+Random Terrain Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yes, I have a ton of games to add to the database. I'm working on revamping the backend to make it easier for me (and others!) to do that. I really like that idea. If you could allow certain trustworthy individuals (not including me since I can't be trusted) to edit a lot of the pages of AtariAge, they could keep everything up-to-date and it would be less work for you. They could do things like keep info updated, check for dead links and add things to the broken Links page: www.atariage.com/links/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yes, I have a ton of games to add to the database. I'm working on revamping the backend to make it easier for me (and others!) to do that. I really like that idea. If you could allow certain trustworthy individuals (not including me since I can't be trusted) to edit a lot of the pages of AtariAge, they could keep everything up-to-date and it would be less work for you. That's the plan. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bfstats Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yes, I have a ton of games to add to the database. I'm working on revamping the backend to make it easier for me (and others!) to do that. I really like that idea. If you could allow certain trustworthy individuals (not including me since I can't be trusted) to edit a lot of the pages of AtariAge, they could keep everything up-to-date and it would be less work for you. That's the plan. ..Al 'bout bloody time, Albert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 hey, the man is busy. it's a miracle he has enough time to do what he does do with AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bfstats Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 hey, the man is busy. it's a miracle he has enough time to do what he does do with AA. Oh, I get that. And I have not been at all hesitant about giving Al props for creating and maintaining this amazing site. But ever since the late '90's I and others have been offering to help with the grunt work that goes into filling so many holes in the database. It would be great when (if) we could all contribute so the entire burden would not fall on Al. Presumptuous of me, no doubt, but I susupect he'd agree that the site could be more comprehensive if those of us who want to help could do so under his specific direction. It IS his baby, after all. But let's face it, we ALL nurture this hobby in our own way. Am I right about this, Albert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 #5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 #5 and no one has done a review yet? Ill do mine when it arrives but usps says its still in texas?? But i know that tracking thing is never accurate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 #5 and no one has done a review yet? I'd love to give it a proper review but something says I need to make it further than the third cave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'd love to give it a proper review but something says I need to make it further than the third cave! I wish SOMEONE would do a review! It's been a week already. All we're getting is "am keeping it in the plastic"..,. or, "It's arrived but don't have time now... will play it tonight, can't wait"... and then they disappear of the face of the planet. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I received my copy last night, but I haven't had a chance to really play it. I tried it out for about 5 minutes last night and it looks like it will be my new addiction. I was playing it on a 7800 and for some strange reason when the title screen came on, it rolled vertically (as if it were a PAL game on an NTSC console). I am going to try it on my H6'er tonight and see if that is the issue. I apologize if this "issue" was already addressed in this thread, but at 36 pages and counting, I wasn't going to go through the whole thing looking. Either way, it doesn't affect the gameplay, so I am not at all concerned...I just want to play the heck out of this game tonight!!!! Thanks again to all involved. All of the incredibly difficult work getting this project together is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I fired mine up for 1 min of game play, just to be sure it works. I will have to try it for real when I get a chance. The good - just about everything, sound, graphics, gameplay. The bad - Title screen rolls on my tv I tested it on (9" portable with DVD player) I don't think anything else I have rolls on it. The ugly - I suck at this game, need more patience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 LOL, bennybingo posted the same thing as I was typing. And to clarify The trademark screen is OK, and looks great Same with the AtariAge screen The boulder dash with the music is the part that rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I was playing it on a 7800 and for some strange reason when the title screen came on, it rolled vertically (as if it were a PAL game on an NTSC console). The bad - Title screen rolls on my tv I tested it on (9" portable with DVD player) I don't think anything else I have rolls on it. Make sure that the RIGHT DIFFICULTY switch is set to B. If it's set to A, this will put the game into PAL mode (and in particular, if the LEFT DIFFICULTY switch is also set to B, that'll put the game into 50Hz mode, which would certainly cause your television to roll). ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I wish SOMEONE would do a review! Did you send a copy to The Video Game Critic? I think everybody else is busy running to eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 DOH, RTFM!!! In my defense, I did just stick it in real quick to try it out... Works perfect set correctly, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 DOH, RTFM!!! In my defense, I did just stick it in real quick to try it out... Works perfect set correctly, thanks. Good, I'm glad to hear that. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 WHoo Hoo I got through the first level. The sounds are excellent. I like the tinkling sound the diamonds make when the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I was playing it on a 7800 and for some strange reason when the title screen came on, it rolled vertically (as if it were a PAL game on an NTSC console). The bad - Title screen rolls on my tv I tested it on (9" portable with DVD player) I don't think anything else I have rolls on it. Make sure that the RIGHT DIFFICULTY switch is set to B. If it's set to A, this will put the game into PAL mode (and in particular, if the LEFT DIFFICULTY switch is also set to B, that'll put the game into 50Hz mode, which would certainly cause your television to roll). ..Al oops....I should have read the manual. I will try this out when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 my copy is NOT going on eBay and it's already opened with the cart sitting on a desk staring at me. i got halfway through the manual. i bought this game to play and i WILL play today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The sounds are excellent. I like the tinkling sound the diamonds make when the fall. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss 2600 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I won't be doing a review only because I am terrible at this game! My guy hasn't a chance! I've never played it before on any console. The game works great though as far as I can get in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I wish SOMEONE would do a review! It's been a week already. https://www.gamegavel.com/reviews/2012/06/25/first-licensed-atari-2600-release-in-over-20-years/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I was playing it on a 7800 and for some strange reason when the title screen came on, it rolled vertically (as if it were a PAL game on an NTSC console). The bad - Title screen rolls on my tv I tested it on (9" portable with DVD player) I don't think anything else I have rolls on it. Make sure that the RIGHT DIFFICULTY switch is set to B. If it's set to A, this will put the game into PAL mode (and in particular, if the LEFT DIFFICULTY switch is also set to B, that'll put the game into 50Hz mode, which would certainly cause your television to roll). ..Al OPPS No wonder the game was acting finicky...here I thought my Atari was on the fritz. Good to know! Was too excited to play to bother reading the instruction manual for proper setup, lol. Maybe that might make the game easier too? I didn't expect this game to be as challenging as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr0st Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It's not that Boulderdash is challenging, it's more getting a feel for each level. After a few run throughs you'll get to master the levels. It does help if you have played it before alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Now, make my mind pretend to be a teenager again, and map out the levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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