#159 : Atari Now + Fill In The Blanks Double Feature!
Summary
Jeff demonstrates his Atari ST game Tunnel Panic and a 7800 Flak Cannon prototype, while discussing plans for a future Bosconian-style title. The hosts review Eric Carr’s Atari 8-bit Super Mario Bros. engine and debate Atari’s recent IP acquisitions. They also address the mysterious deletion of Ballistic Coffee Boy’s YouTube channel. Finally, they unbox vintage Atari hardware, including disk drives, monitors, and rare magazines.
Topics discussed
Tunnel Panic RC1: SToss engine, vector graphics, and porting plans
Flak Cannon 7800 demake and next Fill-in-the-Blanks idea
Eric Carr's Otario: Super Mario Bros. engine for Atari 8-bit
Atari IP list updates and acquisition of game conversion firm
Ballistic Coffee Boy's YouTube channel deletion and aftermath
Recent pickups: Atari 1050 drive, magazines, and repro cartridges
Atari ST monitors unboxing and Generation Atari outro
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