Dauber Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) I guess it's time to make this announcement. Many -- including myself -- have asked Phil if he planned to cover homebrews in his podcast. Unfortunately, he said no, just the official releases. Well, this is where The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast steps in. Episode zero is out now. I welcome all feedback. Here are the details: - E-mail for feedback (text or audio!): homebrew78 -at- fab4it -dot- com - Twitter: @homebrew78 - Home page/show notes page: homebrew78.fab4it.com - Available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and maybe a couple of other providers I'm forgetting about. - And, uhhh....already have a give-away going on...listen for details. Just as Phil would do, I'll post game-related feedback requests on the Atari 7800 forum. Wish me luck. Edited December 17, 2016 by Dauber 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TrekMD Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Very cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Just listened to it. Bring on Beef Drop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Sweet! I've been waiting for a 7800 homebrew podcast. Love the pic of you and your brother (show notes) during Christmas '82. - Thanks for sharing. Edited December 18, 2016 by sramirez2008 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Best of luck with the project. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Episode 1 is out!In the podcast's first full-format episode, we take a look at Ken Siders' treatment of the arcade classic BurgerTime. Walk on burger pieces, then serve them: just as in real life!Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the show notes page at homebrew78.fab4it.com. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferghead Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I can get Pie Factory on my Windows phone podcast app, but not this. Is that possible to do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 I can get Pie Factory on my Windows phone podcast app, but not this. Is that possible to do? Well, I looked into it...apparently, not easily. Unlike with iTunes, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, etc., you can't really submit a podcast. What you have to do is wait for Bing to discover the podcast. The only way to actually somehow pseudo-submit the podcast is to go to webmaster tools and submit the web site that hosts the podcast, which I just did, so hopefully that'll do something. Of COURSE Microsoft isn't following standards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hey, all...just wanted to get some thoughts...two issues: 1) At the end of each episode, I announce what game I'll be covering on the next episode. Should I also add, say, additional games that I should be covering in the near future? 2) There is no rhyme or reason as to which game I choose to cover next, except maybe by developer. Like, I'm trying to not do, say, five PacManPlus games in a row (although given his output that might be impossible to avoid!)...but having said that, any requests as to what I should do soon? One caveat is that I will not be covering Pac-Man Collection! for a while yet simply because of the sheer amount of work that will need to go into that one; when I do get around to it, it is possible that it will be a two-part episode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferghead Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Well, I looked into it...apparently, not easily. Unlike with iTunes, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, etc., you can't really submit a podcast. What you have to do is wait for Bing to discover the podcast. The only way to actually somehow pseudo-submit the podcast is to go to webmaster tools and submit the web site that hosts the podcast, which I just did, so hopefully that'll do something. Of COURSE Microsoft isn't following standards. Yeah, you're right about that. I guess they changed it, it was much easier when I did it. Or perhaps they did it for me, I got an email early on that said I was added to the Zune Marketplace, which I think was the base for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hey, all...just wanted to get some thoughts...two issues: 1) At the end of each episode, I announce what game I'll be covering on the next episode. Should I also add, say, additional games that I should be covering in the near future? 2) There is no rhyme or reason as to which game I choose to cover next, except maybe by developer. Like, I'm trying to not do, say, five PacManPlus games in a row (although given his output that might be impossible to avoid!)...but having said that, any requests as to what I should do soon? For #2, how about the following... Alpha Race (SIO2) - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/242654-alpha-race-for-atari-7800/?hl=+alpha%20+race?st=0 Frenzy (PMP) Dungeon Stalker (Atarius Maximus) Astro Blaster / Astro Fighter (PMP) Donkey Kong XM (tep392) - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/204250-donkey-kong-xm-pre-order-and-demo/?hl=+donkey%20+kong%20+xm?st=0 These are just suggestions, and I won't be upset by any selection of games. I'm just happy to have a 7800 Homebrew podcast to listen to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Would love to cover DKXM, but is that even playable in emulation yet??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hmm. Good point. I recently picked up a DKXM cart from a fellow AA member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Episode 2 is available now! I take a deep dive into K.C. Munchkin!, the Pac-Man clone that launched a thousand lawsuits (or so it seems)! Show notes here http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/media/hbh_episode002.mp3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I haven't even played any 7800 homebrews but that is not preventing me from enjoying this podcast. I dig the format so far; the background stories are well-researched and interesting, and the "content-specific" skit bits are a welcome change of pace from the usual Siri voice thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TrekMD Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'm still listening to episode 1 but so far so good. I'm liking the format and I do like that you include Easter Eggs but don't really mention them until the end of the episode. That's a nice way to let people enjoy the episode and just not listen to that if they don't want to. As for the game, Beef Drop is one of my favorites on the 7800 so it made for a great first choice as far as I'm concerned. There are even hacks of the game that add more mazes and even a Christmas Hack (I haven't finished listening yet so not sure if you mentioned these on the podcast). I'm looking forward to episode 2 and more! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD62780 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Yo, Dauber! I'm mainly an emulated 7800 player, but I'm still enjoying your new-ish podcast greatly; up to episode 3 in fact. That so-called Burgertime clone where you have to jump on the patties for them to drop? That's Data East's own 1990 arcade sequel, Super Burger Time! (As found on a MAME collection.) Sure, everything's bigger, but you're right; just can't beat the classics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That so-called Burgertime clone where you have to jump on the patties for them to drop? That's Data East's own 1990 arcade sequel, Super Burger Time! (As found on a MAME collection.) Sure, everything's bigger, but you're right; just can't beat the classics... I had never heard of that game until I stumbled upon it a few weeks ago while playing random games. It has some interesting ideas but yeah... something was lost in translation, I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Episode 3 takes a look at the lesser-known Omega Race-inspired homebrew from Brek Brixius. Rumor has it Sean is also giving something away. Is that rumor unfounded? Listen and find out! Show notes here http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/media/hbh_episode003.mp3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD62780 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) . . . Forgive me for calling the KC ep 'Episode 3'; apparently my brain divided by 'Episode 0' and was like, "Uhhmmm....." ...whoops! XD And incidentally, the current MAME (.182, also available on Mac OS X for 64-bit Intel via SDLMAME) has 7800 compatibility that's supposed to rival the famed ProSystem emulator. In fact it's supposed to render the graphics in Commando corruption free! Edited January 29, 2017 by JFD62780 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Y'see...that's what happens when you have these wise-ass podcasters calling their first episode "episode zero." That's the thing, though...using MAME for anything other than arcade games has been a huge hassle for me...but I'll try some 7800 stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I had never heard of that game until I stumbled upon it a few weeks ago while playing random games. It has some interesting ideas but yeah... something was lost in translation, I think. It's just simply not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Valentine's Day comes early with a look at a popular two-in-one homebrew from PacManPlus!http://homebrew78.fab4it.com/media/hbh_episode004.mp3Show notes here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Good episode, enjoyed the coverage of the Berzerk curse story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtvic Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 How the heck have I missed these? Why didn't you tell me? I'll be listening to these on the plane to Berlin tomorrow morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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