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Retro: Activision Challenge - Atari 2600
Modern: Magical Starsign - Nintendo DS

Join the RFGeneration Community Playthrough hosts Rich (Singlebanana), Jamie (techwizard), Floyd (Fleach), and Shawn (GrayGhost81) as we discuss a niche DS RPG and, along with a special guest a myriad of Atari 2600 games from our Activision Challenge in the April Playthroughs.

Introduction: 0:11
Activision Challenge Discussion: 5:27
Magical Starsign Discussion: 1:04:49
Conclusion: 2:15:37

Music:
Opening/Closing theme by Atma Weapon - http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com/
Transition Songs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGyr8uwJ9cE

Shownotes:
Atari 2600 SunCom Slik Stik controller - http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102647135

Edited by Jamie (techwizard)

LINK!

GANON!  Oh, wait.  Wrong thread.

Great, now I'll have that unfortunate thing stuck in my head for the day. THANKS!

Links attached. Sorry, was waiting for the front page post. Links are there as well. :)

iTunes link should refresh soon and include Episode 2.

Front page is up. Also, I could've easily have told you about the Slik Stik. I've got like 5 of them at home. Sturdy, reliable controllers.

The Epix 500xj is my jam and what I played with. I love this controller. Underneath button, great stick movement, and sits well in the hand. The best imo:

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I'm still a classic Wico guy myself, when I'm not using paddle controllers.

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You prefer the bat to the ball top?

For most games, yes. It's something that changed in the last few years though. I drive a manual car and my grip has changed so that instead of palming it from the top, I'm used to shifting with the stick instead (Florida heat tends to prevent me from grabbing the metal top initially). That's why I've gravitated towards the bat style instead.

I can't wait to hear all about 2600 stuff ^_^

Listening now!

(itunes link might take a while to work, i've submitted music before and it took over a week to work. another time it worked immediately so idk lol)

If you're familiar with these Activision titles, you should find it interesting. Our guest and I talk a good deal about our strategies for each game.

Great podcast guys!  I really enjoy listening to these.

In response to the Magical Starsign light vs. dark magic comparison:  After hearing you guys talk more about your experiences with light magic, I feel like I have more of an understanding of the differences between the two.  You guys were saying that light magic was more of a healing/support role.  Dark magic on the other hand is more of an all out attacker role.  My main character was consistently in the front row as one of my strongest attackers.  He didn't really have a healing spell like you guys mentioned, although he did have a spell to drain life from an enemy, but I never found it to be very effective.

However, even though the game does say that choosing dark magic will make the game more difficult, I didn't feel like that was the case at all.  In fact, after listening to you guys talk about your experiences with the game, I would dare say that the game was easier for me.  Maybe having stronger attacks outweighed the benefit of having a healing spell?

Thanks for the kind words and the follow-up on the dark magic portion of the game Disposed. It seems that there is a difference in the gameplay depending on which you choose, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to playthrough the game again to check it out. Glad you enjoyed the podcast!

I listened to the 2600 segment last night. I cannot believe you cheaters used third party controllers in a competition.

I don't see anywhere in the rulebook where it states that we couldn't use them. We did allow people to play on more modern consoles as well. Just accept the butt-whoopin' you got by two old geezers. :P

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I would love to be in on the podcast some time ;)

As much as you participate, that's a no-brainer. ;)

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Hey, my controller was first-party, thank you very much.  Granted, it was a Genesis Six-button, but I can guarantee it was not a third-party stick.

Great episode, banana.  Kind of want to get an Epyx stick for my C64 gaming (the WICO just isn't doing anything for me).  I know I saw them when I was at the local game shop, so I think I might slide on in there and pick one up.

Statler and Waldorf!  Love those guys.