nagn2 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm afraid there's too little to see, nagn2.Maybe a closer shot (with flash) could reveal more. Could you tell me something more about the gameplay? What are you suppose to do in the game? Is it actually playable and does it feel 'finished'? I haven't played it at length. So far you basically jump or dodge hazards like clams, fish etc ( I guess you are try to cross the red sea safely). I will try to make a couple of movie shots and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagn2 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Anyone in Ohio who can help dumping the ROM? I'm in the Dayton area and have the ability to dump it. Al is in the Cleveland area. Any idea what part of Ohio they are in? I'd be glad to help. I am in the Cincinnati area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I just did a search on the California, Secretary of State's website for Steve Stack, Inc. and found the following entry: Registration number = C1141679 Dissolved = 5/17/1983 Agent & Address = Steve Schustack 3607 Ocean Front Walk #5A San Diego, CA 92109 I think this is legit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Agent & Address =Steve Schustack This book seems like another positive evidence. He was (is?) a programmer. BTW: The name seems pretty uncommon. Could this be our man? And this website links them both together. The directory is the brainchild of Steve Schustack, computer-book author, former seminar instructor, and long-time computer programmer. Steve has been around boats and the water all of his life and enjoys boating, surfing, windsurfing, diving, and the beach, as often as his busy schedule allows. Someone should contact him. Edited September 16, 2007 by Thomas Jentzsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagn2 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Agent & Address =Steve Schustack This book seems like another positive evidence. He was (is?) a programmer. BTW: The name seems pretty uncommon. Could this be our man? And this website links them both together. The directory is the brainchild of Steve Schustack, computer-book author, former seminar instructor, and long-time computer programmer. Steve has been around boats and the water all of his life and enjoys boating, surfing, windsurfing, diving, and the beach, as often as his busy schedule allows. Someone should contact him. I just called that number and talked to Steve Schustack. He did confirm it was his cartridge and is the only one he made. He asked me to call him back at a later date as he was in the middle of something. I will try to get more information from him then. I have to say this is exciting and I appriciate everyones help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Weird. Record the call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Yet another thread that makes me love this community. What a cool find and neat detective work. It's so cool to know that there are still treasures out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 What can I say but bloody Hell! I wonder why he went to all the trouble of making just one cart? Cant wait to learn more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Neato! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Nagn2, A movie showing the game screen during play would be very nice indeed. Holy Moses, This certainly is groundbreaking news. I'm very curious about Steve's story on this one. Please keep us informed, nagn2. Edited September 16, 2007 by Rom Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Wow! Looks like a we've found another independently published game like Birthday Mania. Everyones 2600 collection is now one cart short... I'd send it to Al (who just happens to run this site). He's in OH and has the tools to dump this cart without damaging it. Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 AMAZING!!!!! I was for sure this was some sort of pirate or hack. I am in awe. A brand new Atari game from '83. One of a kind.........it always makes you wonder how many more of these "one-shots" are out there. Great find.........you're a lucky man, nagn2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Well nagn2, you certainly got my attention. If this turns out to be a hoax after all, I will apologize to the community, but for now: http://atarimania.com/detail_soft-TYPE_COD...T_ID-15116.html Congratulations with this Holy Grail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagn2 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Well nagn2, you certainly got my attention. If this turns out to be a hoax after all, I will apologize to the community, but for now: http://atarimania.com/detail_soft-TYPE_COD...T_ID-15116.html Congratulations with this Holy Grail! I just received a callback from Steve Schustack. I got a little more information. He said it was the only atari game he made but he thought he made a few hundred cartridges. He has no idea what happened to any them. He said I could contact him with any questions. If anyone has any questions please let me know and I will try to get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagn2 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Well nagn2, you certainly got my attention. If this turns out to be a hoax after all, I will apologize to the community, but for now: http://atarimania.com/detail_soft-TYPE_COD...T_ID-15116.html Congratulations with this Holy Grail! 'nt I just want to clarify again as I clicked on your post. When I first talked to Steve Schustack he didn't have time to talk and I asked him if this was the only game and he said yes. He has since called me back and clarified that he did not make any other games for the Atari but he did make a few hundred copies. He has no idea what happened to any of them. Edited September 16, 2007 by nagn2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the new info, nagn2! I would very much like to know this: What was Steve's idea behind the game? Did he program it for a certain (religious) reason? Was it supposed to be a children's only game? Why this 'Crossing The Red Sea' idea? Is it a complete game? Does he still know/have the instuctions? Edited September 16, 2007 by Rom Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 What equipment did he use for programming the game? Does he still own the source code somewhere? How did he know how to program the Atari 2600? Did he sell the carts? Who made them? Who was the distributor? (if any) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm very surprised. The community is for sure working hard on finding information about this rare cart. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 What a cool find..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) HOAX hands all over this one. I offically eat my words, nice find!! EDIT: ALSO DON'T SELL IT TO THE FIRST CLOWN THAT OFFERS YOU A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS FOR IT WHAT EVER YOU DO!!! Edited September 16, 2007 by Shawn Sr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) HOAX hands all over this one. I offically eat my words, nice find!! EDIT: ALSO DON'T SELL IT TO THE FIRST CLOWN THAT OFFERS YOU A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS FOR IT WHAT EVER YOU DO!!! Don't listen to him. I'll give you $200. Probably only worth $5, but I'll give you a break. Question: So how do you see the innards if the screw is under the label? Remove label? Xray? Don't open? Edited September 16, 2007 by SINGLE TOOTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagn2 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) HOAX hands all over this one. I offically eat my words, nice find!! EDIT: ALSO DON'T SELL IT TO THE FIRST CLOWN THAT OFFERS YOU A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS FOR IT WHAT EVER YOU DO!!! Any idea what this may be worth? Also are there any other questions I should ask when I speak with the creator of the game again? He was very nice and helpful in our last phone call but I am not sure what other relevant information a serious collector may want to know. Edited September 16, 2007 by nagn2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 HOAX hands all over this one. I offically eat my words, nice find!! Nice to see that your earlier assumption being wrong Shawn Damn this is something special. Someone should ask him if he knows anything about Birthday Mania. I know he said he only did this game but he may know who did do it? I too question how many other lost gems are still out there somewhere sitting in boxes in garages or attics waiting to once again see the light of day? Makes it worth my while regularly checking the boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 EDIT: ALSO DON'T SELL IT TO THE FIRST CLOWN THAT OFFERS YOU A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS FOR IT WHAT EVER YOU DO!!!Also, please inform Steve about any future plans of commercially re-releasing his game's ROM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Hopefully another one of these will turn up somewhere if he made a few hundred copies. Just like the Birthday Mania cart...........although only one has been found, AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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