30 Years!

[sandmountainslim]

2007 will mark thirty years of the VCS being in our lives.

I was thinking that it would be nice if some of the programmers would consider an update, sequel or tribute to one of the original releases from 1977.

Maybe a bad idea but it just popped into my head.

WP

[Atariboy2600]

2007 will mark thirty years of the VCS being in our lives.

I was thinking that it would be nice if some of the programmers would consider an update, sequel or tribute to one of the original releases from 1977.

Maybe a bad idea but it just popped into my head.

WP

 

Yeap I still have my very first VCS givin to me by my mother for my birthday in 1977. I remember that day like it was yesterday She gave me the VCS and all the games that came out (if only I keeped the origanil game boxs) but I stilll have the ystem in it's box. Now I have like 20+ units from the 6 buttons to the 2600 Jr but to me the first is always my fave

 

"Thinking of doing a Special Edition labels for the first nine games "

[ATARIPITBULL]

2007 will mark thirty years of the VCS being in our lives.

I was thinking that it would be nice if some of the programmers would consider an update, sequel or tribute to one of the original releases from 1977.

Maybe a bad idea but it just popped into my head.

WP

 

Hell no, that is a great idea, but would programmers like Bob Polaro, HSW or even David Crane ever want to do something like this would be the real question.

 

[+atari2600land]

How about a compilation cart of the first nine games? Given the 32KB carts we have today, I think it could definitely be done, and most of the games can be a little above 2KB.

[sandmountainslim]

I know that the homebrew scene doesn't offer the money and sales numbers that they would probably demand but it would be nice (in my opinion) if one of 'em would do something like this for the community and for posterity.

Would probably be the biggest selling hombrew game ever!

WP

[sandmountainslim]

How about a compilation cart of the first nine games? Given the 32KB carts we have today, I think it could definitely be done, and most of the games can be a little above 2KB.

Now THAT is an idea also!

Would it be legal for AA to sell ad "Thirty Years of Atari" cart featuring all nine games?

[Shawn]

How about a compilation cart of the first nine games? Given the 32KB carts we have today, I think it could definitely be done, and most of the games can be a little above 2KB.

Now THAT is an idea also!

Would it be legal for AA to sell ad "Thirty Years of Atari" cart featuring all nine games?

 

 

No AA couldn't do it without a license from InfroAtari. But if Atariboy made the label and box art and no one was told who made it for you I thnk I could hook you up with a guy I know who might be able to help you out. Shoot me a PM if you want his email. But AtariBoys Label art will only be used with his permission.

[+atari2600land]

No AA couldn't do it without a license from InfroAtari. But if Atariboy made the label and box art and no one was told who made it for you I thnk I could hook you up with a guy I know who might be able to help you out. Shoot me a PM if you want his email. But AtariBoys Label art will only be used with his permission.

How about if we change the sprites enough so they don't look like the original sprites, change the background color, etc.

[Shawn]

No AA couldn't do it without a license from InfroAtari. But if Atariboy made the label and box art and no one was told who made it for you I thnk I could hook you up with a guy I know who might be able to help you out. Shoot me a PM if you want his email. But AtariBoys Label art will only be used with his permission.

How about if we change the sprites enough so they don't look like the original sprites, change the background color, etc.

 

 

Nope, no stupid hacks, the real deal or nothing at all. Atariboy and I are working on something right now. Stay tuned.

[pocketmego]

No AA couldn't do it without a license from InfroAtari. But if Atariboy made the label and box art and no one was told who made it for you I thnk I could hook you up with a guy I know who might be able to help you out. Shoot me a PM if you want his email. But AtariBoys Label art will only be used with his permission.

How about if we change the sprites enough so they don't look like the original sprites, change the background color, etc.

 

 

Nope, no stupid hacks, the real deal or nothing at all. Atariboy and I are working on something right now. Stay tuned.

 

 

Now this is VERY intriging.

 

-Ray

[Atariboy2600]

No AA couldn't do it without a license from InfroAtari. But if Atariboy made the label and box art and no one was told who made it for you I thnk I could hook you up with a guy I know who might be able to help you out. Shoot me a PM if you want his email. But AtariBoys Label art will only be used with his permission.

How about if we change the sprites enough so they don't look like the original sprites, change the background color, etc.

 

 

Nope, no stupid hacks, the real deal or nothing at all. Atariboy and I are working on something right now. Stay tuned.

 

Right now Im drawing each ot the labels and trying to put them together in a final poster like from each of teh 9 games and Im trying to macth the art style of the origanil Atari label covers but with a twistm, they will be poseed deffintly then the old version but still have that old 70s look. Stay turn for more info on the label cover^_^

[sandmountainslim]

Sounds cool!

Of course with the baby being born last week, the missus being out of work for at least six weeks and some cowardly jackass stealing my car I won't be able to afford a cart until October or November, that is why I haven't ordered Ladybug yet

Of course if someone would like to get me a swell birthday present..........

WP

[Atariboy2600]

Sounds cool!

Of course with the baby being born last week, the missus being out of work for at least six weeks and some cowardly jackass stealing my car I won't be able to afford a cart until October or November, that is why I haven't ordered Ladybug yet

Of course if someone would like to get me a swell birthday present..........

WP

 

Almost done one the 9 drawinsg for the label art on the cart.

[keilbaca]

Wow, that's awesome. Any teasers of any ideas? I'd love to get ahold of a custom 9 in 1 30th anniversary cart.

[Atariboy2600]

Here's a sneak preview of the 30th An label starting with the top three games Air-Sea Battle, Basic Math and Blackjack. These will be mix together along with the other 4 into a one label art for the 9-in-1 cart

 

I had to drawing them one at a time bfore I begin to place each of them in a right spot for the main label center peace.

 

BTW I drew these all on my new wacom tablet

Edited August 30, 2006 by Atariboy2600

[+atari2600land]

You are quite the artist, Atariboy2600. Love the 70's look and feel of Basic Math. Reminds me of the old Puff the Magic Dragon cartoons.

[Atariboy2600]

Almost done with the next three pics. Ill post them once they are done

[2600lover]

Looks great!! I think that is a great idea for the 30th cart! I would LOVE to get my hands on one of those! Great idea, keep up the outstanding work!!

[lonnieredskinds]

IS THERE ANY GAME YOU DONT HAVE HOW MEANY GAMES DID ATAEI MAKE

[+atari2600land]

IS THERE ANY GAME YOU DONT HAVE HOW MEANY GAMES DID ATAEI MAKE

There's about 900 different Atari games I don't have, and let's try and turn the Caps Lock off, there.

[Vic George 2K3]

And not all of them are worth having unless you're a collector.

[keilbaca]

And not all of them are worth having unless you're a collector.

 

Nah, Skeet Shoot and Karate are definitely worth having

 

:lol:

[mos6507]

I'd love it if one of the original programmers would write a new game for the VCS but I just don't think they have the motivation. If anybody would be a candidate, I think David Crane would probably be the one since he goes to almost every CGExpo.

 

I interviewed these people, and I have respect for what they've done, but I think they would be at a disadvantage going back to the platform today vs. homebrewers. Today's homebrewer knows how to use today's tools and has absorbed countless technical discussions and code samples on how to do X, Y, and Z. Even someone like David Crane would have to shake off the rust and learn how to use the new tools before he would be able to get anything done.

 

Maybe if and when Chimera comes out I'll try to encourage David Crane to use its new features on a game since it's kind of a natural evolution of the DPC in Pitfall II. I suspect that he had at least one other game design in mind for the DPC that he was not able to do because of the crash. But I don't think even he would be able to justify the time necessary to do it today.

[sandmountainslim]

I'd love it if one of the original programmers would write a new game for the VCS but I just don't think they have the motivation. If anybody would be a candidate, I think David Crane would probably be the one since he goes to almost every CGExpo.

 

I interviewed these people, and I have respect for what they've done, but I think they would be at a disadvantage going back to the platform today vs. homebrewers. Today's homebrewer knows how to use today's tools and has absorbed countless technical discussions and code samples on how to do X, Y, and Z. Even someone like David Crane would have to shake off the rust and learn how to use the new tools before he would be able to get anything done.

 

 

Here is an idea!

Granted that the homebrew authors of today have a major advantage over the old school guys and the old school guys have a major advantage as far as nostalgia is concerned.

How about a homebrewer TEAM UP with one of the original guys to make a game, Hell the old dude could do as little as come up with a vague concept for a game and the homebrew guy could do the programming, put both names on the cart and have the best selling game in years!

You owe me nothing for this brilliant idea.

WP

[ewing92]

We could even get 30th anniversary T-Shirts, that would be cool.