racerx Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Wait what? I though the goal of this thread was to bash Atari....says the new guy who has only read bad stuff here. Quick primer for the neophyte AtariAger: This isn't Atari. Imagine, if you will, a cover band buys the rights to use the Beatles name and their entire back catalogue. Except instead of a band, it's one guy. And the only instrument he plays is the kazoo. He can tour all he wants...apparently a few dullards will still be excited that the Beatles are back and will immediately become touring groupies, but most will see it for what it is...a cynical attempt to exploit the accomplishments of the past while bringing no real talent or vision of their own. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 It occurs to me that moycon's bologna sammiches aren't adequately represented in this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Not really sure what to think about Atari's new advertisements for the VCS®. They're hauntingly beautiful, almost familiar, but so very stark. and in other AtariBox news ... TinGiant.com still thinks the dot-com stands for "coma" And on the 9th day, he rested assured. What's that smell? Oh, it's a draft in the works. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Farting preacher for the win. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom_of_Krankor Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 “Haven’t you simps forgotten about this thing yet? We aren’t working on anything, we’ve taken what’s left of the $3mil to the casino and bet it all on black!” - Atari VCS Team 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazae Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 And on the 9th day, he rested assured. What's that smell? Oh, it's a draft in the works. Screen Shot 2018-08-24 at 11.15.33 AM.png Maybe they are talking about a Fantasy Football draft? It is that time of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I found this candid video of Fred talking about the Atacobox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Kermit is working way too hard there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Quick primer for the neophyte AtariAger: This isn't Atari. Imagine, if you will, a cover band buys the rights to use the Beatles name and their entire back catalogue. Except instead of a band, it's one guy. And the only instrument he plays is the kazoo. He can tour all he wants...apparently a few dullards will still be excited that the Beatles are back and will immediately become touring groupies, but most will see it for what it is...a cynical attempt to exploit the accomplishments of the past while bringing no real talent or vision of their own. Except I'd probably pay $$$ to see That! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Gotta have obligatory typing baboon as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Gotta have obligatory typing baboon as well. atari_monkey.gif That's just silly. Atari can't afford a baboon. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 They probably hire a snail then. Unless someone eats it. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodmot Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 You know Atari is doing something wrong with how they often provide updates when people start posting snail pictures in the VCS topic. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 The last few days have been busy ones at work, so I'm only just now getting caught up on the latest AtariVCSbollocks news. And, quite unsurprisingly, it didn't take particularly long to do that. Curiously, though, many of the pigeons backers seem to still be openly-supportive of the company that has taken their money and gone completely shtum. Obstinate, even wilful ignorance? Some form of Stockholm Syndrome? Realistically, it doesn't matter. Until this whole thing goes utterly pear-shaped (most likely through the incompetence of the clowns running the circus), they won't get the wake-up call that they need. Likewise, we'll be on the sidelines, waiting to see how publicly it all blows up. Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Ha ha like fans were ever going to have input. It did create a crowd. We've gathered here. Might not be what they meant though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 hehe, when i think of a mob i think of.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 The last few days have been busy ones at work, so I'm only just now getting caught up on the latest AtariVCSbollocks news. And, quite unsurprisingly, it didn't take particularly long to do that. Curiously, though, many of the pigeons backers seem to still be openly-supportive of the company that has taken their money and gone completely shtum. Obstinate, even wilful ignorance? Some form of Stockholm Syndrome? Realistically, it doesn't matter. Until this whole thing goes utterly pear-shaped (most likely through the incompetence of the clowns running the circus), they won't get the wake-up call that they need. Likewise, we'll be on the sidelines, waiting to see how publicly it all blows up. Excellent! It's going to be hilarious when all the people who said "Just wait! I have faith! Don't be haters! It's my money to spend!" Realize that they aren't getting anything back for their $300. Then the cries of "How could anyone let this happen??" Will start. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodmot Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) It's going to be hilarious when all the people who said "Just wait! I have faith! Don't be haters! It's my money to spend!" Realize that they aren't getting anything back for their $300. Then the cries of "How could anyone let this happen??" Will start. You know what's even more hilarious? When Atari realizes they could probably have made 20 million dollars instead of 3 million dollars if they actually gave people what they had asked for and handled the campaign better. If you give people what they actually ask for or want, people will buy it. If you tell gamers what games would be coming out on your game console, more people might be more interested. Edited August 26, 2018 by Lodmot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 You know what's even more hilarious? When Atari realizes they could probably have made 20 million dollars instead of 3 million dollars if they actually gave people what they had asked for and handled the campaign better. If you give people what they actually ask for or want, people will buy it. If you tell gamers what games would be coming out on your game console, more people might be more interested. When has Atari asked what people wanted? People threw money at the nice case and "some linux box". My raspberry pi could fit that description. Their next update better have something of worth. And I mean a look under the hood in some form. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodmot Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 When has Atari asked what people wanted? People threw money at the nice case and "some linux box". My raspberry pi could fit that description. Their next update better have something of worth. And I mean a look under the hood in some form. Agreed. > u < Atari would do so if they really like money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Agreed. > u < Atari would do so if they really like money. I don't know about that. This seemed like an easy $3,000,000. And they didn't have do to anything. No board, no specs, no gameplay, no games (games playing not on their platform don't count). If they can't show anything other than a controller on their next update I would back out if I had pledged. Assuming Atari will give it back of course. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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