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The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart PodcastThe Atari XE Gaming System Cart by Cart Podcast Author: David and Michael (with Bill, Kieren, & Nicole)
The Atari XE Gaming System was a version of their XE 8-bit line of computers but attempting to compete against the successful Nintendo Entertainment System. At the same time offering the computer option. Our podcast will focus on the cartridge games made for this system but, because this is essentially an atari 8-bit computer, we'll also review games that will play on this system. Language: en-us Genres: Games, Leisure, Video Games Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Review Episode 20
Tuesday, 26 December, 2023
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 Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Epyx - 1985 Activision UK - 1985 Developed by LucasFilm Games David Levine (Concept, Graphics, Physical Dynamics, Control Structures, Mainline Program) Peter Langson (Sound Effects and Music, Practice Droid Intelligence, Gameplay and Strategy) David Riordan & Gary Hare [of Search and Design] - (Game Design Elements and Rules) Charlie Kellner (Game Dynamics Conceptualization) David Fox (Aesthetic Support) Gary Winnick (Rotofoil Design and the Introductory Animation) Videos discussing the music Ballblazer - Atari 8 bit - Stereo - Riffology - "The Song of The Grid" Peter Langston - "Ballblazer (Atari 8-bit)" [Oscilloscope View] Downloads: Cartridge Disk Tape & Disk (Activision UK) David's Midnight Magic Publisher by Atari Corp - 1987 Broderbund - 1982 Developed by David Snider Downloads: Cartridge Disk
