racerx Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, CMR said: Why not just buy a PC instead of an Xbox One or PS4? Ease of use, platform exclusives. Pretty much the same selling points consoles have had for 40 years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, CMR said: Why not just buy a PC instead of an Xbox One or PS4? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 45 minutes ago, CMR said: Why not just buy a PC instead of an Xbox One or PS4? That ones easy. You know if you buy an xbox game it will run on the xbox. Its premade for the games you buy. PC isn't necessarily. Right now the VCS only has games that can already be ran by a RPi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 10 hours ago, MrBeefy said: At least he is showing actual interest in Atari and Atari related stuff. Generally the supporters only care to shill and complain that only 4 of them don't have concerns. Lucas C evidently is upset that someone is acting like him on reddit. Brandon at least isn't like them. I hope him and John get something. He does need to work on his English though. Touché ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Manuel Rojas Maillo Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 6 hours ago, digdugnate said: Don't know why the admin turned off commenting for the last post? Have the admin turn off commenting for your post, too! (edited because omg huge image) He's about to earn a VanHammer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 "No carathon" sounds like something right up Scam-diegogo's alley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, CMR said: Why not just buy a PC instead of an Xbox One or PS4? xbone and ps4 are not making sandbox mode as one of their selling points might I add, I have no idea how you modern console guys keep it straight, with names like xbox one x pro new U II VR 4 lite every 6 months, I kind of gave up on it back when playstation 1 and N64 games started listing system requirements on the back of the box Edited September 30, 2019 by Osgeld 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Because PlayStation and Xbox have cultivated a healthy ecosystem of content over the past two decades. Atari wants to ride their coattails and pretend there done the work, and that they somehow deserve attention because they bought the name of a company that stopped making games in 1996. It's good that only a few people are falling for it. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 50 minutes ago, Flojomojo said: Because PlayStation and Xbox have cultivated a healthy ecosystem of content over the past two decades. Atari wants to ride their coattails and pretend there done the work, and that they somehow deserve attention because they bought the name of a company that stopped making games in 1996. It's good that only a few people are falling for it. I'm sorry, but I can't help but say what has previously been said .... over and over and over and over again. I'm still compelled to randomly say ... "It's so f#cking sad!!" I mean, about an hour ago (@work), this 47 year old briefly acted like a 12 year old as I processed my ebay purchase of 9 mint 2600 carts for my playing pleasure, adding to my 210+ unique cart collection, that I still play and use to compete in the HSC. Old-era Atari 40- year old games for a 40+ year old system for a 40+ year old man with a huge smile on his 40 inch fat head. That's what Atari means to most of us AND why this thread is 800+ pages long. And to prove my point. I dare any of the troops NOT to either smile, chuckle, have a fond memory or otherwise when viewing whats below! 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Well, we tried warning them that some other company pretending to be Atari, but they just won't believe us, call us trolls, etc. It's like trying to convince flat earthers the world is round. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Manuel Rojas Maillo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Well, they've answered my email asking about the refund... Which is basically a copy&paste of the Indiegogo page... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 This press release was just posted on Reddit: http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/30/1922211/0/en/Atari-Partners-With-Antstream-Arcade-to-Deliver-Thousands-of-Retro-Games-to-Atari-Vcs-Video-Computer-System.html Quote Atari® Partners With Antstream Arcade to Deliver Thousands of Retro Games to Atari Vcs™ Video Computer System Paris, September 30, 2019 (8:00 am CET) - Atari® - one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers - today proudly announces a partnership with revolutionary retro gaming platform Antstream Arcade. This partnership brings an enhanced and exclusive “Atari Edition” of Antstream’s game streaming service to the upcoming Atari VCS™ home gaming and entertainment system. The exclusive Atari VCS edition of Antstream Arcade unlocks an instantly-accessible collection of classic video game titles. In addition to an existing library of 2,000+ officially licensed games, the exclusive Antstream Arcade Atari VCS app will include the largest collection of Atari games available on demand, in both original and enhanced edition formats, curated from across the brand’s many arcade, home, and handheld platforms. Accessible from the Atari VCS system dashboard at launch, the Antstream Arcade app for the Atari VCS offers a 30-day free trial, with subscription options available from $7.99(US)/month (total $95.88). ...[clipped].... Antstream Arcade on the Atari VCS will exclusively offer fifty classic Atari titles at launch for new and existing Antstream Arcade users to enjoy whenever they sign on from their Atari VCS system, with additional games added on a steady basis. Antstream Arcade titles will be compatible with the Atari VCS Classic Joystick and Atari VCS Modern Controller, including rumble and LED lighting effects. Enhanced game editions with new functionality such as multiplayer and “pure” unmodified versions of classic Atari games will be available. In addition, Atari and Antstream Arcade will deliver a constant flow of all-new creative social challenges to engage and incentivize fans to experience their favorite retro games in unique ways. Popular Atari titles appearing via the Atari VCS Edition of Antstream Arcade include standalone retro classics — from Adventure, Night Driver™, Pong®, Tempest® 2000, and Yars’ Revenge® — and full Atari compilations from PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms..... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Looks like Atari has partnered up with Antstream Arcade. It says 2000 games but their website just says over 400? Don't know. Nothing to get excited about. I can already stream that and it costs extra. So all that really says to me is that they are giving them license to now have Atari IPs. http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/30/1922211/0/en/Atari-Partners-With-Antstream-Arcade-to-Deliver-Thousands-of-Retro-Games-to-Atari-Vcs-Video-Computer-System.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Paul Slocum said: This press release was just posted on Reddit: http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/30/1922211/0/en/Atari-Partners-With-Antstream-Arcade-to-Deliver-Thousands-of-Retro-Games-to-Atari-Vcs-Video-Computer-System.html Jinx! Not impressive. I am sure the service is neat but I don't think this is what people are looking for in terms of games. Also the discrepancy between that post of over 2000 and the Antream website of over 400 is interesting. Seems like a lot of Amiga and C64 with a spattering of Arcade. If you are intrigued you can stream now from a computer, mobile, tablet, fire stick, ps4, xbox, switch. So.....yeah. Neat but nothing ground breaking. Its really more of a whore out the IP move than it is giving the backers games. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 https://www.gamesradar.com/au/antstream-arcade-review/ Doesn't sound good. Input lag, bad video compression and excessive data usage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaysWithWolves Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Available on just about everything for $7.99/month. I guess the big news with Atari would be Linux support. Quote What platforms is Antstream Arcade available on? At launch, the Antstream Arcade application will be available on Mac, PC, Xbox One, Android tablet and mobile devices, Nvidia Shield, and Amazon Fire Stick, with other platforms becoming available later, including PS4 thanks to the incredible response to our Kickstarter campaign! https://antstream.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360002004978-FAQs-What-devices-can-I-play-Antstream-Arcade-on- 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodoreCEO Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 16 hours ago, digdugnate said: Don't know why the admin turned off commenting for the last post? Have the admin turn off commenting for your post, too! (edited because omg huge image) I was in that group solely to watch the unfolding shitshow. Unfortunately I couldn't bear to watch anymore mental gymnastics, inanity and blind fanboyism (despite how funny it might have been) so I had to leave. It really is a tinpot dictatorship over there. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Manuel Rojas Maillo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, MrBeefy said: Jinx! Not impressive. I am sure the service is neat but I don't think this is what people are looking for in terms of games. Also the discrepancy between that post of over 2000 and the Antream website of over 400 is interesting. Seems like a lot of Amiga and C64 with a spattering of Arcade. If you are intrigued you can stream now from a computer, mobile, tablet, fire stick, ps4, xbox, switch. So.....yeah. Neat but nothing ground breaking. Its really more of a whore out the IP move than it is giving the backers games. I tried Anstream Arcade for a couple of months. As you say is mostly C64, Amiga, an Spectrum, Some Arcade and Genesis/Megadrive. Good initiative but not mature. I find mobile experience a bit awkward because of the controls layout, and the network performance isn't that great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadgames Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I'm actually somewhat excited by this. Atari specifically mentioned games from arcade, home, and portable consoles. Does that mean we might see some Lynx games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBerel Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 So, Atari SA has been saying since the beginning that the thing would ship with Atari Vault which has everything worth playing that they have rights to. So how does the availability of a subscription retro game streaming service available to virtually all devices impact what they were supposed to include for free? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Unless I'm reading this wrong, this announcement amounts to a few extra vintage games on a streaming service that's already available on virtually any connected device, including the phone in my hand. I'm sure the supporter dullards will be super excited but honestly, who cares? It's just another Netflix mom "me too" feature. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 33 minutes ago, bmadgames said: I'm actually somewhat excited by this. Atari specifically mentioned games from arcade, home, and portable consoles. Does that mean we might see some Lynx games? Maybe, maybe not. Depends on how many of those games they still own the rights too. Also while I don't consider it portable, they could just be referencing their mobil stuff. 16 minutes ago, JBerel said: So, Atari SA has been saying since the beginning that the thing would ship with Atari Vault which has everything worth playing that they have rights to. So how does the availability of a subscription retro game streaming service available to virtually all devices impact what they were supposed to include for free? I was wondering if they hit a snag and couldn't get their OS to play Vault properly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I would rather download and keep a game and play it offline than to go online each and every time to play a game. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 What strikes me as remarkable about this announcement is how unremarkable it is. It's not really worthy of a press release. It seems like a missed opportunity not to offer a lifetime subscription for the Atari VCS, considering how few will be sold. (Lifetime of the Antstream service of course, not the user). Quote Accessible from the Atari VCS system dashboard at launch, the Antstream Arcade app for the Atari VCS offers a 30-day free trial, with subscription options available from $7.99(US)/month (total $95.88). It's just too expensive for what it is. The games on offer are smaller than the streaming bandwidth they'll use. I guess it took some effort behind the scenes to make this happen, but we just expect Netflix and Hulu and stuff like that. Look how excited Fred is pretending to be Quote “Antstream Arcade is a perfect partner for Atari and its fans,” said Atari CEO Frédéric Chesnais. “Anstream’s offering lets players instantly access a vast library of games, including many Atari titles that have not been available for streaming before now. This partnership further cements the Atari VCS as a highly versatile entertainment platform and multimedia streaming device, built to embrace the best of classic and modern gaming.” As if these games couldn't be emulated in any old potato computer. ? ? The same things that could run Antstream, too. And it's the same old tat that's bundled with Atari Vault. Again. Quote Popular Atari titles appearing via the Atari VCS Edition of Antstream Arcade include standalone retro classics — from Adventure, Night Driver™, Pong®, Tempest® 2000, and Yars’ Revenge® — and full Atari compilations from PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. There's just not that much there there. Who is this being made for? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoJoe Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Smells like freedom to me? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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