others have suggested) some more unusual choices. Some of my picks would be: - Safecracker - Microsurgeon (I know the scoring is a little wonky, but I think we could all live with that) - Scooby Do's Maze Chase (Maybe a custom map could be used... Might be really interesting.) - Vectron (perennially hated, but great for people shooting for scores) - Tron: Solar Sailer (I would be fascinated to see how people approach this one) - Ice Trek/Tropical Trouble (instead of usual favorite, Beauty and the Beast) - Ninja Odyssey (a really good game if you are looking to improve over time) - Any of the games that Rev recently released on the game vault. (Copter Command? Missile Domination?) - Deep Zone (So polished and so fun, plus I would like to understand how to play this better. The IntyBASIC version is free.) Those are just some of the ideas I had. Take them or leave them. I won't be the least bit offended. [emoji3] I'm just excited about the return of the high score club. Could we also think about some prizes? Maybe for the top 3-5 competitors? People who participate in every round? Just thinking out loud here.... Anyway... I really look forward to the competition. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I have noticed that this debate has been going on ever since these were announced, and my opinion was always the same as Soulbuster. You can't make a distinction between this and the INTV Corporation releases, as they are the exact same thing. I, for one, am thrilled about it, as I never had any hope of actually collecting all of the games. Now that dream seems a little bit closer. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Listen to the programmer interview with Joe Zbiciak on the Space Patrol episode of The Intellivisionaries. He explains how he squeezed every last ounce of juice out of the Intellivision in that game. I'm sure there are others, but that one really sticks in my mind. http://intellivisionaries.com/episode-35-space-patrol/ Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

This looks terrific. I thoroughly enjoy Grail of the Gods , and this looks to be in a very similar vein. I can't wait to give it a try! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Very cool! I am (slowly) working on turning my Arcade1up Pac-Man cabinet into a vertical-orientation-MAME-games machine. We'll see how I do. I hope it turns out even somewhere near as cool as yours did. [emoji16] That frontend is pretty nice, by the way. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I'm so excited about this, and I love that it gives me a great reason to crack out my ECS to play a game. [emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

You guys are definitely the experts here. I'm just going on my memories of the many, many hours of that podcast. I just have a vague recollection of a couple of the Mattel guys talking about the idea of Auto Racing being a Hot Wheels game. Please don't take what I wrote as any kind of official word. Also, from what I remember (again, not clear memories), they never made any progress along those lines. Of course, that could be my slightly misremembering and/or slightly misinterpreting what I heard. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

It was mentioned on the Intellivisionaries a few times that the main reason was that working with Mattel was a nightmare, so Mattel Electronics opted to pursue outside licensing deals instead. This was brought up by a few former Mattel Electronics employees including, I believe, Keith Robinson. I also seem that remember that Auto Racing was actually initially conceived as a Hot Wheels game, but they abandoned the idea when they found how difficult it would be to work with the IP holders, amusingly. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I have a white ECS, a system changer and many Intellivoice units. I would love to have manuals (and, dare I dream... boxes?) for the ECS and system changer. Maybe some day. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk