vitoco Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 How could I miss the first part of the ABBUC's A8 games? I tried to check the schedule in this thread but somehow the AA site was down. Then checked at Twitch and it said it would be at the same time than Tuesdays... Then I came early and the stream already finished! Then I saw Twitch notifications in my phone, lost among hundreds of other notifications... Damn! Anyway, I started to watch the recording and the following screen catched my attention: What is Atari looking at? It is not Bernie... Might be the treat balls over the shelf? I'm not sure he could see those from there. Or might be just that the neon light bewithes him? If so, probably he thinks that Bernie is the God of the Light... 😂 BTW, congrats for the new katkam. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5562804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 9 Author Share Posted November 9 5 hours ago, vitoco said: What is Atari looking at? It is not Bernie... Might be the treat balls over the shelf? I'm not sure he could see those from there. Or might be just that the neon light bewithes him? If so, probably he thinks that Bernie is the God of the Light... 😂 Atari is definitely looking at the treats that are on the shelf right above where the camera can show. I believe you can see them in the shot where I tilt up to the three shelves of games above us. Here's a good shot of that from the stream. Just above us you can see all the things the cats want, the treat ball, the bells, the catnip and the box of treats. Atari is in the room right now, doing the exact same thing. If left alone long enough, those treats would be all over the floor. 🙂 5 hours ago, vitoco said: BTW, congrats for the new katkam. Thank you! I think it's going to be a great help for doing the show and the quality is so much better than the last camera. - James 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5562959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 1 hour ago, ZeroPage Homebrew said: Atari is definitely looking at the treats that are on the shelf right above where the camera can show. Maybe poor Bernie would be more safe, if you move the box somewhere else. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5562996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 9 Author Share Posted November 9 32 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: Maybe poor Bernie would be more safe, if you move the box somewhere else. Bernie might have to be relocated, for his own safety. He has a family to support. - James 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5563010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 18 hours ago, ZeroPage Homebrew said: Bernie might have to be relocated, for his own safety. He has a family to support. - James What game is this? Is it available somewhere? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5563285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeex Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 15 minutes ago, CrazyChris said: What game is this? Is it available somewhere? Bernie & the Tower of Doom by @Muddyfunster 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5563289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 19 minutes ago, xeex said: Bernie & the Tower of Doom by @Muddyfunster Thanks for Muddyfunster!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5563298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 11 Author Share Posted November 11 COLECOVISION SPECIAL! ZeroPage Homebrew is busting out the RGB modded ColecoVision and playing two brand new retail releases from Opcode Games, DK Jr. Arcade and Time Pilot on the ZPH stream LIVE on Twitch! Hope you can join us! Tue Nov 12, 2024 | LIVE @ 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 2AM GMT+1Day WATCH LIVE: https://twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ WATCH LATER: https://youtube.com/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: DK Jr. Arcade (2024 Retail | CV) by Opcode Games / Eduardo Mello @opcode (Game Programmer) / Grazi Mello (Packaging Design and Manual) Time Pilot (2024 Retail | CV) by Opcode Games / Eduardo Mello @opcode (Game Programmer) / Grazi Mello (Packaging Design and Manual) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5563557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 February 31? Is next year a super leap year? 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5566847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 2 hours ago, Al_Nafuur said: February 31? Is next year a super leap year? Guess you'll be missing the nominee announcements if you don't have a calendar with a Feb 31st on it! - James Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5566905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 THREE HUGE WORLD PREMIERES AND INTERVIEWS ON ZEROPAGE HOMEBREW! ZeroPage Homebrew has a stellar November lineup with three amazing WORLD PREMIERES for your Atari 2600 & Atari 7800 systems from Steve Engelhardt @Atarius Maximus, Dan Kitchen @TikiDan/Garry Kitchen/David Crane (Audacity Games) & Bob DeCrescenzo @PacManPlus! We will be talking with these developers LIVE on Twitch so mark your calendars and make sure you tune in to get your first look at these three great premieres where you get to ask YOUR questions to them in the chat! The Realm of Riesig (2600) by Steve Engelhardt (Maximus Games): An expansive 256K(!) game where you delve into dozens of dangerous dungeons using your wit and your sword in order to defeat the evil sorcerer! Casey's Gold (2600) by Dan Kitchen (Audacity Games): This highly anticipated third release from the powerhouse of Audacity Games! Casey rides the rails to recover the stolen gold scattered amongst the train cars, towns and mines while avoiding an unbelievable variety of foes and pitfalls! Bounty Bob Strikes Back! (7800) by Bob DeCrescenzo (Atari): The first new 7800 cart release from Atari in 33 years! Bob brings this classic game to the 7800 where you traverse treacherous mining platforms, climb ladders and descend slides to avoid enemies and collect treats in order to claim each part of every mine! DATES & TIMES: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/ 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5567775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 19 Author Share Posted November 19 ZeroPage Homebrew is playing the EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE of The Realm of Riesig from Atarius Maximus along with a LIVE INTERVIEW on TONIGHT's ZPH stream LIVE on Twitch! Hope you can join us! Tue Nov 19, 2024 | LIVE @ 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 2AM GMT+1Day WATCH LIVE: https://twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ WATCH LATER: https://youtube.com/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: The Realm of Riesig (2024 Exclusive World Premiere | 2600) by Maximus Games / Steve Engelhardt @Atarius Maximus Cave Trap (2024 Final | 2600) by Maximus Games / Steve Engelhardt @Atarius Maximus Gunfire (2024 WIP | 2600) by Maximus Games / Steve Engelhardt @Atarius Maximus 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5568507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 23 Author Share Posted November 23 EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE OF CASEY'S GOLD THIS SUNDAY! VIDEO ARCHIVE OF INTERVIEW: 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5570477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 Very good show. But it seems funny how disconnected from the homebrew scene the three seem to be. E.g why did they went through the whole process of creating cart shells and boxes? They could have asked Al instead. I am not sure if they were or even are aware. Also David is pretty proud of his QR-code generator (rightly!). But then wonders, why nobody has done it since. Well, I did one 3.5 years ago. And its even more capable then David's. So I wonder why they seem so disconnected. They are on the shows, they sure must have been made aware of the homebrew scene. Yet, they either don't know or completely ignore it. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 5 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: E.g why did they went through the whole process of creating cart shells and boxes? They could have asked Al instead. They did, and I know they asked others as well. I was probably the first one they spoke with about producing cartridges for them back in 2019, but it's obvious the quotes they weren't happy with the pricing they were receiving, so they decided to roll their own boards, shells, etc. They didn't even tell me they weren't interested, they just stopped responding to me. 6 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: Well, I did one 3.5 years ago. And its even more capable then David's. There are other 2600 games with a QR code as well, it's not magic. 10 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: They are on the shows, they sure must have been made aware of the homebrew scene. Of course they were. I saw them looking at the Tyre Trax box at PRGE at the AtariAge booth when that came out, and they ended up commissioning the same artist, @Atariboy2600, to create artwork and packaging for them. 12 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: Yet, they either don't know or completely ignore it. I have opinions, but I will remain diplomatic here. ..Al Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 4 minutes ago, Albert said: They did, and I know they asked others as well. I was probably the first one they spoke with about producing cartridges for them back in 2019, but it's obvious the quotes they weren't happy with the pricing they were receiving, so they decided to roll their own boards, shells, etc. They didn't even tell me they weren't interested, they just stopped responding to me. Ah, that's interesting. Thanks for telling us. 4 minutes ago, Albert said: There are other 2600 games with a QR code as well, it's not magic. Yes and no. David's and my code create the QR code on-the-fly, the codes are variable. And that's the tricky part. All other games I am aware about display static, predefined QR codes. Or do you know some? 4 minutes ago, Albert said: Of course they were. I saw them looking at the Tyre Trax box at PRGE at the AtariAge booth when that came out, and they ended up commissioning the same artist, @Atariboy2600, to create artwork and packaging for them. I have opinions, but I will remain diplomatic here. That's competition, which usually is good for customers. Of course not so much for people like you. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 11 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: That's competition, which usually is good for customers. Of course not so much for people like you. It has nothing to do with that at all. ..Al Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 58 minutes ago, Albert said: It has nothing to do with that at all. OK, I think I got you. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 Does Audacity Games do homebrew games, or do they do aftermarket games? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, carlsson said: Does Audacity Games do homebrew games, or do they do aftermarket games? They once stated that they are not doing homebrews. Edited November 26 by Thomas Jentzsch Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bfstats Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 1 minute ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: They once stated that they a[re] not doing homebrews. I think the recognized marketplace term now is "PRObrew". Kinda like it, but I hope that doesn't diminish the professional work YOU do, Thomas. Wouldn't hesitate to call your games probrews. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 26 Author Share Posted November 26 1 hour ago, carlsson said: Does Audacity Games do homebrew games, or do they do aftermarket games? They do not like their games being called homebrew. It was quite a contentious statement when they made it during the interview on our Circus Convoy premiere stream and there was a lively discussion that fell out from it. Keep in mind that David Crane co-founded Activision, the first 3rd party console game developer in the world and it was synonymous with top quality Atari 2600 games. The word homebrew back then meant one person at home working on a small game vs what they were doing at Activision, a multi-million dollar corporation. Our community has embraced the word homebrew and we hold the games that are made today to a massively high standard that push the 2600 to heights never even thought possible. To us, there is no shame associated with the word. I'm personally not too interested in getting into the weeds of the terminology of homebrew vs probrew vs aftermarket because in the end they're all games that we enjoy on our Atari consoles. I don't think anyone is going to avoid or flock to one or another game based on what term is attached to them, the important part is that they're fun to play. 🙂 - James 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 26 Author Share Posted November 26 2 hours ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: Yet, they either don't know or completely ignore it. I don't think it's either case. They're definitely aware of it, they go to the conventions and see the games that are released, they just don't live and breathe it like we do. 🙂 - James Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 50 minutes ago, bfstats said: I think the recognized marketplace term now is "PRObrew". Kinda like it, but I hope that doesn't diminish the professional work YOU do, Thomas. Wouldn't hesitate to call your games probrews. Thoughts? I don't care for terms, but for games. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 26 Author Share Posted November 26 2 hours ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: Also David is pretty proud of his QR-code generator (rightly!). But then wonders, why nobody has done it since. Just a fun fact, I believe the earliest instance of QR code in a 2600 game might be in 'The Stacks' from 2012(?) but it was a hard coded image pointing to a website, so it's obviously not in the same category. - James 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/276956-zeropage-homebrew-twitch-stream/page/90/#findComment-5573134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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