FB3...

[T2KFREEKER]

What did I miss? Any more news on if this sucker is releasing any time soon?

[nathanallan]

Nope, idle chatter about the possible uses of it though. Pretty fun stuff.

[TwinChargers]

With some talk about the Flashback Portable coming out in spring/summer of 08, is there still any talks of any other Flashbacks being released in the future? It seems as if the portable Flashback will cover nearly all the 2600 ground, but what about the 5200 and the 7800. I know alot of you are also interested in Ataris computer side also, so theres still a lot of different ways Atari can go along with this. I'm guessing with the technology being as it is, Atari could release a keyboard that you could plug into the TV that has nearly all the computer based stuff. As for the 7800 and 5200, I'd hope that they too could get the portable treatment. I never owned or played a 5200, and I'd really like the opprtunity, I hope Atari gives me that chance. I'm not sure what the demand will be, but maybe a portable Jaguar as well? I guess the market will tell once the FB portable comes out. Anyways, anybody figure that more "classic" Atari stuff will be released in the future, or is this Ataris swan song?

[Math You]

I know alot of you are also interested in Ataris computer side also, so theres still a lot of different ways Atari can go along with this.

I've always liked the idea of a 5200/800 that was a similar size and style as a Nintendo DS except it would have a keyboard instead of a second screen.

Edited December 11, 2007 by Math You

[nathanallan]

I know alot of you are also interested in Ataris computer side also, so theres still a lot of different ways Atari can go along with this.

I've always liked the idea of a 5200/800 that was a similar size and style as a Nintendo DS except it would have a keyboard instead of a second screen.

That's a sweet concept! Reminds me of a PDA I used to have. Very convenient and flipped open and everything. If it would only become a reality.

 

Nathan

[supergamer]

That's a sweet concept! Reminds me of a PDA I used to have. Very convenient and flipped open and everything. If it would only become a reality.

 

It looks a little like an Atari Portfolio

[nathanallan]

That's a sweet concept! Reminds me of a PDA I used to have. Very convenient and flipped open and everything. If it would only become a reality.

 

It looks a little like an Atari Portfolio

I never thought of the Portfolio..! That would be a great way to make a Flashback! The Portfolio! But like the pic above, game enabled and with Linux as the OS. Wait a minute, where have I heard that before..?

 

A Portfolio Flashback would be pretty neat though, but as I think about it we're already flooded with PDA's as it is. keyboard is a welcome thing, though.

 

Nathan

[sidcrowe]

Haven't been around for awhile...hope the FB3 is still being worked on. 5200 or 7800? Blech

 

I'd like a 400. So dang cool

 

What's that 6000 thing? Somebody's idea here, or part of the Atari concept history?

 

No matter what, if Curt's doing it, then it'll be good. Still lovin' my FB2 with Combat.

[TwinChargers]

Curt hasn't given us any info saying that it isn't gonna get done, so I'm under the impression that its still targeted for a spring/summer release until I hear otherwise. If these are already under some type of production, in prototypes only, or boxed up ready to be shipped on whichever day, I have no clue how that works on the Atari side. Seeing how well the FB2 did, not releasing this would be a mistake I'd assume.

[nathanallan]

It would definitely make a quick buck, cause I know all of us would buy one. Not releasing one would be a mistake, I hear ya. I still want a pair of red joysticks.

 

Nathan

[Fort Apocalypse]

Here's some noise from the sidelines... Looks like there is promise of investment in Atari coming soon, and from what I hear the new Flashback will totally kick butt. Hoping that we're going to hear the good news any day now.

[Fort Apocalypse]

Here's some noise from the sidelines... Looks like there is promise of investment in Atari coming soon, and from what I hear the new Flashback will totally kick butt. Hoping that we're going to hear the good news any day now.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Lhw4M-GTg

Edited January 25, 2008 by Fort Apocalypse

[TwinChargers]

Here's some noise from the sidelines... Looks like there is promise of investment in Atari coming soon, and from what I hear the new Flashback will totally kick butt. Hoping that we're going to hear the good news any day now.

 

Does this mean we should start waiting in line outside of Sears?

[Retro Rogue]

Here's some noise from the sidelines... Looks like there is promise of investment in Atari coming soon, and from what I hear the new Flashback will totally kick butt. Hoping that we're going to hear the good news any day now.

 

 

Investment in what? Atari's a publishing company now, they don't do production anymore. And even then, "they" is around 20-30 people? There's no influx of cash, they were given a large loan locking them in to BlueBay already during the fall. That's infogrames that got more cash via the bonds.

[Asaki]

Does this mean we should start waiting in line outside of Sears?

 

Target

[Noelio]

The Apple store.

 

Here's some noise from the sidelines... Looks like there is promise of investment in Atari coming soon, and from what I hear the new Flashback will totally kick butt. Hoping that we're going to hear the good news any day now.

 

Does this mean we should start waiting in line outside of Sears?

[Wickeycolumbus]

The Apple store.

 

Here's some noise from the sidelines... Looks like there is promise of investment in Atari coming soon, and from what I hear the new Flashback will totally kick butt. Hoping that we're going to hear the good news any day now.

 

Does this mean we should start waiting in line outside of Sears?

 

 

they sell flashbacks at the apple store?

[Fort Apocalypse]

There's no influx of cash, they were given a large loan locking them in to BlueBay already during the fall. That's infogrames that got more cash via the bonds.

 

What about this:

http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/Atari_...2603_5130_0.htm

 

Specifically this:

Regarding a potential increase of BlueBay Asset Management's share ownership, who've made considerable financials investments in the past, Leleu suggests that such ownership has provided the current funds needed by the management and to focus on rebuilding, but refuses to rule out a possible increase in their ownership to 60%.

 

But I bet that I've gotten something wrong, and I apologize if I've misled about the investment. I just thought that this was good news for Atari's future (as is the other recent news about Atari- just look it up on Google financials- yeah the stock is low as it has been but the news recently, like that which I mentioned, seems to be really good).

 

Assuming that things are finally turning around, I'm thinking that this project should go to completion and be fairly profitable. I spoke offline with Curt about things on Dec 19-20, 2007. From what he said, I understood that the project was still on go. He said he was working on rights and production details among a few other things, and said he had very little sleep recently (back then). I really doubt that things would have changed substantially since then, so I'm still under the assumption that all is cool. And I'm still really excited about his answer to the question I asked then (if you know anything about me recently you might figure out what I asked about). He also indicated that he would let us all know details when the time comes.

Edited January 28, 2008 by Fort Apocalypse

[Retro Rogue]

There's no influx of cash, they were given a large loan locking them in to BlueBay already during the fall. That's infogrames that got more cash via the bonds.

 

What about this:

http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/Atari_...2603_5130_0.htm

 

 

That's Infogrames, not Atari Inc.. Patrick Leleu (from BlueBay) is the current head of Infogrames, which also oversees its Atari Europe and Atari Australia subsidiaries, which is where the confusion arises from. I don't think the guy who wrote that up has it clear either. He's not the CEO of Atari Inc. Curtis Solsvig (a mergers and acquisitions guy brought in to reorganize the company) is the interim CEO. 90% of the article is about Infogrames and Atari Europe (who is the one actually handling Alone in the Dark).

 

Specifically this:

Regarding a potential increase of BlueBay Asset Management's share ownership, who've made considerable financials investments in the past, Leleu suggests that such ownership has provided the current funds needed by the management and to focus on rebuilding, but refuses to rule out a possible increase in their ownership to 60%.

 

Yes, he's referring to Infogrames. BlueBay currently has 25.72% ownership of Infogrames and will consider moving it up to 50% or greater. Here's a news item that explains it further, along with the influx of cash coming via bonds to Infogrames:

 

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=31901

 

 

But I bet that I've gotten something wrong, and I apologize if I've misled about the investment.

 

No need to apologize, just trying to clear things up.

 

I just thought that this was good news for Atari's future (as is the other recent news about Atari- just look it up on Google financials- yeah the stock is low as it has been but the news recently, like that which I mentioned, seems to be really good).

 

There has been absolutely zero good news about Atari Inc. There's been a few misleading press releases, and a very serious delisting warning. You might want to read this thread:

 

Official Atari Death Watch Thread

 

 

Assuming that things are finally turning around, I'm thinking that this project should go to completion and be fairly profitable. I spoke offline with Curt about things on Dec 19-20, 2007. From what he said, I understood that the project was still on go. He said he was working on rights and production details among a few other things, and said he had very little sleep recently (back then). I really doubt that things would have changed substantially since then, so I'm still under the assumption that all is cool. And I'm still really excited about his answer to the question I asked then (if you know anything about me recently you might figure out what I asked about). He also indicated that he would let us all know details when the time comes.

 

 

No, what he clearly stated here was the project was not dead but that it most likely wasn't going to be a project under Atari. I'm not at liberty to discuss what's all going on right now project wise for the group, that's up to Curt to do. I will say, I'm really looking forward to these various things when they come together and am pulling for all these to launch a firm foundation for us to do even more.

Edited January 28, 2008 by wgungfu

[villageidiot]

is that black copters i see.

 

nope it was just the feds busting a guys door down.

 

 

yet another year starts with no word. lets hope this is an over sight. god save the flashbacks

Edited January 28, 2008 by villageidiot

[Fort Apocalypse]

No, what he clearly stated here was the project was not dead but that it most likely wasn't going to be a project under Atari. I'm not at liberty to discuss what's all going on right now project wise for the group, that's up to Curt to do. I will say, I'm really looking forward to these various things when they come together and am pulling for all these to launch a firm foundation for us to do even more.

 

Assuming this isn't going to happen as a Flashback project, should this thread be locked and unpinned then along with the FB2 portable thread, and maybe a separate thread be started up under "Dedicated Systems" for Curt's new project? I'm not sure who we talk to about locking and unpinning it. Maybe we should talk to Albert?

 

Thanks!

[igg1na]

I called ATARI today... SAD news no plans as of yet for a revival of the FLASHBACK 2 . . . even less promise for the FB3. . . The guy I talked too did say they just brought in someone from SONY and there was going to be some retooling and reviving of the ATARI brand.

[Retro Rogue]

I called ATARI today... SAD news no plans as of yet for a revival of the FLASHBACK 2 . . . even less promise for the FB3. . . The guy I talked too did say they just brought in someone from SONY and there was going to be some retooling and reviving of the ATARI brand.

 

 

Umm, they brought in nobody. Harrison went to Infogrames, who is busy retooling the brand via France. Has nothing to do with Atari Inc. in New York.

[sidcrowe]

Darn...I haven't been here for months, and it seems the FB3 is somewhat stalled

[flammingcowz]

It's going to be released on December 21, 2012, at 11:11.