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Free web-based version of Missile Command

Free to play web-based version of Atari's Missile Command. Updated with a few gameplay tweaks and up to 7 player co-op.

Via: joystiq , atari

Mad Bodies: New Atari Jaguar Homebrew Video Game Release

The folks over at 3D Stooges Software have just released their Atari Jaguar game Mad Bodies. Mad Bodies has breakout style gameplay mixed with some shooter mechanics.

MAD BODIES features include:
10 stages of non-stop, world batting/shooting action
Multiple power-ups and weapons
Graphical special effects including morphing, scaling and screen quake
Stereo soundtrack
Unique sound samples and digital speech

It's been a while since we've seen a homebrew release for the Jaguar so it's nice to know that people are still developing homebrew games for this classic console. This Atari Jaguar game can be yours for $80 plus shipping. Visit www.madbodies.com for more purchase details.

Via: madbodies.com

Video Game Brain – Atari 2600 Select-a-Game System

Atari Video Game Brain

Atari Video Game Brain

Ebay Auction Spotlight: A Atari 2600 Video Game Brain Select a Game System. Holds, plays and stores 6 Atari 2600 games. Looking at the instructions it appears that if you had a 2nd Video Game Brain system you could connect the two for double the storage. Complete in box and set at a $65.00 Buy it Now.

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Alien Brigade (Atari 7800) Print Ad Scan

Alien Brigade Ad Scan

Alien Brigade Ad Scan

This was the "retro scan of the week" over on vintagecomputing.com. The ad is from the Atari 7800 game Alien Brigade that came out in 1990 at the end of the 7800's run. The alien infested solider in the ad looks very much like a baboon wearing a helmet. From the bottom of the ad: "An Alien is a wonderful thing to Waste".

Via: vintagecomputing

Adding S-Video to an Atari 2600

Atari 2600 S Video Mod

Atari 2600 S Video Mod

Sometimes the older gaming consoles don't mesh to well with the newer tvs, resulting in a picture that's less than satisfactory.  Atari's 2600's are no exception. Ben Heckendorn has recently posted about trying out the Atari AV mod from www.longhornengineer.com. Besides higher video quality you also get a stereo mod in the board to split the audio into left and right channels. Detailed instructions are included so all you need is an Atari and a bit of soldering skill and you should be able to enjoy some sharp retro graphics.

Via: Ben Heck

Atari 2600 Exploded T-Shirt

Atari 2600 T-Shirt

Atari 2600 T-Shirt

Proudly show the world the inner workings of the Atari 2600 game console and joystick. The Exploded Atari 2600 shirt retails for 17 bucks plus $6 U.S. Shipping or $7 for International. A must have for the classic Atari fan.

Check it out at exploded2600 Via: Gearfuse, Geeky Gadgets

Intellivision Vs Atari Commericals

Where are the commercials today where Sony trashes Microsoft in side by side comparisons? Back in the day companies like Mattel weren't afraid to mercilessly attack the Atari 2600's capabilities.


I got 100%, how bout you?


George hates Atari and doesn't care who knows it.


I didn't know! I didn't know!


Total destruction of a planet, is cool.

Video Game Scans

Nintendo in the Sears Catalog

Nintendo in the Sears Catalog

Heres a nice collection of scans from catalogs and ads from magazines. Includes Atari, CD-i,  Nintendo,  Sega and TurboGrafx-16 systems. The quality is pretty high so you can actually read how much everything cost when it was new.

Find more great scans at www.huguesjohnson.com

Fake Atari Games

Atari Games that never were, brought to life with relabeled Atari cartridges. Maybe in an alternative universe they actually exist and are extremely popular. 15 in all, including Call of Duty 4 for the 2600 and a lolcat themed cart.

Via: www.flickr.com

Old Atari 5200 Commerical

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