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#126 : RANT: The Incident At The Retro Game Store 06 Nov 202400:21:06

In this 20 minute rant, we loudly discuss an incident we recently had at a retro game store, and then talk about how the retro game store experience could be improved for all.

https://retrogamesplus.com/

Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank

Thanks for support from:
BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,
ED Possible, Tony Longworth
Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey
David Schmidt, Jolt7800
Dave theVelociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK
Vertical Blank Branding
Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
http://intotheverticalblank.com
Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/intotheverticalblank
Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter
https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod
Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton
Jeff on Twitter @8bitrocket
Steve on Threads @steveafulton
Steve on Twitter @fultonbot

#125: 10 Good “Euro” Action Platformers for the Atari ST 14 Oct 202400:17:02

(Including Sun Su Si and First Samurai)

 

Join us as we take a look at 10 good #actionplatformer games for the #atarist we also briefly discuss them for the #amiga and otjer 80s computers such as the #c64 and #pc I have chosen the #Atari ST as my platform because it was what I had from 1987 until 1992 and also because these games have most likely been explored in detail for other systems multiple times already, whereas the ST versions probably have not been explored as much as they deserve outside of the few good ST youtube channels that do a great job of covering games for the system.

Youtube version: https://youtu.be/BeT-50_7LnI

Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank

Thanks for support from: BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt, ED Possible, Tony Longworth Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey David Schmidt, Jolt7800 Dave theVelociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios #Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth Find the full song on band camp https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK

Vertical Blank Branding Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:

http://intotheverticalblank.com Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intotheverticalblank

Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod

Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton

Jeff on Twitter @8bitrocket

Steve on Threads @steveafulton

Steve on Twitter @fultonbot

#116: 'Worse Than E.T?" #2 Bobby Is Going Home 17 Jul 202400:09:48

In our 2nd installment we play the notorious Atari 2600 game "Bobby Is Going Home" and decide:
Is it worse than E.T.?

Video Version here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjtcqOVvPA0&feature=youtu.be

Ambient music in this video is "GUL-ee-SUCK-uh" by Tony Longworth

"Bobby Is Going Home" By Flanders '72:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc517DXJiSo
Flanders 72 on Band Camp
https://flanders72.bandcamp.com/track/lucy-moved-to-london

Bobby Is Going Home review from AtariMania.com:
https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-2600-vcs-bobby-is-going-home_18790.html

Banana's Rotten Reviews Of "Bobby Is Going Home":
https://www.rfgeneration.com/news/2600/Banana-s-Rotten-Reviews-Bobby-Is-Going-Home-3473.php

"Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast Episode About "Bobby Is Going Home"
https://2600gamebygamepodcast.libsyn.com/bobby-is-going-home-by-bit-corp

Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
http://intotheverticalblank.com
Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/intotheverticalblank
Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter
https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod
Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton
Jeff on Twitter @8bitrocket
Steve on Threads @steveafulton
Steve on Twitter @fultonbot

#115: "Worse Than E.T?" #1: Tax Avoiders 13 Jul 202400:16:06

In the first in a series, we play notoriously "bad" games and figure out if they are "worse" than the supposed worst game ever, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" for the Atari 2600.  This first episode is a bit rough, but I promise you, they get better.

Video version here:
Worse Than E.T.? Tax Avoiders for the Atari 2600 (youtube.com)

Thanks for support from:
BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,
ED Possible, Tony Longworth
Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey
David Schmidt, Jolt7800
Dave the Velociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK
Vertical Blank Branding
Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
http://intotheverticalblank.com
Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/intotheverticalblank
Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter
https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod
Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton
Jeff on Twitter @8bitrocket
Steve on Threads @steveafulton
Steve on Twitter @fultonbot






 

#114: Overscan: Yep, another One These @#$%!! Podcasts (Plus Atari Hidden Gems) 04 Jul 202400:53:46

Overscan # 8

#114 Yep. Another of these STUPID @#$%!! Podcasts. Plus...Atari Hidden Gems
In this episode the brothers find a hidden gem for each of Atari’s classic systems and even a few divisions like the Arcade division and APX.
As always they decide in the middle if they want to keep going with the podcast and we cut out a lot of infighting and cursing/

Steve edited this episode.


#Atari #atarist #atariste #atari8bit #atariarcde #atari2600#atari5200 #atari7800 #atarilynx #atarijaguar #atarisoft #microsoft #ataricrypt

0:00 intro
2:01 News in the Bored Room
8:10 Book Club
13:00 Retro News Story of the week
14:50 Retro Magazine of the week
20:00 PC Dos Game of the week
22:25 Lynx / Jag 7800 Era Ad of the week
23:55 Crack the Seal
25:48 Feedback
27:40 Retro Ad of the week
31:33 Ancient Video Game / Computer Comics
32:15 Atari system hidden gems


Notes
Sam in Monsters Garden
https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/2024/06/sam-in-monsters-garden.html

Colecovision Basic Updater
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/365682-colecovision-wonder-tastic-basic-compiler-cvbasic-v050-now-with-bank-switching-support/

8bitunity
https://8bit-unity.com/

UGbasic
https://ugbasic.iwashere.eu/

Replay by Tristan Donovan
https://amzn.to/45JWrVl

Atari Arcade Superbug:
Old Classic Retro Gaming On Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBPe14I13Lk

Jakks Atari NES on A chip Joystcik
https://plugplaytvgames.fandom.com/wiki/Atari_TV_game

2600 Chaotic Grill
Brian’s Man Cave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of3ck-KO6Po&t=1s

Atari 8bit. The Arcade Machine
AtariMania
https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-arcade-machine-_309.html

Atarisoft Coleco Galaxian
Into The Vertical Blank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzdRWRVgd7o&t=703s

APX Phobos
ThisIsPete
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD-OeqxjDXs&t=394s

Atari 5200 Meteorites
Into the Vertical Blank
https://youtu.be/IO4PXuJjE5Q?si=uTBHxaJMYbmc2ZXh&t=480

Xybots Atari ST
Atarimania
https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-xybots_10910.html

Atari 7800 Asteroids Deluxe
Into The Vertical Blank
https://youtu.be/HGI15xa7YHM?si=D7pMYUc_RAHCGTkN&t=284

Lynx Desert Strike
World of Longplays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8z70BdTEJI&t=4750s

Jaguar Chaos Engine
Atari Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8z70BdTEJI&t=4750s

PC
Microsoft Arcade
Melhod Riperton Channel
Microsoft Arcade Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpCV7bnAe3o
(probably made with AI)


Thanks for support from:
BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,
ED Possible, Tony Longworth
Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey
David Schmidt, Jolt7800
Dave the Velociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK
Vertical Blank Branding
Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
http://intotheverticalblank.com
Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/intotheverticalblank
Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter
https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod
Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton
Jeff on Twitt...

#113 Overscan: This Week in Retro vs. The Retro Hour : Showdown + news and more 26 Jun 202400:48:52

This week we discuss two of our favorite weekly retro gaming podcasts and compare and contrast  them to one another. There are no losers here as both pods are excellent weekly doses of what make us tick here at Into the Vertical Blank, We also have our usual assortment of news and have added even more segments. 

Contents 0:00 Intro  1:35 News  6:45 Book Club  8:45 Retro Ad of the Week 14:00 PC Dos Game of the Week  19:02 Crack the seal!  22:20 Feedback  26:50 Creator Spotlight  29:30 Ancient Video Game and Computer Comic  32:30 Debate  47:30 Outro 

#atari8bit #galaga

Atari 8bit Galaga’ish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvLFC0Sj9Y

 

#atarimoviecart 

Atari 2600 Moviecart Cartridge Housing by t1lt - Thingiverse

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6662894

 

#iWoz #wozniak 

https://amzn.to/4eHdyLA

 

The Cincinnati Enquirer

https://eu.cincinnati.com/

 

#BlakeStone

Blake Stone  Aliens of Gold

https://www.mobygames.com/game/786/blake-stone-aliens-of-gold/

 

#atarist #midwiinter

https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-midwinter_25275.html

 

#Microsoft 

Microsoft Olympic Decathlon

https://www.mobygames.com/game/1652/olympic-decathlon/

 

Jones on the fast lane

https://jonesinthefastlane.com/



#Bob Schroeter

Laff-A-Day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laff-a-Day

 

#zeropagehomebrew

https://www.youtube.com/@ZeroPageHomebrew

 

#ThisWeekinRetro

https://www.rmcretro.com/this-week-in-retro

 

#TheRetroHour

https://theretrohour.com/

 

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Thanks for support from:

BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,

ED Possible, Tony Longworth

Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey

David Schmidt, Jolt7800...

#112 Overscan: Homebrew Showdown! Ports vs Originals 19 Jun 202400:50:43

Overscan: Showdown! Homebrew port vs homebrew originals

Yar’s Rising Demo Available
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Paris Dakar Dump for Atari ST!
https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-paris-dakar_42936.html

AtariCrypt Review -Nano Cave ST!
https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/2024/06/nano-cave.html
https://electric-dreams.itch.io/nano-cave

Neosprint is awesome!
https://atari.com/products/neosprint?msID=088cfe85-49e7-4a11-9635-0c3f4c6e78e3

Space Battle Jamie Lendino! Book on Intellivision!
https://amzn.to/4b4zY6p

Microsoft Decathelon
https://archive.org/details/msdos_Microsoft_Decathlon_1982

Found In The Desert (HD)-The Movie: Atari ST Lost Dutchman Mine - 2024 Father's Day Special Edition
https://youtu.be/BfbO8TOga5A?si=EYDVUFp43K_VAADU

Worse Than E.T.? Marauder For The Atari 2600
https://youtu.be/BWIc1R8Fg24?si=hTQBF0Yj0ds0s-oE

Music Update: Brian Travis
The HOA by Brian Travis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiwe-mF_eVE

Music Update: Tony Longworth
https://tonylongworth.bandcamp.com/album/free-music-for-everyone

BCB Coffee Boy! Brian Bolding!

https://www.youtube.com/@ballistik_coffee_boy


Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank

Thanks for support from:
BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,
ED Possible, Tony Longworth
Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey
David Schmidt, Jolt7800
Dave theVelociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK
Vertical Blank Branding
Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
http://intotheverticalblank.com
Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/intotheverticalblank
Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter
https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod
Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton
Jeff on Twitter @8bitrocket
Steve on Threads @steveafulton
Steve on Twitter @fultonbot

#111: Atari 8bit Sierra Action Game Tier List, News, Book Club and more! Overscan: 13 Jun 202400:56:13

In this episode we cover Atari SA’s 7800 product shipping dates; The possibility of new Atarisoft games; Fixing Activision Labels by Silicon Underground; Atari 2600 Coleco Tarzan ROM Found. Book Club featuring Katie Hafner’s Cyberpunk; How bad is Phantasmagoria?; Evercade Alpha; Open a New Package Feedback and the Sierra Atari 8bit Action Game Tier List

 

Contents

Intro 0:00

Atari SA’s 7800 product shipping dates 1:28

New Atarisoft games? 3:10

Audacity is back 5:12

Fixing Activision Cartridge Labels Silicon Underground 6:50

Atari 2600+ Update 7:25

Atari 2600 Coleco Tarzan ROM Found.  9:14

Book Club featuring Katie Hafner’s Cyberpunk 13:00

How bad is Phantasmagoria? 17:53

Evercade Alpha 21:50

Let’s Open A Package 24:40

Feedback 25:51

Sierra Atari 8bit Action Game Tier List 26:48

Aquatron 27:30

BC's Quest for Tires 29:35

Crossfire 32:05

Frogger 2 Versions  33:28

Golf Challenge 35:45

Jawbreaker  37:30

Jawbreaker II 40:15

Lunar Leeper 40:41

Marauder 44:00

Mouskattack 47:35

Mr. Cool  49:20

Oil’s Well 50:17

Threshold 51:42

Wallwar 52:45

Final Tiers 54:15

Outro 55:00






Into The Vertical Blank Over Scan Retro News and Atari 8bit Sierra Action Game Tier List Coming Up Next

 

Genx Grownup On Atari 7800 Releases by Atari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64dHiDhw9G0

 

Alien Abduction by Audacity

https://adgm.us/portal/guide04A.html

 

Mockduck Plays Games Alien Abdictuon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02fSpcQoc-w

 

Silicon Underground

https://dfarq.homeip.net/reattach-activision-atari-2600-cartridge-labels/

 

New 2600+ Firmware

https://forums.atariage.com/topic/361600-experimental-2600-firmware-and-dumper/

 

Coleco Tarzan

#110: AT Speed: The Day Our Atari 1040 ST Became a 286 PC Clone + News Overscan. 05 Jun 202401:01:52

AT Speed: The Day Our Atari 1040 ST Became a 286 PC Clone + News Overscan.
Into The Vertical Blank podcast episode #110
#atari, #atarist, #dinodini #skald #rollercoastertycoon #stevenlevy #atspeed

00:48 Intro
01:28 Atari News
08:56 Atariage.com
09:21 Book Club
13:18 Excitement Of The Week
17:13 Feedback
20:49 Creator Spotlight
24:59 AT Speed - when an Atari ST could transform into a 286

Roller Coaster Tycoon:
https://atari.com/pages/rollercoaster-tycoon

Titan
https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-titan_6337.html

Hackers
https://www.amazon.com/Hackers-Computer-Revolution-Steven-Levy/dp/1449388396/

Skald
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069160/SKALD_Against_the_Black_Priory/

Moths Of Programming
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moths-of-programming-with-dino-dini/id1505940543

AT Speed In Last Issue Of STart
https://www.atarimania.com/mags/pdf/atari_start_vol_5_issue_7.pdf


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All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
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Into the Vertical Blank: Generation Atari | Facebook
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Into The Vertical Blank Pod Cast – Twitter
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Jeff on Threads @jeffdfulton
Jeff on Twitter @8bitrocket
Steve on Threads @steveafulton
Steve on Twitter @fultonbot

#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro? 29 May 202400:44:14

#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro?

 

The third episode of our weekly live recorded by edited podcast concerning mostly Atari retro, but other topics as well. This time we discuss whether or not Atari SHOULD own Golden Age American Retro.

 

#atari #neosprint #intellivision #atari7800 #superproracers #atari8bit #vbxe #missilecommand #atarist #amiga

 

Notes:
NeoSprint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6jXTy0_99I

Atari Buys Intellivision

https://atari.com/blogs/newsroom/atari-acquires-intellivision-brand

 

Atari 7800 Homebrew Super Pro Racers

https://forums.atariage.com/topic/366433-super-pro-racers/

 

Atari 8bit VBXE Arcade Missile Command

https://forums.atariage.com/topic/365388-new-game-missile-command-arcade-vbxe/

 

Atari2600 Movie Cart

https://youtu.be/AsCJvX_Hmd0?si=_kwJXFlYSYOzco8M

 

Zone Warrior  Atari ST Vs. Amiga

https://youtu.be/LlRcfxDIyWQ?si=VZgPdahWdhHWBomo

 

Feedback

Atari Crypt

 

INTERVIEW PART 2: Atari 8 bits, Système graphique, Démos, avec Laurent

https://youtu.be/QPnh6OGpPa4?si=MCBlxE4vSWzIqHxZ

 

FERG! Creator Spotlight

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/2600gamebygamepodcast/id/31369352

 

Bored Room” Should Atari Own Retro

 

Content links

Intro 0:00

Neo Sprint 1:04 

Atari Buys Intellivision 4:57

Atari 7800 Homebrew Super Pro Racers 7:14

Atari2600 Movie Cart 11:40

Zone Warrior  Atari ST Vs. Amiga 14:30

Feedback Atari Crypt  15:28

Feedback Laurent 17:20

FERG! Creator Spotlight 18:35

Bored Room” Should Atari Own Retro 23:35

Ending 43:08

 

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp

#108: Overscan: Can Retro Save The Video Game Industry? 22 May 202400:59:48

Overscan Weekly Retro Podcast: Into The Vertical Blank #108
This week we cover
00:00 Intro:
03:29 Atari 50th XP Collection Problems
07:24 Epyx Handheld Collection
09:42 TimeExtension.com
10:38 Atari Video Music
13:05 AtariAge.com
15:10 Cuckoo's Egg
17:35 Silicon Snake Oil
27:25 Atari Movie Cart
29:23 Our Videos
30:28 Jeff's Rant on Crap ST Ports
38:16 Feedback
41:44 Steve's Glowing Review of Silicon Underground
45:51 Bored Room Debate: Can Retro Save The Game Industry?

#lynx #atarixp #atari50 #atarivideomusic #atariage #cliffstoll
#cookoosegg #siliconsnakeoil #siliconunderground #atarimoviecart


Links:
-Atari 50th XP Collection Problems:
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/atari-responds-to-reports-of-faulty-games-in-usd1000-50th-xp-collection

-Epyx Handheld Collection:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ln_8GuVyEE

-Time Extension :
https://www.timeextension.com/

-Atari Video Music
https://www.timeextension.com/features/most-of-my-engineers-were-stoned-nolan-bushnell-on-the-failure-of-atari-video-music

-AtariAge.com
http://www.atariage.com

-Cuckoo's Egg
https://www.amazon.com/Cuckoos-Egg-Tracking-Computer-Espionage/dp/1416507787

-Silicon Snake Oil
https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780785794943/page/38/mode/2up

-Atari Movie Cart
https://www.tindie.com/products/lodefmode/moviecart-atari-2600/

-Countdown! Atari ST Action Platform Run and Gun Top: 50 Part 3: Numbers 30-21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwPeOBcb4DA

-Silicon Underground:
https://dfarq.homeip.net

-Play me like Atari: Retro gaming and the push to preserve video game classics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZQ0raP9dUQ

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All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
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#107: Overscan. Is it possible to be bored in 2024 + Retro News! 16 May 202400:39:23

Into the veritable blank Weekly Overscan : Our new Weekly Retro / Classic gaming and nostalgia show Coming up next:

 

ITVB - Retro - Overscan. Featuring This weeks possibly below the radar retro and classic gaming news as well as  the discussion topic is  it possible to really be bored in 2024

What is the Overscan? : Overscan is when the margins of the picture are hidden beyond the 

borders of the screen, as if the picture is zoomed in.

So it;s kinda like, let’s cover smaller stories and things we don’t think get covered that much.

Let’s see how it develops over time.

 

Notes

Lunar Lander: Beyond – Atari

https://atari.com/products/lunar-lander-beyond

 

Curious video Game Machines by Lewis Packwood

https://amzn.to/44GAlT2

 

GameGuide Jaguar (zafinnbooks.com)

https://www.zafinnbooks.com/page15.html#extHeader19-ak

 

Clipped Claws, Atari Jaguar Story

https://archive.org/details/clipped-claws

 

Playsoft has a video of their latest Turret Turmoil : Dreadnought Assault

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRi-JfMlBZI&t=6s

 

Atari 8bit  : Mikie

https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2024/04/inminente-lanzamiento-de-mikie-para.html

 

SKALD - Against The Black Priory

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069160/SKALD_Against_the_Black_Priory/

 

Atari Might Own STOS and AMOS!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/stoscoders/permalink/2169859943372536/

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124: 10 Mid-80’s “Euro” Action Platformers on the Atari ST (and other 80’s computers) 01 Oct 202400:22:03

#atari #atarst #actionplatformer #amiga #msx #c64 #speccy #amstradcpc #dos

The Euro Platformer. Today the term is used with much derision, mostly by console game fans but even by some many 80’s computer games, and well now, now even by me, and we all probably should know better, or should we? Yes, these games had very high difficulty, cheap deaths, a lot of jumping to unknown places and mostly “bad game design” that would have the Retronaughts guys throwing up their arms in disgust. I’m picking to play these on the Atari ST because it's the machine I had and loved but also because it bridged the gap in many ways between the 8bit era and the full 16-bit era with its colorful graphics but decidedly 8-bit sound. The ST was a machine built for 1985 with very little concern about what would come next. Sometimes I jokingly call the games of this time the forgotten 12-bit era. I will note, and briefly discuss these games, if available, on other systems, because you really should check them out on the machine of your choice, but the ST versions are the ones we will be looking it today in

10 Mid-80’s “Euro” Action Platformers on the Atari ST (and other 80’s computers)

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Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth Find the full song on band camp https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK Vertical Blank Branding Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

#106: Redemption : "Once Upon Atari" By Howard Scott Warshaw, Book Review 04 May 202400:09:03

A book review for Howard Scott Warshaw's magnificant tome "Once Upon Atari: How I made Histry By Milling An Industry"

See video version of this review:
Redemption For a Game Maker: "Once Upon Atari" Book Review. (youtube.com)

Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry: Warshaw, Howard Scott: 9780986218668: Amazon.com: Books

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#105 The Atari 400 Mini Honest First Impressions 01 Apr 202400:41:14

The Atari 400 Mini. Honest First Impressions from old skool Atari 8bit owning twins

The Atari 400 mini arrived for both of us late last week. Here is our very candid first  few discussions  on what we like and dislike about the system.

 

Support the Podcast

400 Mini

https://amzn.to/43Efak6

 

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#104: Atari 400 Mini - BLOWOUT! 04 Mar 202400:46:44

We take a deep dive into the Atari 400 mini, discuss what we know, the features, all the included games, plus many other games we'd like to see.

Watch the video version here:

Atari 400 Mini -BLOWOUT! All the Games and More. - YouTube

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#103 : A Visit To The 2024 Vintage computer Festival So. Cal. 22 Feb 202400:20:05

A visit to VCF So Cal. 2024.

Groups, Podcasts, Publication Highlighted: -

VCF So. Cal: https://www.vcfsocal.com/

-Atari Video Music Garage: https://www.youtube.com/@AtariVideoMusic

-Intellivision Blue Sky Rangers: https://www.ebay.com/str/blueskyrangers

-Intellivisionaries: http://intellivisionaries.com/

-Old School Gamer Magazine: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/

-Atari Projects: https://atariprojects.org/

-Antic: https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/

-Floppy Days: https://floppydays.libsyn.com/

-10 minute Amiga Retrocast : https://www.youtube.com/c/10MinuteAmigaRetroCast

-Sarah Jany Avory: https://sarahjaneavory.wordpress.com/

-Joe Decuir: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_C._Decuir

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Theme by Brian Travis Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth Find the full song on band camp https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK

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#102: "Generation-Atari Out Of The Vertical Blank" Theme Song 29 Jan 202400:03:34

This is our new "second" theme song "Generation Atari - Out Of The Vertical Blank".
Music by Tony Longworth

#101: VCF So Cal 2024! Interview With The Vintnerds! 28 Jan 202400:36:24

We interview the Vintnerds about the upcoming, inaugural Vintage Computer Festival Southern California (VCF So. Call), Feb. 17, 18 2024 VCF links:

Buy tickets / sponsor / donate / vend etc. https://www.vcfsocal.com/

New theme music "Out Of The Vertical Blank" by Tony Longworth

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#100: Atari ST LOG Magazine #2 May 1986: An Action RPG Point and Click and More 14 Jan 202400:13:38

The history of the Atari ST in the USA #1. 

 Video Version

https://youtu.be/xxe4cV1eydY?si=0b6_K1s-Y7sLDf0s

We continue taking a look at Atari after the Warner Sale specifically focusing on ST Log magazine which is still an insert into American Atari 8bit Computer Magazine, Analog at this point in history. Our focus is the ST and as entertainment machine, but it was such a great general purpose computer that we will stop along the way to look at some of the more interesting applications especially if they have an entertainment focus or if we used the applications when we had an ST in the 80’s and early 90’s while stopping briefly to look at some of the more interesting magazine articles. 

Let’s get started.

Notes: 
ST LOg#2 is Available at Atari Maniia

http://www.atarimania.com/atari-magazine-st-log_83.html

 

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Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #Generation Atari
Theme by Brian Travis

T2k by Tony Longworth: https://www.patreon.com/tonylongworth


Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

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#99 : The Best Atari Christmas Ever - 40 Year Anniversary Atari 800 24 Dec 202301:24:33

Republished Decamber 24th 2023

From 2019: The best @#$! Christmas Ever!

The Season 2 finale of Into The Vertical Blank. In this episode we pull out all the stops and explain exactly why Atari means so much to us. This honest, naked, all-cards-on-the-table, frank episode includes an Eponymous Story named "The Best #*@! Christmas Ever" that tells all. There is also discussion and a remix that incorporates the entirety of Season 2. This is probably not the final episode ever of Into The Vertical Blank, but if it was, we'd be satisfied that we achieved what we set out to do: exorcise the demons of our past and discover why we are here in the first place.

#98: Atari 8bit and more With Author and Extreme Tech Editor Jamie Lendino 10 Dec 202301:02:08

#JamieLendino, #ExtremeTech 's  Editor, is the Author of books on the #Atari8bit Computers, #Atari2600, #AtariST, Classic Arcade machines and games in the DOSs era.  We sit  down to discuss his books, focusing on the second edition of Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation, but end up discussing all of them. 

 

The Full Video Version S6:E12 of the Into The Vertical Blank Podcast is available here: 

https://youtu.be/2yf8a3kCGdE


S6:E12 Atari 8bit  and more With Author and Extreme Tech Editor Jamie Lendino

 

Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation, Second Edition https://www.amazon.com/Breakout-Atari-Computers-Defined-Generation/dp/1957932023/

Adventure: The Atari 2600 at the Dawn of Console Gaming https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Atari-2600-Console-Gaming/dp/1732355207/

Faster Than Light: The Atari ST and the 16-Bit Revolution https://www.amazon.com/Faster-Than-Light-16-Bit-Revolution/dp/1732355215

Attract Mode: The Rise and Fall of Coin-Op Arcade Games https://www.amazon.com/Attract-Mode-Coin-Op-Arcade-Games/dp/1732355223/

Starflight: How the PC and DOS Exploded Computer Gaming 1987-1994 https://www.amazon.com/Starflight-Exploded-Computer-Gaming-1987-1994/dp/1732355290/

 

My website: https://www.jamielendino.com

 

ET free excerpt of Breakout: https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/celebrating-the-atari-800-and-its-games

 

PCMag Atari 2600 article: https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/atari-2600-console-brought-arcade-games-home

 

PCMag Atari at 50 article: https://www.pcmag.com/news/atari-turns-50-a-look-back-on-the-original-name-in-video-games

 

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Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #Generation Atari
Theme by Brian Travis

Tk2 by Tony Longworth: https://www.patreon.com/tonylongworth


Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
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#97 : Punker Pacman And The Mindless Generation 06 Dec 202300:18:51

In 1982 I was enthralled with Pac-Man. A Pee-Chee folder I found in box 40 years later remined me of that time: when anything, even growing-up and working for Atari, seemed possible.

Watch video version here: (1) Punker Pac-Man and the Mindless Generation - YouTube

Original story published in the Easy Reader as "Punker Pac-Man: An ode to the Mindless Generation, and The Guild Drug" - Easy Reader News: https://easyreadernews.com/punker-pac-man-an-ode-to-the-mindless-generation-and-the-guild-drug/?fbclid=IwAR2Q2-1ytOUrMPfa2HQIwfMTABCGzPIuEdV47X84SID6p-zmCm0hHGY-sAo

Special thanks to Manhattan Beach Historical Society: https://www.manhattanbeachhistorical.com/

 All music, video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted.

(c)8bitrocket Studios # Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #Generation Atari

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Twitter https://twitter.com/Atari_VB_Pod

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Steve on Threads @steveafulton S

teve on Twitter @fultonbot

#123: Atari I.P List Found! 23 Atari ST Games They Own! 25 Sep 202400:47:43

#123: Atari I.P List Found! 23 Atari ST Games They Own!

We scour Atari's 2024 IP list (we were altered to it last week by BCB Coffee Boy last week) and discover 23 Atari ST games Atari (probably) owns that could be put into a game pack, DLC for Atari 50, an Atari ST mini, etc. We played (almost) all of them (game play video included).

Note: list was first published by PowerDubs on atariage.com who found it on Atari's home page:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1e-tl9Oqwnr78879Lnne_uhlsGkPWFK_z428ZmUaJjog/edit#slide=id.g2ff92e3406f_0_0


BCB's video (@ballistik_coffee_boy):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipA-Cm64-2E

AtariAge Thread:
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/372647-atari-ip-list-2024/


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Thanks for support from:
BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,
ED Possible, Tony Longworth
Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey
David Schmidt, Jolt7800
Dave theVelociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK
Vertical Blank Branding
Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

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#96 : My Existential Journey Into Desert Falcon 02 Dec 202300:15:23

This is a better produced version of the the story "The Vindication Of Desert Falcon" was was read as part of S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC's Michael Feinstein.

There is also a video version here:
(5) My Existential Journey Into Desert Falcon - YouTube

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#95: Atari ST LOG #1 April 1986: Atari ST History from an American Perspective 28 Nov 202300:15:36

The history of the #AtariST in the USA defined by ST Log magazine. In this series we will be going through the American History of the #Atari ST by focusing on the #STLog magazine, which started as a insert in the Atari 8bit magazine, #Analog, and then became its own animal for a number of years only to be incorporated back into Analog magazine as Atari focused its efforts on videos games systems and the European market. 

Full Video of this Episode: https://youtu.be/-XCCAW2fbgM?si=RYvqZvmNJIIvZ9pW

#94: Lost Credit Full Version 21 Oct 202301:42:00

New, full version, remastered, new content, new edits, full HD presentation.
GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980's. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a "secret" development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete and hard to locate. After working for 5 years, Into The Vertical Blank may have finally "cracked the code" on the credits for GCC Atari games by pestering and annoying ex-GCCers Doug Macrae, Michael Feinstein, Steve Golson and Jonathan Hurd until they finally put pen to paper, researched, reached out to fellow ex-employees, and put together a definitive list of credits. This is full story. It combines part 1 and part 2 with some new information. It also Features brand-new interview with Doug Macrae, co-founder of GCC

Find Current GCC Credits list here:
https://intotheverticalblank.com/gcc-credits/

Music in the episode is "I Want To Feel (instrumental)" ,"Zork" and "Enchanter" By Tony Longworth.
Find his music here: https://tonylongworth.bandcamp.com/album/free-music-for-everyone

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Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #Generation Atari
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Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
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Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #Generation Atari
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Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
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S6E10: Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with Tony Longworth - Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer 15 Oct 202301:00:06

S6e10: Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with  Tony Longworth - Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer 

The full video production of our Mini Jeff Minter retrospective and Interview with Tony Longworth about the Heart of Neon Documentary is also published here: https://youtu.be/k05l2GdNvxM
as Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with  Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer Tony Longworth.  

Notes

Poly Play

https://www.polyplay.xyz/Memories-of-Infocom-Volume-1_1

Heart of Neon Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/heartofneon

Heart of Neon Trailer

https://t.co/2wiyFID0Wd

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S6:E9 Lost Credit (part 2): The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC 01 Oct 202300:40:12

Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part1)

Part 2 of the story: GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980's. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a "secret" development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete and hard to locate. After working for 5 years, Into The Vertical Blank may have finally "cracked the code" on the credits for GCC Atari games by pestering and annoying ex-GCCers Doug Macrae, Michael Feinstein, Steve Golson and Jonathan Hurd until they finally put pen to paper, researched, reached out to fellow ex-employees, and put together a definitive list of credits. This is part 1 of that story. Features brand-new interview Doug Macrae, co-founder of GCC.  

Video Version: (1) Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part 1) - YouTube

Music in the episode is "I Want To Feel (instrumental)" By Tony Longworth

Written, Edited and Produced by
Into The Vertical Blank

Branding by Daryl Litts
Theme Song by Brian Travis
Additional Music by Tony Longworth
Coffee Provided by Atari Legend

Special Thanks to:

Jonanthan Hurd
Steve Golson
Michael Feinstein
Doug Macrae
and
All The rest of our boyhood
Heroes at GCC and Atari

Full GCC Creditss will
Be available at
intotheverticalblank.com
when they are completed
and provided to any
other site tha
requests them.

Into The Vertical Blank

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S6:E8:Goth and Leong Atari ST Bedroom Coding Heroes 27 Sep 202300:34:09

S6:E8:Goth and Leong Atari ST Bedroom Coding Heroes

Gary “Goth” Wheaton and Robert Leong are two of the more unsung heroes of the Atari SY Bedroom Game coding Underground. In this episode we take a well deserved if all too brief look at some of their combined and separate efforts. 


I started down a rabbit hole a few weeks ago when I wanted to find a Galaga style game to play on my Atari ST.  I knew that most of the best Arcade style translations for the ST were made by bedroom coders for shareware, freeware and license ware, but I had only even dipped my toes into investigating that Atari scene. I knew of Dave Munsie and his legendary status because of his Kid Kong and Asteroida games as well as of course Jeff Minter and his beastie zarjaz filled ST extravaganza, but that was about it.

What I found was a wide open treasure trove of arcade games and translations of yesterday year hits that needed a deep dive. I started with Robert Leong’s Annihilator, examined the credits on Atarimania, dove in and am now hooked on the ST Bedroom game dev scene. 

What follows is an audio  edited version of the first three videos of the Bedroom Coded classics series, focusing on Robert Leong and Gary Goth Wheaton. It’s hardly exhaustive, and there is much more to explore, especially from Gary, but I think it’s a great introduction to a scene that has not been explored much previously.


That’s it for this time. There is so so so much more to explore game, interview and story-wise with the Atari ST bedroom coded game series. Much more to come in the future. Don’t forget, you can watch the video versions at https://www.youtube.com/intotheverticalblank

 

Episode 1: https://youtu.be/k0LLL7D30CU?si=5PtX_v83U7oPfbre

Episode 2:https://youtu.be/grGqqk3xUCY?si=d15ERNrP9rh8mPax

Episode 3: https://youtu.be/BPnlh9ulPfk?si=cwinZmjzXVcR9P3V

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S6:E7: Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part 1) 17 Sep 202301:04:49

Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part1)

GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980's. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a "secret" development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete and hard to locate. After working for 5 years, Into The Vertical Blank may have finally "cracked the code" on the credits for GCC Atari games by pestering and annoying ex-GCCers Doug Macrae, Michael Feinstein, Steve Golson and Jonathan Hurd until they finally put pen to paper, researched, reached out to fellow ex-employees, and put together a definitive list of credits. This is part 1 of that story. Features brand-new interview Doug Macrae, co-founder of GCC

Video Version: (1) Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part 1) - YouTube

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S6:E6: The Ubiquitously Requisite Atari 2600+ Discussion 28 Aug 202300:40:50

Just like your grandma, your kid brother, your old-man-cringe game-playing uncle, your dental hygienist and that surprisingly personable Uber driver that picked you up this morning, we ALSO now have a podcast episode where we discuss the new Atari 2600+ Hint: We like it, for what it is, but have some reservations...just like everyone else.

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S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC's Michael Feinstein 08 Aug 202301:39:36

S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC's Michael Feinstein

This new full video podcast explores the legacy of the first original title for the Atari 7800 and the last title by GCC for the system they created, Desert Falcon. Join us in conversation with GCC's Michael Feinstein (Credits: Atari 2600: Phoenix, Battlezone, Jungle Hunt, Joust, 7800: Desert Falcon) in our new Full Video Podcast Format.

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/I8Hsfun0QTc

Topics Games Discussed:

  • Atari 7800: Desert Falcon
  • Atari 2600: Phoenix
  • Atari 2600: Jungle Hunt
  • Atari 2600: Joust
  • Atari 2600: Batt;ezone
  • Atari ST STOS

Michael’s Game Credit  List:

  • Atari 7800: Desert Falcon
  • Atari 2600: Phoenix
  • Atari 2600: Jungle Hunt
  • Atari 2600: Joust
  • Atari 2600: Battlezone

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S6:E4 Inflection point! Amico v. Atari. 18 Jun 202301:05:18

S6:E4 Inflection point!  Amico v. Atari. Plus Homebrew with STOS and 7800 Basic

 

In this episode we have a frank discussion on the state of Amico and Atari.

 

Notes


STOS 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQy2ZZjapGE&t=5s
STOS 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXp6XWsbaN4&t=464s

7800 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i45aqBviQZI&t=1s

7800 1.5. The Three C’s:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3-C5LRBT9k




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#122: Worse Than E.T.? Pac-Man And The Day Atari Lost The Video Game War 06 Sep 202400:36:26

Is Atari 2600 Pac-Man worse than E.T. for The Atari 2600?
Or does it go deeper than that? Did the timing, release, and quality of the 2600 Pac-Man game combine together to make it worse than the sum of its parts?
We explore that in this video.

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S6:E3 In Conversation with Mission Ed Possible 25 Apr 202301:25:46

In this episode the brothers interview fellow Atari NUTCASE, Ed Salisbury, of the Atari and Retro / Classic gaming YouTube channel, Mission Ed possible. They discuss everything about growing up in Generation Atari from the 2600 to the Atari 8bit Computers, through the ST and beyond. 

We apologize for the echo in the interview section, it was conducted in Jeff’s living room and was uncontrollable. We have “dried” it up as much as we can. 


Show Notes:

Visit and subscribe to Ed’s Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionEdPossible

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S6:E2 Found In the Desert - Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine 29 Mar 202301:35:40

S6:E2  Found In the Desert - Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine

In this episode the brothers Discuss the 1989 World of Atari Show at Disneyland and then we premier the audio version of our Epic Atari ST story and game play-through of the Lost Dutchman Mine. 

What compels someone to finish a computer game after more than three decades of first trying?  The Lost Dutchman Mine for the Atari ST is such a game for me.  First played in 1989, this obscure game and its subject matter of a legendary gold mine have stuck with me ever since, but why?  When I sat down to play it again last October, I was not ready for the memories and emotions that would emerge.   Welcome to Into The Vertical Blank's first (almost) feature length documentary film: Found In the Desert - Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine.

Show Notes:

Full Video  Version available here:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7TZGu1te6g

In this episode the brothers Discuss the 1989 World of Atari Show at Disneyland and then we premier the audio version of our Epic Atari ST story and game play-through of the Lost Dutchman Mine. 

What compels someone to finish a computer game after more than three decades of first trying?  The Lost Dutchman Mine for the Atari ST is such a game for me.  First played in 1989, this obscure game and its subject matter of a legendary gold mine have stuck with me ever since, but why?  When I sat down to play it again last October, I was not ready for the memories and emotions that would emerge.   Welcome to Into The Vertical Blank's first (almost) feature length documentary film: Found In the Desert - Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine.

 

Show Notes:

World Of Atari: Atari At Disneyland (atarimagazines.com)

https://www.atarimagazines.com/st-log/issue35b/058_1_FEATURE_ATARI_AT_DISNEYLAND.php

World Of Atari: Z*Magazine: 2-May-89 #155 (atarimax.com)

https://www.atarimax.com/freenet/freenet_material/5.8-BitComputersSupportArea/11.Z-Magazine/showarticle.php?159

Atarimania.com : Atari ST Lost Dutchman Mine : scans, dump, download, screenshots, ads, videos, catalog, instructions, roms (atarimania.com)

http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-lost-dutchman-mine_9869.html

 

Walkthrough blog: 

https://rekowski.info/home/misc/the-lost-dutchman-mine-guide.md

 

Video gameplay diary: (2) Lost Dutchman Mine | EP7 Found a piece of the map in a mine | Amiga 500 | commodore 64 | - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTdXX4TIi30

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S6:E1: Space Sucker - An 80’s Sitcom Takes on Video Games 26 Feb 202301:16:10

S6:e1  Space Sucker - An 80’s Sitcom Takes on Video Games

In this episode the brothers dissect the video game themed episode of Diff'rent Strokes from Oct. 2, 1982, partake in some listener feedback, listen to a new Tony Longworth song and more. 

Show Notes:

Different Strokes S5e1
https://www.amazon.com/Diffrent-Strokes-Season-5/dp/B099DBR46Q/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc

Ed’s Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@MissionEdPossible

Brian’s Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@ballistik_coffee_boy

 

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S5:E11 John 03 Feb 202301:06:50
S5:E11 John

 

In this episode the brothers discuss “John”, a cousin that recently passed away and how he was a huge part of the Vertical Blank. They also Talk about retro Christmas, opening of sealed games and a new game programming project.


Show Notes

 

Programming Games for Atari 2600
https://www.lulu.com/shop/oscar-toledo-gutierrez/programming-games-for-atari-2600/hardcover/product-n8z9r6.html?page=1&pageSize=4


Kinhank Super Console X

https://www.amazon.com/Kinhank-Console-Pre-Built-EmuELEC-CoreELEC/dp/B0B393BDQ7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2118Q25GJH3V6&keywords=kinhank&qid=1675379840&sprefix=kinhank%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-5

 

They Create Worlds Podcast
https://www.theycreateworlds.com/



ITVB Youtube Channel
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S5:E10: Mike Mika Interview + How The “Atari Anniversary Celebration” Saved Christmas 16 Dec 202202:06:58

This time we present a double-long, double-wide, twin-brother-scale episode of all-out Christmas madness!
First, we have an audio review of "The Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration", followed by a knock-down-drag-out discussion of international scale of its merits with Tony Longworth from the UK.  Then we pull out all the stops and feature a full hour-long interview with one of the main men behind the stunning Atari 50th Celebration, Mike Mika.   You will laugh, you will cry, and you will never look at the name "Mrs. Cripps" the same again.    Oh, and Merry Christmas from The Vertical Blank.

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USA v. England Anco v. Sensible Association Footie Special 30 Nov 202201:10:16
S5:e9 USA v. England Anco v. Sensible Association Footie Special

In this episode the brothers bring on brother from another country and mother, Tony Longworth to discuss Anco Kickoff vs Sensible Soccer on the ST, the World Cup and Welcome to Wrexham. 

Kickoff 2

http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-kick-off-ii_37007.html

https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-st/kick-off-2

Sensible

http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-sensible-soccer-european-champions-1992-3-season-edition_23549.html

https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-st/sensible-soccer-european-champions-9293-edition

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S5:E8: 75th Episode Free For All: Twin Brothers In Conversation 06 Nov 202201:33:20

S5:e8 75th Episode Free For All!

In this episode, Steve and Jeff catch up on the state of their Arcade 1Up and AtGames systems, and  discuss  their current gaming and media time killers. They also discuss the state of the ST and 7800 ports they are working on and  bring Ballistik Coffee Boy in for a further discussion of the latest additions to his home arcade. 

 

Show notes:

AtGames Legends Takes Over My Home office!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcE4LkA874o

 

Arcade1up Atari Centipede Legacy Overview and Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQRH_mLoe1Y&t=7s

 

Atari XP "Aquaventure" Standard Edition Cartridge Shipped **NOT WORKING**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPc96yRccCs

 

Atari Makes Good On Atari XP Cartridge Mishap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB1f49hP7wU&t=118s

 

Two Brothers and their Atari ST

https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/two-brothers-and-their-atari-st/

 

BCB #72: Ridge Racer 5-in-1 Home Arcade by Arcade1Up (Gameplay & Overview) And: History of the Games

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1UVyTILAUU&t=656s

 

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S5:E7: The Ballad of The Arcade1UP Atari Legacy Centipede Machine 17 Oct 202201:11:07

Steve recently won a small hometown writing contest with a story about Star Wars in 1977.  With the prize money he purchased an item he’s had his eye on for almost 2 years: The Arcade 1Up Atari Legacy Centipede cabinet. In this episode we go deep into the Arcade 1Up product, discuss its strengths and weaknesses and the invite Brian Bolding (AKA Ballistik Coffee Boy) in to talk about the Arcade1Up products, retrocades, gatekeepers, and our shared love for the 80’s.   

Watch the video version of the Arcade1Up machine here: Arcade1up Atari Centipede Legacy Overview and Review - YouTube

Read Steve’s original Star Wars story here: EasyReader (onlinedigitaleditions.com)

Brian’s channel Ballistik Coffee Boy - YouTube

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S5:E6: Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 3: Atari ST Gaming Gems 25 Sep 202201:15:39

S5:e6 Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 3: Atari ST Gaming Gems

Our favorite 1989 Console Style Games for the ST

We had an ST when most of the other kids near us had various consoles. We knew our machine could play superior RPGs, Simulations, and Adventure titles, but how did it hold up against the 8 and 16 bit console games of the day? 

Some ST console-like games were as good, some were not. We've chosen 20 console style games from 1989 for the ST to highlight and talk a little about, but before we get to those we’d like to highlight, let's first look at a list of the top 10 games in all genres from 1989, based on our ratings. 

To make these lists we played every single game that has a 1989 release date in Atari Mania’s database, and ranked them based on Sound, Graphics, Game Play and Addictiveness,  usings scores of 1-10, then averaged those scores to come up with a rating.

 The following list is how the numbers worked out for a top 10. It’s all subjective + math, but we did play all of the games from the year to be certain we were ranking them against their contemporary competition. 

Videos for this Podcast:
Atari ST Gaming Gems #6 1989 Top 10
https://youtu.be/dCBzOatNAng

Atari ST / STE Gaming Gems: Vol 7 -  Top Console Style Games from 1989
https://youtu.be/rZ0qsS42av0

 

Games discussed in this episode:

  • Interphase   
  • RVF Honda  
  • Gauntlet 2 
  • Midwinter 
  • Seven Gates of Jambala (The) 
  • Ultima V - Warriors of Destiny 
  • Kick off Extra Time 
  • SimCity . 
  • Xenon 2 . 
  • Stunt Car Racer 
  • New Zealand Story 
  • Super Wonderboy 
  • Pipe Dream/Pipe Mania 
  • Robocop 
  • Blood Money 
  • R-Type II 
  • Rick Dangerous 
  • Strider 
  • Ivanhoe 
  • Batman The Movie 
  • Baal 
  • Atomic Robo-Kid 
  • JUG 
  • Onslaught 
  • Switchblade 
  • Commando 
  • Hawkeye 
  • Skweek 

All music, video production. writing and game play by Jeff Fulton with help from  Steve Fulton unless otherwise noted.

Music : Past Present Future - Tony Longworth : suppor...

S5:E5: The Computer Lab and The Horrors of Junior High 07 Sep 202201:19:43

This episode is about  the early 1980's Junior High computer lab. A wonderous place where Bank Street Writer and Sands of Egypt were loaded from 5 1/4 inch floppy disks,  LOGO and BASIC were viable programming options, and where kids like us could find a place of our own.   The story this time is about the computer lab, and also about how sometimes you don't understand the affect teachers have on your life until decades later.

All music, video production. writing and game play by Jeff Fulton with help from  Steve Fulton unless otherwise noted.

Music : Everything Has Energy - Tony Longworth : support Tony's Patreon music https://www.patreon.com/tonylongworth

Theme by Brian TravisTitle: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP http://www.briantravisband.com/

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#121 : Worse Than E.T.? Marauder For the Atari 2600 03 Sep 202400:10:11

Why do people subjectively choose one game or another to top their "worst" list? It's rarely actually the "worst" game objectively. In this episode I explore why one particular game has topped my own "worst" list for 4 decades, and if that is still the case in 2024.

See Video Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIc1R8Fg24&feature=youtu.be

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Includes music from Tony Longworth's song "Whisper's From The Drowned City" Find him here on bandcamp:
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All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
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Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
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Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

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S5:E4: Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 2: Fun Imported From Europe 14 Aug 202200:59:54

In this episode Steve and Jeff turn calendar to 1989 and discuss what it was like gaming on the Atari ST back then. They list and discuss close to 50 games that they purchased and played that year. for the Atari ST Computer.


Games Mentioned in this Episode: 

  1. Action Fighter (Firebird) - Sega Arcade Port
  2. Airborne Ranger (Microprose) - Military Sim
  3. Axel’s Magic Hammer (Gremlin) - Multi Screen Platformer
  4. BAAL (Psyclapse) -  Arcade Platformer / Shooter
  5. Bad Company (Logotron) 3D first person fly / drive and shoot
  6. Ballastix (Psyclapse) - Sports Marble game
  7. BattleHawks 1942 (Lucasfilm) - Battle / Air sim
  8. Blasteroids (Mirrowsoft/Imageworks) - Atari Coin-op Conversion
  9. Blood Money (Psygnosis) - Hor / Vert Scroll and blast
  10. Bloodwych (Mirrowsoft/Imageworks) - RPG 3D
  11. Breach (Omnirend) - Squad Strategy . Combat
  12. Captain blood (Mindscape) - Adventure /Arcade 2D
  13. Commando (Elite) - Capcom Arcade Conversion
  14. Darius + (Edge / Softek) - Horizontal Shooter - Arcade conversion
  15. Demon’s Winter (SSI / EA) - RPG 2D
  16. Double Dragon II (Virgin) - Arcade Scrolling Beat-em-up
  17. Dragon Spirit (Domark) - Namco Vertical Scroller Conversion
  18. Fighter Bomber (Activision) - Air Combat Sim
  19. Forgotten Worlds (ARC / US Gold) - Capcom Horizontal Scroller shooter
  20. US GOLD Giants - 1943 The Battle of Midway, Gauntlet II, Out Run, Street Fighter.
  21. Hard Drivin’ (Domark) - Atari Arcade Conversion
  22. Hostages (Infogrames) - Police Simulation 
  23. Hound of Shadow (EA) - Graphic Adventure
  24. License to Kill (Domark) Shoot’em Up Misc
  25. Lost Dutchman Mine (Magnetic Images / Innerphase) - Adventure Arcade 2D
  26. Macadam Bumper (Pocksoft / Infogrames) - Pinball . Pinball Construction
  27. Microprose Soccer (Microprose) - Soccer with indoor soccer 
  28. North and South (Infogrames) - Various Historical Arcade Game
  29. Pirates (Microprose) - Advent...
s5:e3 Xenon 2 and the Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 1 04 Jul 202200:49:34

s5:e3  Xenon 2 and the Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 1

Steve and Jeff are joined by Tony Longworth to discuss Xenon 2: Megablast for the Atari ST, in the first of a multi-part series on 1989 Atari ST games
Part 2 will be be a discussion of 50+ games from 1989 that Steve and Jeff purchased in the USA and Part 3 will be a survey of some of the hidden gems of the 1989 Atari ST Library


Notes:
Tony’s new album - Godless Universe Random Pain

 https://tonylongworth.bandcamp.com/album/godless-universe-random-pain 

Atari Mania Xenon II

http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-xenon-ii-megablast_10904.html

Mobygames Xenon II

https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-st/xenon-2-megablast

All music, video production. writing and game play by Jeff Fulton with help from  Steve Fulton unless otherwise noted.

Music : Into the Vertical Blank - Tony Longworth : support Tony's Patreon music https://www.patreon.com/tonylongworth

Theme by Brian TravisTitle: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP http://www.briantravisband.com/

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S5:E2: Atari 50th Anniversary: Our Top-50 Atari Games (from 2020) 28 Jun 202201:46:48

From 2020 for Atari's 50th Anniversary: Our Top-50 Games From Atari.

S5: E1: Generation Atari 21 Apr 202201:10:12
S5: E1 - Generation Atari

In this opening episode for season 5, after a tumultuous season 4,  inspired by some feedback, we reaffirm just why we are here and what we mean by “The Vertical blank” and “Generation Atari.

BCB #36 - "The Atari Generation" (Delving "Into the Vertical Blank.")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tRdFWpt3L0&t=1180s

“Video Games For The ‘Basest Instincts Of Man’” 

Jan, 28, 1982 (New York times Subscription required)
Opinion | VIDEO GAMES FOR THE 'BASEST INSTINCTS OF MAN' - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Not mentioned in the episode but a good resource on this subject is “The Atari Age:The Emergence Of Video Games In America” by Michael Newman

  1. Atari Age: The Emergence of Video Games in America (The MIT Press): Newman, Michael Z.: 9780262536110: Amazon.com: Books

 

All music, video production. writing and game play by Jeff Fulton with help from  Steve Fulton unless otherwise noted.

Music : Into the Vertical Blank - Tony Longworth : support Tony's Patreon music https://www.patreon.com/tonylongworth

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