Albert Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Matt Reichert of AtariProtos.com has unearthed a previously unknown prototype for the Atari 8-bit computers and 5200 game system that he plans on unveiling at PhillyClassic 5. The fast-paced action game, whose identity will be revealed at the show, demonstrates the power of the 5200 and formed the basis of an arcade game of the same name. Stop by the Atariprotos.com table at PC5 to be one of the first to try your hand at this game and learn more about it. The binaries for both versions will be released after PhillyClassic 5 so everyone can freely enjoy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Tease, tease, tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I know what it is, I know what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I wonder what this could be j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hmm Since I'm not in on the secret, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess either Elevator Action or Sinistar. I wish I could be there to see if I'm right. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Nah. It is fast-paced action game so it must be strip poker! Nothung gets your heart going faster than some 8-bit pron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Maybe our friend John Hardie will surprise us and unearth MISSING IN ACTION for the 7800 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 All I'm going to say is that when I saw it I was was surprised as hell. It was so unbelievable that I remained skeptical until I actually got the roms in my hands. AFAIK this one isn't on ANY list of possible games I've seen and I don't think anyone other than the programmers knew it was being programmed. This game is AMAZING! If I was going to pick one game to showcase the 5200's power this would be it. Finally we can stand tall and say "Eat it Colecovision!" My lips are sealed until Philly. Oh and before anyone asks, no I don't own the prototypes. The programmers wanted to keep them. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 One question.. Is it an arcade conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamemaster_ca_2003 Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 This is going to be so big. whish I could be there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 One question.. Is it an arcade conversion? Nope. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 This game is AMAZING! If I was going to pick one game to showcase the 5200's power this would be it. Finally we can stand tall and say "Eat it Colecovision!" Okay...does it use the Trakball? What about fire buttons...does it use both? Who programmed the game (like that would help me figure it out )? Is it on A8 disk or cart? Oh and before anyone asks, no I don't own the prototypes. The programmers wanted to keep them. So does that mean it won't be released in cart form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 One other question... Is it an Atari arcade game? Did someone else make the arcade game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke 4ever Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 His lips are sealed. I tried guessing but all I got was "Nope!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I tried guessing, and go no response. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I tried guessing, and go no response. Hmmm... Sorry I accidentally zapped your PM instead of responding to it (Doh!). That would be a Nope. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I tried guessing, and go no response. Hmmm... Sorry I accidentally zapped your PM instead of responding to it (Doh!). Tempest doesn't like me anymore... *sniff*. Accident... Like I haven't heard that before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Tempest doesn't like me anymore... *sniff*. Accident... Like I haven't heard that before.. Actually last month I accidentally zapped all my PM! What can I say, I'm a klutz... Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Al, you better send me a copy so I can do a proper review. When do you want my address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 Al, you better send me a copy so I can do a proper review. When do you want my address? Sure! Anyone who wants a copy for a review, just send me your address. I can't guarantee I won't accidently delete the PMs like Tempest did. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke 4ever Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 This is going to go on for the next 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 All I'm going to say is that when I saw it I was was surprised as hell. It was so unbelievable that I remained skeptical until I actually got the roms in my hands. AFAIK this one isn't on ANY list of possible games I've seen and I don't think anyone other than the programmers knew it was being programmed. This game is AMAZING! If I was going to pick one game to showcase the 5200's power this would be it. Finally we can stand tall and say "Eat it Colecovision!" My lips are sealed until Philly. Oh and before anyone asks, no I don't own the prototypes. The programmers wanted to keep them. Tempest Are we to assume that because you didn't mention it, the programmer doesn't have the source code, just the rom? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Are we to assume that because you didn't mention it, the programmer doesn't have the source code, just the rom? I suppose they have the source code as well, I never asked. I'm not sure why that makes any difference. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Are we to assume that because you didn't mention it, the programmer doesn't have the source code, just the rom? I suppose they have the source code as well, I never asked. I'm not sure why that makes any difference. Tempest Mabe I missed it but you didn't mention if the game was completely finished. If it wasn't, the source code would really help. And if it is, it would still be an interest to those who are into programming the 8-bits/5200. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 It's finished, very finished... I'll have to ask if they want to share the source. Might take some time to get through to them though. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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