chris_lynx1989 Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 there has been one overseas post on www.atari.org that this is a "great game". not much more to report yet. it seems to have been released now for everyone to eventually see. good news. a 2004 bright spot so far for the lynx--it could use a shot in the arm right now.--the lynxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I would really like to buy this game. I am just worried that the price will be too high. The dollar is weak right now so I wouldn't be surprised if this game will end up costing more than I would be willing to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 News Flash: Seen on www.duranik.com Alpine Games for Lynx Alpine Games is a new game for the Atari Lynx handheld. It is a classic sports game like the old Summer and Winter Games. Available Now. Retail price will be 35 € + shipping costs. You can order directly from Lars Baumstark (email-address can be found on www.duranik.com) or contact your local Lynx supplier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 And 35 Euros is a great price, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.R Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Yes this game looks absolutely fantastic. Very professional look and first rate artwork. I will definetely be purchasing this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocket Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 35€ only ?? Great news ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedenLynxer Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I agree. The price is indeed very nice! 35 Euro would be about 44 US dollars right now (and 320 Swedish crowns ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergbros2 Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Yes. I think the price for a FINISHED release by a programer is excellent and refreshing especially in the wake of previous releases and even from large software developers inexcusably trotting out buggy unfinished products on current platforms for $30+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I'm just hoping that we'll see this game in enough quanity to keep all of us happy. I'm hoping that's the case, especially with the very reasonable price. Now when will we Americans get to grab it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 That's what I'm worried about too. I really want to have this game, I am just afraid that there won't be enough to go around over here in the States and we'll have go through what happens with BattleSphere, ie, get high priced copies off of eBay. I know I may be exagerating though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeneu Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Considering that the game was for 5 years in development I think that the 35 EU are really a fantastic price. I dont know how they managed that, looking at other homebrew products and their stock prices. Plus the game looks professional and not like your typical hombrew program exercise. Duranik has my respect for this achievement. Kudos to Duranik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeneu Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Yes. I think the price for a FINISHED release by a programer is excellent and refreshing especially in the wake of previous releases and even from large software developers inexcusably trotting out buggy unfinished products on current platforms for $30+. I think i know to whom you are referring to. I bought my copy of Raiden 4 years ago and realized thats its only an unfinished beta version which loops after the 4th level. The same with some other post-atari-releases. Otherwise Telegames did a great job with IS 2 and Worms. But their Lynx releases were mostly (except Desert Strike and ESC)awful, just trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of existing code fragments. Unfortunality this intention seems quite common with previous releases by other various publishers. My "black list" of unreasonable releases for awfully high prices: Reloaded Demo Cart (Lynx) (Good work but not worth the admission) Painter CD Unencrypted (Jaguar) (29$????For CD?????) SFX (Lynx) CGE Memorative Cart (Lynx) (I didnt know that there was a star photograph at work! I guess he takes high tantiemes.) Daemon's Gate (Lynx) AvP Demo (Lynx) Raiden (Lynx) Battlesphere for 350$ American Hero CD (Jaguar) Native Demo CD (Jaguar) (This Game was intended to be FREE!!!!) I guess Alpine Games will have an impact on development and especially publishing practice for good: publishers will think twice before they rush out material to outragious price admissions, as nobody would support these methods anymore. So I hope that AG will be a great success and thus ressurect "serious" Lynx Development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I think i know to whom you are referring to. I bought my copy of Raiden 4 years ago and realized thats its only an unfinished beta version which loops after the 4th level. The same with some other post-atari-releases. Otherwise Telegames did a great job with IS 2 and Worms. But their Lynx releases were mostly (except Desert Strike and ESC)awful, just trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of existing code fragments. Unfortunality this intention seems quite common with previous releases by other various publishers. My "black list" of unreasonable releases for awfully high prices: Reloaded Demo Cart (Lynx) (Good work but not worth the admission) Painter CD Unencrypted (Jaguar) (29$????For CD?????) SFX (Lynx) CGE Memorative Cart (Lynx) (I didnt know that there was a star photograph at work! I guess he takes high tantiemes.) Daemon's Gate (Lynx) AvP Demo (Lynx) Raiden (Lynx) Battlesphere for 350$ American Hero CD (Jaguar) Native Demo CD (Jaguar) (This Game was intended to be FREE!!!!) I guess Alpine Games will have an impact on development and especially publishing practice for good: publishers will think twice before they rush out material to outragious price admissions, as nobody would support these methods anymore. So I hope that AG will be a great success and thus ressurect "serious" Lynx Development. I am sorry, but i think you are mixing up too many aspects (like manufacturers prices and Ebay-prices) in your list and this makes the conclusion looking silly. Regards Matthias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 It is nice to see that Lynx got a new professional grade game like Alpine Games out. At least I just sent my order to Lars for a cart . I am also very amazed by the low price. According to Duraniks web site the uncompressed graphics was 2 MB. And now they have squeezed it to fit into the tiny Lynx cart space using a 512k chip - 4 times bigger than Warbirds. Plus EEProm support for high scores. -- Karri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce182 Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Just sent my order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeneu Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I am sorry, but i think you are mixing up too many aspects (like manufacturers prices and Ebay-prices) in your list and this makes the conclusion looking silly. I guess you are referring to Battlesphere. Thats why i put that smilie in context. I dont see why this one makes my whole sentiment "look silly". Plus the high ebay prices for BS are correlated to the publishing practice of Scatologic- there are also rumours that some BS carts were sold directly on ebay by Scatologic. I don't want to start neatpicking, you missed the point anyway I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Wow, that's a great deal for a new release! Looks like I'll be ordering a copy soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Lars emailed me back. This is what he had to say. Yes, Alpine Games is in production from now on. > It´s price is EUR 35,- plus shipping. Payment is accepted via mail in a _secure_ envelope in EUR currency or via paypal (+2% paypal fee) or by bank transfer to my account additional costs may be added by your bank!). It´s also possible to send an international postal money order (IMO) to my mail address. He is going to check the price of shipping to the U.S. in the next couple of days. I am going to pay with Paypal. I can't wait to get this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 To everyone interested: Songbird Productions will have this game in stock as soon as it is available to us. They are aware of the interest in the USA (and elsewhere), and I will order plenty of stock to go around. I only ask that you wait until I receve the game before you start sending money -- I don't want to tie up your hard-earned dollars while I'm waiting for an overseas shipment. Look for an announcement soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 To everyone interested: Songbird Productions will have this game in stock as soon as it is available to us. They are aware of the interest in the USA (and elsewhere), and I will order plenty of stock to go around. I only ask that you wait until I receve the game before you start sending money -- I don't want to tie up your hard-earned dollars while I'm waiting for an overseas shipment. Look for an announcement soon! Even better! Glad I decided to wait a bit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 there is one problem with what lars baumstark said, the u.s. post office no longer offers these(at least at my post office anyway) for sale. i've asked about these before and they stopped offering these back in 2002 or in the early part of 2003. you have to get an american express,travelers expre- ss or a western union money order for it to be an international one. also, one can be gotten from a u.s. bank. just a tidbit for some to consider out there that are considering ordering one from lars and live here in the u.s. ---the lynxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 .. I only ask that you wait until I receve the game before you start sending money -- I don't want to tie up your hard-earned dollars while I'm waiting for an overseas shipment. Is this guy a class act, or what!! Ya just gotta give credit where it's due, y'know! Thanks, Carl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamoon Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Has anyone received a copy yet? I got a mail from Lars Baumstark jan 26 where he said he'd be checking shipping costs for sweden within the next days, but I haven't heard from him since then, nor has he replied to my further mails. Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Has anyone received a copy yet? I got a mail from Lars Baumstark jan 26 where he said he'd be checking shipping costs for sweden within the next days, but I haven't heard from him since then, nor has he replied to my further mails. Strange. He was suppose to check shipping for me as well. We emailed back and forth several times, but I haven't heard back from him in over a week. I hope everything is ok with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagWarlord Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 I haven't heard back either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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