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 The Best of Creative Computing Volume 3 is now available at AtariArchives.org in its entirety. Published in 1980, this book contains 300+ pages of articles, reviews, and programs first published in 1977, the third year of Creative Computing magazine. This is the final book in the Best of Creative Computing trilogy. AtariArchives.org also features the Best of Creative Computing volumes 1 and 2, as well as 15 other classic computing books. You can find the entire contents of this latest addition to their archives here.
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 For those budding Atari 2600 programmers looking for inspiration, we've just added the source code to Manuel Polik's Gunfight to our 2600 Archives section. Gunfight is Manuel Polik's first 2600 game, and was heavily inspired by the 1975 Midway arcade game Gun Fight. The source code provides valuable insight into what it takes to code a successful Atari 2600 homebrew game. Both NTSC and PAL versions can be generated with a compile switch, and the DASM, XASM, and TASM assemblers are all supported. You can download the source code here.
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 Version 1.26 of the Atari++ emulator is now available. Atari++ is an Atari 8-bit/5200 emulator that supports several operating systems, including Unix, Linux, Solaris, and Windows. Unix versions are source-only and must be compiled, but the Windows version is available pre-compiled with the SDL libraries. You can download the latest version of Atari++ and learn more about it at the Atari++ Homepage.
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 Version 13.0 of the Atari ST Castaway/GP emulator for the GP32 has been released. Fans of the Atari ST computers will greatly enjoying playing their favorite ST games on the go with the powerful and versatile GP32 handheld. Many improvements have been made in Castaway/GP recently, and you can head on over to codejedi.com for all the details and to download a copy for yourself.
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 Just a friendly reminder that the CVDRUM Splash Screen Contest ends this weekend! A new tool, written by ColecoVision programmer Daniel Bienvenu, has been posted to the contest page to make creating ColecoVision splash screens even easier! In addition to having their splash screen appear in CVDRUM, the winner will also receive a copy of CVDRUM autographed by author Frank Emanuele. The contest ends Sunday, August 17th, and you can learn all the details about how to create a splash screen and look at the screens submitted thus far here. To discuss this contest with other AtariAge visitors, please drop by our Contests Forum.
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 The DOS and Windows versions of MESS (Multi Emulator Super System) have been updated to version 0.72. This MESS update consists primarily of bug fixes, including a change to the Atari Jaguar emulation. You can view the changes in this latest version of MESS here. Please visit the MESS Homepage to download the latest binary and source versions of MESS.
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 For several Atari Lynx games, Atari created full-color poster-style manuals, as opposed to the typical booklet style manual. These fold out posters measure roughly 17" x 22" (except for Block Out, which is a bit smaller) and were folded several times in order to fit in the small Lynx boxes. Scanning these posters was no small feat, and thanks go out to Tony "Xot" Morse for scanning each side of these monsters in two overlapping pieces, which we were then able to stitch together using commercial image stitching software. Atari only produced a small number of poster manuals for the Lynx before reverting back to booklet style manuals. You can browse these manuals in our Lynx Poster Manuals Gallery, as well as from the entry for each game in our rarity database.
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 Sinister Developments has announced that Jaguar Painter is now available on CD. Jaguar Painter is a fast-paced retro style arcade puzzle game with 100 brand new addictive levels to enjoy. Each level of Jaguar Painter is a grid which must be fully traversed within a pre-defined time limit while avoiding the grid monsters that patrol the grid looking for intruders. Bonus points are awarded for completing individual boxes and for remaining time left on completion of a level. You can learn more about Jaguar Painter by visiting the Sinister Developments website.
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 Steven Tucker sends us word that he has started accepting pre-orders for his new Atari 8-bit Flash Homebrewing Cartridge. This cartridge can be programmed in-system and is supported by an open-source multicart, disk-cart, and ROM image development system. Detailed information, documentation and ordering information is available at AtariMax.com. You can discuss the Atarimax Maxflash Cartridge with other AtariAge visitors in our Atari 8-bit Forum.
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 A new version of Jum52 for MacOS has been released by Richard Bannister. Jum52 is an Atari 5200 emulator originally written for MS-DOS by James Higgs and has been ported to many platforms since. Collision detection in Jum52 isn't as solid as it could be, but the emulator works reasonably well and full sound support is included. Jum52 for MacOS requires OS X 10.1 or later, and can be downloaded here.
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 Videogame-Wiz has announced that development of their new Atari 5200 MaxiCart is complete and will be available for purchase in the next few weeks. The MaxiCart is a special Atari 5200 cartridge that allows gamers and developers to download game files using a USB port into an on-board ROM via a PC. Once a game has been transferred to the MaxiCart, it can be played on any Atari 5200 console. The cartridge will retain the game until a different one is loaded. For more information, please visit Videogame-Wiz.
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 The August 2003 issue of MyAtari Magazine is now online for your reading pleasure. You can find the following articles in this month's issue:
- Aighternet Party
- Tip of the Day
- Clubbing in Cheshunt
- Austin Gaming Expo
- Do The Math
- Going To The Dutch, Part 1
For all this and more please visit MyAtari.net.
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 Chris Hutt has posted a new and detailed Work in Progress update to his Atari 130XE Space Harrier Conversion Project page. This ambitious project aims to port the popular Sega arcade game Space Harrier to the Atari 130XE. Most of Chris' recent changes revolved around getting the dragon riding bonus stage to work. You can view his latest screenshots and download the latest demo here. To discuss Space Harrier with Chris Hutt and other AtariAge visitors please visit our Homebrew Discussion Forum.
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 Manuel Polik and AtariAge are proud to announce that Manuel's new Atari 2600 game, Star Fire, can now be purchased in cartridge form from the AtariAge Store! Star Fire is a wave-based space shoot'em-up based on the Exidy arcade game of the same name, and includes several surprises you won't see in the arcade version. Additionally, the first 50 people who purchase Star Fire and send in proof of reaching a score of 3500 points will receive a free Star Fire Patch (pictured to the right)!
Star Fire features a new label and manual designed by Dave Exton, with the patch design by Dave Exton and Lee Krueger. Manuel Polik has also released the Star Fire Source Code as well as PAL and NTSC binaries that you can download and play in your favorite emulator. You can learn more about Star Fire here, purchase it in the AtariAge store here and discuss the game with other AtariAge visitors and Manuel Polik in our Atari 2600 Forum.
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 Mark DiLuciano of Sunmark Products has announced the immediate availability of a Synapse Multi-cart for the Atari 8-bit computers. Synapse created many great games for the Atari 8-bit computers and this cartridge contains 27 unique games. Only 50 of these cartridges will be made, so if you're a Synapse fan you'll want to act quickly! For a complete list of games included on this multicart and to discuss this collection with other AtariAge visitors, please drop by our Atari 8-bit Forum.
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 JagFest and Austin Gaming Expo organizer Tim Wilson has put together a report detailing his experiences running the recent JagFest @ AGE. This most recent JagFest event drew together many Jaguar fans for the opportunity to compete in Jaguar tournaments, view rare prototype Jaguar hardware and software on display, and purchase Jaguar and Lynx merchandise. Tim describes the Tempest 2000 and BattleSphere tournaments, unreleased Jaguar games such as Robinson's Requiem, rare Jaguar prototype hardware, general observations about AGE, and more! You can read the full report (illustrated with pictures) here.
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 Chad Lare has released a new Atari 2600 homebrew game he has written called Backfire. In Backfire you have two guns, one on the top of the screen and another on the bottom. You control both guns in an effort to shoot all the targets that appear while being careful not to shoot the gun on the opposite side of the screen. Also, if you shoot one of the barriers your shot is reflected back at you and you have to get out of the way (hence the name Backfire). You can learn more about Backfire and download the binary to play in your favorite Atari 2600 emulator here. You can discuss Backfire with other AtariAge visitors in our Atari 2600 Forum.
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 Thrust+ Platinum, revealed to the public at the recent Austin Gaming Expo, is now available for purchase in the AtariAge Store. Thrust+ Platinum is a team effort between XYPE programmers Thomas Jentzsch and Paul Slocum, taking Thomas Jentzsch's port of the Commodore 64 classic to new levels with a great title theme track and other audio enhancements. These audio enhancements add further polish to what was already one of the finest homebrew games on the 2600. Additionally, a new label and manual have been designed by David Exton, who has been the creative force behind artwork gracing many other homebrew games. You can view images and learn more about Thrust+ Platinum here.
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 We've just put a large gallery of pictures online taken during the Austin Gaming Expo, which was held last weekend. The show was a huge success, drawing over 2,200 visitors from all over Texas and beyond! Featuring video games from the Atari 2600 up through the Xbox, as well as PC/Mac gaming and arcade games, the Austin Gaming Expo had something for everyone. We'll have video from the event online in a few days, but in the meantime, enjoy the pictures!
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 Retrogaming Times Issue #71 is now available for your reading enjoyment. Highlights in this issue include:
- Sins of Video Games
- A good use for E.T.
- Many Faces of Evolution and Frogger II
- More Vic 20 reviews
You can find these articles and more at Tomorrow's Heroes.
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