Category: Atari 2600
Pitfall Game Recreation in C++ by Sven If you enjoy the classic Pitfall for Atari 2600 (1982) you should play this game! Download, here Source: https://svenvh.itch.io/block-a
“Slicks Racing,” the brainchild of Czech developers Vojta “nooly” Nedvěd (code, music) and Petr “Raist” Šťastný (graphics) offers a fresh racing experience on the beloved Atari 2600 console. Players step into the shoes of a retired race car driver who, throughout his career, lived in the shadows of more illustrious competitors. Now, in their grizzled years, a spark ignites –…
RetroRGB is THE portal to learn all about how to get the picture the best way out of such retro consoles to your modern TVs! Robert Neal is the master behind behind this portal which is the go-to address for console info of all kind as well, thanks to its extensive Wiki which is a whole database, YouTube videos, podcast…
In our new episode we welcome back Joseph Lewandowski to talk about him selling some more cartridges from the ATARI Dig from 2014, as well as the ATARI story from Richard Griffith who does restore ATARI consoles for a living back into mint condition. Interview starts at minute 17:38 watch/listen at: https://scene.world/ataridig2
This time we welcome Isaiah “TriForce” Johnson, a true Esports veteran in Jamaica! He told us so many interesting things about his beginnings in Esports and it was a pleasure to listen… Tune in and get educated and entertained! https://scene.world/triforce there is also a video version here:
I think you would agree with me that it is not a surprise that retro gaming has become serious business. With the flourishing homebrew scene selling more and more copies, and the many hardware products dedicated exclusively to play old games flooding the market, it is possible to make money based on nostalgia. Another proof of this trend is a…
Once again, ZeroPage Homebrew, AtariAge, Mark/Space | Argon and The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion are organizing the Annual Atari Homebrew Awards. The 3rd edition is waiting for your vote for your favourite homebrew games of 2020. As listed in this previous post, the homebrew production for the Atari 2600, Atari 7800, and Atari 8bit/5200 is huge, showing that the game…
ZeroPage Homebrew is seriously dedicated to following the Atari 2600 homebrew scene. Thanks to his hard work, we have a complete list of all the Atari 2600 homebrew games that have either been completed in 2020 or have released an updated WIP in 2020 (good to track down games in development that are not staled/abandoned). The list below was originally…
River Raid was, alongside Missile Command and Enduro, one of the games I played the most on my Atari 2600. The thrill of trying to go just a little ahead and get that another bridge and the frustration of dying when going through some of the narrower paths just kept me going back and replay the game many, many times….
Mashdy Games has just released Pitkat is a new puzzle game for the Atari 2600. The game is available as a free download (link at the end). The game is based on Pitman for the Gameboy, which was based on a game created for the Sharp MZ-700. This Atari 2600 version was created by Marco Johannes, Dyfed Hitchings, and Sharemhel…
