Shaggy the Atarian Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, D Train said: Is vector asteroids atari, atari games, or atari SA? I like the vector asteroids shirt and was thinking about getting one (I like to take my fashion cues from ZPH). In theory, as a coin-op, is that still be in play? so confusing! What Flojomojo said in his post (not the one I'll be quoting here below) 3 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Talk about a stretch (this is Fred Chesnais, the rooster taking credit for the sun coming up): I can think of at least one other observable difference between then and now. Sounds like Fred has never heard of an arcade game as he tries to define what Atari games are. And "more and more popular?" *Snort* Is that why every reboot the company has attempted to do over the past decade (Haunted House x3, Yars Revenge, Star Raiders, Asteroids, Night Driver) have been badly reviewed flops? "Popular" at Atari: Edited July 23, 2019 by Shaggy the Atarian added quotes 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 4 hours ago, PlaysWithWolves said: Also, for a company who claims they don't credit nostalgia with their resurgence and are making an "un-console', they sure like their nostalgia and old Atari consoles. I was going to do a "Flojo" and break down Fred's replies, but I don't think I could do him any justice. Hence, I'll just post my thoughts .... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+D Train Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Only kinda confusing. I think we talked about this very topic more than once in this thread already! Short version: 1. Everything up to 1984, plus home consoles and computers: Atari Corp, which is what Atari SA holds today. <snip> oh, duh, OF COURSE. Honestly, between all the tacos, it's hard for me to keep track of this stuff. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 OUYA OUYA OUYA TACO OUYA OUYA OUYA TACO I CAN'T BUY THIS CONSOLE NAMED A_TAR_RR_EEE FRED AND ROB KICKSTARTED AND NOW THEY'RE SCAMMING ME I-I-I-I-I'M HOOKED ON A TACO! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Disclaimer: the Hoff, Shat, and Fat Elvis are unaffiliated with the amateur shitshow colloquially known as "AtariBox." 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman000 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 It's not armature; they were paid to do this. O_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Disclaimer: the Hoff, Shat, and Fat Elvis are unaffiliated with the amateur shitshow colloquially known as "AtariBox." 1 hour ago, pacman000 said: It's not armature; they were paid to do this. O_o You're talking about definition 1, but I am referring to definition 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACODON Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 My question is, what will we all do in a year or so when the big top finally collapses on this circus? It has to implode at some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 It will just fade away, like a fart in the wind. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman000 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) But it'll make a big stink when it happens! Edited July 24, 2019 by pacman000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, TACODON said: My question is, what will we all do in a year or so when the big top finally collapses on this circus? It has to implode at some point. the next set of fools will croudfund the amstrad asshat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 "All they are is just a fart in the wind..." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I am more curious to see the Beta release and the fall out of the backers being the guinea pigs for a probably glitchy product. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBerel Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I really don't see this going much beyond the people they conned into pre-ordering. The won't get any retail shelf space, and it's been nothing but another hyped pc in a box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, JBerel said: I really don't see this going much beyond the people they conned into pre-ordering. The won't get any retail shelf space, and it's been nothing but another hyped pc in a box. I could possibly see a tiny bit of space. Honestly, the big thing is going to see how the UI develops from December to March. I would assume that would be Atari's definition of a community that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Flojomojo said: It will just fade away, like a fart in the wind. Except the tacos. The love of tacos will always remain. We have all learned good things like children should be told that tacos are valid any day of the week, that you can have soft tacos, hard shell tacos, walking tacos all on the same plate. Mild tacos, spicy tacos, spicy hot tacos that will melt your teeth are all valid tacos. Edited July 25, 2019 by cybercylon 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACODON Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I for one can't wait to not get my paperweight in December. I guess I could always donate the thing if I ever even get it. I fully expect backers to get it last or not at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 You'll have that "certificate of authenticity," you lucky ducky. ? ? Supposedly the team is in China now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 7 hours ago, TACODON said: I for one can't wait to not get my paperweight in December. I guess I could always donate the thing if I ever even get it. I fully expect backers to get it last or not at all. you should totally turn around and flip it to one of the fans for double what you paid! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_2000 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 2:47 PM, Flojomojo said: Rollercoaster Tycoon is not an Atari holding, but they license it a lot and if the rights holder switched teams, Atari would be in even more financial trouble than they are now. Really? Infogrames has published every Roller Coaster Tycoon game and rerelease since 2001. I always assumed that they purchased the IP at around that time. I seriously don't understand why the actual owners would alllow Infogrames to make RCT 4 Mobile and RCT 3D and RCT Touch and RCT Adventures and RCT Joyride and RCT World (literally the only "official" RCT Games to come out in the past 15 years are mobile ports of RCT1, 2, and 3). The value of the Roller Coaster Tycoon brand has been systematically devalued by Infogeames in the past 10 years. If the rights holders cared, why wouldn't they give the license to someone who loves the series, like Frontier Developments (developers of RCT Xbox, the RCT2 Expansion Packs, RCT3 and its Expansion Packs, Zoo Tycoon 2013, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution, and Planet Zoo)? Is RCT World really that much of a moneymaker? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_2000 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Answering my own confusion. Quote Chris Sawyer: I own the RollerCoaster Tycoon IP and Trademarks, and the rights to create and market new RollerCoaster Tycoon games are licensed to Atari Interactive. Taken from a 2016 interview. Apparently Chris has the power to take RCT away from Infogrames, but he it seems that he stopped caring and took a hands-off approach after he released RCT2, which he considers to be his original vision perfectly actualized. It's a shame, because even though Infogrames has published the RCT Series for the past 18 years, Chris Sawyer and Frontier Developments have made all 3 good games in the series, so Frontier should be the ones to take over the series if Chris doesn't care anymore. Also, this article mentioned Origin8, Chris's company which he used to port Transport Tycoon and RCT2 to mobile devices. Did you know that Infogrames listed Origin8 as a Tacobox developer back during the Indiegogo days? I wonder if Chris knows that they did this, and more importantly if we'll get RCT Classic on the Tacobox. Of course, if I wanted to play the original RCT on a TV with an Xbox Controller, I'd go online and buy the 2003 port. An original Xbox and the RCT1 port would cost me $55 if I bought it from Gamestop. A Tacobox "Modern Controller" costs $60, let alone the full Tacobox. It's crazy how overpriced the Tacobox really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBerel Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Flojomojo said: You'll have that "certificate of authenticity," you lucky ducky. ? ? Supposedly the team is in China now. What's the cultural significance to hands down your pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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