marss Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 https://www.gamingcypher.com/atari-vcs-flashback-fridays-begins-with-basketbrawl-7800-and-desert-falcon-7800/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Desert Falcon is pretty good. Never played the 7800 version, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 The new games for the Atari 7800 are released, and I created a thread for 7800. Other Fridays may have DOS games, and in future, games for other systems. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugcatcher88 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I just bought Desert Falcon. It plays really well. I'm glad the 2600 & 7800 versions are available on VCS. Now we just need the 8-bit computer version lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXMann Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) I'm not sure why this seems to have flow under the radar, but the recent VCS review in Newsweek had TWO interesting tidbits announced: Quote Flashback Fridays As of today, Basketbrawl and Desert Falcon can be purchased ($2.99 each), downloaded and played through native Atari 7800 system emulation. (This all happens in the background, because the Atari operating system already has some emulators built in—enabling the VCS 800 to play titles from various gaming systems—and others can be added through future firmware updates.) It's the first in a series of weekly drops, or Flashback Fridays, which will feature both first- and third-party titles culled from a rich history of arcade, console and computer formats. Although we're not at liberty to disclose which other games will be coming out when, we can say that a week from today two very popular and well-loved retro favorites will be released, fully compatible with both the Atari VCS Classic Joystick and Modern Controller. And Atari will continue to drop more titles each week, building in the ability for the VCS to play additional game system emulators along the way. Quote PC Mode Atari is continuing to refine PC mode, with plans to make a more simplified USB plug-in available for purchase later this year. I'm not really sure what the USB plug-in is about (a pre-installed copy of Windows, perhaps?), but the new game releases every Friday definitely piqued my interest! Edited October 17, 2021 by PaulXMann 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 If I read this right, then with future updates, people will be able to add their own games to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXMann Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 18 hours ago, swlovinist said: If I read this right, then with future updates, people will be able to add their own games to play? I see why you'd read it that way, but I think the author was just trying to say that Atari will release additional emulators for them to sell additional games (i.e., the 7800 emulator they just released, along with the 7800 games). That said, I'm not sure why you'd release a separate emulator vs. just building it into the game (i.e., the Vault collection) unless you had plans to allow people to add their own games (whether overtly encouraged or not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugcatcher88 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) The article mentions third-party titles are also coming (I'm assuming for the 7800). I wonder which publishers Atari has partnered with ? Bandai-Namco is a good one as there's a few well-known games on the 7800 such as Ms. Pac-Man & Galaga. WB Games is another good one since they have all the properties previously owned by Midway such as Joust & Robotron (both also available on 7800). Edited October 18, 2021 by bugcatcher88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirrell Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Anybody have any guesses to what the well-loved favorites are going to be released this Friday? The most popular Atari-owned 7800 games I can think of would be the ones about to get the Recharged treatment - Asteroids and Centipede. Or maybe it will be something for the DOSBox. I’m already digging Flashback Friday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayik Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 It's great that 7800 games are being offered, but I just don't see the value at $3 each. If it was $10 - $20 for their entire 7800 catalogue I'd buy it instantly. But at $3 per game, I'll just boot into Ubuntu and play 7800 games through RetroPie for Linux (Emulation Station). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneinchbiceps Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 11 hours ago, rayik said: It's great that 7800 games are being offered, but I just don't see the value at $3 each. If it was $10 - $20 for their entire 7800 catalogue I'd buy it instantly. But at $3 per game, I'll just boot into Ubuntu and play 7800 games through RetroPie for Linux (Emulation Station). I have no issue paying for the official release of the game. I wanna support Atari and it's kinda nice to have a guide to 7800 games I've never played before. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I wish I knew what time they'll publish the next two titles. I'm also wondering what platform they will be for. :-) It's already after 1pm here, but I also have work to do, ha ha. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 It's not like $3 is a lot, but buying all of them makes it a lot in total... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_JaguarVCS Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hopefully the next two games should be dropping very soon!. I’ve already checked the VCS store a few times and nothing as of yet lol.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Ninja Golf 7800 Scrapyard Dog 7800 (Two more great classic 7800 games!) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirrell Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I like Scrapyard Dog for the 7800 but I do have to say that it has one of the worst/disjointed endings of any video game I have played. The final "boss" is so out of left field. I think they really improved on the game with the Lynx release. I loved that version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_JaguarVCS Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Just downloaded both games!. I think the price was lower on these games this week as well? I’ll need to double check but that’s tonight’s entertainment sorted out hopefully next Friday we get some DOSBOX titles to try out. Loving it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 If we guess another 2 Atari 7800 games tomorrow, for Flashback Friday... Which would you like to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugcatcher88 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 37 minutes ago, justclaws said: If we guess another 2 Atari 7800 games tomorrow, for Flashback Friday... Which would you like to see? 'Alien Brigade' and 'Planet Smashers' would make a nice duo. Both games mention each other in their respective endings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marss Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Dark chambers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeatari1 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 So, for a Halloween theme I would choose Midnight Mutants and Alien Brigade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Dark Chambers, yes, and check-out/follow the fan-Twitter, VCS-Connect. https://twitter.com/VCSConnect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_JaguarVCS Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I really like Dark Chambers!. Wonder what the other 7800 game will be if we get one since it’s usually x2 games per week!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripled79 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Dark Chambers feels/looks like a Gauntlet game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 20 hours ago, tripled79 said: Dark Chambers feels/looks like a Gauntlet game. With good reason. Both game were inspired by the same game: Dandy http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-dandy_1494.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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