Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast #70 - Haunted House & Yar's Revenge by Atari

Today I look at two of my favorites for the 2600, Haunted House and Yars' Revenge. There's a lot to talk about, and now that I've finished recording I forgot to mention the Kids Stuff records. Yars' Revenge had an LP and a book and 45, each having some exclusive content. Like Asteroids, the LP is online but I could not find the 45. Now that's 2 videos I have to make, maybe Willie! will give me some pointers. :) Next week it's Barnstorming and Grand Prix by Activision! Seems like it's been awhile for Activision on my little show here. After that, it will be Death Trap and London Blitz by Avalon Hill; Swordquest: Earthworld by Atari; Edtris 2600 and Sound X by Ed Federmeyer; AD&D Treasure of Tarmin and Burgertime by M Network (I may add another game here, as Tarmin was not released and remains unavailable), and Frogger and Amidar by Parker Brothers. If you have any feedback or memories you'd like to share for any of these games, or if you're getting caught up with my show and want to talk about a game I've already covered, please send it to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net, in written or audio format. I love hearing from you! Thank you all so much for listening!

Haunted Links

Haunted House Easter Eggs
How to Beat The Home Video Games: Yars' Revenge
Willie's awesome Haunted House Video
Willie's Yars' Revenge video (featuring Clutch Cargo as Yar)
Yars' Revenge Kid Stuff album
Mystery Mansion (Haunted House prototype)
Howard Scott Warshaw interview by Scott Stilphen
HSW Keynote at Electronicon, 1997, filmed by Scott Stilphen (this is part 1 of 5, the other parts will show on the right)
HSW on Matt Chat (part 1 of 2, see above)
HSW's Once Upon Atari site
HSW's personal site
HSW's books on Amazon
Original Steve Hendricks Haunted House artwork (scroll down)
Hiro Kimura's web site
Brian's Yars' Revenge review

GamerCast - The Future: Forecasting, Evolution, Players

The guys get together in one room to forecast the future of games. What's the next evolution in gaming? How will social media and mobile phones influence the continued growth of the industry? What role will indie games play? Plus, Glenn's seen "The NES Club" and shares some thoughts on the screening, the fan feedback battle continues, and much more!

GamerCast - Competition: Bragging Rights, Rivalries, Strategies

Competitive gaming is the subject of this episode, as Rob, Jay and Glenn discuss the culture of speed runs and point pressing, and recall their earliest experiences with head to head challenges. The guys get nostalgic for arcades, debate the finer points of strategy guides, and discuss the titles that still get them fired up while playing. Plus, Rob provides an update on "The NES Club", Glenn remembers actually being good at "Mega Man 2", and Jay lays down the law on "Goldeneye 007" multiplayer rules.

GamerCast - Franchises: Characters, Reinvention, Oversaturation

On this episode, the guys discuss franchises. Which franchises would we like to see more of? Which character has taken the most abuse from the games released with his/her name on them? Is there a way to freshen up the annual series release formula? Plus, Rob provides some film updates, Jay discusses meeting some game celebrities, and Glenn finally introduces himself.

GamerCast - Collecting: Rarities, Special Editions, Promo Items

The guys debate whether the term "collector's edition" has any real meaning, discuss titles and hardware from different regions, and put up an argument for promotional releases being included in official libraries. Plus, Rob provides an update on "The NES Club", a Gamercast listener gets nostalgic over Street Fighter II, and Jay tries to answer a very popular question: what's next?

GamerCast - Nintendo: Past, Present, Future

Jay, Rob, and Glenn examine Nintendo's best and worst business moves, the current state of the Wii U, hopes and predictions for Nintendo's E3 showing, and the notion of an officially-licensed retro gaming console. Plus, Rob laments forgotten Super Mario villains, Jay shares a tale of some Star Wars trolling, and Glenn gets coaxed into voicing Solid Snake.

GamerCast - Announcements: Hype, Excitement, Surprises

E3 season is upon is, and the guys get into the spirit of things by discussing game industry announcements. What are some of the panel's favorite trailers? What unveiling got the members of the NES Club most excited? What game or console had the biggest hype prior to release? Plus, Jay shares his enthusiasm about the new "Star Wars" film, Jay and Glenn debate the merits of "Metroid Prime", Rob recalls the first pick-up video he and Jay ever made, and much more.

GamerCast - Q&A: Price Trends, Road Trips, Advice

Gamercast returns with some listener mail and more of your questions answered! Now that Jay's NES quest is on film, what's next? Do Rob and Jay notice any patterns in the going rates for classic games on the buyer's market? How do the guys think a title like "NES Remix" impacts the collecting community? What are the "holy grail" collectibles for Rob and Jay? Plus, some debate about which games would make great movies, the guys share some collecting nightmares, and Jay gives a listener some... relationship advice??

GamerCast - Gameplay: Re-releases, Reproductions, Emulation

It's time for listener Q&A on this episode of Gamercast. Rob, Jay and podcast producer Glenn Stanway discuss and debate a variety of topics raised by the NES Club community. Has collecting gone mainstream, and is that a good or a bad thing? Is it okay for video games to be graded like baseball cards or comic books? What is the impact of re-released titles or variants on the collector's market? Plus, discussions about emulators, old hardware on new televisions, reproduction carts, and much more.

GamerCast - Games: Memories, Design, Gameplay

Jay and Rob are joined by podcast producer Glenn Stanway to discuss the group's favorite titles from the NES era. Which games had the most memorable box art? What soundtracks continue to resonate today? If you had three game choices to play until the end of time, what would they be? Why are birds bad news? Plus, Glenn gets obsessive about "Metroid", Rob has some choice words for the "Ghost 'n Goblins" demon, and Jay invents "Super Mario RPG".

GamerCast - Collecting: Cost, Karma, and Hoarding

For this episode, Jay and Rob are joined by podcast producer Glenn Stanway to discuss a variety of topics surrounding collecting. Are rare, hard-to-find games really worth the price a collector pays? Are collectors hoarders? When do we cross the line from enthusiast to collector, and is there such a thing as "collecting karma"? Thoughts on all these questions and more this week, plus an update on "The NES Club" film.

2 Dudes and a NES #26 - Power Punch II

The dudes are finally playing Punchout for you guys... no... wait... it's Power Punch II!? Doh!

WARNING: This episode is on the fringe of family friendly. No cursing, but some crude humor near the end.

Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast #68 - Blackjack, Casino, and Slot Machine by Atari

This week's episode talks about Blackjack, Casino, and Slot Machine by Atari. I apologize for the delay, I am still trying to get over being sick. Thankfully, my dad should be getting out of the hospital on Friday, and again, I thank you all for your patience and your well wishes. It really does mean a lot to me. Next time, since I am a 12 year old boy at heart (as I mention in this episode and should be readily apparent), episode 69 will be about Custer's Revenge, Beat 'Em and Eat 'Em, and Bachelor Party. These are the three Mystique adult games that cause a lot of controversy and at least one lawsuit when they were originally released. I will have a warning at the beginning of the episode and it will also be labeled explicit in iTunes. I realize this will be offensive to some. I don't want to leave these games out because they are part of the game library, so if you are offended by this kind of material or if you listen with your kids, please skip this episode and come back for the Haunted House and Yar's Revenge episode right after this one. As always, if you have any feedback, please send it to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. I am thinking that episode 69 will probably not be out until the 13th; hopefully after that I can go back to once a week, because all of this stuff is driving me crazy. Thank you for listening everyone, see you next time!

Pertinent Links

Bob Whitehead interview by Scott Stilphen
Ryan's Atari 2600 site
Player/Missile podcast
Zerbinator Land

Colecovisions #7 - Star Wars Arcade and Galaxian

 
On this episode we talk about Star Wars Arcade and Galaxian for the Colecovision system and wrap it all up discussing ALF :)

Episode 7 download here

Links:

Son of Nibbler
Ghost Blaster by NewColeco
Activision Zenji
Colecovision carts for sale by Mumbai on Atariage
NightShift PC Game
Wendell Brown interview on the intellivisionaries

The Channel F Files - VideoCart #1 - TicTacToe, Shooting Gallery, Doodle and Quadra Doodle

Join us as we discuss VideoCart #1 for the Fairchild Channel F System.  We talk about TicTacToe and its patterns, the way the rifle in shooting gallery is represented and fooling around with doodle!   Classic Topic deviations abound in this episode :) 

Download Episode VideoCart #1 TicTacToe, Shooting Gallery and Doodle

Links:

Fairchild Channel F Multicart by E5Frog of AtariAge!

Museum of Play Jerry Lawson Collection

2 Dudes and a NES # 25 - Top 5 Jobs Held by Mario

Michael and Justin discuss their Top 5 Jobs Held by Mario in the NES era.

2 Dudes and a NES # 24 - Cobra Triangle

Justin learns what isometric means as the dudes talk about Cobra Triangle.

Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast #67.5 - Favorite Childhood Toys OTHER Than The Atari 2600

Hi everybody, I feel a little guilty about not having an episode this week. This one is not about the 2600 though; rather, it's about the other toys I had and enjoyed as a kid. I don't necessarily think of the 2600 as a toy, but it was the last toy-like thing that I remember getting. I was 11 when I got it and was 8 months away from Middle School, which changed a lot of things for me. I was also a year from my first job as a paperboy, so I had cash in my pocket for the first time. I would either save up for an Atari cartridge or blow it at an arcade, I don't remember buying toys. Not until my 20s at least, which you'll hear about soon on the Retro Junkies Mini episode I did. I hope you like this episode, but I won't blame you for skipping it. Don't forget, next week we'll be taking a trip to the Atari Casino with Blackjack, uh, Casino, and Slot Machine. If you have any feedback you can send it to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thanks everyone, enjoy the week and I'll see you on the 23rd!

Pivot Pool
Video of Pivot Pool
Earthquake Tower record
Earthquake Tower (with action photo!)
PlaySkool Holiday Inn set
Lego Swiss Villa set
Video of Swiss Villa by a collector
Mego Batman figures
Mego Magnetic Batman figure commercial
Atari Touch Me on KLOV
Police ripoff Simon commercial
More weird Simon commercials
Electronic Quarterback Android app!
Electronic Quarterback at Handheld Museum
Electronic Quarterback hilarious commercial
World of 2-XL
Play 2-XL online! It's awesome!
1978 2-XL commercial

The Channel F Files Episode 0.5 - The CoHost!

In this Episode I am joined by Scott from the Retrogamingroundup podcast and Overloard of CGE 2014 in Vegas this year :)   He is going to be the Co-Host for the show now!   We discuss the Channel F, some of the games he has, some arcade tidbits and other ramblings.

The Channel F Files Episode 0.5 Download

The Channel F Files Episode 0 - The VES and the Creator!

Exclusive to the Retro Junkies Network, The Channel F Files!.    The podcast that will go over the Fairchild Channel F system over 30 episodes!.  Each episode will be dedicated to one of  the 26 released VideoCarts for the system, plus some extra episodes to cover misc channel f topics!

In this episode I talk about the Fairchild Channel F console, its beginnings and its Creator Jerry Lawson. 

Episode 0 The VES and the Creator

 Links:

The Channel F Files on Facebook
Channel F on Archive.org where you can play the games
Channel F Resource page with lots of info and pics

Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast #67 - Mouse Trap by Coleco & Lady Bug by Champ Games

Hello dere. This week I'm profiling a Coleco game, Mouse Trap, and what was supposed to be a Coleco game, Lady Bug. Lady Bug is actually a home brew done by Champ Games/John Champeau, it was never released by Coleco back in the 80s despite being advertised and given a part number. See, vaporware has been around forever! I am spending a few days next week with my dad who is visiting from Arizona, so the show will resume on July 23rd with Blackjack, Casino, and Slot Machine by Atari. If you have any feedback for any of these games, or for any games I've already covered, I would love to read or play it on the show! Just send it to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Enjoy your Cow Appreciation Day and I'll see you on July 23rd. Thanks for listening!

Pertinent Links

Mouse Trap on KLOV
Lady Bug on KLOV
Favorite Atari 2600 Games of Willie! Mouse Trap
Favorite Atari 2600 Games of Willie! Lady Bug
How To Beat The Home Video Games - Mouse Trap
Interview with John Champeau by Scott Stilphen
Champ Games fan page
Interview with John Champeau from the Champ Games fan page
Order Lady Bug from the Atari Age store
Nathan Strum's CheepTech web site
Henry Will's PM Lessons Learned Podcast

2 Dudes and a NES # 23 - Anticipation

Michael and Justin expected to play this game sooner or later... get it?

Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast #66 - Asteroids and Berzerk by Atari

This week's episode is about Asteroids and Berzerk, two great early arcade ports for the 2600. Big thanks once again to Willie Culver for sponsoring the contest for this episode, where he gave away an Atari Flashback 4! Willie is a great guy, make sure you watch him on Youtube at Arcade USA or listen to the Colecovisions podcast and the upcoming Channel F Files! As I say in the show, I should have split these games up to make it a little easier on me, but then the Swordquest games wouldn't have been on the same show, and that seems wrong. So it works out. I'm still editing, but I think this may be the longest episode yet. In the future I may do more single-game shows for games I think will garner a lot of feedback. Next week I'll be talking about Mousetrap by Coleco and Ladybug by John Champeau. I'm hoping my copy of Ladybug is here soon! In future episodes I'll be doing Blackjack, Casino, Slot Machine, Yar's Revenge and Haunted House by Atari; Grand Prix and Barnstorming by Activision; Death Trap and London Blitz by Avalon Hill; and Swordquest: Earthworld and Swordquest: Fireworld by Atari. Send your feedback in any shape or size to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you everyone for listening!

Pertinent Links

Asteroids on KLOV
Berzerk on KLOV
Photo of Atari Asteroids tournament machine
Willie's Asteroids video
Willie's Berzerk video
Willie's contest winner video! Thanks Willie!
How to Beat the Home Video Games: Berzerk
How to Beat the Home Video Games: Asteroids
Kid Stuff Asteroids Album

2 Dudes and a NES # 22 - Wrecking Crew

Michael and Justin quit their day jobs and work as plumbers... wait... no... on the Wrecking Crew!

The ColecoVisions Podcast Episode #6 - Paul Nurminen, Space Fury, Looping and the Colortron

On this episode we are joined by Paul Nurminen of the Intellivisionaries Podcast and we disucss Space Fury, Looping and the classic pong console the Telstar Colortron!   SocalMike is MIA in the episode but will be back next month.  Gamester81 has a great homebrew review this month plus loads of other great content!

Download Episode 6 Here :)

Links:

The Intellivisionaries Podcast
ColecoVision versus the Intellivision at Chess
Classic Gaming Expo 2014
CollectorVision Games
Team PixelBoy
Opcode Games
AtariAge Link for Nibbli

2 Dudes and a NES # 21 - Bucky O' Hare

Calamity and Woe! Michael and Justin talk about the much underrated Bucky O'Hare for the NES.

2 Dudes and a NES # 20 - Maniac Mansion

Michael and Justin's ambition is to rule the world...one teenager at a time!

2 Dudes and a NES # 19 - Bad Dudes

Are you a bad enough dude to listen to the 2 dudes talk about Bad Dudes??

Retro Obscura # 22 - Bears and Dragons and First Person Games, Oh My!

YOU CALL THAT ART?

Dub:

GamerDragon: 
Aaron: Tunnel B1

WTF RETRO:

Dub: Chex Quest(PC)

GamerDragon: Jumping Flash

Aaron: LSD Dream Emulator (PS1) - Guide

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/574878-lsd/50997641

Sweet: Machine Head (PS1)

FEATURES:

GamerDragon: Unreal (PC)

Dub: Blood(PC)

Aaron: Sentinel (C64) - Helpful tips
http://www.c64-wiki.com/index.php/The_Sentinel

Sweet: The Super Spy (Neo Geo)

Stump the Hosts: Gamer Dragon

ITS NOT THAT BAD:

Dub: Turok Rage Wars (N64)

GamerDragon:Codename Tenka (PSX)

Aaron:Kings Field poop walking sim

Sweet: Dark Arena (GBA)

GamerDragon plugs some good retroish podcasts a dragon listens to:

8-4 Play: http://eightfour.libsyn.com/rss

Retronauts: http://retronauts.libsyn.com/rss

NVC (Nintendo Voice Chat): http://feeds.ign.com/ignfeeds/podcasts/wii/

Go buy Tom Miller’s new Chiptune Album!
http://honinmyoaudio.bandcamp.com/album/the-three-flames 

2 Dudes and a NES # 18 - Short Order / Eggplode

Save the chicken butts! Justin and Michael break out the old power pad to make feet burgers and save the chicken butts in this week's episode of 2 Dudes and a NES about Short Order/Eggsplode... and the Power Pad!

2 Dudes and a NES #17 - Deadly Towers

Burn it down! Michael and Justin ascend into the Deadly Towers.

The ColecoVisions Podcast Episode #5 - BC Quest for Tires, Threshold and Zap!

In this episode Socalmike and I are joined by our newest co-host to discuss the game Threshold and B.C. Quest for Tires on the ColecoVision.  We then discuss the tabletop electronic game Zap!  Swap meet finds, Host High Score Challenge (no longer live gameplay, just a report on what our highest score was playing the covered games in this episode), Craigslist hunt and more!

Download Episode #5 here :)

Links:

Coleco Zap information at the Hand Held Museum
Coleco Zap Gameplay Video
ColecoVision Threshold Gameplay video
ColecoVision B.C. Quest for Tires Gameplay video
CollectorVision Website
Team Pixelboy Website
Sharp CE-125 manual
Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast prize giveaway of a Atari Flashback 4 CIB
Official ColecoVisions Podcast show tunes from Aaron Hickman of Retro Obscura Podcast
Retro Obscura Podcast on Itunes

2 Dudes and a NES # 16 - Raid On Bungeling Bay

Deep from within the NES vault, the dudes pull out Raid On Bungeling Bay!

2 Dudes and a NES # 15 - Jaws

The dudes are sailing around looking for something to hit this week as they play "Scuba Stu Shoots Stingrays" or in other words... Jaws.

2 Dudes and a NES # 14 - Contra

The dudes (Mad Dog and Scorpion?) talk Contra this week! A perfect game for 2 dudes right? Well, not exactly. There will be 3 dudes on this week's show (again?)! Nick Stephens from the NES Podcast will be joining us cause he's like the Retro Junkies resident Contra expert.

Cartridge Freaks # 8 - Donkey Kong Country 2

Our latest episode features more crazy video game collecting stories as well as a brief review of Donkey Kong Country 2. You can contact us at cartridgefreaks@gmail.com or find us at www.facebook.com/cartridgefreaks or on Twitter @cartridgefreaks

Nineties Entertainment Show # 15 - 1993

Listen in as Nick and Ryan discuss the PC Game Doom, The Sandlot, and all the random retro topics from 1993 your heart desires!

2 Dudes and a NES #13 - Metroid

The Dudes go multi-directional with special guest Matt of Graphite Lab to talk about the NES classic... Metroid.

Colecovisions # 4 - The Roller Controller with Slither Centipede and Head to Head Football!

In this episode, SocalMike and I discuss the Expansion Module  #3 for the ColecoVision which was the Roller Controller!   We also discuss and play the pack in game Slither and give AtariSoft Centipede a try using the roller controller.  Hilarity ensues!.   Gamester81 returns with another great Homebrew Review segment and Socal and I do our Swap Meet finds again!  We finish off the show talking about the classic coleco electronic game head to head football.

So sit back, relax and get in your Coleco Mojo!

2 Dudes and a NES #12 - A Boy and His Blob

Michael and Justin sit down to discuss the NES classic A Boy and His Blob with special guest David Crane, the game's creator!

2 Dudes and a NES # 11 - Secrets/Easter Eggs

Michael and Justin take a break from the game by game to discuss some of their favorite Secrets/Easter Eggs.

2 Dudes and a NES # 10 - Kabuki Quantum Fighter

Let down your lovely locks while Michael and Justin swing their manes like champions in this week's episode about Kabuki Quantum Fighter.

Cartridge Freaks # 7 - Top 5 Cartridges

We are talking about our all-time favorite cartridge games on episode 7! Join us as we chat and debate with Nick Stephens from the NES Podcast! cartridgefreaks@gmail.com or @cartridge freaks for contact information

NES Club GamerCast - Collecting: Cost, Karma, Hoarding

For this episode, Jay and Rob are joined by podcast producer Glenn Stanway to discuss a variety of topics surrounding collecting. Are rare, hard-to-find games really worth the price a collector pays? Are collectors hoarders? When do we cross the line from enthusiast to collector, and is there such a thing as "collecting karma"? Thoughts on all these questions and more this week, plus an update on "The NES Club" film. Music: Astoria, "So Far Gone"