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Episode 021 Nov 201501:54:02
Welcome to the first Episode of the Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast. In Episode Zero we will focus on the Atari XE Game System Console. We will learn about the hosts and get up to speed on the XEGS technical Specifications. Come join Bill, David, and Michael and find out why we love the XEGS. Show Notes
Review Episode 101 Feb 201601:15:25
In our first review episode, we review EA’s Archon to find out if the game is good or evil. Then we set our sights on the XEGS packaged light gun game, Bug Hunt. We also have user submision from Shinto, the host of the The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast and Kieran Hawkin introduces his new UK Budget Games segment. This time he reviews Fruit Machine Simulator and puts in his two pence on our two featured games. Show Notes Archon: The Dark and the Light Other reviews & references: Other ports:
  • Archon was ported to the Apple II, Commodore 64, Amiga, IBM PC, Apple Macintosh, NES, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and PC-88
  • Archon II: Adept - 1984 sequel for Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum. Unfortunately, was never released on cartridge
  • Archon Ultra - 1994 remake for MSDOS, by Free Fall Assoc (published by SSI)
  • The Unholy War - 1998 spiritual successor by Paul Reiche III for PlayStation, by Toys for Bob (published by Crystal Dynamics)
  • Kombat Chess - mini-game (similar to Archon) within 2004’s Mortal Kombat: Deception for PS2, Xbox, GameCube, and PSP
  • Archon: Conquest - 2009 iPhone remake, by React Games. Licensed by Free Fall. Available today, via App Store!
  • Archon: Classic - 2010 Windows remake, by React Games. Available today, via Steam!
Where to buy: Information Sources:
Review Episode 916 Jul 201801:04:31
In episode 9, we conjure up a magical review while battling evil, in Necromancer, and we strap on jetpacks and blast off to rescues human souls trapped by an alien force in the budget game Excelsor. News Necromancer Info: Downloads: Where to Buy: Other Reviews and Info: Excelsor
  • Published by
    • Players (1986)
  • Developed by
    • Keith "Howlin' Mad" Harvey
Info and Downloads: Other Reviews and Info:
Review Episode 1026 Oct 201801:26:51
In episode 10, we’ll put on the gloves and get in the ring to go toe to toe with Accolade’s boxing game, Fight Night, and although revenge is sweet, will Jeff Minter’s Revenge II, a follow up to Revenge of the Mutant Camels, be a tasty treat? News Fight Night Revenge II
Review Episode 1128 Jan 201901:04:29
In episode 11, we go isometric when we review two games with similar angles. First, we'll pump you up with Airball and then see if the budget game Head over Heels is something to flip over. News Airball Head Over Heels
Review Episode 1224 May 201900:44:09
In episode 12, we feature two space behemoth themed games. First we rumble with the side scrolling Thunderfox and then snake our way through an exhaust port in the budget game Sidewinder II. News Thunderfox Sidewinder II
Review Episode 1305 Nov 201900:52:48
In episode 13, we have a “Dandy” of a show where we crawl through two dungeon based shooters. First, we review the XEGS game, Dark Chambers. Then we pit it against the 8-bit arcade version of Gauntlet. Who will be victorious? News Dark Chambers Gauntlet
Review Episode 1427 Sep 202001:12:18
In Episode 14, we serve up a bit of surf and turf. First we put everything at “steak” by entering the BattleZone. Then find out if the submarine simulator GATO is a fresh catch? News BattleZone
  • Publisher by
    • Atari (USA) - 1987
  • Developed by Ken Rose @ Atari, Inc.
    • Downloads:
GATO
  • Publisher by
    • Atari (USA) - 1987
  • Developed by James Yee of Xanth F/X
    • Downloads:
Review Episode 1531 Dec 202101:15:13
In Episode 15, we take to the skies during WWII and battle the Axis powers to become the Ace of Aces. Then the federation needs you once again to take out the invading Zylon Empire in Star Raiders II. News
  • Going forward, we're omitting the “Where to Buy” section from our reviews
Ace of Aces Star Raiders II
Review Episode 1604 Mar 202201:12:05
In Episode 16, we have a band of Brøderbund brothers. First, we put on our gi's with glee to storm the warlord Akuma's castle to save the beautiful princess Mariko in Karateka. Then it's time to dig into the puzzling platformer to find some gold with Lode Runner. News Karateka
  • Publisher by
    • Atari (USA) - 1988
  • Developed by
    • Jordan Mechner (Original game creator) for Brøderbund Software
    • Robert Cook (Atari conversion) from Sculptured Software
    • Francis Mechner (Music)
  • Downloads:
Lode Runner
Review Episode 1716 Jul 202200:50:31
In Episode 17, we take a double shot at some light gun games. First, we head out to the country to help Grampa rid his farm of all sorts of critters in Barnyard Blaster. Then we hit the big city to deal out some street justice in Crime Buster. Show Notes
Review Episode 1801 Jan 202300:46:00
In Episode 18, we take a trip back in time to World War II. First, we play as an allied commando dropping Into the Eagle's Nest to rescue our captured men, attempt to blow up the compound, and make our escape. Then we change sides and play as a German commander during operation Barbarossa as we attempt to strategically take Russia in Eastern Front 1941. Show Notes Into the Eagle's Nest
  • Publisher by
    • Atari (USA) - 1988
  • Developed by Pandora Software
    • Kess Beekhuis (Coding & Sound)
    • Robin Chapman(Graphics)
    • Andrew Challis (original programmer for C64 version)
  • Downloads:
Eastern Front 1941
Review Episode 216 Apr 201601:40:11
In Episode 2, we take to the skies with Blue Max, then dive down to the sewers to join the Mario Brothers. We also touch on Joust and Zaxxon, two games that share many similarities to our featured reviews. Kieren Hawken gives his two pence on Budget Titles, and we finally get to our user feedback. Show Notes New Theme Song News Missing Links (Ep 1.: Missile Command) Mario Bros.
  • Published by Atari, 1988
  • Developed by Sculptured Software
Information Sources: Other Reviews and Info: Joust
  • Developed and published by Atari, 1983
Where to buy: Information Sources: Other Reviews and Info: Blue Max
  • Original disk version (1983)
    • Published by Synapse Software (aka SynSoft in the UK) & U.S. Gold
    • Developed by Bob Polin
  • XEGS cartridge port (1987)
    • Published by Broderbund / Atari
    • Developed by Sculptured Software
Where to buy: Information Sources: Zaxxon
  • Published by Sega, 1983
  • Developed by Ron J. Fortier, Datasoft
  • (Disk and tape versions published by Datasoft and others)
Information Sources: Other Reviews and Info: Kieren Hawken on Budget Games
Review Episode 1925 Jul 202300:45:52
In Episode 19, we try out a few sport ball games. First, we have the opportunity to play One-on-One Basketball between the legendary Dr. J and Larry Bird. Next, we won't go soft on our review of the baseball game Hardball. Show Notes One-on-One Basketball Hardball
  • Publisher by
    • Atari Corporation - 1981 (Atari Program Exchange: Tape & Disk), 1982 (Atari. Brown cartridge) 1987(XL/XE Silver box), 1988 (XEGS Box)
  • Developed by Atari
    • Dan Thompson
    • Mimi Doggett (Graphics)
    • Edger Noel Bogas (Sound)
  • Downloads:
Review Episode 2026 Dec 202300:47:18
In episode 20, we first jump forward to the year 3097 to compete in the fastest and most competitive game in the universe, Ballblazer. Then we jump back to the time when pinball was king to play a bit of David’s Midnight Magic. Show Notes Ballblazer David's Midnight Magic
  • Publisher by
    • Atari Corp - 1987
    • Broderbund - 1982
  • Developed by David Snider
  • Downloads:
Review Episode 314 Jun 201601:38:36
In Episode 3, we find out if the Choplifter! will be an uplifting experience, and we break out our loupe and peer into Crystal Castles to see if it's a cut above. Also, Kieren Hawken is back but this time he'll be bringing with him some of that British class live to our little show. This time we'll all review two budget titles; L.A. SWAT and Yogi Bear & Friends in The Greed Monster. Show Notes New Theme Song News Choplifter!
  • Published by Atari Corp., 1988
  • Developed by Steve Aguirre, Sculptured Software
  • Based on 1982 Brøderbund Software original, by Dan Gorlin
Links: Other Reviews and Info: Crystal Castles
  • Published by Atari Corp., 1988
  • Developed by The Software Factory
  • Based on Atari Inc. unreleased 1984 prototype, by Paul Metz and William Jahnke
Where to buy: Information Sources: Other Reviews and Info: L.A. SWAT
  • Published by Mastertronic, 1986
  • Developed by Randy Platt, Sculptured Software
Information Sources: Other Reviews and Info: Yogi Bear & Friends in The Greed Monster
  • Published by Hi-Tec Software, 1990
  • Developed by Russell Knight (code) & Rich Morton (graphics), PAL Developments
Information Sources: Other Reviews and Info:
Interview Episode 129 Aug 201601:27:37
In our first interview episode, David sits down with homebrew creator, tep392 (AKA: Perry Thuente) to discuss his latest creation, Pac-Man Arcade. Hear how he was able to make such a spot on version of the classic arcade game and get some early insite into some of his upcoming projects. Show Notes New Theme Song Links
Review Episode 429 Oct 201602:07:37
In our first interview episode, David sits down with homebrew creator, tep392 (AKA: Perry Thuente) to discuss his latest creation, Pac-Man Arcade. Hear how he was able to make such a spot on version of the classic arcade game and get some early insite into some of his upcoming projects. Show Notes News Pac-Man Arcade
  • Published by
    • Perry "TEP392" Thuente - Atari 8-bit homebrew cart, 2012
    • AtariAge - Atari 5200 cart, 2012
  • Developed by
    • Atari Inc. - original 1983 Ms. Pac-Man game
    • Perry Thuente, with contributions from MrFish and others - Pac-Man Arcade hack
  • Based on NAMCO's 1980 arcade game
Where to Buy: Links: Other Reviews and Info: Pac-Man (mini review)
  • Published by Atari Inc., 1982
  • Developer Joe Hellesen
  • Based on NAMCO's 1980 arcade game
Links Donkey Kong
  • Published by Atari Inc., 1983 & Atari Corp., 1988
  • Developed by Landon Dyer (code & graphics), Brad Fuller (sound), Atari Inc.
  • Based on Nintendo's 1981 arcade game
Where to buy: Links: Other Reviews and Info: Warhawk
  • Published by Firebird, 1986
  • Developed by Andrew Betts (code), Rob Hubbard (music)
Links: 180!
  • Published by Mastertronic, 1986
  • Developed by Binary Design:
    • David Forward (code)
    • Steve Pickford & Jeremy Pickford (graphics)
    • Jason C. Brooke (music)
Links:
Review Episode 513 Feb 201701:18:54
Just in time for winter here in the northern hemisphere, we’re reviewing Summer Games! So grab your sunscreen, power up your Atari, and on your mark… get set… go! Show Notes News Summer Games
  • Published by
    • Atari Corp (1988)
    • Epyx (1984, US) & US Gold (1984, UK)
  • Developed by
    • Epyx Inc.
      • Scott Nelson
      • Stephen Landrum
      • Erin Murphy
      • Jon Leupp
      • Stephen Mudry
      • Randy Glover
      • Brian McGhie
Olympic Events: Downloads: Where to Buy: Other Reviews and Info:
Review Episode 601 Apr 201702:12:45
In this episode we hop into our Valkyrie space fighters and shoot up some Jaggie saucers to review LucasFilm's, "Rescue on Fractalus!" and we'll go full tilt on one of Kieren's budget game, "Advanced Pinball Simulator". Show Notes News Rescue on Fractalus!
  • Published by
    • Atari Corp (1987)
    • Epyx (1984, US) & Activision (1985, UK)
  • Developed by
    • Lucasfilm Ltd.
      • David Fox (programmer)
      • Loren Carpenter (programmer)
      • Charlie Kellner (graphics)
      • Gary Winnick (graphics)
      • James St. Louis (graphics)
      • Douglas "Crock" Crockford (graphics)
      • Peter Langston (sound, and team lead)
      • Charlie "Dragon" Kellner (sound)
Info: Downloads: Where to Buy: Other Reviews and Info: Advanced Pinball Simulator
  • Published by
    • Codemasters (1989)
  • Developed by
    • The Oliver Twins: Philip & Andrew Oliver (designers)
    • Hassan Mehmet (Atari code)
    • Terry Lloyd (Atari graphics)
    • David Dunn (Atari sound)
Info and Downloads: Other Reviews and Info:
Review Episode 725 Jun 201701:25:36
In Episode 7, we'll have a lip-smacking review of Food Fight and we'll put our lives on the line for you by participating in the deadly budget game Death Race!. Show Notes News Food Fight
  • Published by
    • Atari Corp (1987)
  • Developed by
    • John Sanderson, General Computer Corporation (GCC)
Info: Downloads: Where to Buy: Other Reviews and Info: Death Race
  • Published by
    • Atlantis Software (1987)
  • Developed by
    • Simon Leck
Info and Downloads: Other Reviews and Info:
Review Episode 824 Dec 201701:04:26
In this episode, we take a shot at playing the light gun game Crossbow and say, “shuriken” (sure-I-can ☺) to reviewing the budget game Ninja. Show Notes News Crossbow
  • Published by
    • Atari Corp (1988)
  • Developed by
    • Sculptured Software
Info: Downloads: Where to Buy: Other Reviews and Info: Ninja
  • Published by
    • Mastertronic (1986)
  • Developed by
    • Sculptured Software
    • Steve Coleman (programming)
    • Rob Hubbard (music)
Info and Downloads: Other Reviews and Info:
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