Albert Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Last fall we released Jeff Minter Classics for the Atari Jaguar, containing two of Jeff Minter's most popular classic computing titles: Llamatron: 2112 and Revenge of the Mutant Camels. The excellent Atari ST versions of these games were brought to the Jaguar by Lawrence Staveley (author of Rebooteroids), joined together by a beautiful menu illustrated by William Thorup. Stunning artwork was also created by William Thorup for the box, manual, label and included double-sided poster. In celebration of Jeff Minter's announcement of a Playstation 4 port of Gridrunner, we're excited to reveal that Gridrunner has been hidden inside all copies of Jeff Minter Classics sold to date! We've put together a video that shows how you can unlock Gridrunner. Once you've done so, Gridrunner will be displayed on the menu when the cartridge boots up, so you only need to unlock it once: As an added bonus for Gridrunner, you can choose to use an Amiga or Atari ST mouse (with a proper adapter) to control your ship, in addition to the stock Jaguar controller. Playing Gridrunner with a mouse is a blast! If you don't already have a copy of Jeff Minter Classics, you can pick up a copy in the AtariAge Store. Happy Easter to all Atari Jaguar fans! 26 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Fantastic and I don't own a jaguar. Always dreamed of something hidden like this in a homebrew! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshworrier Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Very nice, does explain the cryptic responses from CJ when someone asked for it in a thread on here. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh3-rg Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Is Hardcore in there as well? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 That's a nice Easter Egg -- I assume it's NOT a 4/1 Internet Jackass Day "event," considering the source. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Absolutely amazing Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_rg Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Best non chocolate Easter Egg yet.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 That's a nice Easter Egg -- I assume it's NOT a 4/1 Internet Jackass Day "event," considering the source. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hmmm Et tu, Albert? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Check the video. It had to be unlocked to get the footage to make the video. I'm not that good at faking videos.**Plus, if you check the manual to the game or are familiar with a certain one of Yak's quote(s), there's quite the hint as to its legitimacy. (**or am I...? ) Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDork3000 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 April Fools! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Of those three games, Gridrunner is the one I'd want to play the most. I might have to order a cart now! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) April Fools! But seriously, no. It works, try it. Edited April 1, 2018 by skip 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 APRIL FOOLS!!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshworrier Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Um, no... It does work 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Certainly not an April Fool's joke. I'm posting the first official high score for Grid Runner Thanks for this! 8 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshworrier Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 The fact Jeff Minter also tweeted this out should be a bit of verification 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) This put a huge smile on my face. I was so excited to see what happened when I put the code in...............and boy was I surprised!!! Edited April 1, 2018 by Machine Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshworrier Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Guessing some people might like to try this, mind you a double April fool. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 One more reason to join AA store and finally get Rebooteroids and Jeff collection..... wow, what a blast!Got money in the canon and will do so in only days!You guys rock! 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladR Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Guessing some people might like to try this, mind you a double April fool.Last I checked, a year is 365.25 days Last I checked, only one of those is inappropriate for - undoubtedly - important announcements of this nature. Leaving us with what - over 364 days available? YMMV, but -hey- I could be wrong... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshworrier Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Last I checked, a year is 365.25 daysFunny, I thought it was more like 365.2422. It's important to use the actual values when you write software that is to nanosecond accuracy (as I do occasionally). It's a freebie, they've chosen to announce something today that was in place 6 months ago. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 It's called Easter egg.... duuuhhh, I'm joining AA store as we speak Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladR Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 It's called Easter egg.... duuuhhh Care to share which religious community recognizes Easter as a single-day, April First, event ? It is, after all, not such an absurd idea, given the indisputable differences in timings&essence of another major event (Christmas) in U.S. ... Just curious, as I find it fascinating how the various communities diverged from their original culture after coming here from Europe (and some managed to do so in less than half century). Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Care I'll flow with ya! In my Swedish/EU calendar today is April the 1st 2018 and also, at the same time, the Easter Sunday*, the day Jesus resurrected "three" days after his harsh death on the cross. He rolled the stone away from the crypt and wandered the outskirts as, what could be described, a holy zombie doing some fantastic stuff, within the context of the religion they call Christianity, which emanates from the Middle-east. * "Easter day" ---- https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A5skdagen The funny thing with this year 2018 is that the Easter is really early and the holy days of Easter in Christianity overlaps the April's fools day!! Ha ha You see?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/277247-gridrunner-unlocked-for-jeff-minter-classics-on-atari-jaguar/#findComment-3998412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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