EPISODE 24: Rygar

EPISODE 24: Rygar

[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/s_Rygar_1.png?resize=256%2C163&ssl=1][https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/c_Rygar_front.jpg?resize=160%2C163&ssl=1]#PA2043, Published by Atari Corp. In this mammoth episode (two hours!), I cover yet another popular arcade port, Rygar, released for the Lynx in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I engage in a lively and intellectual discussion comparing the role of the gladiator-type hero in the sagas of antiquity to whatever (or whomever) passes as a hero today…NOT… …actually, we just make fun Rygar’s diskarmor (battle shield) that he somehow never loses because it is inexplicably tethered to an elastic retractable metal chain. “What kind of rhinos are NOT ground rhinos?” -Monty [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1077667816.jpg?resize=150%2C320&ssl=1]https://www.arcade-museum.com/R/Rygar_-_Legendary_Warrior.htmlThis Rygar arcade upright cabinet was released in North America by Tecmo in 1986. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_8841.jpg?resize=300%2C294&ssl=1]Rygar action figure (Nintendo version) marketed by Tecmo. RYGAR VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: November of 1990. Initial Retail Price: $39.99 in the US; £29.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 256kB mono curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Side-scrolling action platform shooter for 1 player only. Alternate Title: Rygar: Legendary Warrior. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet released by Tecmo in Japan on May 20, 1986 under the title Argos no Senshi (アルゴスの戦士, Arugosu no Senshi, literally Warrior of Argus). The North American upright cabinet, called simply Rygar, was released later in 1986. Ports to Other Systems: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 4, Sega Master System, Sharp X68000, and ZX Spectrum. Sequels: There are no sequels to Rygar. Game Levels (Lands): 23. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in full monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The North American and European manual was released in English, and the French manual is printed on a single sheet, front and back. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rygar-2.png?resize=300%2C193&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rygar-1.png?ssl=1Page one from a two-page spread from Issue 174 of RetroGamer magazine about the various ports of Rygar. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rygar-1.png]. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rygar-1.png?resize=300%2C193&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rygar-2.png?ssl=1Page two from a two-page spread from Issue 174 of RetroGamer magazine about the various ports of Rygar. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rygar-2.png].           RYGAR CREDITS Publisher: Atari Corp. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/2927/atari-corporation/] Licensee: Tecmo, Ltd. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/1460/tecmo-ltd/] Developer: NuFX, Inc. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/2265/nufx-inc/] Programmer & SFX: Lou Haehn [https://www.mobygames.com/person/63091/lou-haehn/] (Haehn Software Productions [https://www.mobygames.com/company/7210/haehn-software-productions/]) Music: Doug Hubbard [https://www.mobygames.com/person/201151/doug-hubbard/] [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/atarilynxvault_0.png?resize=501%2C104&ssl=1]https://atarilynxvault.comBe sure to check out our partner AtariLynxVault.com [https://atarilynxvault.com] to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Atari Lynx Books: “GameGuide Lynx” [https://www.zafinnbooks.com/gameguide_lynx.html] by Karl Morris. Information About Rygar: Atari Age title info/rarity guide [https://atariage.com/software_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=1882] for Rygar AtariLynxVault title info/rarity guide [https://atarilynxvault.com/lynx/game/Rygar/1204550012] for Rygar Digital Press title info/rarity guide [https://www.digitpress.com/video-game-guide/?mode=GameInfo&gameid=14792] for Rygar GameFAQs article [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586989-rygar] about Rygar Moby Games article [https://www.mobygames.com/game/48823/rygar/] about Rygar PriceCharting.com value guide [https://www.pricecharting.com/game/atari-lynx/rygar?q=atari+lynx+rygar] about Rygar RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide [http://www.rarityguide.com/lynx_view.php?FirstRecord=41] about Rygar Wikipedia article [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rygar] about Rygar “Atari Lynx Hint Book” [https://www.digitpress.com/library/books/book_atari_lynx_hint_book.pdf], published by Atari in 1993 for Lynx game developers; a cheat for killing the final boss in Rygar can be found on page 56. Reviews and Ratings for Rygar: Review [https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_17/page/n21/mode/2up?q=rygar] by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 21) Review [https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_17/page/n75/mode/2up?q=rygar] in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 74) Review [https://archive.org/details/STart-Magazine-Issue-41/page/n61/mode/2up?q=rygar+lynx] in STart (US; Issue #41; February 1991; page 62) Review [https://archive.org/details/ComputerAndVideoGamesIssue112Mar91/page/n69/mode/2up] in Computer and Video Games (UK; Issue #112; March 1991; page 71) Review [https://archive.org/details/RAZE_Issue_06_1991-04_Newsfield_Publishing_GB/page/n45/mode/1up?view=theater] by Julian Boardman in RAZE (UK; Issue #6; April 1991; page 46) Review [http://www.defunctgames.com/review/455/rygar] by Cyril Lachel at DefunctGames [http://www.defunctgames.com] (2004) Review [https://videogamecritic.com/lynxqr.htm] by The Video Game Critic [https://videogamecritic.com/] (2013) Review [https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/rygar] by Robert A. Jung at IGN [http://ign.com] (1999; updated 2018) Review [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game-review/Rygar/5741642204053504] by Jon Mc at AtariLynxVault [https://atarigamer.com/] (2018) Review [https://www.tamaracade.com/blog/odbjdkcg0fcbnk7cdnhfl86aorxs4k] by Tamaracade at Tamaracade.com [https://www.tamaracade.com/] (2022) YouTube Videos About Rygar: Playthrough [https://youtu.be/z_ukMYng6sc?si=yEc_pYO2ckXfY3Sb] (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough [https://youtu.be/eyQziNC--7k?si=jjCxrALa-r2hVSsw] (Media Pool) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/-ZEFRvEvBEA?si=FLrVdLoMK5RdzXdJ] (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/mjikzXvOpYo?si=v4LECd3-kAYlp8Ig] (CGR Undertow) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/VDcJOvUTR4Q?si=G5MPA_tsoxCp2M5D] (RetroGamerVX) Comparison of Rygar Ports (console) [https://youtu.be/WmRmqukhLDY?si=PbQF-ZnPgyYDOqGP] (The Laird’s Lair) Comparison of Rygar Ports (computer) [https://youtu.be/yMwGsEc1XQM?si=5EoM2Nm7om02cXyo] (The Laird’s Lair) Retailers Selling Rygar: B & C ComputerVisions: [http://www.myatari.com/] US$7.00 (box only),  US$24.95 (cart/manual combo), US$34.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$39.95 (NIB) through eBay [https://ebay.com] under the user name MyAtari…check his online store [http://www.ebaystores.com/Atari-Sales-and-Service/_i.html?_nkw=robotron+lynx&submit=Search&_sid=2257521] on eBay for availability. Best Electronics [http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/lynx.htm] (last updated September 24, 2023; check website for availability): US$39.95 (CIB). The Gamesmen [https://www.gamesmen.com.au/lynx-rygar] (Australia): AU$29.95 (CIB). The Goat Store [https://www.goatstore.com/product-category/atari/lynx/lynx-games/?catalog=grid&results=all&orderby=popularity&max_price=200&condition%5B%5D=any&stockstatus=instock]: Down for Maintenance. Telegames [https://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=rygar&product_id=5320] (UK): £39.98 (including VAT). Video 61 & Atari Sales [http://www.atarisales.com/lynx.html]: US$39.95 (NIB). [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/m_Rygar_1.jpg?resize=413%2C559&ssl=1]https://atariage.com/manual_thumbs.php?SoftwareLabelID=1882The instruction booklet for Rygar. THE RESOURCES [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/the-resources/] Page is where you can find a current list of after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles, plus a lot of other information! “Thank You’s” and Other Lynks: Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast [https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/] (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!) AtariLynxVault.com [https://atarilynxvault.com] (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!) The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/] (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!) The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/] (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!) Ballistik Coffee Boy/That Atari Show [https://youtu.be/XPimx4OlwHo] (Thanks to Brian in Albuquerque for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 14 of his YouTube channel, Ballistik Coffee Boy / Vintage Gaming!, and also on his That Atari Show, Episode #9) Curtis Herod (Cujo) [https://twitter.com/86cujo/status/1336176977162641408?s=21]‘s The Bl^ck Book v2  (Check HERE [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-black-book-v2#/] to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at cujo86@gmail.com.) Gaming on Ten [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-09-gaming-podcasts] (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging their listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!) Into the Vertical Blank Podcast [http://www.8bitrocket.com/category/podcasts/into-the-vertical-blank/] (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!) Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/] (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!) The RCR Podcast [http://rcrpodcast.com/] (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!) The Retro MacCast Podcast [http://retromaccast.ning.com/] (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!) Retro Video Gamer Forums [http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/] (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Rygar (and other games) for this episode: AGENT0321, Ron Alpert, Benoît Berland, Brian in Albuquerque (BCB/ThatAtariShow), Bucky749, Seth Covel, Cubanismo, Derek Dash, Scott Davis, Designer-Self4536, Eugenio (TrekMD), Game Junction, Jason Gilroy, Glenn from Australia, Ronald Hall, Ruud Hardjokoesoemo, Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair), Mark Hemingway (mojavehemingway88), killer_knauer, Igor Kromin (AtariLynxVault/K-Retro), lynxtosg03, Corey Malone, Jon Mc (AtariGamer), Mr_Wiggles, Erick Perez, Scott Rhoades, Nicholas Russell, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast), SlinkDogg, Matt Stephens, Mike, Stirling, Bobby Tribble, vince120, and wondermega. I really appreciate your feedback! Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive [https://freemusicarchive.org/home] for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]: “8-Bit Core [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_8-bit-core_1600]” by Tagirijus [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/] (opening and closing theme music), along with “And the Pendulum Swings [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/The_Jewel_and_Me/And_the_Pendulum_Swings_020617_L2/],” “Moon Shadow [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/The_Jewel_and_Me/Moon_Shadow_082316_2/],” “Polybear [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Future_Shapes/Polybear/],” “Procreation [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Simplify/Procreation/],” “The Renaissance Man [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/The_Age_of_Insignificance/The_Renaissance_Man/],” “Sector Vector [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Future_Shapes/Sector_Vector_020617_L2/],” and “Waiting for Gyrotron [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Future_Shapes/Waiting_for_Gyrotron/],” all by Little Glass Men [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/]. Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark [https://www.elvira.com/] (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and ending of each episode of The HandyCast. I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/]. Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com], including my favorite, Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/]. Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com]. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here [https://atarilynxhandycast.net]! -Mark Next Episode: “EPISODE 25: Hard Drivin'” The post EPISODE 24: Rygar [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode24/] appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast [https://atarilynxhandycast.net].

EPISODE 23: APB-All Points Bulletin

[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/s_APB_2.png?resize=256%2C163&ssl=1][https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/c_APB_front.jpg?resize=157%2C163&ssl=1]#PA2042, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover another popular arcade port, APB – All Points Bulletin, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I find ourselves on a tangent discussing how accurate the portrayals of police officers were on the television programs of our youth. “Oooh! Oooh!” -Monty There’s a Honker in the Bronx Speeders running all the stops There’s a Litterbug in Harlem Throwing trash at all the cops There are Dopers smoking herb Hitchers hiking on the curb OFFICER BOB, WHERE ARE YOU? [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/118124162829.jpg?resize=200%2C320&ssl=1]https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=6795The APB – All Points Bulletin arcade upright cabinet with matching seat was released by Atari Games in 1987. APB – All Points Bulletin VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: August of 1991. Initial Retail Price: $34.00-$39.00 in the US; £29.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 256kB monaural curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Top-down-view 2-dimensional scrolling arcade racing/driving game for 1 player only. Alternate Title: A.P.B. (it appeared as this title on all packaging and marketing materials for this game). Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name released by Atari Games in 1987. Ports to Other Systems: Amstrad CPC (1989), Atari ST (1989), Commodore 64 (1989), Commodore Amiga (1989), DOS (1989), and ZX Spectrum (1989). Game Levels: At least 99. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a sticker on the front (2 Pin’s Gratuit) indicating the inclusion of 2 lapel pins. Instruction Manual: Each A.P.B. box is packaged with two full color posters, 22” high by 17” wide (see photo above the “Thank You’s” section below); one poster is in English and the other is in French. The front of each poster includes an exact copy of the box cover art, with a yellow triangular banner added at the upper left with the words See reverse side for instructions in a large black font tilted upwards at a 45 degree angle. The back of each poster includes an illustrated comic book-style list of basic instructions. The posters are folded several times in order to fit in the small Lynx boxes. The English instructions for APB – All Points Bulletin were written by Scott Rhoades [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode-in02-interview-with-scott-rhoades/]. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1440694368-00.jpg?resize=223%2C232&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1440694368-00.jpg?ssl=1The staff of Quicksilver Software, Inc. in 1991 (L-R): Bill Fisher, Arlene Caberto, Scott Bennie, Meghan Rowntree, Byon Garrabrant, Katie Fisher, Todd Camasta, Dave Nelson and Robert Barris (source: Castles manual) APB – All Points Bulletin CREDITS Original Arcade: Atari Games Corporation [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Games] Publisher: Atari Corporation [https://www.mobygames.com/company/atari-corporation] Licensee: Tengen, Inc. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/tengen-inc] Developer: Quicksilver Software [https://www.mobygames.com/company/quicksilver-software-inc] Programmer and Sound Effects: Robert Barris [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,291/] Graphics/Backgrounds: Shann Chastain [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,78219/], Arlene Caberto Somers [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,8651/], David Nelson [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,10714/] Music: Dave Bean [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,677105/] Movie Projector: William C. Fisher [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,289/] Special Thanks: Steve Ryno [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,46906/] [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/atarilynxvault_0.png?resize=501%2C104&ssl=1]https://atarilynxvault.comBe sure to check out our partner AtariLynxVault.com [https://atarilynxvault.com] to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Atari Lynx Books: “GameGuide Lynx” [https://www.zafinnbooks.com/gameguide_lynx.html] by Karl Morris. Information About APB – All Points Bulletin: Atari Age title info/rarity guide [https://atariage.com/software_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=1970] for APB – All Points Bulletin Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game/APB/1513416078] for APB – All Points Bulletin   Digital Press title info/rarity guide [https://www.digitpress.com/video-game-guide/?mode=GameInfo&gameid=14137] for APB – All Points Bulletin GameFAQs article [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/563366-apb] about APB – All Points Bulletin Moby Games article [https://www.mobygames.com/game/lynx/apb] about APB – All Points Bulletin PriceCharting.com value guide [https://www.pricecharting.com/game/atari-lynx/apb] about APB – All Points Bulletin RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide [http://www.rarityguide.com/lynx_view.php] about APB – All Points Bulletin Wikipedia article [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APB_(1987_video_game)] about APB – All Points Bulletin “Atari Lynx Hint Book” [https://www.digitpress.com/library/books/book_atari_lynx_hint_book.pdf], published by Atari in 1993 for Lynx game developers; a cheat for reaching the quota in APB – All Points Bulletin can be found on page 11. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ShintoIsANerd.jpg?resize=434%2C362&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ShintoIsANerd.jpg?ssl=1This is a photo of Shinto’s bedroom from back in the day that he mentions in his audio submission for APB – All Points Bulletin (check out the Mountain Dew cans along the top shelf). Reviews and Ratings for APB – All Points Bulletin: Review [https://archive.org/details/ace-magazine-47/page/n68/mode/1up?view=theater] by David Upchurch in ACE [Advanced Computer Entertainment] (UK; Issue #47; August 1991; page 69) Review [https://archive.org/details/cvg-magazine-117/page/n35/mode/2up] by Paul Glancey in Computer + Video Games (UK; Issue #117; August 1991; page 36) Review [https://archive.org/details/RAZE_Issue_11_1991-09_Newsfield_Publishing_GB/page/n31/mode/1up?view=theater] by Julian Boardman in RAZE (UK; Issue #11; September 1991; page 32) Review [https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_Issue_027_October_1991/page/n21/mode/2up?q=apb] by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #27; October 1991; page 22) Review [https://gamefabrique.com/games/apb/] at GameFabrique [https://gamefabrique.com/] (undated) Review [https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/01/apb] by Robert A. Jung at IGN [http://ign.com] (1999; updated 2018) Review [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/563366-apb/reviews/4451] by JDeLuna at GameFAQs [http://gamefaqs.gamespot.com] (1999) Review [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/563366-apb/reviews/29195] by KasketDarkFyre at GameFAQs [http://gamefaqs.gamespot.com] (2002) Review [http://www.defunctgames.com/review/395/apb] by Cyril Lachel at Defunct Games [http://www.defunctgames.com] (2004) Review [https://www.retrogamer.net/retro_games90/apb/] by Lucas Williams at Retro Gamer [https://www.retrogamer.net/] (2009) Review [http://frgcb.blogspot.com/2016/05/apb-atari-gamestengen-1987.html] by FRGCB Dude at FRGCB [http://frgcb.blogspot.com/] (2016) Review [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game-review/APB/5649424223043584] by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer [https://atarigamer.com/] (2018) Review [https://videogamecritic.com/lynxab.htm?e=28863#rev4935] by The Video Game Critic [https://videogamecritic.com] (2018) YouTube Videos About APB – All Points Bulletin: Playthrough [https://youtu.be/0uDQv_aICb4?si=oXMUFLubrmXiW78b] (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough [https://youtu.be/0uDQv_aICb4] (hirudov) Playthrough [https://youtu.be/F98G-gY9ou8] (Atari7800com) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/q9WYqAUgSRU] (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/WtyGg8Ao6-w] (interghost) [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/APB1.png?resize=255%2C165&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/APB1.png?ssl=1[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/APB2.png?resize=255%2C165&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/APB2.png?ssl=1[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/APB3.png?resize=255%2C165&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/APB3.png?ssl=1 SCANS OF THE MAY 2017 RETRO GAMER MAGAZINE ARTICLE (UK; ISSUE #167; PAGES 40-45) BY RORY MILNE COVERING THE ARCADE GAME (AND MANY OF ITS PORTS) OF APB – ALL POINTS BULLETIN (CLICK ON EACH IMAGE TO EXPAND). THESE IMAGES WERE PROVIDE BY KIEREN HAWKEN OF THE LAIRD’S LAIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Retailers Selling APB – All Points Bulletin: B & C ComputerVisions: [http://www.myatari.com/] (US): US$5.00 (box only),  US$9.95 (cart/manual combo), US$14.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$19.95 (NIB) through eBay [https://ebay.com] under the user name MyAtari…check his online store [http://www.ebaystores.com/Atari-Sales-and-Service/_i.html?_nkw=apb+lynx&submit=Search&_sid=2257521] on eBay for availability. Best Electronics [http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/lynx.htm] (US; last updated September 11, 2022; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart) and US$19.95 (CIB). The Gamesmen [https://www.gamesmen.com.au/lynx-apb] (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB). The Goat Store [https://www.goatstore.com/shop/atari/lynx/lynx-games/a-p-b/] (US): US$19.95 (NIB) and US$24.95 (NIB w/damaged box). Telegames [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=a.p.b.&product_id=5838] (UK): £34.99 (CIB). Video 61 & Atari Sales [http://www.atarisales.com/lynx.html]: US$24.95 (NIB). [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/m_APB_2.jpg?resize=430%2C560&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/m_APB_2.jpg?ssl=1The English-language instruction manual/poster for APB – All Points Bulletin THE RESOURCES [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/the-resources/] Page is where you can find a current list of after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles, plus a lot of other information! “Thank You’s” and Other Lynks: Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast [https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/] (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!) AtariLynxVault.com [https://atarilynxvault.com] (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!) The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/] (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!) The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/] (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!) Ballistik Coffee Boy/That Atari Show [https://youtu.be/XPimx4OlwHo] (Thanks to Brian in Albuquerque for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 14 of his YouTube channel, Ballistik Coffee Boy / Vintage Gaming!, and also on his That Atari Show, Episode #9) Curtis Herod (Cujo) [https://twitter.com/86cujo/status/1336176977162641408?s=21]‘s The Bl^ck Book v2  (Check HERE [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-black-book-v2#/] to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at cujo86@gmail.com.) Gaming on Ten [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-09-gaming-podcasts] (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging their listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!) Into the Vertical Blank Podcast [http://www.8bitrocket.com/category/podcasts/into-the-vertical-blank/] (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!) Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/] (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!) The RCR Podcast [http://rcrpodcast.com/] (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!) The Retro MacCast Podcast [http://retromaccast.ning.com/] (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!) Retro Video Gamer Forums [http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/] (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about APB-All Points Bulletin (and other games) for this episode: Brian in Albuquerque (Ballistik Coffee Boy), Damon Plus, Eugenio (TrekMD),  Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair), Johannes Mutlu, Scott Rhoades, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), Bobby Tribble, Turbo Lazer Lynx, and Doug Venner. I really appreciate your feedback! Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive [http://www.freemusicarchive.org] for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]: “8-Bit Core [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_8-bit-core_1600]” by Tagirijus [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/] (opening and closing theme music), along with “Back to Hometown [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/back-to-hometown-id-760-remastered],” “Little Caesar Bandello [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/little-caesar-bandello-id-576-remastered],” “Little Caesar of the Boulevard [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/little-caesar-of-the-boulevard-id-1312-remastered],” “Manhattan Skyline [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/manhattan-skyline-id-761-remastered],” “Moonlight Beach Yami [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/moonlight-beach-yami-id-150-remastered],” “Pianoman Sofa [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/pianoman-sofa-id-265-remastered],” and “Swinging Sofas [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-jazz-lounge-compilation-remastered/swinging-sofas-id-272-remastered],” all by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco]. Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark [https://www.elvira.com/] (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and ending of each episode of The HandyCast. I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/]. Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com], including my favorite, Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/]. Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com]. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here [https://atarilynxhandycast.net]! -Mark Next Episode: “EPISODE 24: Rygar” The post EPISODE 23: APB-All Points Bulletin [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode23/] appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast [https://atarilynxhandycast.net].

EPISODE 22: Paperboy

[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/s_Paperboy_1.png?resize=256%2C163&ssl=1][https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/c_Paperboy_front.jpg?resize=159%2C163&ssl=1]#PA2041, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover yet another arcade port for the Lynx, Paperboy, released in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I talk about the lost art of delivering newspapers door to door. “Yes…it’s true…I once owned a Morris Minor to deliver The Heckington Hawker. Please don’t pity me.” -Monty [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1181242143125.jpg?resize=177%2C320&ssl=1]https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8977The Paperboy upright arcade cabinet was released by Atari Games in 1984. PAPERBOY VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: December of 1990. Initial Retail Price: $34.99-$39.95 in the US; £29.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 128kB mono curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Isometric-view 2-dimensional scrolling arcade game for 1 player only. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name released by Atari Games in 1984. Ports to Other Systems: Acorn Electron (1986), Amstrad CPC (1987), Apple ][ (1988), Apple ][gs (1988), Atari ST (1989), BBC Micro (1986), Blackberry (2009), Commodore 16 (1986), Commodore Plus/4 (1986), Commodore 64 (1986), Commodore Amiga (1989), DOS platform (1988), J2ME platform (2005), Nintendo Entertainment System (1988), Nintendo Game Boy (1990), Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999), Sega Game Gear (1991), Sega Genesis (1991), Sega Master System (1990), Xbox 360 (2007), and ZX Spectrum (1986). Sequels: Paperboy 2 for Amstrad CPC (1991), Atari ST (1992), Commodore Amiga (1992), DOS platform (1991), Nintendo Game Boy (1992), Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), Sega Game Gear (1993), Sega Genesis (1992), and ZX Spectrum (1992). Game Levels: There are three skill levels: Easy Street (easiest), Middle Road (medium difficulty), and Hard Way (hardest). Within each of these skill levels, there are seven stages, one for each day of the week. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a lapel pin and French-language manual, And the Japanese variant included Japanese verbiage on the box back, along with a Japanese-language manual. There was also a blister pack variant sold. Instruction Manual: A 12-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English in North America and in Europe, in a full-color Japanese manual in Japan, and in French in France. The manual was written by veteran Atari Lynx manual writer Scott Rhoades [https://scottrhoades.com/]. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244587566_10158452801668596_8551460122558538296_n.jpg?resize=184%2C184&ssl=1]Kieren Hawken’s interview with Paperboy programmer Al Baker from the February 2014 issue (#125) of Retro Gamer magazine. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244587566_10158452801668596_8551460122558538296_n.jpg]. PAPERBOY CREDITS Original Arcade: Atari Games Corporation [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Games] Publisher: Atari Corporation [https://www.mobygames.com/company/atari-corporation] Licensee: Tengen, Inc. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/tengen-inc] Developer: Al Baker & Associates [https://www.mobygames.com/company/al-baker-associates] Programmer: Al Baker [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,78195/] Sound: David Tumminaro [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,97454/] Original Art: Elite Systems [https://www.mobygames.com/company/elite-systems-ltd] Lynx Art: Nathan Baker [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,78196/][https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-1.png?resize=411%2C104&ssl=1]https://atarigamer.com/Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com [https://atarigamer.com/] to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1” [https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0829CTRGZ/?fbclid=IwAR2MFeEhy8LR9CMzObvlzIBMXPNr8LOe820Cxgr0j1jBT41wVfTLJ8orwTk]. Coming Soon: “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 2”! Information About Paperboy: Atari Age title info/rarity guide [https://atariage.com/software_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=1907] for Paperboy Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game/Paperboy/1049850191] for Paperboy Digital Press title info/rarity guide [https://www.digitpress.com/video-game-guide/?mode=GameInfo&gameid=14776] for Paperboy GameFAQs article [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586974-paperboy] about Paperboy Moby Games article [https://www.mobygames.com/game/lynx/paperboy] about Paperboy PriceCharting.com value guide [https://www.pricecharting.com/game/atari-lynx/paperboy] about Paperboy RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide [http://www.rarityguide.com/lynx_view.php?FirstRecord=21] about Paperboy Wikipedia article [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboy_(video_game)] about Paperboy [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/245810781_10158467058323596_8036987691167590267_n.jpg?resize=298%2C192&ssl=1]A comparison of the different home ports of Paperboy, published in the February 2014 issue (#125) of Retro Gamer magazine. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/245810781_10158467058323596_8036987691167590267_n.jpg]. Reviews and Ratings for Paperboy: Review [https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_017_December_1990/page/n165/mode/2up] by Gideon in GamePro (US; Issue #017; December 1990; page 148) Review [https://archive.org/details/RAZE_Issue_03_1991-01_Newsfield_Publishing_GB/page/n46/mode/1up?view=theater] in RAZE (UK; Issue #03; January 1991; page 47) Review [https://web.archive.org/web/20070325040913/http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/154/154154p1.html] by Robert A. Jung at IGN [http://ign.com] (1999) Review [https://videogamecritic.com/lynxlr.htm] by The Video Game Critic [https://videogamecritic.com/] (2005) Review [https://www.atari.io/paperboy-atari-lynx-lounge/] by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io [http://atari.io] (2016) Review [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game-review/Paperboy/5699714196439040] by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer [https://atarigamer.com/] (2018) YouTube Videos About Paperboy: Playthrough [https://youtu.be/HohglNPEGSI] (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough [https://youtu.be/xInnvls1KeY] (Atari7800com) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/cB3PyMqpFMg] (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/LV7hhVq7QZI] (RetroGamerDaz) Comparison of Handheld Ports of Paperboy [https://youtu.be/-A9HZRcKhbA] (The Laird’s Lair) Retailers Selling Paperboy: B & C ComputerVisions: [http://www.myatari.com/] US$9.95 (box only),  US$19.95 (cart/manual combo), US$24.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$29.95 (NIB) through eBay [https://ebay.com] under the user name MyAtari…check his online store [http://www.ebaystores.com/Atari-Sales-and-Service/_i.html?_nkw=paperboy+lynx&submit=Search&_sid=2257521&X-EBAY-API-R1-V3=R1V3] on eBay for availability. Best Electronics [http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/lynx.htm] (last updated October 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart), US$19.95 (CIB). The Gamesmen [https://www.gamesmen.com.au/lynx-paperboy] (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB). The Goat Store [https://www.goatstore.com/product-category/atari/lynx/lynx-games/?catalog=grid&results=all&orderby=popularity&max_price=200&condition%5B%5D=any&stockstatus=instock]: None Available. Telegames [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=paperboy&product_id=5307] (UK): £29.99 (CIB). Video 61 & Atari Sales [http://www.atarisales.com/lynx.html]: $49.95 (NIB). [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/m_Paperboy_1.jpg?resize=428%2C559&ssl=1]https://atariage.com/manual_thumbs.php?SoftwareLabelID=1907 THE RESOURCES [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/the-resources/] PAGE IS WHERE YOU CAN FIND A CURRENT LIST OF AFTER-MARKET AND HOME BREW ATARI LYNX TITLES, PLUS A LOT OF OTHER INFORMATION! “Thank You’s” and Other Lynks: Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast [https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/] (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!) AtariGamer.com [https://www.atarigamer.com] (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!) The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/] (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!) The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/] (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!) Curtis Herod (Cujo) [https://twitter.com/86cujo/status/1336176977162641408?s=21]‘s The Bl^ck Book v2  (Check HERE [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-black-book-v2#/] to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at cujo86@gmail.com.) Gaming on Ten [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-09-gaming-podcasts] (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!) Into the Vertical Blank Podcast [http://www.8bitrocket.com/category/podcasts/into-the-vertical-blank/] (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!) Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/] (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The  HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!) The RCR Podcast [http://rcrpodcast.com/] (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!) The Retro MacCast Podcast [http://retromaccast.ning.com/] (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!) Retro Video Gamer Forums [http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/] (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Paperboy (and other games) for this episode: Brian Bolding, Jeff Cossey, Derek Dash (tripled79), Eugenio (TrekMD), Kieren Hawken (Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel), imall543, Jon Mc (AtariGamer.com), Scott Rhoades, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), and Bobby Tribble. I really appreciate your feedback! Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive [http://www.freemusicarchive.org] for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]: “8-Bit Core [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_8-bit-core_1600]” by Tagirijus [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/] (opening and closing theme music), along with “Depth Charge [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/flow-1/depth-charge],” “Elastic [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/flow-1/elasticmp3],” “Flow [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/flow-1/flowmp3],” “Glass Ceiling [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/flow-1/glass-ceilingmp3],” “Twist [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/flow-1/twistmp3],” “Underpass [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/infraction/underpassmp3],” and “Wriggle [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/flow-1/wriggle],” all by Metre [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre]. Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark [https://www.elvira.com/] (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast. I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/]. Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com], including my favorite, Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/]. Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com]. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here [https://atarilynxhandycast.net]! -Mark Next Episode: “EPISODE 23: APB – All Points Bulletin” The post EPISODE 22: Paperboy [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode-22-paperboy/] appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast [https://atarilynxhandycast.net].

EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084

[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/s_Robotron2084_2.png?resize=256%2C163&ssl=1][https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/c_Robotron2084_front.jpg?resize=157%2C163&ssl=1]#PT5003, Published by Shadowsoft, Inc. (PA2082 on Atari’s Master Part Number Listing) In this episode I cover a very highly regarded arcade port for the Lynx, Robotron: 2084, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game, a run-down on how to play it, reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and (of course) listener feedback about the game. Plus, during the course of this episode, I begin to foster grave concerns about Monty’s true motivations regarding the future of our planet. Crikey. Before viewing the following show notes, you must click on the link below: [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-17-at-2.46.44-PM-1.png?resize=379%2C98&ssl=1]https://atarilynxhandycast.net/handyshop/ [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/118124215726.jpg?resize=158%2C320&ssl=1]https://www.arcade-museum.com/R/Robotron__2084.htmlRobotron: 2084 arcade cabinet released by Williams Electronics in 1982. ROBOTRON: 2084 VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: August of 1991. Initial Retail Price: $38.99 in the US; £29.00-£34.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 128kB stereo curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Top-down-view 2-dimensional multidirectional action shooter for 1 player only. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name created by Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar of Vid Kidz and released by Williams Electronics in 1982. This arcade game was in turn inspired by Jarvis’ and DeMar’s previous game, Defender, as well as by the arcade game Berzerk, the Commodore PET game Chase, and the 1949 George Orwell novel “Nineteen Eight-Four” (also known as “1984”). Ports to Other Systems: Acorn Electron, Apple ][, Apple MacIntosh, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit line of computers, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, IBM PC (PC booter), and Xbox 360. There is also a brand new home brew port of Robotron: 2084 for the original Atari VCS (2600) from Champ Games [https://champ.games/] . It is called RobotWar 2684, and it will be released sometime this fall at AtariAge; you can find more info about it here [https://champ.games/robotwar-2684]. Game Levels: At least 50. The arcade cabinet Robotron: 2084 includes 40 unique levels, or waves. After wave 40, the game repeats waves 21-40 over and over again until wave 255 is reached. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a sticker on the front (Pin’s Gratuit) indicating the inclusion of a lapel pin. Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in full monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English in North America and in Europe, and in French in France. ROBOTRON: 2084 CREDITS Publisher: Shadowsoft, Inc. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/shadowsoft] Licensee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc./WMS Industries, Inc. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/wms-industries-inc] Developer (Arcade): Vid Kidz [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vid_Kidz] Programmer, Graphics, and Sound Effects: Dave Dies [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,79147/] Music: Chris Gundlack [https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,210035/] [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-1.png?resize=411%2C104&ssl=1]https://atarigamer.com/Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com [https://atarigamer.com/] to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1” [https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0829CTRGZ/?fbclid=IwAR2MFeEhy8LR9CMzObvlzIBMXPNr8LOe820Cxgr0j1jBT41wVfTLJ8orwTk]. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-2.54.39-PM.png?resize=240%2C345&ssl=1]The release announcement about Robotron: 2084 for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. The game was released in August of 1991. Information About Robotron: 2084: Atari Age title info/rarity guide [https://atariage.com/software_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=1925] for Robotron: 2084 Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game/Robotron2084/550563919] for Robotron: 2084 Digital Press title info/rarity guide [https://www.digitpress.com/video-game-guide/?mode=GameInfo&gameid=14791] for Robotron: 2084 GameFAQs article [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586987-robotron-2084] about Robotron: 2084 Moby Games article [https://www.mobygames.com/game/lynx/robotron-2084/credits] about Robotron: 2084 PriceCharting.com value guide [https://www.pricecharting.com/game/atari-lynx/robotron-2084] about Robotron: 2084 RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide [http://www.rarityguide.com/lynx_view.php?FirstRecord=41] about Robotron: 2084 Wikipedia article [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotron:_2084] about Robotron: 2084 Reviews and Ratings for Robotron: 2084: Review [https://archive.org/details/Game_Players_Issue_26_Volume_3_Number_8_August_1991/page/n43/mode/2up?q=robotron+2084+lynx] by Tom R. Halfhill in Game Player’s (US; August 1991; page 43) Review [https://ia800604.us.archive.org/view_archive.php?archive=/1/items/World_of_Spectrum_June_2017_Mirror/World%20of%20Spectrum%20June%202017%20Mirror.zip&file=World%20of%20Spectrum%20June%202017%20Mirror/sinclair/magazines/ACE/Issue53/Pages/ACE5300077.jpg] by David Upchurch in ACE [Advanced Computer Entertainment] (UK; Issue #53; February 1992; page 77) Review [https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Go_Magazine_04/page/8/mode/2up?q=robotron+2084+lynx] by Tim Boone in Computer and Video Games Go (UK; Issue #04; February 1992; page 8) Review [https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Go_Magazine_08/page/25/mode/2up] in Computer and Video Games Go (UK; Issue #08; June 1992; page 25) Review [https://archive.org/details/Page6-56-Jun92/page/40/mode/2up?q=robotron+2084+lynx] by Paul Rixon in Atari User (UK; Issue #56; June 1992; page 41) Review [http://www.atarihq.com/reviews/lynx/robotron.html] by Keita Iita at Atari HQ [http://atarihq.com] (undated) Review [https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/robotron2084] by Robert A. Jung at IGN [http://ign.com] (1999; updated 2018) Review [http://www.ataritimes.com/index.php?ArticleIDX=382] by Dan Loosen at The Atari Times [http://www.ataritimes.com] (2004) Review [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586987-robotron-2084/reviews/147272] by forcexdistance at GameFAQs [http://gamefaqs.gamespot.com] (2011) Review [http://davidjameskeaton.com/2013/05/02/lynx-review-robotron-2084/] by David James Keaton at Spiders Are Our Friends [http://davidjameskeaton.com] (2013) Review [http://www.8-bitcentral.com/reviews/lynxRobotron.html] at 8-Bit Central [http://www.8-bitcentral.com/index.html] (2014) Review [https://www.atari.io/robotron-2084-lynx-lounge/] by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io [http://atari.io] (2016) Review [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game-review/Robotron2084/5706569366896640] by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer [https://atarigamer.com/] (2018) Review [https://videogamecritic.com/lynxqr.htm?e=39267] by The Video Game Critic [https://videogamecritic.com/] (2019) [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2600_RobotWar-2684_Render_Boxes.thumb_.jpg.6ff0a2418a297bd626ddcdf756d8bc0f.jpg?resize=447%2C364&ssl=1]https://atariage.com/forums/topic/306912-champ-games-robotwar-2684-aka-robotron2084-2600/?do=findComment&comment=4906757There is also a brand new home brew port of Robotron: 2084 being published by Champ Games for the original Atari VCS (2600). It is called RobotWar 2684, and it will be released sometime this fall at AtariAge. YouTube Videos About Robotron: 2084: Playthrough [https://youtu.be/vomOrfaQJfU] (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough [https://youtu.be/MHawkjatckE] (Atari7800com) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/RvpXrEPPD5g] (ArcadeUSA) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/mGKblaquaDA] (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/675KgSyvuZo] (Leftover Culture Review) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/fvzTii8pXN0] (RetroGamerDaz) Retailers Selling Robotron: 2084: B & C ComputerVisions: [http://www.myatari.com/] US$10.00 (box only),  US$19.95 (cart/manual combo), US$19.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$29.95 (NIB) through eBay [https://ebay.com] under the user name MyAtari…check his online store [http://www.ebaystores.com/Atari-Sales-and-Service/_i.html?_nkw=robotron+lynx&submit=Search&_sid=2257521] on eBay for availability. Best Electronics [http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/lynx.htm] (last updated July 31, 2021; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart). The Gamesmen [https://www.gamesmen.com.au/lynx-robotron] (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB). The Goat Store [https://www.goatstore.com/product-category/atari/lynx/lynx-games/?catalog=grid&results=all&orderby=popularity&max_price=200&condition%5B%5D=any&stockstatus=instock]: None Available. Telegames [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5319] (UK): None Available. Video 61 & Atari Sales [http://www.atarisales.com/lynx.html]: None Available. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/m_Robotron2084_1.jpg?resize=420%2C559&ssl=1]https://atariage.com/manual_thumbs.php?SoftwareLabelID=1925 After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available: [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Luchs-Logo.png?resize=211%2C70&ssl=1]http://luchs-soft.de/shop/index.php?cPath=11_43_67 As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs): Alpine Games [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=238] (€55,92) Ejagfest Slideshow [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=237] (€49,97) Quadromania [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=247] (€55,92) Retro X-MASsacre [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=244] (Pre-order; €44,02) Space Battle [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=248] (Single: €55,92) Space Battle [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=249] (Double: €74,96) Unseen [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=243] (€49,97) Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=232] (€49,97) Click here [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/index.php?cPath=11_43_67] if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-30-at-8.52.54-PM.png?resize=194%2C100&ssl=1]https://songbird-productions.com/product-category/lynx/ As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs): Alpine Games [https://songbird-productions.com/product/alpine-games/] ($59.95) Alpine Games [https://songbird-productions.com/product/alpine-bonus/] (bonus cart only; $49.95) Biniax 2 [https://songbird-productions.com/product/biniax-2/] ($49.95/$79.95) Bubble Trouble [https://songbird-productions.com/product/bubble-trouble/] ($69.95) A Bug’s Trip Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/a-bugs-trip/] ($49.95) Centipede [https://songbird-productions.com/product/centipede/] ($49.95) CGE 5th Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/cge5th/] ($39.95) Championship Rally [https://songbird-productions.com/product/championship-rally/] ($59.95/$89.95) Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure [https://songbird-productions.com/product/crystal-mines-ii-bt/] ($59.95) Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure [https://songbird-productions.com/product/crystal-mines-ii-buried-treasure-black-pcb/] (black PCB; $59.95) CyberVirus [https://songbird-productions.com/product/cybervirus/]($59.95) CyberVirus: Lost Missions [https://songbird-productions.com/product/cybervirus-lost-missions/] ($49.95) Fat Bobby [https://songbird-productions.com/product/fat-bobby/] ($69.95) Hyperdrome [https://songbird-productions.com/product/hyperdrome/] ($69.95) Krazy Ace Miniature Golf [https://songbird-productions.com/product/krazy-ace-mini-golf/] ($69.95) Lexis [https://songbird-productions.com/product/lexis/] ($59.95) Loopz [https://songbird-productions.com/product/loopz-lynx/] ($59.95/$89.95) MegaPak 1 [https://songbird-productions.com/product/megapak-1/]  ($59.95) Othello [https://songbird-productions.com/product/othello/] ($49.95/$79.95) Ponx [https://songbird-productions.com/product/ponx/] ($49.95) Ponx [https://songbird-productions.com/product/ponx-black-pcb/] (black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock] Quadromania Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/quadromania/] ($49.95) Raiden [https://songbird-productions.com/product/raiden-lynx/] ($69.95) Remnant: Planar Wars [https://songbird-productions.com/product/remnant/] ($59.95) SFX [https://songbird-productions.com/product/sfx/] ($49.95) SFX [https://songbird-productions.com/product/sfx-black-pcb/] (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock] SIMIS [https://songbird-productions.com/product/simis/] ($59.95/$89.95) Sky Raider Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/sky-raider/] ($59.95) T-Tris [https://songbird-productions.com/product/t-tris/] ($49.95/$79.95) unnamed [https://songbird-productions.com/product/unnamed/] ($59.95) Wyvern Tales [https://songbird-productions.com/product/wyvern-tales/] ($69.95) Xump: The Final Run [https://songbird-productions.com/product/xump/] ($49.95) Click here [https://songbird-productions.com/product-category/lynx/] if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/telegames.png?resize=258%2C48&ssl=1]http://www.telegames.co.uk/search/search-lynx As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT): Alpine Games [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9518] (£55.00) Bubble Trouble [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5855] (£49.98) Championship Rally [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5859] (£49.99) Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9520] (Limited Edition; £49.99) CyberVirus [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9521] (Limited Production; £49.99) Fat Bobby [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5273] (£49.99) Hyperdrome [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5280] (£52.98) Krazy Ace Miniature Golf [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5286] (£49.99) Lexis [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9522] (Limited Edition; £49.99) Lynx Reloaded [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9523] (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99) Ponx [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5310] (£39.98) Raiden [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5313] (£52.98) Remnant: Planar Wars [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5316] (£49.98) SFX [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9525] (Pre-order Limited Cartridge; £39.86) SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5325] (Limited Production; £49.98) Sokomania [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5326] (Pre-order; £52.98) T-Tris [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5336] (£49.98) Click here [http://www.telegames.co.uk/search/search-lynx] if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yastuna-games-logo-1620980364.png?resize=78%2C78&ssl=1]https://yastuna-games.com/en/11-atari-lynx   YASTUNA GAMES [https://yastuna-games.com/en/11-atari-lynx] As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Yastuna Games in France (no VAT is required): The Alchemy of Cubes [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/25-the-alchemy-of-cubes.html] (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00) Asteroids Chasers [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/22-asteroids-chasers.html] (€40,00) Asteroids Chasers Deluxe [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/23-asteroids-chasers-deluxe.html] (€65,00) Raid On TriCity – Second Wave [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/24-raid-on-tri-city-second-wave.html] (€40,00) The Space Incident [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/27-the-space-incident.html] (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00) Ynxa [https://yastuna-games.com/en/home/33-ynxa.html] (€40,00) [Out of Stock] Ynxa Deluxe [https://yastuna-games.com/en/home/34-ynxa-deluxe.html] (€70,00) [Out of Stock] Grand Opening Special Order #1 [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/35-grand-opening-special-offer.html] (with Asteroids Chasers, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €100,00) Grand Opening Special Order #2 [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/36-grand-opening-special-offer-deluxe-edition.html] (with Asteroids Chasers Deluxe, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €125,00) Click here [https://yastuna-games.com/en/11-atari-lynx] if you’re interested in ordering from Yastuna Games. Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools: Resource: [https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Game-Cartridge-Storage-Nintendo-Boy/dp/B07BHLKHZN/ref=asc_df_B07BHLKHZN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=250656734810&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11536169775003229243&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051714&hvtargid=pla-457185068868&psc=1] Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon [http://www.amazon.com] Resource: [https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Currency-Protector-Collecting-Supplies/dp/B074FJKRVN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520613651&sr=8-1&keywords=coin+storage+sheets+12] 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon. [http://www.amazon.com] Resource: [https://www.ebay.ca/itm/25x-ATARI-LYNX-CIB-GAME-CLEAR-PLASTIC-PROTECTIVE-BOX-PROTECTOR-SLEEVE-CASE/163230410711?hash=item26014a67d7%3Ag%3AOzMAAOSwQFZbiKPi] Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus [https://www.ebay.com/str/buzzandbingosmooncircus/] (eBay). Resource: [https://www.retroprotection.com/Atari-Lynx-New-Custom-Size_c28.htm] Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection. [https://www.retroprotection.com] Resource: [https://www.atarigamer.com/articles/building-a-custom-atari-lynx-game-box-storage-shelf-unit-in-a-day] Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer. [http://www.atarigamer.com] Resource [https://www.etsy.com/listing/506330926/atari-lynx-ii-2-display-stands?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=atari%20lynx&ref=sr_gallery-1-3]: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 2 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy. [http://www.etsy.com] Resource [https://www.etsy.com/listing/827375121/atari-lynx-display-stand?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=atari+lynx+stand&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&pro=1]: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy. [http://www.etsy.com] Resource: [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/lynxi-drop-in-lcd-kit-pre-order?_pos=2&_sid=f96a924d0&_ss=r] BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (requires soldering; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I). Resource [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/drop-in-lcd-kit-solderless-drop-in-pre-order-revision6?_pos=3&_sid=f96a924d0&_ss=r]: [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/collections/aftermarket-lcds/products/lynx-drop-in-lcd-kit?variant=19835364704359] BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II). Resource [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/elcheaposd-lynx-pre-order?_pos=1&_sid=f96a924d0&_ss=r]: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx. Resource [https://www.retrohq.co.uk/products/atari-lynx-gamedrive-eeprom-flash-cartridge]: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx. Resource [https://atarigamer.com/shop]: AtariGamer Online Shop (upgrades, mods, and kits for the Atari Lynx) “Thank You’s” and Other Lynks: Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast [https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/] (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!) AtariGamer.com [https://www.atarigamer.com] (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!) The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/] (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!) The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/] (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!) Curtis Herod (Cujo) [https://twitter.com/86cujo/status/1336176977162641408?s=21]‘s The Bl^ck Book v2  (Check HERE [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-black-book-v2#/] to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at cujo86@gmail.com.) Gaming on Ten [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-09-gaming-podcasts] (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!) Into the Vertical Blank Podcast [http://www.8bitrocket.com/category/podcasts/into-the-vertical-blank/] (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!) Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/] (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The  HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!) The RCR Podcast [http://rcrpodcast.com/] (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!) The Retro MacCast Podcast [http://retromaccast.ning.com/] (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!) Retro Video Gamer Forums [http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/] (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Robotron: 2084 (and other games) for this episode: Eugenio (TrekMD), Todd Ford, Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel), Curtis Herrod (Cujo86), Bill Kendrick (The Atari XEGS Game by Game Podcast), lynxtosg03, rayrayrayraydog, H.R. Segovia, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), sramirez2008, and Bobby Tribble. I really appreciate your feedback! Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive [http://www.freemusicarchive.org] for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]: “8-Bit Core [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_8-bit-core_1600]” by Tagirijus [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/] (opening and closing theme music), along with “Amigabass [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Kickstart/10_-_Amigabass],” “Changemode [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Kickstart/08_-_Changemode],” “Chipset (Steve’s Vocoder Dudez Version) [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Kickstart/14_-_Chipset_Steves_Vocoder_Dudez_Version],” “For Robots [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Robot/05_-_For_Robots],” “For Robots Friendly Floater Mix [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Robot/11_-_For_Robots_Friendly_Floater_Mix_remixed_by_Rico_Zerone],” “Herz Aus Gold [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Robot/08_-_Herz_Aus_Gold],” and “Loading [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom/Robot/01_-_Loading_1708],” all by Tom Woxom [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tom_Woxom]. Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark [https://www.elvira.com/] (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast. I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/]. Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com], including my favorite, Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/]. Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com]. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here [https://atarilynxhandycast.net]! -Mark Next Episode: “EPISODE 22: Paperboy” The post EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084 [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode-21-robotron-2084/] appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast [https://atarilynxhandycast.net].

EPISODE 20: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden

[https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/s_NinjaGaiden_1.png?resize=256%2C163&ssl=1][https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/c_NinjaGaiden_front.jpg?resize=157%2C163&ssl=1] #PA2039, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover one of the best arcade ports ever released for the Lynx, Ninja 外伝 Gaiden, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty displays his prowess as a Supreme Verbal Ninja…whatever that is. “I know not one whit of sarcasm.” -Monty [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1181242141156.jpg?resize=140%2C320&ssl=1]https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8881The original Ninja 外伝 Gaiden upright arcade cabinet was released by Tecmo in 1988. NINJA GAIDEN VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: July of 1991. Initial Retail Price: $38.99-$39.99 in the US, and £29.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 256kB mono curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Side-view 2-dimensional scrolling action beat-’em-up game for 1 player. Alternate Title: Shadow Warriors was the title given to the Ninja 外伝 Gaiden arcade cabinet for its release in Europe. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet Ninja Gaiden released by Tecmo, Ltd. in late 1988 in North America and Europe, and in January 1989 in Japan. The cabinet was named Arcade Game of the Year for 1990. Sequels: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (Atari Lynx; 1993; this was a port of the NES version of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom). Ports to Other Systems: Ports of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden were also released in Europe (as Shadow Warriors) on the Amstrad CPC, the Atari ST, the Commodore Amiga, the Commodore 64, and the ZX Spectrum. Elsewhere, the game was also ported as Ninja 外伝 Gaiden to the DOS platform, the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Wii, and the PlayStation 4. Many other versions and permutations using the Ninja 外伝 Gaiden name and general concept were ported to home consoles and computers, but they generally bear little resemblance to the original arcade game (the NES version is the most notorious in its apparent lack of similarity to the arcade game). Game Levels: There are four stages, or neighborhoods, in Ninja 外伝 Gaiden: the City Streets, the Casino Moto, the Train Station, and the Palace. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″), with parallel verbiage on the back in both English and French. Instruction Manual: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden was packaged with a full color poster, 22” high by 17” wide (see photo above After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles). The front of the poster includes an exact copy of the box cover art, with a yellow triangular banner added at the upper left with the words See reverse side for instructions in a large black font tilted upwards at a 45 degree angle. The back of the poster includes an illustrated comic book-style list of basic instructions. The posters, released in both English and in French, were folded several times in order to fit in the small Lynx boxes. The instructions for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden were written by Scott Rhoades [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode-in02-interview-with-scott-rhoades/]. NINJA 外伝 GAIDEN CREDITS Publisher: Atari Corporation [https://www.mobygames.com/company/atari-corporation] Licensee: Tecmo, Ltd. [https://www.mobygames.com/company/tecmo-ltd] Developer: Blue Sky Software [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlueSky_Software] [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-1.png?resize=411%2C104&ssl=1]https://atarigamer.com/Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com [https://atarigamer.com/] to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1” [https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0829CTRGZ/?fbclid=IwAR2MFeEhy8LR9CMzObvlzIBMXPNr8LOe820Cxgr0j1jBT41wVfTLJ8orwTk]. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-10-at-11.12.09-AM.png?resize=347%2C459&ssl=1]https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_21/page/n69/mode/2up?q=ninja+gaiden+lynxPage 1 of the release announcement about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. The game was released in July of 1991.   Information About Ninja 外伝 Gaiden: Atari Age title info/rarity guide [https://atariage.com/software_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=1904] for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game/NinjaGaiden/827588241] for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden Digital Press title info/rarity guide [https://www.digitpress.com/video-game-guide/?mode=GameInfo&gameid=14772] for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden GameFAQs article [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586969-ninja-gaiden] about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden Moby Games article [https://www.mobygames.com/game/lynx/ninja-gaiden____] about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden PriceCharting.com value guide [https://www.pricecharting.com/game/atari-lynx/ninja-gaiden] about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide [http://www.rarityguide.com/lynx_view.php?FirstRecord=21] about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden Wikipedia article [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_Gaiden_(Atari_Lynx)] about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden Twitter Page [https://twitter.com/arcus87] of Arcus@Arcus87, who does speed-runs of various Ninja 外伝 Gaiden ports [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-10-at-11.25.20-AM.png?resize=339%2C457&ssl=1]https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_21/page/n71/mode/2up?q=ninja+gaiden+lynxPage 2 of the release announcement about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. This page has more useful information about how to play the game than did the poster/manual that came with the game. Reviews and Ratings for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden: Review [https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_24/page/n25/mode/2up?q=ninja+gaiden] by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #24; July 1991; page 26) Review [https://archive.org/details/ace-magazine-47/page/n67/mode/1up?view=theater] by David Upchurch in ACE-Advanced Computer Entertainment (UK; Issue #47; August 1991; page 68) Review [https://archive.org/details/RAZE_Issue_10_1991-08_Newsfield_Publishing_GB/page/n53/mode/2up?view=theater&q=ninja+gai+den] by Les Ellis in RAZE (UK; Issue #10; August 1991; page 54) Review [https://archive.org/details/video-games-and-computer-entertainment-issue-31-august-1991/page/n71/mode/2up?q=lynx+lowdown] by Maurice Molyneaux in Video Games and Computer Entertainment (US; Issue #31; August 1991; page 71) Review [http://amr.abime.net/review_5788] in ZERO (UK; Issue #23; September 1991; page 64 [click on the graphic in Scans]) Review [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586969-ninja-gaiden/reviews/4465] by JDeLuna at GameFAQs [http://gamefaqs.gamespot.com] (1999) Review [https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/ninja-gaiden] by Robert A. Jung at IGN [http://ign.com] (1999; updated 2018) Review [http://www.digitpress.com/reviews/ninjagaiden_lynx.htm] by Matt Paprocki at Digital Press [https://www.digitpress.com/] (2004) Review [http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:liQu3MHIcEkJ:www.defunctgames.com/shows.php%3Fid%3Dreview-438+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us] by Cyril Lachel at Defunct Games [http://defunctgames.com] (2004) Review [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/lynx/586969-ninja-gaiden/reviews/145729] by forcexdistance at GameFAQs [http://gamefaqs.gamespot.com] (2011) Review [http://www.leftoverculturereview.com/videos/ninja-gaiden-atari-lynx/] by Leftover Culture Review [https://www.leftoverculturereview.com/] (2012) Review [https://www.atari.io/ninja-gaiden-atari-lynx-lounge/] by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io [http://atari.io] (2017) Review [https://videogamecritic.com/lynxmp.htm] by The Video Game Critic [https://videogamecritic.com/] (2017; scroll down to the 3rd game on the page) Review [https://atarigamer.com/lynx/game-review/NinjaGaiden/5701241594183680] by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer [https://atarigamer.com/] (2018) [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/EPISODE-20-Ninja-Gaiden-feedback-photo.png?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1]My goofy feedback solicitation photo for this episode. Note that I am unwittingly wearing the headband with Japanese characters written on it upside down. YouTube Videos About Ninja 外伝 Gaiden: Playthrough [https://youtu.be/khK5RD5CFOc] (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough [https://youtu.be/YWpzlBIm-qQ] (AL82 Retrogaming Longplays) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/BfCJb92DOr4] (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/SqZDDB7ConU] (Cornshaq) Playthrough and Review [https://youtu.be/PWyRue0RgGA] (Leftover Culture Review) Playthrough of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden (Shadow Warriors) Arcade [https://youtu.be/eFwqTePDQXQ] (Mira El Juego) Retailers Selling Ninja 外伝 Gaiden: B & C ComputerVisions: [http://www.myatari.com/] US$9.00 (box only), and for US$29.95 (cart/manual combo); he has no CIB or NIB copies available. You can check his online store [http://www.ebaystores.com/Atari-Sales-and-Service/_i.html?_nkw=roadblasters&submit=Search&_sid=2257521] on eBay [https://ebay.com] for availability; his user name is MyAtari. Best Electronics [http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/lynx.htm] (last updated July 31, 2021; check website for availability): US$36.50 (cart/manual combo); US$24.95 (loose cart). The Gamesmen [https://www.gamesmen.com.au/retro/atari-lynx] (Australia): Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden. The Goat Store [https://www.goatstore.com/Products/Atari/]: Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden. Telegames [http://www.telegames.co.uk/] (UK): Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden. Video 61 & Atari Sales [http://www.atarisales.com/lynx.html]: Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden. The poster/manual for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/m_NinjaGaiden_2.jpg?resize=434%2C559&ssl=1]https://atariage.com/manual_thumbs.php?SoftwareLabelID=1904 After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available: [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Luchs-Logo.png?resize=211%2C70&ssl=1]http://luchs-soft.de/shop/index.php?cPath=11_43_67 As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs): Alpine Games [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=238] (€55,92) Ejagfest Slideshow [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=237] (€49,97) Quadromania [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=247] (€55,92) Retro X-MASsacre [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=244] (Pre-order; €44,02) Space Battle [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=248] (Single: €55,92) Space Battle [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=249] (Double: €74,96) Unseen [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=243] (€49,97) Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=232] (€49,97) Click here [http://luchs-soft.de/shop/index.php?cPath=11_43_67] if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-30-at-8.52.54-PM.png?resize=194%2C100&ssl=1]https://songbird-productions.com/product-category/lynx/ As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs): Alpine Games [https://songbird-productions.com/product/alpine-games/] ($59.95) Alpine Games [https://songbird-productions.com/product/alpine-bonus/] (bonus cart only; $49.95) Biniax 2 [https://songbird-productions.com/product/biniax-2/] ($49.95/$79.95) Bubble Trouble [https://songbird-productions.com/product/bubble-trouble/] ($69.95) A Bug’s Trip Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/a-bugs-trip/] ($49.95) Centipede [https://songbird-productions.com/product/centipede/] ($49.95) CGE 5th Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/cge5th/] ($39.95) Championship Rally [https://songbird-productions.com/product/championship-rally/] ($59.95/$89.95) Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure [https://songbird-productions.com/product/crystal-mines-ii-bt/] ($59.95) Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure [https://songbird-productions.com/product/crystal-mines-ii-buried-treasure-black-pcb/] (black PCB; $59.95) CyberVirus [https://songbird-productions.com/product/cybervirus/]($59.95) CyberVirus: Lost Missions [https://songbird-productions.com/product/cybervirus-lost-missions/] ($49.95) Fat Bobby [https://songbird-productions.com/product/fat-bobby/] ($69.95) Hyperdrome [https://songbird-productions.com/product/hyperdrome/] ($69.95) Krazy Ace Miniature Golf [https://songbird-productions.com/product/krazy-ace-mini-golf/] ($69.95) Lexis [https://songbird-productions.com/product/lexis/] ($59.95) Loopz [https://songbird-productions.com/product/loopz-lynx/] ($59.95/$89.95) MegaPak 1 [https://songbird-productions.com/product/megapak-1/]  ($59.95) Othello [https://songbird-productions.com/product/othello/] ($49.95/$79.95) Ponx [https://songbird-productions.com/product/ponx/] ($49.95) Ponx [https://songbird-productions.com/product/ponx-black-pcb/] (black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock] Quadromania Redux [https://songbird-productions.com/product/quadromania/] ($49.95) Raiden [https://songbird-productions.com/product/raiden-lynx/] ($69.95) Remnant: Planar Wars [https://songbird-productions.com/product/remnant/] ($59.95) SFX [https://songbird-productions.com/product/sfx/] ($49.95) SFX [https://songbird-productions.com/product/sfx-black-pcb/] (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock] SIMIS [https://songbird-productions.com/product/simis/] ($59.95/$89.95) Sky Raider [https://songbird-productions.com/product/sky-raider/] (Pre-order; $59.95) T-Tris [https://songbird-productions.com/product/t-tris/] ($49.95/$79.95) unnamed [https://songbird-productions.com/product/unnamed/] ($59.95) Wyvern Tales [https://songbird-productions.com/product/wyvern-tales/] (Pre-order; $69.95) Xump: The Final Run [https://songbird-productions.com/product/xump/] ($49.95) Click here [https://songbird-productions.com/product-category/lynx/] if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/telegames.png?resize=258%2C48&ssl=1]http://www.telegames.co.uk/search/search-lynx As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT): Alpine Games [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9518] (£55.00) Bubble Trouble [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5855] (£49.98) Championship Rally [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5859] (£49.99) Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9520] (Limited Edition; £49.99) CyberVirus [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9521] (Limited Production; £49.99) Fat Bobby [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5273] (£49.99) Hyperdrome [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5280] (£52.98) Krazy Ace Miniature Golf [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5286] (£49.99) Lexis [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9522] (Limited Edition; £49.99) Lynx Reloaded [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9523] (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99) Ponx [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5310] (£39.98) Raiden [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5313] (£52.98) Remnant: Planar Wars [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5316] (£49.98) SFX [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9525] (Limited Cartridge; £39.86) SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5325] (Limited Production; £49.98) Sokomania [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5326] (£52.98) T-Tris [http://www.telegames.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5336] (£49.98) Click here [http://www.telegames.co.uk/search/search-lynx] if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames. [https://i0.wp.com/atarilynxhandycast.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yastuna-games-logo-1620980364.png?resize=78%2C78&ssl=1]https://yastuna-games.com/en/11-atari-lynx   YASTUNA GAMES [https://yastuna-games.com/en/11-atari-lynx] As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Yastuna Games in France (no VAT is required): The Alchemy of Cubes [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/25-the-alchemy-of-cubes.html] (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00) Asteroids Chasers [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/22-asteroids-chasers.html] (Pre-order; €40,00) Asteroids Chasers Deluxe [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/23-asteroids-chasers-deluxe.html] (Pre-order; €65,00) A Bug’s Trip Redux [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/21-a-bug-s-trip-redux-songbird.html] (Songbird; €42,00) Raid On TriCity – Second Wave [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/24-raid-on-tri-city-second-wave.html] (Pre-order; €40,00) The Space Incident [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/27-the-space-incident.html] (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00) Grand Opening Special Order #1 [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/35-grand-opening-special-offer.html] (Pre-order; with Asteroids Chasers, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €100,00) Grand Opening Special Order #2 [https://yastuna-games.com/en/atari-lynx/36-grand-opening-special-offer-deluxe-edition.html] (with Asteroids Chasers Deluxe, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €125,00) Click here [https://yastuna-games.com/en/11-atari-lynx] if you’re interested in ordering from Yastuna Games. Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools: Resource: [https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Game-Cartridge-Storage-Nintendo-Boy/dp/B07BHLKHZN/ref=asc_df_B07BHLKHZN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=250656734810&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11536169775003229243&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051714&hvtargid=pla-457185068868&psc=1] Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon [http://www.amazon.com] Resource: [https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Currency-Protector-Collecting-Supplies/dp/B074FJKRVN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520613651&sr=8-1&keywords=coin+storage+sheets+12] 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon. [http://www.amazon.com] Resource: [https://www.ebay.ca/itm/25x-ATARI-LYNX-CIB-GAME-CLEAR-PLASTIC-PROTECTIVE-BOX-PROTECTOR-SLEEVE-CASE/163230410711?hash=item26014a67d7%3Ag%3AOzMAAOSwQFZbiKPi] Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus [https://www.ebay.com/str/buzzandbingosmooncircus/] (eBay). Resource: [https://www.retroprotection.com/Atari-Lynx-New-Custom-Size_c28.htm] Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection. [https://www.retroprotection.com] Resource: [https://www.atarigamer.com/articles/building-a-custom-atari-lynx-game-box-storage-shelf-unit-in-a-day] Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer. [http://www.atarigamer.com] Resource [https://www.etsy.com/listing/506330926/atari-lynx-ii-2-display-stands?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=atari%20lynx&ref=sr_gallery-1-3]: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 3 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy. [http://www.etsy.com] Resource [https://www.etsy.com/listing/827375121/atari-lynx-display-stand?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=atari+lynx+stand&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&pro=1]: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy. [http://www.etsy.com] Resource: [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/lynxi-drop-in-lcd-kit-pre-order?_pos=2&_sid=f96a924d0&_ss=r] BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (requires soldering; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I). Resource [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/drop-in-lcd-kit-solderless-drop-in-pre-order-revision6?_pos=3&_sid=f96a924d0&_ss=r]: [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/collections/aftermarket-lcds/products/lynx-drop-in-lcd-kit?variant=19835364704359] BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II). Resource [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/elcheaposd-lynx-pre-order?_pos=1&_sid=f96a924d0&_ss=r]: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx. Resource [https://www.retrohq.co.uk/products/atari-lynx-gamedrive-eeprom-flash-cartridge]: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx. Resource [https://atarigamer.com/shop]: AtariGamer Online Shop (upgrades, mods, and kits for the Atari Lynx) ***NEW*** “Thank You’s” and Other Lynks: Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast [https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/] (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!) AtariGamer.com [https://www.atarigamer.com] (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!) The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/] (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!) The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/] (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!) Curtis Herod (Cujo) [https://twitter.com/86cujo/status/1336176977162641408?s=21]‘s The Bl^ck Book v2  (Check HERE [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-black-book-v2#/] to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at cujo86@gmail.com.) Gaming on Ten [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-09-gaming-podcasts] (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!) Into the Vertical Blank Podcast [http://www.8bitrocket.com/category/podcasts/into-the-vertical-blank/] (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!) Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/] (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The  HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!) The RCR Podcast [http://rcrpodcast.com/] (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!) The Retro MacCast Podcast [http://retromaccast.ning.com/] (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!) Retro Video Gamer Forums [http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/] (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden (and other games) for this episode: Christopher Blackmon, Tim Crist, Eugenio (TrekMD), Curtis Herrod (Cujo86), hlo@scribehlo (Howie), Into the Vertical Blank Podcast, Bill Kendrick, Igor Kromin, Lynx_Cader, Carlos Madruga, Jon McQ, Other Retro Matt, Erick Perez, Shinto, Patrick Silva, Matt Stephens, Other Retro Matt, Bobby Tribble, and tripled79. I really appreciate your feedback! Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive [http://www.freemusicarchive.org] for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]: “8-Bit Core [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_8-bit-core_1600]” by Tagirijus [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/] (opening and closing theme music), along with “Hachimantei Snow [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/tuesday-night/hachimantai-snow],” “Just Wondering [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/tuesday-night/just-wondering],” “Salt Lake Swerve [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/salt-lake-swerve/salt-lake-swerve],” “Salt Lake Swerve – Chillout Remix [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/salt-lake-swerve/salt-lake-swerve-chillout-remix],” “Swirling Snowflakes – Finale [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/swirling-snowflakes/swirling-snowflakes-finale],” “Tuesday Night [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/tuesday-night/tuesday-night],” and “Tuesday Night – Radio Edit [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/tuesday-night/tuesday-night-radio-edit],” all by Maarten Shellekens [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens]. Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark [https://www.elvira.com/] (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast. I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here [http://jaguar.gamebygamepodcast.com/]. Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com], including my favorite, Please Stand By [https://zerbinator.wordpress.com/category/all-podcast/please-stand-by/]. Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here [http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com]. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here [https://atarilynxhandycast.net]! -Mark Next Episode: “EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084” The post EPISODE 20: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden [https://atarilynxhandycast.net/episode-20-ninja-%e5%a4%96%e4%bc%9d-gaiden/] appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast [https://atarilynxhandycast.net].