Electric-Dreams Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Maybe this is a stupid question but ... I was wondering while updating my detailed list of Atari 2600 games: Is there an official name for the new Atari 2600 label variation (10in1, 4in1, Mr Run and Jump, Berzerk Enhanced Edition)? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 No stupid questions from you bro, What do you mean label variation? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 21 hours ago, Electric-Dreams said: Maybe this is a stupid question but ... I was wondering while updating my detailed list of Atari 2600 games: Is there an official name for the new Atari 2600 label variation (10in1, 4in1, Mr Run and Jump, Berzerk Enhanced Edition)? I don’t know if it’s officially named anything, but I sorted my current releases with my red label 2600 games since the labels are similar in font and style. I suppose you could just call them modern. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 46 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: No stupid questions from you bro, What do you mean label variation? I meant this : https://atariage.com/system_labels.php?SystemID=2600 Label variations make the Atari 2600 game collecting particularly interesting compared to other consoles. The label style on the new Atari 2600/2600+ game cartridges is the 7th variation after Text#, Text, Picture, Silver, Children and Red label. It's neither important nor urgent... but how should we officially name this new style of label? We should definitely give it a name. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 2 minutes ago, MikeM_ said: I don’t know if it’s officially named anything, but I sorted my current releases with my red label 2600 games since the labels are similar in font and style. I suppose you could just call them modern. Yes indeed ! they are very similar to Red label cartridges. Modern? why not ! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 4 minutes ago, Electric-Dreams said: The label style on the new Atari 2600/2600+ game cartridges is the 7th variation after Text#, Text, Picture, Silver, Children and Red label. I correct myself: actually, if we count the Atarisoft label styles, it even makes it the 8th label variation for Atari cartridges. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 By the way, who designed the new labels? Someone at Plaion? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 5 minutes ago, Electric-Dreams said: By the way, who designed the new labels? Someone at Plaion? That would be me. I could talk about this for days! It was very important to me as it was Atari packaging that it had to follow the style of Klax - Ataris last official 2600 release, so the format, framing and size of the new solus game boxes and labels had to be in that style. The font for titles had to be eras demi, only major change was that by that time game logos where baked into the main artwork instead of the game title being separate and in a standardised font. But I didn't have logos for 10in1, 4in1 and so for 2600 carts I went with a standardised font for game titles. You'll note 7800 games all have there own titles in their artwork, so there's a difference to note - any 2600 carts we release will have the title in eras demi and any 7800 carts will have their own individual logos! 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 5 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: That would be me. I could talk about this for days! It was very important to me as it was Atari packaging that it had to follow the style of Klax - Ataris last official 2600 release, so the format, framing and size of the new solus game boxes and labels had to be in that style. The font for titles had to be eras demi, only major change was that by that time game logos where baked into the main artwork instead of the game title being separate and in a standardised font. But I didn't have logos for 10in1, 4in1 and so for 2600 carts I went with a standardised font for game titles. You'll note 7800 games all have there own titles in their artwork, so there's a difference to note - any 2600 carts we release will have the title in eras demi and any 7800 carts will have their own individual logos! Wow ! So it was you! You indeed possess many talents! You've done a remarkable, thoughtful, and respectful job of Atari's heritage. Well. I suggest we officially call this kind of label Ben@Plaion label 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicodemusLegend Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Quick question. Are any of the existing names ("Text#, Text, Picture, Silver, Children and Red label") actually official? I get that there's been a consensus within the fan community, but has Atari actually adopted these names? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 minute ago, NicodemusLegend said: Quick question. Are any of the existing names ("Text#, Text, Picture, Silver, Children and Red label") actually official? I get that there's been a consensus within the fan community, but has Atari actually adopted these names? 9 minutes ago, Electric-Dreams said: Wow ! So it was you! You indeed possess many talents! You've done a remarkable, thoughtful, and respectful job of Atari's heritage. Well. I suggest we officially call this kind of label Ben@Plaion label Ha, I'd be happy with a continuation of 'modern'. I just read Atari Age and try and act on the general sentiment! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Ben from Plaion said: That would be me. I could talk about this for days! It was very important to me as it was Atari packaging that it had to follow the style of Klax - Ataris last official 2600 release, so the format, framing and size of the new solus game boxes and labels had to be in that style. The font for titles had to be eras demi, only major change was that by that time game logos where baked into the main artwork instead of the game title being separate and in a standardised font. But I didn't have logos for 10in1, 4in1 and so for 2600 carts I went with a standardised font for game titles. You'll note 7800 games all have there own titles in their artwork, so there's a difference to note - any 2600 carts we release will have the title in eras demi and any 7800 carts will have their own individual logos! I was very happy to see a continuation of the style from the red label releases. I personally find them to be the most attractive. I also like that different colors were used rather than staying with the maroon color. I like that color, but a little variation is nice as well. As I said above, they fit perfectly alongside my late release titles and were the right choice IMHO. Great job Ben! 👍🏼 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5424518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Fiorillo Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Agreed, I love the red style but with different colors. Why don't we call it the Atari Interactive variant? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5425310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyOasys Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Here's my name(s) for it, Amalgam, Merged, Mixed & or Blended. Take your pick. These names reference the fact that the new boxes/labels combine the looks of both the red & text/picture eras. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5426635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 On 3/8/2024 at 5:25 AM, Marc Fiorillo said: Agreed, I love the red style but with different colors. Why don't we call it the Atari Interactive variant? Here are the proposed colours of the boxes my designer made...be real cool to get some games out with this pallete 02 used on Mr Run and Jump 10 used on 10in1 and 4in1 and unnannounced title 15 used on Berzerk 11 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudografx Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) Out of this palette, where would the original red label carts fit? Would that be colour 04? Btw. it should be spelled "Burgundy". Edited March 11 by pseudografx Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, pseudografx said: Out of this palette, where would the original red label carts fit? Would that be colour 04? Btw. it should be spelled "Burgundy". Ugh my favourite, a member of the public spotting a spelling error, the shame! In answer to your question yes it's 04, I think he chose the colours based on colours from back in the day and then a couple of new shades to fill in some gaps. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1, 2, 6, 10 and 15 are beautiful Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 On 3/6/2024 at 3:21 PM, Electric-Dreams said: The label style on the new Atari 2600/2600+ game cartridges is the 7th variation after Text#, Text, Picture, Silver, Children and Red label. On 3/6/2024 at 3:28 PM, Electric-Dreams said: I correct myself: actually, if we count the Atarisoft label styles, it even makes it the 8th label variation for Atari cartridges. Don't forget the Atari Corp. 1986-88 Picture Labels (usually with different title fonts/colors, and often with errors) and Gray labels (cost-reduced versions of the Silver labels). 😜 And then there's weird stuff like "Picture" label Star Ship, 1986 Hangman, and Raiders of The Lost Ark with the Sears-style end label, but I think those are just filed under "Special." BTW the "Atarisoft" carts are just Silver or Gray label cartridges with unusual alternate end labels; I wouldn't say they constitute their own variation, since IIRC there are only two of them. Similar to "Pole Positn" and "Raiders Lost Ark" 🙃 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 8 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Here are the proposed colours of the boxes my designer made...be real cool to get some games out with this pallete 02 used on Mr Run and Jump 10 used on 10in1 and 4in1 and unnannounced title 15 used on Berzerk I would personally go with Atari Red or maybe pink 232 c variation for all the girl gamers. 👍 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 9 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: 10 used on 10in1 and 4in1 and unnannounced title The unannounced title is perhaps another xxin1 cart..? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 17 minutes ago, LS650 said: The unannounced title is perhaps another xxin1 cart..? It is. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 How about we treat it like the first ship in a class, and name them Klax style. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Fiorillo Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Hey, each color for a different type of game. Blue for the multi's, Green for the arcades, the orange for platformers...just pick a color for other types as they are released. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 18 hours ago, BassGuitari said: Don't forget the Atari Corp. 1986-88 Picture Labels (usually with different title fonts/colors, and often with errors) and Gray labels (cost-reduced versions of the Silver labels). 😜 And then there's weird stuff like "Picture" label Star Ship, 1986 Hangman, and Raiders of The Lost Ark with the Sears-style end label, but I think those are just filed under "Special." BTW the "Atarisoft" carts are just Silver or Gray label cartridges with unusual alternate end labels; I wouldn't say they constitute their own variation, since IIRC there are only two of them. Similar to "Pole Positn" and "Raiders Lost Ark" 🙃 Yeah you're absolutly right. Thank you for the clarification 👍 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362631-name-for-new-atari-2600-label-variation/#findComment-5427748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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