Gregory DG Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Been wanting to start a series of videos, so I had this idea of introducing my favorite games to my son... Here's the first one. Be as critical as you like, I know it's not perfect! I just have fun making these and it takes my mind off of the stress at work! Wife thinks I'm nuts, but that's okay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPxKpHCzDUE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Adventure rules ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennetzel Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I spent hours on this game back in the day...it does rule as stated above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Yep, can't get much better than Adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Just got done playing a round of Adventure. Apparently all dragons save for the green were locked in the White Castle and I managed to win the game in about five minutes after dusting him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralstorm Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Fun to watch. I actually introduced a friend to Adventure recently (he's older than I am, and played 2600 as a kid, but very few games - like Space Invaders, Breakout, and not much else) After some coaxing, I got him to play game 1 uncoached. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Been wanting to start a series of videos, so I had this idea of introducing my favorite games to my son... Here's the first one. Be as critical as you like, I know it's not perfect! I just have fun making these and it takes my mind off of the stress at work! Wife thinks I'm nuts, but that's okay. That's one thing the 2600 was built for, taking people's minds off of the things that stress them. After 35 years, it's still doing its job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Cute video. I like the concept of introducing these old games to a younger generation. Would be interested to hear more from your son as to what he actually thinks of the games you are playing. Graphic wise, game play wise etc... Anyways, really cool vid I liked it! Hope you're more relaxed now as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great video. I'm sure your son was like, "Okay, Dad. Sigh." lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Let... the boy... watch. He needs to learn. The way I learned, from my father. The way he learned, from his father. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaquest Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great video! You just can't beat a classic like Adventure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 My oldest son is autistic. He is three and isn't much bothered with games. He doesn't even really like to watch them. However, the other day I hooked up the 2600 in front of him and he got curious. I said "well, here's my chance. What game is the most kid friendly here?" I got Froggger (Parker Bros.) out and plugged it in. The smile on his face when it started up with the little tune would melt your heart. He even gave it a go (although he couldn't really understand it). He also understood the cartridge thing right away. He started to hand me other ones to plug in so he could see them. Only one he tried after that was Frogger when I put it back in again. I think he has a favourite. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Great video. I'm sure your son was like, "Okay, Dad. Sigh." lol Actually he likes to play Atari. I've got my Flashback 2 hooked up to his TV in his room. His favorite game is actually Outlaw! My oldest son is autistic. He is three and isn't much bothered with games. He doesn't even really like to watch them. However, the other day I hooked up the 2600 in front of him and he got curious. I said "well, here's my chance. What game is the most kid friendly here?" I got Froggger (Parker Bros.) out and plugged it in. The smile on his face when it started up with the little tune would melt your heart. He even gave it a go (although he couldn't really understand it). He also understood the cartridge thing right away. He started to hand me other ones to plug in so he could see them. Only one he tried after that was Frogger when I put it back in again. I think he has a favourite. Great story! I think classic Atari games could go a long way towards helping autistic kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That's great your son actually enjoys the old games that we grew up with. I love hearing stories like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Me and my daughter play the hell out of Haunted House, she like Deathsmiles for the 360 too...something about horror themed games I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Me and my daughter play the hell out of Haunted House, she like Deathsmiles for the 360 too...something about horror themed games I guess. Both great games. Deathsmiles also features strong female characters. Maybe the 2600 needs more of that. How about a Great Giana Sisters clone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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