[Graham Gooch Cricket]

Maybe it's just me, but I would have loved to have seen Graham Gooch Cricket come out on the Jaguar. I'm an American, and definitely didn't grow up with Cricket, but my brother and I love sports games. We got a copy of International Cricket for the NES once, and we literally taught ourselves the rules just so we could play it. It's a fun game and makes for a good competitive 2-player game (I think of it like baseball, if there are only 2 bases and the infield is in the center of an oval shaped outfield). If it is ever found and released, it will be in regular rotation on my Jag.

 

And to answer the original question, the target audience for Graham Gooch would definitely have been the UK and Australia. Most cricket games released on other consoles get released there.

[Qubix - early demo for VCS]

I do like a good co-op puzzle game. Keep the VCS goodness coming.

 

[News article possible end of VCS]

3 hours ago, MrMaddog said:

Retrogaming YouTube critics don't need to exist either...

Quote of the day

[Jousting Heroes - Coming out soon on the VCS]

This looks awesome. I have been itching for another VCS local competitive multiplayer game (Pixel Cup is my go-to game right now). This death match mode is going to rock. Day 1 purchase for me. 

[Modern VCS Owners Geographical Survey (Ongoing)]

23 hours ago, Atari Dogs said:

Thanks.  Now has anyone 3d printed their own faceplates for it?

I have neither the equipment nor know-how to do it myself, but I had had the same thought. I feel like there would be some interest in this if it got made. 

[Atari ST Games Ported to the Jaguar]

You rock CJ. Thanks for this. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - (in VCS Store)]

8 hours ago, THX-1138 said:

I use both my VCS Onyx and VCS Classic mostly in Linux, doing massive downloads and streaming stuff - never had any problems with the wifi.  Ubuntu/Mint does need the power saving mode setting in /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/default-wifi-powersave-on.conf to stop disconnects, I doubt that problem is present in AtariOS.

Most problems folks encounter on the VCS store in the AtariOS are probably due to server problems and occasionally user error/impatience.

I have the same experience. I've used mine for PC games (through Windows) and I have definitely downloaded bigger files than Atari 50 via WiFi, with no issues. Also, Atari 50 downloaded fine for me once I was able to get into the store (that took 2 or 3 tries, but nothing major). 

[Someone to blame (at Atari) and yell at!]

16 hours ago, MrBeefy said:

If the VCS was a high priority I would think ease of porting games to their system would have been at the forefront. A console is kind of pointless without the games.

 

Any hopes that Atari actually tries to make a game that doesn't involve Pong, Asteroids, Breakout, etc.? If Atari is going to grow it is going to be through growing new IPs.

As @davpa pointed out, Kombinera is a great new IP from Atari. It was simultaneously new and also "on brand" as an Atari game. More titles like that will be fun to see in the future (not that I haven't also been loving the "nostalgia titles").

[Atari VCS Store Order Number High-Score :)]

#30450 Atari 50

[Wave1 games 3D ZYX trailer on youtube]

The Fishing Frenzy demo looks like fun. That is a top 3 2600 game for me, so I'd love to see a jag update.

[Gunslugs (by OrangePixel) - (in VCS Store)]

I've only had the chance to play a few minutes, but I'm loving this one. It scratches my "run n gun" on the VCS itch.

[Atari VCS Store Order Number High-Score :)]

I was waiting for this one

Gunslugs: #29808

[Atari Server Problems (VCS Logins/Store etc.)]

I had this happen once. I ended up emailing customer support for Atari, and they had it sorted out in a few hours.

 

support@atari.com

[What Do You Think Of This New Limited Edition Atari Merchandise Announced Today?]

I'll pass on the rest, but the poster is awesome 

[For the author of what may be the best Jaguar Emulator - Rich Whitehouse. Please send best intentions]

We are all pulling for you Rich. All the best to you and your family durring this difficult time.

[Someone to blame (at Atari) and yell at!]

Hey Davpa. Thanks a lot for reaching out. It's great to see Atari pushing some continued support for the VCS. I'm happy to hear that you guys are on the job troubleshooting old issues, and securing new releases. 

 

On a side note, I'm officially removing you from my "guy who gave me a wedgey in the 2nd grade" suspect list. 

[Vcs worth it?]

I agree with most of what has been said already.

 

I used it as a console regularly. The game library is limited (still has ongoing releases), and has few exclusives, but I've found most are really good indie fare. Also, the games that make good use of the classic controller are awesome (it's the definitive way to play those games in my opinion).

 

I also regularly use it as a mini gaming PC. It's been able to handle the steam games that I've thrown at it so far. I am planning on installing extra RAM to really get the most out of it. 

 

I have been very satisfied with it myself.

[Wyvern Tales 2]

That's awesome. Best of luck with the new project, and thanks for feeding the Jaguar.

[Atari VCS Store Order Number High-Score :)]

Order #28485

 

Sigi

[Heroes of Loot (Orangepixel)- (in VCS Store)]

15 hours ago, leech said:

He responded on Discord that all of his games are being planed for the Atari!  So that should give us many hours of fun there!

Nice. Happy to be wrong about that. Ashworld looks really cool 

[Project Orbit - New VCS Game from BPM Boy developer]

By Xmas, that's awesome. This looks great so far. Can't wait 

[Heroes of Loot (Orangepixel)- (in VCS Store)]

23 hours ago, leech said:

Anyone know if we can talk Orange Pixels

We should also ask Orangepixel to port some of his other games, like Ashworld, and Residual!  These both look awesome, and I'd like to get them on the VCS!

I believe he said in one of his earlier videos that he was planning on porting over the 10 games that are currently on the Switch. Residual is on that list, but I don't think Ashworld is.

[Emulator]

14 hours ago, Scooby9261 said:

Does Atari's new console play Jaguar games ? I have asked on a few forums and no one has answered. Id be interested in getting that new system if it plays Jag and Jag CD games. I have a bunch of CD games i bought at Kaybee years ago. Would love to be able to play Iron Soldier I or II and Battlemorph as i mentioned earlier. But i have not gotten an answer on weather the new system plays Jag games. I would think it would, but the Jaguar gets ignored a lot it seems. But before i buy it i want to make sure. Id rather buy that system that can do the others things along with it than spend the money on an actual console. Those prices are crazy. I bought my original Jaguar for $29.99 and the CD unit for $34.99 at Kaybee. Yeah... and im looking at the prices and just nope lol.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated and thanks as always. 🙂

There are no jaguar games available for the new VCS system just yet, but the new Atari 50 collection will contain 9 Jag titles among its collection of games. This release is currently delayed for the VCS, but should be out soon. This will be the first time many of these jag games were ported outside the original console. To the best of my knowledge there are no jag cd games yet. IS 1 and 2 and Battlemorph are not on offer at this time.

[Emulator]

4 hours ago, sirlynxalot said:

I don't think any emulator can run battle morph.  I think there is only one emulator that can run CD games and it is one of the 20 year old ones like project tempest, and in regards to CD emulation I think it can only emulate two games well enough to get into the gameplay, which I think are primal rage and world tour racing if my memory is correct.

I thought Baldies worked too, but I might be wrong about that (it's been a while since I looked into this). It's definitely Project Tempest though, no one else has CD support to the best of my knowledge. 

[Complete List of Games Released in the New VCS Store]

 

2 hours ago, Mockduck said:

Yes, I have enough other people's reports that I feel comfortable saying the price was $9.99 USD but $6.99 for people who previously purchased the 2020 version of Missile Command: Recharged.

Yup, that was my experience