timdu Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) I am proud to announce that I have been working with Brent H. AKA "bah" here on Atari Age and we are offering a remake of the Estoerica release of TREASURE COVE for the Bally Astrocade. Please note this is a reproduction cartridge and it has been fitted with an existing Astrocade Videocade style box from a different release. Please check out the web site page for more information: http://www.2600connection.com/features/treasure/treasure.html [Edited by "BallyAlley" on Tuesday, May 29, 2018:] The above web link is no longer valid, as a new release of this Treasure Cove package is available (see message #39, http://atariage.com/forums/topic/265816-treasure-cove-now-available-for-sale-check-it-out/page-2?do=findComment&comment=4033531, in this thread for more details). Here is the new link: http://timduarte.blogspot.com/2018/05/treasure-cove-for-bally-astrocade.html Edited May 29, 2018 by ballyalley 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Teams Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Payment sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 So it does come with the box? or just cartridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hi all. Treasure Cove comes as a cart and manual in an original Astrocade box. The manual cover is adapted from the original artwork on the Spectrecade box, but I think it works well with the Astocade box. Shipped packeged inside another box. Bah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hi all. Treasure Cove comes as a cart and manual in an original Astrocade box. The manual cover is adapted from the original artwork on the Spectrecade box, but I think it works well with the Astocade box. Shipped packeged inside another box. Bah Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Payment sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 25$ for a boxed game? Yes please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandenivoldsk Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Payment sent! Now, please republish 'War'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Wow, how very cool! Fun little game. I have the cart already but I love the idea of Astrocade repros! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballyalley Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 It's nice to see Tim jump into the Astrocade arena. Way to go, man! In case anyone is wondering about the legality of this Treasure Cove release, there is no need to worry: this release is perfectly okay. Back in 2001, Treasure Cove was placed into the public domain by by Brett Bilbrey, Mike Toth and Marian Nalepa (Spectre Systems, the people who wrote the game-- although they didn't publish it). You can read an article about the game's PD release here: http://www.ballyalley.com/ballyalley/articles/two_astrocade_pd_programs.html For those that are curious, Treasure Cove is an 8K cartridge (the largest available for the system). The game was released in 1983. It was written by Brett Bilbrey, with sound by Marion Nelepa. For those who are interested in the technical side of this game, the source code is available here: http://www.ballyalley.com/ml/ml_source/ml_source.html#TreasureCoveSource The manual for Treasure Cove is here: http://www.ballyalley.com/cart_manuals/pdf_manuals/treasure%20cove%20(instructions)(color)(300%20dpi).pdf For anyone with a keen interest in the game-before-the-game, the Treasure Cove concept art (which is pretty cool!) can be viewed here: http://www.ballyalley.com/documentation/spectre_systems/treasure_cove_concept_art/treasure_cove_concept_art.html I noticed that someone asked if War could be re-released. It's available (with permission) on the most recent Astrocade multicarts, but I'm not aware of Michael Garber, the programmer of Crazy Climber and War, being asked to have a re-release of either of his two Astrocade games. Adam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbrey Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Well, because of the age of the Bally system, I never expected to see Treasure Cove re-released. But it is very cool that it has been. I love the color label for the cartridge. A very nice touch. Even though I programmed the game, I was never able to get through all the levels (it gets pretty crazy in the higher levels). I hope folks enjoy playing Treasure Cove. Brett 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) It looks like a brilliant reproduction and a steal of a deal. Ordered. Thanks! Edit: Posted about here as well: http://armchairarcade.com/perspectives/2017/05/26/news-estoerica-treasure-cove-reproduction-bally-astrocade-now-available/ Edited May 26, 2017 by Bill Loguidice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Brett, Glad you approve. The label is still the original art but massaged a little and colored in. bah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 As of this morning, all orders have been shipped. I have 3 carts left I can build in original Astrocade boxes. There may be a delay because I am basically out of cartridges to modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Mine came the other day, thanks! Have not had time to open it (celebrating Anniversary with my Wife this weekend) but if I have time I'll take a peek at it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Got it today, quite fast for overseas shipping! First time seeing an Astrocade box... Odd thing, certainly not means to be kept, being how unintuitive they are. Mine have a sticker for "Space Fortress 2012" on the side. was that for a previous release? Haven't tested it yet, I need to find my step down transformer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Are there any of these left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Two available, then I am out of original boxes. BAH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Paypal sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hey guys, I am going to have to appologize to a couple of you but I need to put the sales of Treasure Cove on hold. I am out of original boxes. I will let everyone know when I have a new supply or a new method of packaging. Sorry. bah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazing Lazers Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 My copy just arrived- pure coolness, and the fastest shipping I've ever had on a homebrew! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Just got mine, too! Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well, my Astrocade still works. Not sure the colors were right, but between the S-video mod and those TV being for the European market, it's hard for me to know the "right" colors. If anyone know a workable replacement for the PSU, contact me. I played it for 2 hours, and when I stopped, the PSU was burning hot. As I was worried about, it doesn't take the 50 htz very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Teams Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Received mine - very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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