Supergun Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 It probably doesn’t matter anymore either way. Because it appears like the game will be dumped soon after. But then again, those of us who thought that way the first time a run was made of it several years ago...yeah...so who really knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 hours ago, hizzy said: Is anyone buying the repro in Marketplace or are you waiting on the ROM dump? Part of me thinks those carts are being offered right now do to the fact that others with the potential means to dump it and give it to the public have surfaced. It would be one hell of a coincidence if it's not this way. Come on, I mean Dutchy pulls a couple more copies out of the Chitown basement, says he's gonna get it dumped and then all of a sudden 20 copies come up for sale? Hell of a coinkydink dontcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Of course. The coincidence scenario fits like a glove. But, in these situations, paranoia also sometimes fits even better, and the reverse April fools reveal always trumps the regular April fools trick. After-all, what better way to get the game released then by forcing it through the use of deception? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I believe most of the time, the word coincidence should be surrounded in quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I'm waiting for the special equipment to arrive so I can dump the ROM. This is NOT a hoax people. There are a few other games I plan on releasing as well. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 16 hours ago, Dutchman2000 said: I'm waiting for the special equipment to arrive so I can dump the ROM. This is NOT a hoax people. There are a few other games I plan on releasing as well. I believe you in this, I really do and I truly hope you are successful in your endeavours. I was lucky enough to play the game and unlike the majority of (at the time) unreleased game it is actually fun to play. For the rest of the enthusiasts out there I truly hope that they too will at last be able to see for themselves how the legend plays. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamer74 Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Foxsolo2000 said: I believe you in this, I really do and I truly hope you are successful in your endeavours. I was lucky enough to play the game and unlike the majority of (at the time) unreleased game it is actually fun to play. For the rest of the enthusiasts out there I truly hope that they too will at last be able to see for themselves how the legend plays. He's right. It is a great game. It does live up to the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syzygy1 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Lemme guess: the crash is why this game never got released? Wasn't this game made in 1984, after the crash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Yes, that and the extra memory. The proto is from 1983, not 84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 When a copy gets dumped on a cart. I want a copy. . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I guess the ROM dump never happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 The dumper didn't work. I think a new one is on order. Not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Yes, the ROM dumper did not work. I’m working on other ways to do this. This customized chip makes it very difficult to dump properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overgrouth Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Any pictures of this game runni g on a real Atari VCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 hours ago, overgrouth said: Any pictures of this game runni g on a real Atari VCS Since there's no ROM image in circulation, the game has only ever been played "on a real Atari VCS". Do a Google search and you'll find pics and video all over the web. Here's a full review that includes gameplay footage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV-t60elPUg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Incorrect my friend! Tempest has crisp & clean emulated screenshots clearly displayed in the article on his Atari protos website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Okay...other than those basically every set of screenshots came from a cartridge on a real Atari. The point was that real screenshots (and video) are easily found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Who currently owns the Pink Panther IP? I vaguely recall having seen it used in a TV commercial fairly recently -- presumably for insulation. If the owner is still actively monetizing it, they may react badly to the release of the game. I assume that creating reproduction cartridges would be cost-prohibitive because of the "special" hardware required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 17 hours ago, Dutchman2000 said: Yes, the ROM dumper did not work. I’m working on other ways to do this. This customized chip makes it very difficult to dump properly. Once again just wanted to say thank you for your efforts, they are truly appreciated. As to those still waiting let me assure you it WILL be worth the wait. Just exercise some patience and let the master do his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 17 hours ago, Dutchman2000 said: Yes, the ROM dumper did not work. I’m working on other ways to do this. This customized chip makes it very difficult to dump properly. I have no clue about the problems you might face, but would dumping on a SaveKey work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: I have no clue about the problems you might face, but would dumping on a SaveKey work? I'm up to try that. I have no idea how to get one though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1194 Cool, how do I use that to dump a cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 You need a SaveKey in the right port. Via e.g. Harmony cart, you load a ROM which places the dumping code (tailored to the bankswitching) into RAM. Then you hot swap the cart with the cart to be dumped and then press fire. This writes the contents of the cart onto the SaveKey. Then you only need a way to load the SaveKey content onto your computer, e.g. via 2600-dapter. Of course the dumping code needs to know how to trigger the bank switching hot spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I have a harmony cart. Anyone willing to loan me the other items I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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