Eli's Ladder reproductions from Atari Age

[cx2k]

Just heard that Atari Age is planning to reproduce this title and other equally rare titles. Anybody have any more info on this?

 

John

[MattyXB]

Why? Hozer already make them when you will get them I think.

Or complete with lable, instruction and box?

 

I have never hear about this. But maybe they do, who knows?

[Alex]

The possibility exists that down the road we may make reproduction cartridges (as we have done for some 5200 games), but we have not made a decision to do so at this time. And that if we do make repro carts, they will be distinguishable from the original games in some form.

[King Atari]

Making repro carts would be cool, though it might take some of the fun out of the hunt. Still, odds are you won't find a copy in the wild.

[StanJr]

I would like to see AA do releases of complete or mostly complete protos like Dukes of Hazard and Lord of the Rings, or even Ewoks. ESPECIALLY if they could do them with nice manuals and boxes.

 

These are games that are playable, but you will NOT see them in the wild (at least I seriously DOUBT it)

 

 

[King Atari]

I'd like it if AA started selling repros of Ewoks and especially Elevator Action.

[wberdan]

why would you buy a reproduction of eli's ladder?

youd have to actually WANT to play the game.... right?

thats twisted!

 

willie

[Ze_ro]

Yeah, no kidding... if you're going to buy a repro, then you might as well just play it on an emulator.

 

The only games I'd want repros of would be games that I'd actually want to spend a decent amount of time playing, like Lord Of The Rings, or Ewok Adventure.

 

I guess repros of LotR might cause some patent/IP shitstorm though... stupid everything

 

--Zero

 

PS - Woohoo! 2000th post!

[MegaManFan]

With a nice AtariAge style label that differentiates it from the original, instructions, and perhaps in THIS case even a box, that's an item I'd be willing to spend up to $50 on.

[Marco(2)]

Homebrews and prototypes are enough for my taste. There are so many new releases already. In fact, I sometimes wonder if we're not heading for a new crash...

 

Cheers,

Marco

[san-d-2000]

Homebrews and prototypes are enough for my taste. There are so many new releases already. In fact, I sometimes wonder if we're not heading for a new crash...

 

 

I agree, if you want to keep up with all the new releases it will cost you a small fortune.

 

- Sandy

[minorleagueguy]

Yeah, but I know there are a lot of us out there who could spend the money. I wouldn't mind spending $30-$50 for new, boxed games, but don't put them out at once, only one every 3 or 4 months inbetween

[StanJr]

this is, bar NONE, the most unusual complaint I have ever heard. People are actually upset there are a large number of great games coming out for a system that we all love, yet has been most dead for the past 15 years? I couldn't be happier that there are so many great new games! I may not have the money to buy all of them right away, but they'll still be there in a few months as I get the money. I am very excited about all of the new stuff being developed! And hope to see more! And I don't think the quality of the games are suffering either, if anything the games are getting better and better as the homebrewers get better and more skilled at programming!

 

Modern gaming systems must really freak you out. New games come out for those like every week and cost over $50 a pop!

 

 

 

[Xot]

Homebrews and prototypes are enough for my taste. There are so many new releases already. In fact, I sometimes wonder if we're not heading for a new crash...    

 

Cheers,

Marco

 

That would ROCK!!! I'll be first in line for my copies of RS Basketball, Thrust, Jammed, Gunfight, Holey Moley, Bugs Bunny and others at the low, low, closeout prices of $1.99!!!

 

(Waving a fistful of ones)

[dwh]

I'd like it if AA started selling repros of Ewoks and especially Elevator Action.

Elevator Action does not play too well; if the "elevator waiting" was fixed, making gameplay better,then it would be worth it.

I would buy LOTR and Ewoks.

I also like that AA has kept pricing reasonable,especially on the 'hacks'(for example;MS TB),but can also see why it's $35-45 for games with a box and inst's.

[JCroniger]

I think all the new releases are great!! You don’t have to get them all and some are real gems. Look at Thrust, QB and other great new games. As for the rare games and protos, it's good for collectors and others to get a chance to play these games. Polo, Snow White and the like are very interesting.

[Marco(2)]

Let's see if I can explain my position on this a little further.

 

Homebrews - I think it's great to see new creations pop up all the time. Creating new stuff, showing what the 2600 is capable of, makes perfect sense to me. Just carts, with or without a manual, will do the job for every gamer. An occasional special release will also cater for the needs of the collectors amongst us.

 

Prototypes - I really like those releases of previously undiscovered games. I do think it is possible to flood the market with these though. I don't know any sales figures, but I have a feeling the large quantity of new games at CGE 2002 may have resulted in a drop in sales. Not every proto game appears to be suitable. Playability is an issue, as is the quality of the box and manual. Low-quality productions of bad or hardly playable games might ruin it.

 

Existing games - It's hard for me to see the sense in producing these. I include prototypes of which the ROM is already freely available in this category BTW. You can play these games through an emulator or the Cuttle Cart (or future devices like it, that allow you to load ROMs into your console). No need to make carts out of these, IMO. I must admit too that, not being able to own or play a certain game, certainly appeals to me.

 

I talked to some friends about this at a little convention we had in Germany two weeks ago. I think what sums up my feelings about this, is that it is cool to add a new chapter to the past (new games), but that we should be wary in trying to recreate that past (new releases of old games).

 

I know many of you will disagree, but I think the Atari 2600 Era has ended. We can certainly relive that era, but not revive it.

 

Cheers,

Marco

[StanJr]

I agree with pretty much all of that marco! Reproducing existing RELEASED games is kind of silly. I mean, rare or not, they WERE released.

 

But unreleased games and PLAYABLE protos are things I would like to see released.

 

I don't see the point of going through the trouble of producing an unplayable proto. The idea of all of this is to PLAY previously unreleased stuff.

 

 

More carts available might hurt the sales of individual carts, but those games that truly stand out (Marble Craze, Thrust, etc) are going to be bought by EVERYONE, and overall I think having more games available is good for the market.

 

[MegaManFan]

I agree with pretty much all of that marco!  Reproducing existing RELEASED games is kind of silly.  I mean, rare or not, they WERE released.

 

I don't think it's totally silly. After all the Hozer reproductions of existing carts are bare cartridges with no picture labels, instructions, etc. Sure I could order a Hozer Quadrun, but why not an AA one? With an original label that looks nice, but differentiates it from the original so that no one out there can be misled. Think about what that would mean: an affordable, nice looking Quadrun. No more bidding $350 for one on eBay only to be outbid at $360, $400 or $500. That's why I gave up on getting one of Bob's original Okie Dokie carts and bought the AA repro instead. I feel the principal is the same.

[StanJr]

I see where you are coming from, but to some itsy bitsy degree there is still a chance I might FIND a Quadrun somewhere. They are out there. So until then I can play it on the emu if I really have to. Games like LOTR were NEVER out there to begin with so if somebody like AA doesn't reproduce it, I'll NEVER have a shot at it. That's the difference to me.

 

 

[Rob Mitchell]

This is why I bought a Cuttle Cart .. so I could keep up with all the games .. Sure it is convenient to pop in a cart .. but if I'm gonna do alot of gameplay .. I am gonna set up the Atari and computer, CD player nearby anyway ..

 

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA