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 Issue #4 of Retrogaming Times Monthly has now been published online. Articles in this month's issue, which sees the return of founding editor and writer Tom Zjaba, include:- Retrogaming Commercial Vault - CBS Games
- Many Faces of Decathlon
- Vic-20 - Jeff Minter games
- 8 Bit Face-Off - Paperboy
- 8-bit Football Fever
- Video Game Therapy
- Many Faces of the Radio Shack TRS-80 CoCo Part 3
- SMS Reviews - Rocky
To read all these articles and more, please visit Retrogaming Times Monthly!
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 Version 0.60 of the up-and-coming Atari 7800 emulator EMU7800 has been released and is now available for downloading. The latest version contains the following improvements:- Added support for the Stelladaptor controller
- Recognizes the now correct 7800 NTSC BIOS
- Numerous minor fixes and documentation updates
You can learn more about EMU7800 as well as download it here.
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 Version 0.86 of MESS (the Multi Emulator Super System) is now available for Windows and Unix. Changes in this version include driver improvements for various systems (including Amstrad, C16, MSX, PC, and Telmac TMC-600), as well as several improvements to the Windows user interface. To download the latest binaries and source please visit the MESS Homepage.
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 Mike Stulir of Back in Time has posted three new episodes for your listening pleasure. First off is an interview with the "Father of Computer Games" Sid Meier, recorded at PhillyClassic 4. Sid appeared briefly on the E3 webcast in 2001, and Mike Stulir was able to have a more in-depth conversation with him this time around. The second episode is from the 5th Annual Funspot Tournament. The third episode was recorded at PhillyClassic 5 and features Howard Scott Warshaw, who speaks at length about the development of games like Yars' Revenge, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Saboteur. Howard also explains his theory on why Steven Spielberg is an alien. You can download these episodes and more at Back in Time.
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 Organizers of the North Carolina Atari and Classic Game Convention (NCACGC) have announced they will be holding their show this year on the first Friday through Sunday of October at the Glitter Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. The convention will play host to a number of classic video game vendors who will be selling hardware and software from the early days of the video game industry. Other highlights of the convention include a variety of classic video game systems setup for unlimited play, live music, special guests, door prizes, tournaments, and trading. You can learn more by visiting the NCACGC web site.
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 Chris Hutt has posted a recent update to his Atari XL/XE Space Harrier Conversion Project page. This ambitious project aims to port the popular Sega arcade game Space Harrier to the Atari XL/XE computers. Chris' latest diary entry details his most recent work, such as optimizing the graphics format for objects, improving the "man dying routines" so they are more faithful to the original, changes to the background drawing, and other general improvements to the game. Please visit Chris' Space Harrier Conversion Project page for complete details.
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 Curt Vendel of AtariMuseum.com recently uncovered several Atari 7800 prototypes, including the unreleased game Rescue on Fractalus. While the game is not complete, it is fairly far along, runs pretty smoothly, and can be played with the excellent MESS emulator. To start the game after firing it up, press "R" (Reset) in MESS. There is a glitch in the emulation right now with the rendering of your view outside the cockpit, but we expect this will be fixed in an upcoming release of MESS. You can download the binary and view screenshots here, and discuss this newly discovered Atari 7800 prototype in our Atari 7800 Forum with Curt and other AtariAge visitors.
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 Version 0.9.1 of KStella, a Linux KDE frontend for the Atari 2600 Stella emulator, is now available. Changes in this latest version of KStella include:- Fixed a bug where ROMs with the '#" symbol wouldn't appear in the ROM list.
- Added a progress dialog box when loading ROM information from disk.
- Fixed problem with compiling on Mandrake 9.2 when using older versions of QT.
- Finally fixed the long-standing bug where KDE items (icons, rc files, etc.) would be installed in the wrong places. This was due to a bug in the configure script generated by KDevelop. That's what I get for relying on a GUI development environment.
- Tested this release on Mandrake 9.2 and 10.0, Libranet 2.8.1 (Debian) and Suse 9.0.
To download the latest version of KStella, along with the necessary documentation and other information, please visit the KStella Homepage.
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 A new version of the Atari 2600 emulator Stella has been released. Stella 1.4.1 includes several improvements and bug fixes over the recent 1.4 release:- Fixed PAL sound issues
- Cleaned up the SDL event gathering loop
- Fixed a bug with Control and Alt keys
- Updated stella.pro file to work the latest Good2600 ROMset
- Windows: ROM files no longer need to be named *.bin
- Windows: Fixed problems with SDL library and Win98
- OSX: Added preference to allow selection of ROM directory
- OSX: Fixed bug where Preferences not always saved
More detailed information about these changes can be read here, and you can download the latest version of Stella for Windows, Linux, and OS X here.
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Version 0.85 of MESS (the Multi Emulator Super System) is now available for Windows. This latest version of MESS adds the Coleco FunVision as a new emulated system, and includes various fixes to help improve emulation of Activision games in the Atari 2600 emulation. Various other system driver changes have been made as well, and the complete changelog can be viewed here. To download the latest binaries and source please visit the MESS Homepage.
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 Video game enthusiast David Ellis' new book, The Official Price Guide To Video Games, has seen its official release today and is now available for purchase. Covering just about every video arcade, handheld, and console video game released between 1971 and 1984, the book includes a price guide as well as information and advice on all aspects of collecting (such as where to buy, how to determine value, and even basic arcade game restoration and repair). This book promises to be one of the most comprehensive mainstream guides to classic video game collecting ever released. You can purchase your copy over at Amazon.com.
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 A new video game magazine titled Pocket Videogames has been launched in France. This new magazine covers pocket video games, including the GBA, GP32, PSP, WonderSwan, NeoGeo Pocket, Atari Lynx, and other portable game systems. Included in the magazine's first issue are reviews of three Lynx games: Alpine Games, Road Riot, and Lynx Reloaded. Lynx news and other Lynx-related items are also included. Pocket Videogames is available anywhere magazines are sold in France for only 2€ and you can learn more here.
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 The July 2004 issue of MyAtari Magazine is now available (yes, they know it's a bit late). Features in this Jaguar-centric issue include:- JagFest 2004 Mini Report
- Tip of the Day
- Jaguar Multitap
- Tempest 3000 Tournament Results
- JagFest UK 2004 Tournament Report
For these articles and more, please visit MyAtari.net.
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 The fourth issue of Armchair Arcade is now online, featuring a professionally illustrated cover and many new articles, including an Atari 2600 Mega-Mini reviews video feature. Articles in this new issue include:- The Rise and Fall of Game Audio
- The System Ranking Matrix
- Violence in Videogames
- Scorched Parabolas
- Atari 2600 Mega-Mini Reviews
- In Defense of Retro Gaming: A Discussion of Abstraction
- Head-to-Head with Popeye the Sailor
- Sequential Access: Essay Nybbles
- Hot Topic Editorial - Games for Grownups
Please visit Armchair Arcade to read the latest issue!
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Curt Vendel of AtariMuseum.com has posted a recap of the 20th Anniversary GCC/7800 Reunion that took place on July 16th at the Vintage Computer Festival East. This recap contains lots of great pictures and information regarding prototype 7800 hardware and GCC staff present at the event. While you're there, also be sure to check out the revised Atari 7800 Pro System section at AtariMuseum.com.
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 Those of you in the California Bay Area who love arcade games will want to make sure to check out the California Extreme arcade expo taking place this weekend, August 7th and 8th, in San Jose. California Extreme is an annual celebration of coin-operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties once found in arcades. It's two days that celebrate this exceptional entertainment medium, featuring tournaments, speakers, parts vendors, and an opportunity to play games you may have not seen for years. All the games on display are set for free play, so leave your quarters in the ash tray in your car as you won't need them. For more information, please visit CAExtreme.org.
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 Beef Drop author Ken Siders has selected Henry Lee's label as the winning entry in the Beef Drop Label Contest! Beef Drop is an original port of the popular arcade game Burgertime to the Atari 5200, where it will be released under the name Beef Drop. Henry will receive a copy of Beef Drop when it becomes available in cartridge form and a $50 gift certificate for use in the AtariAge Store. Henry's label will adorn all copies of the Beef Drop label and manual when the game goes on sale. Congratulations to Henry Lee and thanks to everyone who submitted the wonderful labels for this contest! Choosing a winner wasn't easy!
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 In the spirit of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, AtariAge user Ze_ro, who has been running the weekly Atari 2600 High Score Club, has created the 2004 Atarilympics! The Atarilympics will work similar to the High Score Club, but adds the additional element of team play. Competition will begin on Friday, August 13th and end Sunday, August 29th covering 34 separate events taken from various 2600 sports games. Each team will be comprised of between four and seven people and will be represented by a flag of their choosing. AtariAge will be awarding a $10 AtariAge Store gift certificate to each member of the winning team! For complete details on how to enter, please visit our Atari 2600 Forum.
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The third issue of Retrogaming Times Monthly is now available for your online viewing pleasure. Highlights in this month's issue include:- Retrogaming Commercial Vault - 2600 Spiderman
- Many Faces of Summer Games I & II
- Vic-20 Sports Games - we found some!
- MAME Reviews - '88 Games & Poly Play
- 8-bit Summer Olympics - Track & Field I & II and more
- Many Faces of the Radio Shack TRS-80 CoCo Part 2
- Collecting in Australia conclusion
To read all these articles and more, please visit Retrogaming Times Monthly!
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Applefritter.com has posted recordings of the talks that took place at the Vintage Computer Festival just over a week ago in Boston. One of the talks covered the Atari 7800's 20th Anniversary, and was presented by Curt Vendel of Atarimuseum.com and Steve Golson, one of the original designers of the 7800. The presentation and accompanying slide show covered the history of GCC (the company that designed the 7800 for Atari, as well as many 7800 games), Atari, and the 7800. Sitting in the front row of the audience were 10 former GCC employees, who provided additional insight during the presentation. You can listen to the full talk here, and can find more talks from the Vintage Computer Festival here.
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