Cybergoth Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Hi there! One wonders what any of the XYPE guys might do with 6 weeks of time, with a Pacman clone as the goal. Manuel's looking for a new project now, so I read. Hehe... didn't Dennis lately say that Pac-Man is his favourite game? Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 If anyone can be kind enough to "donate" any of the Ebivision ROMs privately (especially Pacman), then please do (apart from Merlin's Walls which I have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 If anyone can be kind enough to "donate" any of the Ebivision ROMs privately (especially Pacman), then please do (apart from Merlin's Walls which I have) I don't think Pacman is "out" (at least I don't have it) but you should be able to find the rest with a little searching. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 ...but you should be able to find the rest with a little searching. AFAIK, except for Merlin Walls, the Ebivision ROMs are not "out there". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 ...but you should be able to find the rest with a little searching. AFAIK, except for Merlin Walls, the Ebivision ROMs are not "out there". They're still pretty much in the closet. They could use a good outing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 They're still pretty much in the closet. They could use a good outing though. I'd prefer that everybody respects their wishes and not release the ROMs. Even though we might not like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ...but you should be able to find the rest with a little searching. AFAIK, except for Merlin Walls, the Ebivision ROMs are not "out there". Interesting, because I know I downloaded them from somewhere. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yup...there were a couple of links that sprung up before I began hacking ***** Keep in mind that posting any such links is forbidden...and will be deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yea, but not after you use them and dl the roms first What happened to the people behind ebi? are they still around? still programming? I really wanted to see their texture mapped real time 3d thingy... they said it was something that was pretty doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 What happened to the people behind ebi? http://www.atariage.com/box_page.html?Soft...areLabelID=2687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yeah but "Power Off!" is something like four years old by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yeah but "Power Off!" is something like four years old by now. They probably gave everyone the finger for always wanting everything for free. Seriously, it's always "where is the ROM" and "dump it, so I can download it". One of the reasons why I didn't finish the game I was writing for the 5200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Any idea on the other releases coming back out any time soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Seriously, it's always "where is the ROM" and "dump it, so I can download it". One of the reasons why I didn't finish the game I was writing for the 5200. I perfectly understand here. Always a problem with people wanting something for nothing. And normally I try to get carts where possible to be able to play them. But with the Ebivision games being so damned hard to find in the first place (I've only got Merlin's Walls myself and have missed out on getting Pesco and Allia by inches) is the reason I actually have to ask you kind people here so I can at least play the games! And yes I looked hard and couldn't find them. Btw didn't someone recently post a PAL conversion of Ebi Pacman to download somewhere on AA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Any idea on the other releases coming back out any time soon? Yes. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yes, I know about power off, and I'm lucky enough to have all the ebi games, I bought them all, so I'm something of a supporter. I just meant what happened to them in that it seemed like they were working on new stuff that looked awesome and I am patiently hoping to hear SOMETHING... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I would have bought Ebivision's games back in the day, but to tell you the truth, after finding them on the net, my policy in the last few years of not buying any Atari game before I play it in emulation is entirely borne out. I would, once again, encourage anyone considering embarking on an Atari 2600 development project with the intention of only releasing it in cart form and forbidding people from distributing the ROM to not bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I would have bought Ebivision's games back in the day, but to tell you the truth, after finding them on the net, my policy in the last few years of not buying any Atari game before I play it in emulation is entirely borne out. I would, once again, encourage anyone considering embarking on an Atari 2600 development project with the intention of only releasing it in cart form and forbidding people from distributing the ROM to not bother. I agree that it's nice to try a game before you buy it and I always encourage homebrew authors to release the binaries. I'm sure some sales are lost this way to people who have a Cuttle Cart, don't mind just playing the game via emulation (especially with something like the Stelladaptor), or make their own carts, but I also know that many people buy the game only after trying it out first. I think it also helps spread the word about a game, as people are more likely to remember it if they were able to play it first. Especially for projects where the author releases development versions frequently. I'd love for the Ebivision authors to release their binaries, but I respect their wishes not to do so and I would not nag them about it. Eric and Igor are kind of unique when it comes to writing homebrew games, as they pretty much keep to themselves, periodically releasing a new game with little advance warning. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Any idea on the other releases coming back out any time soon? Yes. ..Al Cool. I hope they will all be available from the AA store soon. Well all cept for Pac-Man I guess. Power Off's been on my to buy list for awhile now, but I'd much rather pick up Pesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 All 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 All 5? Yep! I should have them (and a few other games) added to the store later tonight. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 So there's nowhere to d/l the Ebivision version of Pac-Man?? It doesn't live up to the hype. As I remember, the sound was minimal and there was no real dying animation, if that's what you mean by it not living up to the hype. The goal of the Pac-Man project was to do a better Pac-Man... ...in 4K. It's certainly better than the official Pac-Man. But no, it's not as good as it can be on the 2600. If they did it in 8K like Ms Pac Man or certainly in 16K w/Superchip like Jr. Pac Man then all the flourishes, the animations, the intermissions, the sounds, could easily have been included. Heck, even if were a 6K Supercharger game, that would probably have been enough headroom to add in the missing pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Anyone that saw the original Atari programmer's face when he watched Ebivision Pac-Man at CGE'99, will agree that the game totally lives up to the hype Cheers, Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackratVG Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 That's great news! I'm very happy to see the Ebivision games available again for the masses. Best, Jarett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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