Boulder Dash(R) For Intellivision - Released March 18, 2015

[Games For Your Intellivision]

For Immediate Release

THE ORIGINAL BOULDER DASH® NOW AVAILABLE FOR INTELLIVISION

Best Selling, Action-Puzzle Classic Finally Available On Retro Hardware After 30 Years!

NEW YORK, MARCH 18, 2015 - Dig your way through the original caves of the legendary, best selling, action puzzler, Boulder Dash®, now available for Intellivision.

Guide Rockford™ through 16 scrolling caves and 4 bonus caves (with 5 difficulty settings) in the classic, original, multi-million unit selling Boulder Dash, created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray, as you try to avoid deadly fireflies, butterflies and falling boulders in a race against time to clear a path, collect valuable diamonds, open and find the exit. But, be careful not to let Rockford become trapped. Surround the growing amoeba, use magic walls or drop boulders on butterflies to create even more diamonds!

The Intellivision port is co-published by First Star Software, Inc. and Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite; and, was programmed by Scott Nudds. A limited number of serial numbered cartridges are now available from Naber Hood Games for USD $70 at https://www.naberhood.com/boulder-dash-new

The original publisher and owner of the Boulder Dash brand and all related intellectual property rights, First Star Software, Inc. first released Boulder Dash for the Atari 400/800 and Commodore 64 home computers in 1984. Last year, to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Boulder Dash, First Star Software, Inc. joined with Peter Liepa and Chris Gray, to develop Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary™ which is available for Android and iOS SmartPhones and Tablets.

As part of the 30^th anniversary celebrations, Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite; and First Star Software, Inc. previewed the Intellivision version of Boulder Dash at the Classic Game Expo in Las Vegas, September 12^th – 14^th , 2014 where the game was very well received.

Richard M. Spitalny, First Star Software’s co-founder and president noted: “From the outset, after William approached us about porting the game to Intellivision we’ve all worked hard to create a quality product, for collectors and retro gamers, that successfully defies the limitations of the hardware, largely due to the efforts and skill of Scott.”

William Moeller, Classic Games Publisher’s president said: “We at Classic Game Publishers, Inc. are pleased to be co-publishing a world renowned franchise with First Star Software. By producing entirely new, professional quality product for a classic video game system that is no longer in production, we are breaking new ground. We are excited to be partnering with a software publisher that has been around since virtually the beginning!"

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About First Star Software, Inc.

Founded in 1982, First Star Software, Inc. develops, licenses and publishes games across all platforms including SmartPhones, Tablets, hand-held devices, home computers and next generation consoles. Creators of numerous best selling and award winning video game titles including the Boulder Dash® and SPY vs. SPY series of games, millions of units of each series have been sold throughout the world. A privately held corporation, it is one of a very few surviving publishers from the early 1980’s that are run by the original founders. For more information please visit http://www.firststarsoftware.com.

About Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite

Classic Game Publishers, Inc. was formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 2012 with a goal of publishing NEW games for defunct video game systems. Classic Game Publishers, Inc. teamed up with Elektronite shortly after forming. Elektronite is a third party Intellivision video game brand that was founded in 2005 in Italy to foster
development of new games for the classic Intellivision video game system. Boulder Dash® is the eighth game published by Classic Game Publishers, Inc. under its Elektronite brand.

Legal Notices

Boulder Dash® is a registered trademark of FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. The name and likeness of Rockford™ is a trademark of FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. Copyright © 1984-2015 FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Elektronite is a trademark of Classic Game Publishers, Inc. Intellivision is a registered trademark of Intellivision Productions, Inc.
Intellivison Productions, Inc. does not endorse Elektronite products.

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Press Contact:
Dianne Press
[email protected]

 

 

 

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[+save2600]

Hooray!

 

Cat was let out of the bag early this morning in the original thread.

[AtariBrian]

I am kind of curious why this is from what I read unlimited as where the 2600 one was limited to 250 ? And yes I can see that there is a limited number of them that are serial numbered .

[Games For Your Intellivision]

After a lot of hard work, Elektronite has released its eighth game.

 

This game is available NOW. As soon as you order your copy, it will ship.

 

It is $70 US plus shipping and handling and is available at Naberhood Games here:

 

https://www.naberhood.com/boulder-dash-new

 

Don't miss out on the initial run of this game. The game is available on a first come first served basis.

 

The lower serial numbers will be assigned to earlier buyers. Sorry, no requests will be taken.

[Games For Your Intellivision]

Hooray!

 

Cat was let out of the bag early this morning in the original thread.

 

The game has been available since 12am Eastern Daylight Savings Time March 18, 2015. No cat was let out of the bag 'early'

[Games For Your Intellivision]

Some shrink wrapped copies of Boulder Dash® Volume 1 for Intellivision ready for sale.

[+save2600]

 

The game has been available since 12am Eastern Daylight Savings Time March 18, 2015. No cat was let out of the bag 'early'

 

Talking about how some of us at Atari Age, found out about it this morning via the original thread, when we started seeing people post about their purchases. AFAIK, no official announcement was made here until now. 3/4 of a day went by until the official announcement here... yet some of us made purchases in that time. That's what I meant by "cat let out of the bag".

[Eric7100]

I ordered two copies early this morning, and they have already shipped!

[wolfy62]

I ordered two copies early this morning, and they have already shipped!

See Eric, sometimes you get stuff first! It all balances out here!

[Fushek]

Some shrink wrapped copies of Boulder Dash® Volume 1 for Intellivision ready for sale.

You have enough there for Cmart. What about the rest of us???

[+SoulBuster]

You have enough there for Cmart. What about the rest of us???

 

There are Plenty.

[+Darrin9999]

Just ordered! Order #199

[JasonlikesINTV]

Hmmm...where do I remember those upside down Imagic games from

[+cmart604]

 

There are Plenty.

PM Tim

[Rev]

Here is a gameplay video from last year.

 

 

 

Edited March 19, 2015 by revolutionika

[Tombstone]

Just got mine. Thank you! Gonna support all the Intellivision homebrew action I can.

[+intvnut]

 

There are Plenty.

 

"Your Mission, AtariAge reader, should you choose to accept it, is to make sure no more copies of Boulder Dash remain available from this batch by purchasing copies of your own, and encouraging your fellow Intellivision enthusiasts to do the same. This message will self destruct... well, never, actually."

[Ignorama]

I ordered my copy too. I am excited to play this game

[Eric7100]

Here is a gameplay video from last year.

 

Why does the character look like a fox on my screen?

[+Special Teams]

Received mine today - #83 and #84.

 

Thanks to everyone involved!!

[Rev]

Pics or didnt happen

[Rev]

 

Why does the character look like a fox on my screen?

 

What does the fox say?

[Eric7100]

What does the fox say?

 

It doesn't say anything. It just looks like a fox.

[+freewheel]

What does the fox say?

 

/thread win

[mr_intv]

What does the fox say?

Ding ding dinga ding ding ding! Or something like that!