Dr Manhattan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 So we're five days out before the reveal deadline. We should start a betting pool to see who thinks this is really going to happen or not. The problem is that I don't see anyone placing a bet in favor of Atari SA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 So we're five days out before the reveal deadline. We should start a betting pool to see who thinks this is really going to happen or not. The problem is that I don't see anyone placing a bet in favor of Atari SA. I'll bet that 'something' happens, including nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Either nothing or possibly this: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 So we're five days out before the reveal deadline. We should start a betting pool to see who thinks this is really going to happen or not. The problem is that I don't see anyone placing a bet in favor of Atari SA. The thing is, all they've said is that they'll announce a pre-order date. How hard is that? They can announce a "holiday 2018" date, and Max Ivi can claim victory while Atari strings him along for another seven months. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 The crazy thing is, they can even announce a random date and then just fail to meet that date. It's already happened, barely a few months ago. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 why are you on an Atari forum if you do not believe it, what are you doing here like a lot? Usually I just stay in the background here except to interject the occasional bit of snark, but you know what? I'll bite. I see this attitude on the various "Atari" Facebook pages, too. CAUTION: LONG, DOUCHEY, SELF-AGGRANDIZING POST AHEAD I've been on this forum for over 13 years because I like gaming in general and Atari in particular. So much so, that I've forged friendships with many of its original employees and have had the good fortune to indulge in relatively high budget collecting in celebration of the early days of video gaming that I was lucky enough to be part of. I've had the honor of talking about Atari's early years with the likes of Owen Rubin, Howard Scott Warshaw, Dan Kramer, Marty Goldberg and Curt Vendel. Steve Ritchie Al Alcorn Joe Decuir (and Ben Heckendorn) Bezerk record holder Joel West, Nibbler Record holder Tim McVey, Walter Day Richie Knucklez and He Who Shall Not Be Named Doc Mack of Galloping Ghost, Qbert designer Jeff Lee Eugene Jarvis I've helped stage Jagfest at the Midwest Gaming Classic for several years, putting rarities on display that many wouldn't have the chance to play otherwise. Over half of my 30 arcade machines are from Atari. My childhood heavy sixer still sees regular use. Recognize this building? Speaks for itself... That, Max Who Signed Up In December But Has Only Posted In Ataribox and Gameband Threads, is what I'm doing here. I have other hobbies, but this is what I do. Maybe you just want to support a French company, and I can understand that. For those of us that have been closely tied to this kind of scene for a while though...not only do I expect this piece of crap to fail miserably, I want the whole current ridiculous company and its entire sleazy rogue's gallery to go away. They may own the name, but they're not Atari. They're a joke, what they're doing with the brand is a joke, and the damage they're doing to the reputation of the real company disgusts me. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffsGamingVideos Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Television is the retena of the Mind's Eye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Over half of my 30 arcade machines are from Atari. I'm not one usually given to petty jealousy... But I hate you just a little bit right now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 dumpster-fire.gif Beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Television is the retena of the Mind's Eye! If you're going to quote Videodrome, at least spell 'retina' correctly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) Usually I just stay in the background here except to interject the occasional bit of snark, but you know what? I'll bite. I see this attitude on the various "Atari" Facebook pages, too. CAUTION: LONG, DOUCHEY, SELF-AGGRANDIZING POST AHEAD I've been on this forum for over 13 years because I like gaming in general and Atari in particular. So much so, that I've forged friendships with many of its original employees and have had the good fortune to indulge in relatively high budget collecting in celebration of the early days of video gaming that I was lucky enough to be part of. I've had the honor of talking about Atari's early years with the likes of Owen Rubin, Howard Scott Warshaw, Dan Kramer, Marty Goldberg and Curt Vendel. Steve Ritchie 20170408_194148.jpg Al Alcorn 20170729_165302.jpg Joe Decuir (and Ben Heckendorn) 20160410_130643.jpg Bezerk record holder Joel West, Nibbler Record holder Tim McVey, Walter Day DSC_0203.JPG Richie Knucklez and He Who Shall Not Be Named 20180413_190018.jpg Doc Mack of Galloping Ghost, Qbert designer Jeff Lee 11039878_1.jpg Eugene Jarvis 20180414_172114.jpg I've helped stage Jagfest at the Midwest Gaming Classic for several years, putting rarities on display that many wouldn't have the chance to play otherwise. 20180414_114205.jpg Over half of my 30 arcade machines are from Atari. 20170819_203142.jpg 20180411_165424.jpg My childhood heavy sixer still sees regular use. 20160514_165111.jpg Recognize this building? 20160714_151353.jpg Speaks for itself... 20180425_182000.jpg That, Max Who Signed Up In December But Has Only Posted In Ataribox and Gameband Threads, is what I'm doing here. I have other hobbies, but this is what I do. Maybe you just want to support a French company, and I can understand that. For those of us that have been closely tied to this kind of scene for a while though...not only do I expect this piece of crap to fail miserably, I want the whole current ridiculous company and its entire sleazy rogue's gallery to go away. They may own the name, but they're not Atari. They're a joke, what they're doing with the brand is a joke, and the damage they're doing to the reputation of the real company disgusts me. This, right here, is what absolutely none of the AtariVCSbox shills will ever get, understand, or comprehend. They want to create and market an Atari Lifestyle. And they're trying to do it to people who aren't lifestylers - they're just people who have done this for their entire lives. When you've done this for your entire life, it's not a lifestyle; it's just what you do. And it gives you good eyes, ears, and noses for bullshit. More tacos, less bullshit, s'il vous plaît, AtariVCSboxCorp, Inc. Edited April 26, 2018 by x=usr(1536) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Usually I just stay in the background here except to interject the occasional bit of snark, but you know what? I'll bite. I see this attitude on the various "Atari" Facebook pages, too. CAUTION: LONG, DOUCHEY, SELF-AGGRANDIZING POST AHEAD Damn, and you even got to meet me at the Midwest Gaming Classic! I didn't even deserve a mention? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Coming soon to paperback: Shills with Shells, the fall of the Crowdfunded Console 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffsGamingVideos Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) If you're going to quote Videodrome, at least spell 'retina' correctly. No, it's the song in Tempest 2000....and nobody likes the grammar or spelling police. Edited April 26, 2018 by BiffsGamingVideos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMerge6502 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 This, right here, is what absolutely none of the AtariVCSbox shills will ever get, understand, or comprehend. They want to create and market an Atari Lifestyle. And they're trying to do it to people who aren't lifestylers - they're just people who have done this for their entire lives. When you've done this for your entire life, it's not a lifestyle; it's just what you do. And it gives you good eyes, ears, and noses for bullshit. More tacos, less bullshit, s'il vous plaît, AtariVCSboxCorp, Inc. I like this sentiment, it sums up much of what is disadvantageous with the overall commercialization of various hobbyist and "micro" cultures. I've seen this trend in many forms, from my local punk music scene to real estate. Humans are herd-loving animals by nature, everyone wants to be part of a group. The current trend in marketing seems to be in the branding of whatever counterculture you happen to be a part of, and then flood that particular market to saturation. It is definitely something that is happening in the "retro gaming" scene nowadays. That is why a GameStop today looks more like Spencer's Gifts, or Hot Topic than a game store. Although I may not have as much memorabilia as racerx, I do have much in common with him. I have been a "reader" of AA forums for many years, and am not a big poster. I own a modest collection of about a dozen or more Atari systems, and several boxes full of games. Atari is just something that has always been with me, I didn't "become" a fan. It was my first gaming experience, and has never left my side. I would love to see the company reemerge and produce a console again, but a glorified Android TV box (Invidia Shield/ Ouya) doesn't quite fit my notion of such. Although, if it does get done by some miracle, and is not completely offensive to my senses, I will probably end up buying one. Atari to me as a competitive hardware producer is long since dead. As far as what it vaporware and what has potential, I simply don't feel I personally have been given enough information yet. Maybe that is intentionally by design at Atari. Anyone who's lived through gaming history has seen stranger things happen. I would like to hear some more definitive news. At this point, It's not something I would invest my money in. Throw Tempest 4000 on there, (maybe resurrect Solaris from it's crypt), and them maybe; otherwise, I'm still holding out for a Switch release. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I'm not one usually given to petty jealousy... But I hate you just a little bit right now. Instead of hate, ask if he's single! :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Instead of hate, ask if he's single! :-) Sorry, fellas. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nice family! Your children must be absolutely thrilled to one day inherit your great Atari collection! (even if it would not include the upcoming Atari VCS) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nice family! Your children must be absolutely thrilled to one day inherit your great Atari collection! (even if it would not include the upcoming Atari VCS) Actually, that's another challenge facing the new VCS. Maybe it's because they've grown up with it, but they don't have much interest in any of my old stuff, and "Atari" holds no meaning to them other than being that old company that Dad likes. They're too busy playing Fortnite, or Overwatch, or Splatoon. I guarantee none of them are going to be asking for a VCS for Christmas. It just again raises the point of "who is this for, exactly?" 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Well, we know at least one customer group: Netflix watching mothers. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBerel Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 ...and easily manipulated hipsters with no critical thinking skills. That's a big market in the U.S. today. Just the opportunity to give money for a product like this reminds them that they are special and unique, just like everybody else. The more haters they see, the more unique and precious they feel. Delicate little snowflakes. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivi Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Actually, that's another challenge facing the new VCS. Maybe it's because they've grown up with it, but they don't have much interest in any of my old stuff, and "Atari" holds no meaning to them other than being that old company that Dad likes. They're too busy playing Fortnite, or Overwatch, or Splatoon. I guarantee none of them are going to be asking for a VCS for Christmas. It just again raises the point of "who is this for, exactly?" hmm I understand you, but Atari is not the only company to have changed hands and sometimes several times ... the current CEO is doing his utmost to revive Atari and this new platform will be the return of the phoenix then yes we can see that you are a true fan of Atari and I think your surprise this Christmas will be an Atari VCS 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivi Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 The thing is, all they've said is that they'll announce a pre-order date. How hard is that? They can announce a "holiday 2018" date, and Max Ivi can claim victory while Atari strings him along for another seven months. I lose my bet if the pre-order does not start before April 30, 2018 Atari said Campaign indiegogo before Monday, April 30, so I trust and I look forward to knowing what this platform has in the stomach ... I have the feeling that the VR will be on this platform, to follow ps : Me too will show you my Atari tatoo if she is reborn because I do not want to be ashamed lol lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I lose my bet if the pre-order does not start before April 30, 2018 Atari said Campaign indiegogo before Monday, April 30, so I trust and I look forward to knowing what this platform has in the stomach ... I have the feeling that the VR will be on this platform, to follow ps : Me too will show you my Atari tatoo if she is reborn because I do not want to be ashamed lol lol lol I bookmarked this page of this thread to see if you'll end up being right or not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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