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This week's episode focuses on a Mario title that really has it all when you want to talk SNES. Between the original release with 4 games on it , this title would later be re-released with a 5th title ( SMW ). Really adds to the quality of this cartridge.
I figured out some of the bugs with my video editing software and got this video up. ( Better intros to come ).
In this episode : This week's moment is dedicated to a cart that did more than just play a game but opened up a whole library to the Super Nintendo System. Even though this isnt the first time a gaming company made a cart that made a system backwards compatible but this was the first time for Nintendo and this was a big thing for me growing up.
This week I focus on something out of my Atari 2600 library that has been a big part of my early on video game collecting ( Late 90s ). This is one of the launch titles that would help make Activision a staple in the homes of millions. This week I feature for everyone.....
Dragster by Activision ( AG-001 , 1980 )
Hey everyone. Ive been working on my new video game channel on YouTube for a little while now and wanted to talk a little bit about what you are seeing and can plan on seeing in the weeks and months ahead. Most of my videos are Atari 8 Bit related ( hence the name ). But I also try to include games from other consoles that I collect.
Some of the systems I collect and you may find on the channel include the Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, 8 bit computer line, NES , SNES, Gameboy, Genesis, and any other system that is cartridge based.
Each week I do at least 2 videos.
- One based called "The Gaming Moment Back In Time" which focuses on a game from my collection that either I grew up playing and enjoyed or something Ive added to my collection and has been overall a big hit to play.
- The other video is my Thursday pick up video that covers all the finds Ive picked up from flea markets, garage sales, eBay, and video game forums like this one.
The channel can be found here : http://www.youtube.com/user/atarian83
I hope you all will enjoy these videos and like usual it's a learning process for me. Feel free to subscribe, like, comment or share personal memories of the games featured. Also I'm learning as I go and sometimes make mistakes; feel free to drop a line with comments, suggestions or ideas. The more I can learn and share the more everyone benefits.
Look forward to sharing amazing memories and gaming finds.
Jason aka A8Scooter aka Atari 8 Bit Game Hunter
This week's gaming moment takes us back to the days of the Super Nintendo and its earliest pack in game. Even as a simple pack in game it took a life on of its own. Im sure every gamer can remember playing this title at one time or another. Please subscribe and comment on the channel as next week Im gonna work on putting a little give away for those who are subscribers to the channel.
This week I picked a game I just got in this week. Didnt know if it was going to be a great new title or a dud. As soon as I plugged Rally Speedway in and gave it a shot, was I surprised by how awesome it turned out to be. Heres my take on it in this week's Gaming Moment Back In Time.
Each Tuesday I do videos on different games from back in the day ( so far all have been Atari 8 bit games till this week ), and this week I thought Id mix it up a little with something from the NINTENDO ranks with this oldie but goodie. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest.
Feel free to check it out and comment on this week's game. Also Thursday's I do my weekly pick up video which covers all different finds throughout the all aspects of retro gaming. Im new and developing so please bare with me as I grow this Vlog and rebuild my collection ( it was once mighty but sold it for a classic car). I hope you all enjoy this week's video and subscribe to my channel. Thanks again.
Jay
Each week I tell you about a game for the Atari 8 Bit system. This week Ill go into a different kind of Game cart ( well sorta ) I can consider this on some level the very first Multi Cart ever made...... In a weird way since like the Atari multi-carts now you still need to put data in so you can use it. Same goes for the good ole BASIC cart. Input programming lines Input frustration and some book throwing when you get mad and Output a working program or a reason to go out and get a drink at the local pub. Which ever way your night turns out This cartridge allows you to tap into games and programs that you would easily miss due to the fact that it wasn't released on cart, cassette or diskette.
This weeks Gaming moment is going to be another one of Parker Brothers' more popular titles Q*BERT.
The rarity of this game isn't too bad and should be rather easy to obtain online but due to the popularity of this title you will be spending $8 to $12 for a copy.
Please subscribe, share, leave comments feedback and memories you might had playing this title on the A8 or any system.
Thanks everyone hope you enjoy this and check out the Thursday Pick Up Video coming up. ( Might get done Wednesday due to work schedule ).
Well guys I finally figured out how to do this in video form. Well kinda. I got the webcam part down no problem. The Iphone video format of the game play wouldnt work for me. SO there isnt any game play this week. I hope to figure out how to make that work down the road. Anywho, I hope you all enjoy the video subscribe, comment, give suggestions, ask questions I love any feedback I can get. Each Thursday I do a video displaying whatever finds I get during the previous week ( From Friday to Thursday ). Hope you check that out.
........ on to the video.
Activision / CZ-001-04 / River Raid
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The weeks "Gaming Moment" takes us to an Activision title that has a big following on just about any console it finds it's way to. That title would be River Raid.
This top view plane shooter has you challenging over 20 levels. The object of the game is to shoot the enemies out of the sky and out of the water. with fuel stations spread out along the river way. While shooting out enemies with unlimited ammo sounds good and allows you to shoot all over the place, you do need to be careful that you don't shoot out your own fuel stations.
This game is very addicting and will keep the gamer playing for hours. I would highly recommend this game to any gamer who wants to play a fun game that challnges and excites the player through each level.
This week I was going to go high tech and do a video game of the week segment. But due to time restraints I wasnt able to get it up and running by this time. I might try to do one and get it up with this blog. Either way I do this each Tuesday so I want to make sure this gets up in time. Either way, on with the show.
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I figured this week to do a classic that every one has played at one time or another on some system at some point. PACMAN. From the humble beginings at the arcade to the home console here is a symbol that is recognized anywhere and everywhere.
On the Atari 8 bit this game has 256 levels that you need to figure out and complete. The idea is real simple eat all the pills on each board while avoiding the 4 ghosts that chase after you. Along the way you get 4 power pills you can eat that will turn the ghosts blue. At this point you can eat them. Also along the way you get special bonuses ( Fruit, Keys, and lighting bolts ).
I enjoy this version of the game and can spend hours playing it in either 1 player or 2 player action.
Collectors Note:
There are a few label variations for this cartridge. A black case brown label 400 style label ( CXL 4022 ) and a later re-release on the silver label 800 style ( RX8022 ).
So is the case with the manuals a REV A which shows Pacman running on the cover has a bit more info packed into the manual to the REV B which shows a more computer model of Pacman chasing after pills.
I would say since this cart is easy to find in the population its a worth while title to pick up and play.
Please feel free to let me know what you think of this title and memories from playing this game. Please check me out on my Youtube Channel : Atarian83 and as always on my website www. A8Museum.com
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After my last update of A8 game finds I was talking to a member about how to find games and there really should be a list of what games would be worth the money for a starter collector and those on a budget. I was linked to one down by SingleBanana on Atari 2600 games and thought that is a great idea. I was doing the Back in the day segments that were to highlight a great game each week but doing one like this will help those looking for games on ebay or craigslist know whats worth playing without breaking the bank So with that said heres my whats what on the Atari 8 bit line of systems.
How did I manage to pick out this list of 25 games? Well, over the last 26 years Ive played many different titles some have been easy to play from day 1, others have been a learning process and even others I still don't have a clue how the game is played. I took the best Ive played from the first two and compiled them in no particular order into the list below. For as the top 3 over $15 games please keep in mind some of the titles will be very hard to locate if you can and could run you ( at least on ebay ) upwards of $100+ ( Mr. TNT and Mogul Maniac [even though I gave you a nice simple cheap way out of this title])
For as how do I find what I find to add to my collection; that would be determination and a lot of hunting online. In the wild you will find very little in the way of Atari 8 bit items. Ebay , Amazon, Craigslist and Atari Age would be a start for finding games and systems forsale that you can add and start a collection with. I was thinking of tossing in prices but the way people like to mark things up and lower prices later on ebay I figured it'd be best to leave them off the page here.
These titles are an opinion list from me. Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and comments on the titles here and what you would suggest to others.
A8Scooter's Top 25 Bang for the Buck Games for the Atari 8 Bit Computer Line
Should be had for $15 or less ea.
Hardball - A fun baseball game with alot of controls to keep you feeling your in charge of the game
Pole Position - A arcade Classic that is well ported to the 8 bit line.
River Raid - Activision Atari 2600 classic that reminds me of Blue Max that you will also find on this list. Simple controls and a challenging game field.
Centipede - Shooting at a centipede shootingout mushrooms along the way. Good times.
Blue Max - WWI flight shooter. Add to the fun the idea that each time you beat the game you get a different rank and score, will bring you back for more.
Donkey Kong - An all time arcade classic + introduction of Mario and the Princess = AWESOME!
Pacman - Just because its Pacman.
Miner 2049er - Another addictive game that you need to step on every inch of the floor and destroy your enemies. Great fun.
Pitstop - This game is similar to Pole Position but if you came across this online before Pole Position I would say pick it up and give it a go. Alot of fun as well.
David's Midnight Magic - For a pinball game this is quite entertaining. What it lacks in sound you make up for in fun. To me this is a worth the trade off.
Frogger - Frogs crossing the street , this classic will not disappoint
Missile Command - This shootem title is alot of fun and can be played 1 player or 2 player. People who have an XEGS will find this game built into the system if you disconnect the Keyboard.
Decathlon - This activision title is alot of fun and will challange you and your friends. The only down side is it will wear out your controller.
Pitfall - For those who loved this title the first go on the 2600 will surely enjoy this port over.
Galaxian - This is another game that is fun as heck to play. Shooting at rows of aliens is always a good time.
Super Breakout - Breaking tiles with a small ball. YES sign me up!
One On One Basketball - DJ vs. Larry Bird. True one on one action, play to 21 or a set number. Then go out there and break the back board ( Seriously you can ).
Bug Hunt - This pack in game for the XEGS is a good shooting game. Shooting bugs that got into the tv screen is always a good idea.
BallBlazer - Ah yes Between the cool start up intro screens and the fact you race around with the ball trying to shoot it between 2 goals. This is new addition to my collection has been nothing but fun.
QIX - A maze game that you have to cut parts off the screen. Fun and a must own.
Joust- Anytime you get to ride an ostrich, joust then pick up eggs to prevent more birds from developing. My kinda game.
Space Invaders - Yep another one of the best arcade classics ported over beautifully to the A8 line.
Choplifter! - Saving American POWs. Need I say any more into why this game rocks.
Cavern of Mars - A side scrolling ship game that is a blast to play.
BASIC - On the Atari 400 you dont have one and yes this isnt a game but some cassette games will require you to have this in the cartridge slot so you can play the games. So consider this an investment cart to future gaming. ( You could go and buy an XL or XE with BASIC built in too. )
3 games that run over $15 but would be wortha go.
MR TNT - Heres an interesting and forgotten title I hear little about. From what Ive played of it you eat up the lines on the board but try not to leave yourself in a dead end. This game gets addicting fast.
Bounty Bob Strikes Back - The sequel to the Miner 2049er title. The fun continues with more levels and more enemies.
Mogul Maniac - Skiing game for the Atari 8 bit line. Even though this is a Disk based game a hand ful exist on cartridge and that would run you over 15.00 to get one. Skiing is fun on the Atari 8 bit line.
Another Tuesday is here and that means another back in time trip for you my blog followers.
This week I decided to go back to another one of those Atari arcade classics that has become the staple to American video gamingness. Pole Position.
RX8034 - Pole Position Atari Inc. (c) 1983 ( Re-released in 1987 )
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I could remember playing this in the arcades in the early 90's ( while they were still around ), the local pizza places, and at the local YMCA in the summer time before that got replaced with OutRun. ( which off hand is my other most favorite racing arcade game).
This 1 player game allows you to pick your track, pick the number of laps you want to race and then pits you against the track for your qualifying run. You have a time limit to qualify and in the race. However in the race you get extensions for each lap you complete.
Things you need to watch out for include other cars , track signs and the grass ( even though your wont go boom, you will slow down and well yeah you have that time thing to worry about ).
Scoring is quite strait forward the better you qualify the more of a bonus you get all the way to 20,000 pts for the pole. At the end of the race you get extra points for each second you have left on the clock and for each car you passed in the race you get a 50 pt bonus.
The only thing this game really misses out on is a shot of victory lane once you finish the race. I would personally recommend this to anyone with an A8 system that loves racing games. Pitstop is a good game that is similar to this title but when it comes down to the real deal Pole Position is where its at.
This game was fun to play in arcade and the fun was brought to your game room now with this 8-Bit version.
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Here is another game that I find dear to my heart ... Big Five Software's Miner 2049er. Released in 1983, this is the first installment of the Bounty Bob series. In this game you need to defeat the monsters in each level with tools that are provided to you and be able to step on each section of the floor. You are able to jump from one area to another but be-careful, if you fall you will go splat. ( which is kinda cool just the same ).
For the collectors of this system this title provides 3 different label variations ( blue picture, silver text and blue text labels) along with 2 manual variations (one states this is for the 400/800 and another stating its for the 400/800/1200) .
Even though I have never beaten this game it is greatly addictive since it's premise is so simple that you would think " I got this no problem", but like any well made game you realize its easier said than done.
This is one title I would highly recommend to the Atari 8 bit community. Although this review might be short for this title, if you play this game I can assure you that your amount of time enjoying this game will be much longer and intense.
Stayed tune to see what games from the way back I pull out and rediscover. Feel free to comment and make any gaming suggestions. Your game suggest might just make it to the next review. Email to Braves1545@aol.com Subject: Moment In Time
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