peteym5 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Today I am proud to announce that Delta Space Arena is available on cartridge for $39.95 from Video61. This game has many challenging levels and lots of action. Can be played on an Atari 400/800 with 16k, 600XL 16k, to a 130XE with 128k. Can be played on both Pal and NTSC computers. It is done in a classic Atari brown shell case and packaged in a clam shell. Label art included. http://members.tcq.net/video61/dsa.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 We have a new game available for Atari 8-Bit Computers at Video 61! DELTA SPACE ARENA was programmed by Peter J. Meyer who worked on Tempest Extreme and Venture for the Atari 8-Bit Computer. When we started working on the game we wanted something that would really be reflective of the early Atari 8-Bit era on 16k cartridges. We wanted to make a game that really reflected that "1981 Atari" look and feel of a great game on a very limited amount of memory. I used to love to play Asteroids! I wanted something that felt a lot like Asteroids and brought you back to that era, especially with the sound effects. So that's what we came up with, a very good looking game, lots of sound effects and lots of playability. One of the testers played it up past level 70! It's one of those great games that always keeps you coming back. Game Description: Nearly 300 years into the future, you are selected to undergo space fighter training against robot ships. There will be many types of ships to destroy. But, watch out, because they can destroy you as well! You can obtain some power-ups for your ship, but avoid the "K" power-up. It will destroy your ship! More on Delta Space Arena: http://members.tcq.n...ideo61/dsa.html The game is $39.95 and includes the cartridge in a clam shell packaging. Please visit my website: http://www.AtariSales.com or call me at (651) 462-2500 with any questions. Thanks, Lance PS - There's a little more commentary in the video below: VIDEO 61 & ATARI SALESwww.atarisales.com22735 Congo St. NE, Stacy, MN 55079651-462-2500 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjb Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Awesome! I've been waiting for this. I just placed my order... -tjb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviticus Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 How cool! I'm getting this soon.... Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I can confirm it is an awesome game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Is it immediately available? I have a booth at VCF East on the 18th and 19th and might just pick this up for all to play if I can get it in time. -Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) When we started working on the game we wanted something that would really be reflective of the early Atari 8-Bit era on 16k cartridges. We wanted to make a game that really reflected that "1981 Atari" look and feel of a great game on a very limited amount of memory. I used to love to play Asteroids! I wanted something that felt a lot like Asteroids and brought you back to that era, especially with the sound effects. So that's what we came up with, a very good looking game, lots of sound effects and lots of playability. One of the testers played it up past level 70! It's one of those great games that always keeps you coming back. Very nice... Old school all the way. Can't wait to play this on one of my 400s or unmodified 600XLs... I will be picking this up when I have a little extra cash. Edited April 9, 2015 by adam242 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I'll order one in a few weeks - don't want to order anything while in process of moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Is it immediately available? I have a booth at VCF East on the 18th and 19th and might just pick this up for all to play if I can get it in time. -Pete Is this event in New Jersey? It may generate some interest. We have been looking for people to demonstrate these programs at conventions and expos. You will need to contact Video61 and see what kind of deal you can strike with reselling games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Is this event in New Jersey? It may generate some interest. We have been looking for people to demonstrate these programs at conventions and expos. You will need to contact Video61 and see what kind of deal you can strike with reselling games. It is in NJ, and it is this weekend. I'd be happy to demo the cart for you, but you would need to get it to me by Friday of this week. There is no direct selling allowed on the show floor, but I can certainly mention where to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Have to contact Video61 at www.atarisales.com to get a cartridge. Have to see if he can arrange fast shipping. The only other thing I can do is email you the demo version but you need a way to transfer to your Atari like SIO2PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 It is in NJ, and it is this weekend. I'd be happy to demo the cart for you, but you would need to get it to me by Friday of this week. There is no direct selling allowed on the show floor, but I can certainly mention where to buy it. Were you able to present the game in New Jersey over the weekend? I am going to see if I can get the game presented in Portland Retro Gaming Expo, and Seattle Retro Gaming Expo. I would have to find someone to present the game in Houston as well if they are going to another show this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I did show it and people did play it. However, the crowd was a quite diverse bunch and I didn't meet any other active 8-bit users other than the couple of other Atari related exhibitors. People seemed to enjoy it, but I don't think I was able to generate any sales for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I will do the PRGE if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven/TQA Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I definitely love my Atari 800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) For those of you that are still weary about buying this game on cartridge, I am at this time re-releasing the 4-level demo that shows some of the later modifications made before the cartridge version was release. Some of the enemies move faster and different rates. When running in NTSC is has a 1/6 frame delay so the game runs the same on NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. This demo functions the same as the cartridge. The Demo is also available here. http://a8.fandal.cz/detail.php?files_id=7046 DELTA_SPACE_ARENA_DEMO.zip Edited April 27, 2015 by peteym5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW_9myJ2Cu0&feature=youtu.be New Video Made for Delta Space Arena. This better shows the recent changes that were made for the cartridge. [ The background music is not actually in the game, it is there for advertising purposes ] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogden Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks a lot like Omega Race! The vector game was a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastRobPlus Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Were you able to present the game in New Jersey over the weekend? I am going to see if I can get the game presented in Portland Retro Gaming Expo, and Seattle Retro Gaming Expo. I would have to find someone to present the game in Houston as well if they are going to another show this year. I can make a display for it at SRGE this year, assuming SRGE happens (I'm beginning to have doubts...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 I am not sure about Seattle yet, still waiting for an announcement. I am looking for someone to make a presentation in Austin this July also. However Portland is our big one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I enjoyed testing the demo version of Delta Space Arena Did you add more features / baddies / harder logic on the later levels? Does the game go on or have an end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 I changed the rates at which things move inside the game to make it more challenging. Some of the baddies you seen in the demo do not appear until higher levels so their introduction is more spread out. The cartridge has many more arena types and plays continuous until you run out of ships (lives). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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