The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast

David and Michael (with Bill, Kieren, & Nicole)
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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.

  1. 26.12.2023

    Review Episode 20

    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

    47 мин.

  2. 17.07.2023

    Review Episode 19

    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 Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Electronic Arts Chuck Peavey Greg Hammond (Graphics) Eric Hammond (Designer) Downloads: Cartridge Disk Tape & Disk (Ariolasoft (UK)) 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: Cartridge Disk Tape & Disk (US Gold (UK))

    46 мин.

  3. 01.01.2023

    Review Episode 18

    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 ANTIC podcast Interview Episode 14 featuring Ben Smith (Bravo Sierra Computers) Eastern Front 1941 Poster Eastern Front 1941 APX Manual Chris Crawford Interviews Creative Computing Magazine (August 1982) Volume 08 Number 08. Article: Eastern Front: A Narrative History. Page 100 The Antic Podcast on YouTube (unedited) Game Developer An Interview With Chris Crawford (June 05, 2003) An Interview With Chris Crawford 2 (posted August 25th, 2012. Original article Sept 2007) Popular Computing Weekly: Popular Computing Weekly (June 1982) DadGum.com Chris Crawford's personal website 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: Cartridge Eastern Front 1941 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 Chris Crawford Downloads: Cartridge APX Tape and Disk Eastern Front (1941) Scenario Editor Eastern Front (1941) Scenarios 1942, 1943, 1944 Eastern Front (1941) Source Code

    46 мин.

  4. 16.07.2022

    Review Episode 17

    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 How a light gun works (Note: This is just one of many on YouTube) Gun Assist by Matthew Ratcliff: (Antic Magazine August 1988, Volume 7, Number 4, Page 43) Sharp Shooter by Matthew Ratcliff: (Analog Magazine Issue 76, Article on page 10, Listing on page 35. 1989) Configure Light Gun on Altirra A complete list of instructions can be found in the show notes on our website. Barnyard Blaster Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by James Zalewski Joe Simko (Music) Downloads: Cartridge Crime Buster Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1988 Developed by Atari James Zalewski Ron “Art” Andrzejewski (graphics) Downloads: Cartridge

    51 мин.

  5. 04.03.2022

    Review Episode 16

    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 VisCool's discussion about his work on updating Raster Music Tracker Books "The Making of Karateka: Journals 1982-1985" by Jordan Mechner (ISBN-13: 978-1480297234) "The Making of Prince of Persia: Journals 1985 - 1993" by Jordan Mechner (ISBN-13: 978-0578627311) "Sid Meier's Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games" (ISBN-13: 978-1324005872) "ONCE UPON ATARI: How I made history by killing an industry" by Howard Scott Warshaw (ISBN-13: 978-1324005872) Atari Accessories Ultimate Atari Video upgrade Atari Computer and Console Covers Other Recomended Listening Our Fake History Podcast History Of Japan by Bill Wurtz 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: Cartridge or Disk Lode Runner Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Atari Douglas E. Smith (Original game creator) for Brøderbund Software Chuck Peavey (Atari Convesaion) Downloads: Cartridge or Disk External Interview: ANTIC podcast Interview Episode 14 featuring Chuck Peavey

    1 ч. 12 мин.

  6. 31.12.2021

    Review Episode 15

    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 Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Accolade ANTIC Podcast Episode featuring Aric Wilmunder (Star Raiders II) Kevin P. Pickell Downloads: Cartridge Disk Star Raiders II Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Atari Gary Stark Bruce Poehlman Robert Vieira (Sound) Downloads: Cartridge Disk The Last Starfigher (Disk) Unfinished Star Raiders II by Aric Wilmunder External Interview: ANTIC Podcast Episode featuring Aric Wilmunder (Star Raiders II)

    1 ч. 15 мин.

  7. 27.09.2020

    Review Episode 14

    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 #FujiNet: Atari 8-bit Network Adapter Irata.online: A PLATO based online system NovaWolf Portland Retro Gaming Convention Old School Gamer electroic magazine BattleZone Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Ken Rose @ Atari, Inc. Downloads: Cartridge GATO Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by James Yee of Xanth F/X Downloads: Cartridge

    1 ч. 12 мин.

  8. 05.11.2019

    Review Episode 13

    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 Gauntlet hack from Dark Chambers for the Atari 2600 (CDS Game) Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show Gauntlet revisited by creator Ed Logg (Speaks at GDC 12) on YouTube “Dandy” Source code on Git (Multiple languages) John Palevich: Dandy and Deep Blue C Compiler (Antic Podcast Interview 164) Magical Fairy Force, for the 5200, on Atari Age forum thread(Thesis) Lotharek's Incognito board for the Atari 800 (Limited release) Dorky's Arcade (Tacoma, Wa, USA) Dark Chambers Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1988 Developed by Sculptured Software Chuck Peavey Downloads: Cartridge Gauntlet Publisher by Mindscape (US) - 1988 US Gold (UK) & Kixx (US Gold Budget label) - 1987 Developed by Gremlin Graphics Bob Armour (programmer) Bill Allen( Additional programming & sound) Kevin Bulmer (Graphics) Ben Daglish (Music) Downloads: Disk (Mindscape version)

    53 мин.
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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.

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  • Автор
    David and Michael (with Bill, Kieren, & Nicole)
  • Годы выхода
    2015 - 2023
  • Выпуски
    22
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    Без ненормативной лексики
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