Lucky Man Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I picked up most of this year's new VCS titles. I don't know how I'm going to pay for them yet, but, what the hell...it's Christmas! Merry Christmas everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'm surprised the Holiday sale is not listed on the front page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'm surprised the Holiday sale is not listed on the front page. I need to post news about it, but between posting it in the forum and spamming the store customer database (those who are subscribed to the store newsletter, that is), I'm a bit terrified at the number of carts I need to build. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Man Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'm surprised the Holiday sale is not listed on the front page. I need to post news about it, but between posting it in the forum and spamming the store customer database (those who are subscribed to the store newsletter, that is), I'm a bit terrified at the number of carts I need to build. ..Al Looks like I'll be receiving my holiday order just in time for my birthday in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'm surprised the Holiday sale is not listed on the front page. I need to post news about it, but between posting it in the forum and spamming the store customer database (those who are subscribed to the store newsletter, that is), I'm a bit terrified at the number of carts I need to build. ..Al Oh, wow, it looks like I need to go rob the bank and then buy about 30,000 of each game! Al's gonna need a lot of cart shells, too. *grabs a shovel and heads toward New Mexico* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I had my order all ready, but this week 25% of each department where I work was laid off (permanently). I was spared, but I'm pretty sure it's a matter of 6-12 months for everyone else, so it seems a bit irresponsible to buy these now. It's a major bummer for this to have happened, and a minor bummer (comparatively speaking) to not get the holiday cart. Maybe next year once we're back on our feet in a more stable situation. This looks like a fantastic cart. Lots of great new games this year, which is nice to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I purchase games primarily for two reasons: For personal enjoyment To support the programmer(s) I'd add a third reason to that list: To support AtariAge, which I really think is one of the finest all-around sites on the web. Great 3rd reason! I figured it was implied by supporting the programmers but I meant it every "bit" as much as you do! I look forward to checking out AtariAge every day when I come home. This is a great community and feel lucky to be a part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgames Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Wow! Great selection again this year! And perfect timing, too! I just finished my Christmas shopping, so now I can start my Christmas shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'm sure this has been noted elsewhere but I'm glad to know that AA now takes creditcards directly, SSL and the works. That's a big milestone for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 So far I dont have the Melbourne Tatty game yet buyt I cant wait to get it in the mail soon, I hope^_^; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCowand Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I'm a newbie to the message boards but not to the store. I purchased Toyshop Trouble and Stella's Stocking. This was all I could afford for now. At least I can still play Reindeer Rescue, which I purchased last Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-in-NJ Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Just placed my order. Must say it's getting harder and harder to choose which games to buy and still stay within the $100 threshold I set myself. I've got a question, though -- every game is assembled to order? You do it all by yourself, Al? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Explodes Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Just put in my order for Stella's Stocking! All I can afford, as well, instead of money I got Borders gift cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Put my order in Im more in debt but couldnt miss out on this sale or the 2007 Holiday cart Thrust+ Platinum Space Battle Gingerbread Man Squish 'Em Colony 7 b*nQ Asteroids Deluxe Space Duel 2007 Holiday Cart: Stella's Stocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Anyone have a 2004 Holiday Qb cart around for sale? Well I do have 2 of them, one I bought at the AA store the other I won for the photo contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm just wondering if people out there are under the impression that Stellas Stocking is a collection of 5 bB titles? I thought it was probably worth mentioning at least once, that Darrels Stay Frosty is written in assembler and IMO even better than his last game, which was no less than Medieval Mayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm just wondering if people out there are under the impression that Stellas Stocking is a collection of 5 bB titles? I thought it was probably worth mentioning at least once, that Darrels Stay Frosty is written in assembler and IMO even better than his last game, which was no less than Medieval Mayhem The menu, which takes up more space than any of the individual games, is also written in assembler by John Payson, whose last two games were Strat-O-Gems Deluxe and Toyshop Trouble. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm just wondering if people out there are under the impression that Stellas Stocking is a collection of 5 bB titles? I thought it was probably worth mentioning at least once, that Darrels Stay Frosty is written in assembler and IMO even better than his last game, which was no less than Medieval Mayhem What's wrong with bB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 What's wrong with bB? Absolutely nothing - it's all in what you do with it. But there seems to be a perception that not much good has been done with it (The Last Ninja and N.E.R.D.S being prime examples). The problem with that line of thinking, is that if someone applied that to the 2600 in general, they could just claim there are no good games for it because they'd only played games by Mythicon, for example. Once more games like Gingerbread Man begin appearing, that perception may change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Well, since we've opened the can of worms again, here's what I have a problem with. Most of the games seem to be "move a crudely drawn guy around a crudely drawn room" There is little to no sprite animation so when the guy "moves" he floats instead of "runs" Everything is single colored and blocky as hell like the old Starship game or a bad Odyssey 2 game And it seems like the idea of saying "I made a game!" is the motivation behind most of them rather than making something interesting that is fun to play That said, I bought Gingerbread Man because that looks like it will actually be fun despite the limitations bB seems to have. A lot more effort than just slapping something together and getting it out there so you can tell your friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 What's wrong with bB? I've no idea, since I've never used it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Wow! Great selection again this year! And perfect timing, too! I just finished my Christmas shopping, so now I can start my Christmas shopping! Yeah, that's the way it works out every year for me too.I already got my credit card bill for this order, and for a second there I was shocked about how much I owed, then I remembered what I had ordered from the AA store.Can't wait! I will also second how easy it is to pay with the credit card.Just makes it that much easier to spend a few hundred bucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 What's with the Flashback 2 giveaway? On the sale page in the store, it says that five FB2 consoles are being given away. Further down, it says that those who spend $100 will win a Flashback 2. Just by reading this thread, I know more than five people have spent more than $100. Was one of those statements a typo, or is there a gigantic stock of Flashback 2's just sitting around at the AA store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 What's with the Flashback 2 giveaway? On the sale page in the store, it says that five FB2 consoles are being given away. Further down, it says that those who spend $100 will win a Flashback 2. Just by reading this thread, I know more than five people have spent more than $100. Was one of those statements a typo, or is there a gigantic stock of Flashback 2's just sitting around at the AA store? I took it as you have a chance to win 1 of 5 FB2s if you spend $100 or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 What's with the Flashback 2 giveaway? On the sale page in the store, it says that five FB2 consoles are being given away. Further down, it says that those who spend $100 will win a Flashback 2. Just by reading this thread, I know more than five people have spent more than $100. Was one of those statements a typo, or is there a gigantic stock of Flashback 2's just sitting around at the AA store? I changed the page some time ago to say that anyone who orders from the store during this sale is given a chance to enter one of five Flashback 2's, and you can also enter the drawing without having to buy anything. It should never have said, "Those who spend $100 will win a Flashback 2". It was "Those who spend $100 or more will be eligible to win one of five Flashback 2 consoles." ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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