8th lutz Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) Mark can finish whatever game he wants whenever he wants. No one really has a right to have any particular game finished unless they've already paid money for it. Mark did tell the Intellivision board earlier this year that he'll be working on the Intellivision games once the 7800 expansion module is done. That means the Intellivision board has his word. Edited November 26, 2012 by 8th lutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 may end up like Atarivox. Supported by a couple games, and then forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Without him, the XM may end up like Atarivox. Supported by a couple games, and then forgotten. The AtariVox isn't dead yet. ..Al 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8th lutz Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 . Without him, the XM may end up like Atarivox. Supported by a couple games, and then forgotten. I sure as hell hope not, but well, there it is. With luck, perhaps some other hobbiest will take his example, step forward and continue to support the community by writing. I think the XM will have more than a couple games. Groovybee has 6 expansion module games that need to be completed. Perry is doing expansion module games in terms of hacks and it doesn't appear that he'll be stopping anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 The people on the Intellivision and Atari Jaguar forums have the right to have the games that GroovyBee started for Intellivision, and the Jaguar to be completed also. The games for the Intellivision and the Atari Jaguar has to be a priority for him once is done with the 7800 expansion module and the current expansion module games. Mark did tell the Intellivision board earlier this year that he'll be working on the Intellivision games once the 7800 expansion module is done. That means the Intellivision board has his word. It may not be intentional, but you're really coming across as if you feel you're entitled to his free time. If he announced plans, he's allowed to later change his mind, or not, as he sees fit. Its not a contract, and he's not locked into doing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keitaro Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Bob thanks for your share with us your games. I hope get "burned-out" wasn't one of the reasons of quit, and I hope he really enjoyed the experience of developing his games. We of course enjoy playing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Mark did tell the Intellivision board earlier this year that he'll be working on the Intellivision games once the 7800 expansion module is done. That means the Intellivision board has his word. But he'll be so old by then, he won't be able to use a keyboard anymore. Maybe in that flying car future, they'll have PCs that will hook up directly to our brains, so typing won't be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128bytes Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks, PacManPlus! I'm forever grateful for your work on Atari 7800 Ms. Pac Man and Pac Man Collection! Keep on drumming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckH Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 This is kind of a mystery that he would disappear all of a sudden without dropping a line or something . I hope everything is all right. He sure has some great games. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 He sure has some great games. He will be missed. So many of you only loved him for his mind, but I loved him for his body. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 So many of you only loved him for his mind, but I loved him for his body. Wut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Nevermind Edited November 27, 2012 by adam242 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lendorien Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 FYI, I never intended to denigrate GroovyBee's work by what I wrote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Attn. check other thread and see what Ken has done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Attn. check other thread and see what Ken has done! I checked it out...This tetris game looks great graphically for the 7800.....Is this the same Ken that made BnQ?............I feel very hopeful now.... The 7800 lives......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 @ Stun Runner 87: I realize she's your sister, but I still find it highly inappropriate that you would use a picture of my girlfriend for your avatar. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 This is a monumental loss. Bob was not only the best programmer I think that was out there on the old Atari stuff, but unquestionably the most generous. Always releasing his ROM's (one of few who does), taking feedback by folks here along the way, and incorporating those ideas. My best to he and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Best wishes to Bob as he gets affairs in order. He sure was a machine when it came to pumping out quality games. Rather than thinking of this as a loss, we can keep playing all the games he did finish for our 7800s. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushguy Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Will pac man plus still be available at the atariage store if so, for how long?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushguy Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Will pac man plus still be available at the atariage store if so, for how long?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Will pac man plus still be available at the atariage store if so, for how long?? My advice to you is to get all the games in the atariage store while they are available........its not like these carts are mass produced by the millions........Get them while there hot, cause you never know, they might not be there tommorow...... Edited November 27, 2012 by Stun Runner 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I really hope he comes back at some point. Bob might have been the NICEST guy on Atari Age. Good luck Bob, with whatever you are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Bob might have been the NICEST guy on Atari Age. Great, now all of the runner up nice guys will take their balls and go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Bob might have been the NICEST guy on Atari Age. Nah, that would be me. I'm not only the NICEST, but also the most HUMBLE! ...I thank you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Great, now all of the runner up nice guys will take their balls and go home. They're already at home in their mom's basement reading this thread. Now I'm gonna go tell mom to turn the tv down so I can finish reading the other posts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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