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Coleco’s ROC’N ROPE on the Atari 2600 | a FLASHLIGHT Is Your Only Weapon!
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Coleco’s ROC’N ROPE on the Atari 2600 | a FLASHLIGHT Is Your Only Weapon!

Roc'n Rope is a 1983 platform video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It was designed by Tokuro Fujiwara, later known for his career at Capcom. The player controls a flashlight and harpoon-gun equipped archaeologist who must ascend a series of rocky platforms to reach a phoenix bird. The player has to avoid ferocious man-sized dinosaurs and red-haired cavemen without any direct means of offense. The only ways to defeat the opponents are to either daze them with the flashlight, or wait for them to be suspended on a harpoon rope and cause them fall down, an element which adds a certain complexity to the game. Bonus items to collect include fallen phoenix feathers and phoenix eggs, which grant the player invulnerability from the prehistoric denizens for a short period of time. #atari #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Atari & Alan-1’s Missile Command Recharged Cabinet IN ACTION @ Midwest Gaming Classic

We are at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee Wisconsin taking a closer look at the Missile Command Recharged cabinet manufactured by Atari and Alan-1. @atari @alan-1-Inc. @midwestgamingclassic #atari #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP Atari 7800+ » https://amz.cx/3PeS Avalanche 2600 » https://amz.cx/3PeK Dark Chambers 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeM Counter Measure 2 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeU Tiger Heli 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeO Super Circus Atari 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeQ http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - LINKS https://atari.com/collections/physical-cartridges - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com
QUEST FOR TIKAL | Giant Adventure Game Homebrew for ATARI 2600
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QUEST FOR TIKAL | Giant Adventure Game Homebrew for ATARI 2600

Independent Atari 2600 Homebrew in 2026! Release details Atari 2600 128KB Cartridge compatible with 2600,7800,2600+,7800+ (latest FW) Launch edition limited to 220 NTSC and 10 PAL60 copies First release July 7th.: 100 NTSC and 6 PAL60 copies - SOLD OUT Second release 8/30: 100 NTSC and 4 PAL60 copies Final 20 launch edition copies will be sold at PRGE '26 (+ anything left from eBay) Video Launch edition contents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCihNzb9--o Sold on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/retronextphase Game details Action-adventure game, starts with mainly puzzles, then increasingly adds more platforming 110+ unique screens spread over 4 levels excluding additional screen variations Unlock codes to start directly at that level found in the level intro screens Points system: in each level you can achieve a max of 250 points. Each level has optional 10 bonus objects worth in total 100 points (see manual for full details) 4th bonus level is unlocked after achieving at least 650 points. Requires starting at level 1 as each level has a max of 250 points Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsyrFNDqazk Development details Background Developed Championship Rally for Atari Lynx in 2000 which was published by Songbird Productions Always wanted to create another game but never had time until early 2025 when I retired from Microsoft I had no experience with 2600 programming and was curious to see how it worked. Ramp-up time was a few months which included creating a custom 2600 screen editor Game design goals: Create a unique, modern-feeling game that blends game elements I loved from 80s games to create a varied experience (graphic adventures, platforming/exploration, puzzle games) Must have a basic story to make it more engaging. Text display was added right from the beginning Game should take at least 4 hours to complete and more to find all optional objectives for replay incentive There must be a payoff for completing the game: added end screen with ranking Try to avoid unrealistic object graphics and sounds as much as possible on 2600. For example: Bats and spiders should not be half the height of your character height Jumping should make a sound when you land, not when you jump up Keep it authentic: no hardware enhancements (e.g. ARM in cart) Game development details 100% written in assembler in VS Code + Atari Dev Studio ROM size is 128KB in Superbank format. This format is a regular bankswitch format without any hardware enhancements. RAM size is regular 128 bytes (includes the stack) and basically about same as to first original cartridges for 2600 except with a lot more ROM To push the Atari 2600 graphics to the limit, I created a custom screen editor that can calculate automatically the instructions for a given graphics block (kernel) and it checks whether it fits in a scanline Created a sound pattern step sequencer tool for the intro and end screen music I coded the game and designed the puzzles, graphics I did together with my wife Sandra Hanssen. She also created the box design and stickers Development time was about 10 months for the game development excluding about 4 months in ramp-up and creating tools #indiegame #atari #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com
Atari 2600 CRACKPOTS from Activision | From the WINDOW, to the WALL!
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Atari 2600 CRACKPOTS from Activision | From the WINDOW, to the WALL!

Crackpots is an Atari 2600 game designed by Dan Kitchen and published by Activision in 1983. It was Kitchen's first game for Activision. In Crackpots, the player controls Potsy, a gardener. Potsy's Brooklyn building is being overrun by bugs trying to climb inside six windows. The player moves Potsy back and forth along the roof to drop pots on the bugs before they can get close enough to enter the windows. #atari #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com
New Backbone Pro Supports Steam Deck & More—Retro Gamers Rejoice! + More Retro News!
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New Backbone Pro Supports Steam Deck & More—Retro Gamers Rejoice! + More Retro News!

Backbone has just dropped the Backbone Pro, and it's a total game-changer — now supporting Steam Deck, smart TVs, and more! We break down why this sleek wireless controller is perfect for retro fans on the go. But that’s not all — in this episode of Bit By Bit: ? Ecco the Dolphin may be making a surprising return thanks to developer interest and fan buzz! ? A Gears of War remaster is officially heading to PS5 this August — and it’s free for some OG Xbox players. It’s a packed week for fans of the old and new. Like, share, and subscribe for your regular shot of retro gaming news! ? Hashtags: #BackbonePro #SteamDeck #RetroGamingNews #EccoTheDolphin #GearsOfWar #BitByBit #RetroGaming #ClassicGames #GamingNews - LINKS Backbone Pro - https://tinyurl.com/2swb3dhf Ecco the Dolphin - https://tinyurl.com/5fa3v578 Earthion - https://tinyurl.com/bdcx3yau Gears of War - https://tinyurl.com/7wkkbffd 10 Underrated SNES Games - https://tinyurl.com/yj8d2wup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - Backbone Pro 1:47 - Ecco the Dolphin 3:02 - Earthion 4:29 - Gears of War 6:09 - 10 Underrated SNES Games

April 5, 2025

We are at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee Wisconsin and Jon wanted to give you a full tour of what Atari has on display. @atari @alan-1-Inc. @midwestgamingclassic #atari #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP Atari 7800+ » https://amz.cx/3PeS Avalanche 2600 » https://amz.cx/3PeK Dark Chambers 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeM Counter Measure 2 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeU Tiger Heli 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeO Super Circus Atari 7800 » https://amz.cx/3PeQ http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - LINKS https://atari.com/collections/physical-cartridges - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com