+MrFish #51 Posted January 24, 2019 And I add that Homesoft continually updates and improves files to remove loading glitches. Homesoft is an excellent source. You'll find conversions there that you won't find anywhere else; and he's removed all those "Homesoft" intro screens that he was using before. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Philsan #52 Posted January 24, 2019 For example, Fandal is invaluable because it has real name of demos programmers, Atarimania has many screenshots and other infos you can search in advanced search... As written by Paul, many of mentioned sources are useful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam1977 #53 Posted January 24, 2019 RGB Is this available for download? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Philsan #54 Posted January 24, 2019 Is this available for download? You can download it from various sources but you can find it with intructions in this pack: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/287402-favorite-atari-8-bit-computer-homebrew-games/?p=4204941 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam1977 #55 Posted January 24, 2019 Many thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erichenneke #56 Posted January 25, 2019 I also love ALL of the great sites that are mentioned in this thread for download sources. Each has it's unique angle and benefit, and they all enhance the Atari experience. That said, I do also want mention a great trick you can do on the Homesoft site if you are wanting to quickly load up a flash-based cartridge in a structured way (or to just download a very clean and up to date list of XEX files) in one whack. You can select the "A-Z" link to get the full list of individual games sorted by name, or just go here... http://www.mushca.com/f/atari/index.php?idx=0 ...and then hit "Download all" to download every single XEX file. It will all be in a giant zip file already organized into alphabetical folders. Perfect to just copy directly over to your flash cart of choice. I already mentioned that in this other thread here too...which has a lot of other good information relevant to this discussion topic as well... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/284454-dont-forget-to-keep-your-homesoft-up-to-date/?do=findComment&comment=4144808 As for favorite Homebrews, I don't know where to start!! In fact, even from this current thread, I've seen new recommendations I wasn't even aware of... yet at the same time MOST of my favorite "go to" homebrews haven't even been mentioned here yet. Which again, is just a testament as to how fortunate we are to have so many talented contributors. And it means I have some "new to me" stuff to go try out too. -Eric 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixelmischief #57 Posted January 25, 2019 Assembloids. Highly addictive. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baktra #58 Posted January 25, 2019 Homesoft is an excellent source. You'll find conversions there that you won't find anywhere else; and he's removed all those "Homesoft" intro screens that he was using before. And the binary load files are also flawless in terms of internal structure. I have to update my D2BFC tool to allow checking files larger than 1 MB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlsson #59 Posted January 25, 2019 Are you now listing all known recent homebrew games for Albert's sake, or still pointing out your favourites? If the latter, the Atari 8-bit scene has never been stronger than now, when nearly every new game is a smash hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sixersfan105 #60 Posted April 23, 2019 Hey Al, hope you have been enjoying the 8-bit homebrew scene over the past few months. Which are some of your favorites? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon #61 Posted August 18, 2019 Did anyone mention three of Phaeron's 2600 conversions? Adventure Stampede & David's Midnight Magic ( was this done by him? ) I need to sift through this page and update my new homebrew set. It's been a while since I combed through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sixersfan105 #62 Posted January 31, 2020 @Albert I haven't seen any additional A8 titles added to the AA Store after your 2019 dive into the latest and greatest A8 homebrews. Now a year later, this begs the question...why not? 😛 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert #63 Posted January 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, sixersfan105 said: @Albert I haven't seen any additional A8 titles added to the AA Store after your 2019 dive into the latest and greatest A8 homebrews. Now a year later, this begs the question...why not? 😛 I need a good supply of Atari 8-bit cartridge shells before I can really embark on this quest. ..Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sixersfan105 #64 Posted January 31, 2020 33 minutes ago, Albert said: I need a good supply of Atari 8-bit cartridge shells before I can really embark on this quest. ..Al I see...wish I could help you there but I cannot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sixersfan105 #65 Posted February 4, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 6:17 PM, Albert said: I need a good supply of Atari 8-bit cartridge shells before I can really embark on this quest. ..Al Al, are you aware of @Sikor's cart shell project? Assume so, but dropping a note here just in case you missed it. You can purchase carts here. He expects them to be available next week. Exciting! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rybags #66 Posted February 4, 2020 I've probably left some out, but my favourites as far as playability not technical merit: Ridiculous Reality RGB Marbled Yoomp! Scramble Bosconian Time Pilot Space Harrier 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrathchild #67 Posted February 4, 2020 Does Xagon count? Is D. Pentecost the Harper Lee of the Atari world and thought "Well I'm not going to better that!" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen #68 Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Wrathchild said: Does Xagon count? Is D. Pentecost the Harper Lee of the Atari world and thought "Well I'm not going to better that!" That was probably my single favourite BBS score from BITD. Played the hell out of that game. Now I think of it, that's the game that made me think the 130XE was so much more advanced than my 48kB 400, because the new OS could do Graphics 15 from BASIC. No more blockiness of Graphics 7, we now had the power. LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overgrouth #69 Posted September 2, 2020 There is so many! I am suprised there not listed in the store. I know most people do not have these machienes but I would buy these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voxel #70 Posted September 2, 2020 I've not seen mention of Megablast. It's a two player duel. The game was released in 1992 as a 128k loader it will load on a 64k machine too. The extra 64k is for sampled music on a 130XE, which can be disabled at load time for just 64k (which I prefer). I think someone put out a 64k loader of the game also. http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-megablast_3296.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Blues76 #71 Posted November 26, 2020 @MrFish Thank you for the zip file. I found that downloading all of them from Fandal is great but I don't think they were all home brews. Maybe I'm mistaken. One Game, Mr. Robot 3 it asked for a code but I was not able to do anything. This is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mclaneinc #72 Posted November 26, 2020 Just tried Mr Robot 3 from Fandal, it asks if you want game GRA or intro, a gets you the games, no codes here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peruchi #73 Posted November 26, 2020 Laura, anyone? Now that I have Jurgen's RAM expansion, it's a game I'm enjoying more and more on my 600XL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Blues76 #74 Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mclaneinc said: Just tried Mr Robot 3 from Fandal, it asks if you want game GRA or intro, a gets you the games, no codes here? Did you use the keyboard or the joysticks to move. I will try again. All I needed to do is press A or B. Edited November 26, 2020 by Blues76 correction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mclaneinc #75 Posted November 26, 2020 Well A if you want the game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites