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25  décembre     19h01
Merry Christmas 2025
   Merry Christmas everyone It’s been a busy season for me but I’m proud of myself for getting this out at all, I’m just glad it’s not after Christmas. Thank you all so much for being here with me for another trying year, I am very glad you are here. Enjoy the rest of the season and I will see you...
07  septembre     14h24
5667 A106, Glacier Patrol
   Missed it by that muchWelcome everyone Today we are looking at the game Glacier Patrol, which was made by VSS for Sunrise Software, but released later by Telegames. It was much more interesting than I thought, and there is much more feedback than I expected for this one. Thank you for that. Coming...
06  août     12h49
7-008, Miner 2049er, 07-011, Miner 2049er Vol. 2 by Tigervision
   What a lovely flock of gazebosHi there, welcome back my friends to the show that no longer comes out on time. In this episode I talk about two (count ’em) games by Tigervision, Miner 2049er and Miner 2049er Volume II. two sides of the same coin, if you will. there’s lots of fun links to check out...
25  mai     08h01
VC2002, Squeeze Box
   Hello Thanks for joining me in this episode all about Squeeze Box by U.S. Games. As I type this I am realizing that I made a huge mistake in the show, something I could have fixed if I looked at my own previous research. What a maroon Hopefully I’ll remember to correct it in the next episode. Which...
30  avril     10h30
CX 26105, Big Bird’s Egg Catch
   Welcome back everyone, thanks so much for your patience. Today’s episode is the long promised Big Bird’s Egg Catch by Atari and CCW, the last such officially released collaboration between the two. I hope that you enjoy it and that it was worth the wait. The next episode will be on Squeeze Box by...
22  décembre     10h58
Merry Christmas 2024
   Hello everyone, I want to thank you for your love and continued support over these last few difficult years for me. I’m feeling a bit more hopeful for the new year. I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying the holiday season so far. I hope this episode will help give you some extra (or any)...
30  octobre     08h15
11013, Porky’s
   I am not taking a shower with youWelcome back to the show, glad to finally get this out, which is the episode about Porky’s from 20th Century Fox. Did you know it’s based on a movie? It’s true I do hope you enjoy the episode, and I always appreciate your continued patience with me. I think from now...
19  mai     10h40
AR-4400, Dragonstomper
   I am so sorry it’s taking me so long to get episodes out. It seems like it’s one step up, two steps back. I am trying to fix it. Despite that, the new episode featuring Dragonstomper by Starpath (formerly Arcadia) is now available. I hope you enjoy it. Coming up next will be Porky’s by 20th Century...
07  février     10h00
CX 26103, Alpha Beam with Ernie
   Hello, once again I apologize for the episode being late. Sarah came up with a new way for me to try doing the podcast that I think will be better, I talk about it in this episode. Which is all about Alpha Beam with Ernie, an Atari and Children’s Computer Workshop joint. Thank you once again to...
14  janvier     02h37
PB 5590, Frogger II: Threedeep
   Happy New Year Thank you so much for welcoming me back to the podcasting world so warmly, I am very grateful to all of you. The first game for 2024 is Frogger II - Threedeep by Parker Brothers. What does this game have to do with a barn in Maine? oh, you are gonna find out, believe me. Next up on...
24  décembre     14h13
Merry Christmas 2023
   Merry Christmas everyone I hope you enjoy the episode, thank you for sending your Christmas related feedback to us. I wish you all health, happiness, and love this Christmas and all throughout the year. Thank you so much for your support, love, and understanding, and I thank you for listening.
13  décembre     11h13
GA 1003, Gamma Attack
   Hi. I know, it’s been awhile. How have you been? Anyway, I hope you are amenable to a new episode of my podcast. It’s all about the Gammation game Gamma Attack. Lots of interesting goings-on with this game, I hope you’ll give it a chance and enjoy. I am taking submissions for the Christmas episode...
29  janvier     09h06
AB-035, Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns
   Happy New Year If I can still say that when it’s almost Groundhog Day. I hit a snag right out of the gate, which seems to be typical now. But, Pitfall II by Activision is finally available, and it’s a doozy. The part about the game and its history etc. is twice as long as it usually is, I had a lot...
08  janvier     12h40
Mean Santa by Tim Duarte and John K. Harvey
   Boy oh boy, it’s been a rough year. This episode featuring Mean Santa by Tim Duarte and John K. Harvey almost didn’t come out for Christmas. I am truly very sorry about how this year has gone, I need to change a lot of behaviors in the coming year. Regardless of what holiday (if any) you celebrate,...
24  décembre     01h43
Merry Christmas 2022
   It’s been a bad year for me and podcasting, I’m sorry I haven’t put that much out this year. I also have not been looking forward to Christmas, but today with the help of a friend, I got a boost of Christmas spirit I’m going to try and extend it through next year the best I can. Thank you for...
16  novembre     23h12
ASC 1002, Gauntlet
   Welcome to the show In this episode I will tell you what I know about Gauntlet by Answer Software. Other than how to play, it’s not much; although I am very confident in telling you that this is NOT a port of the Atari arcade game Gauntlet. I can also tell you that despite what you read on the...
02  novembre     22h26
SA-210, Master Builder
   I am back this week to discuss a Spectravideo game, after 7 years This game is called Master Builder, and I really hope you enjoy the episode. Coming up next will be Gauntlet by Answer Software. If you have thoughts on Gauntlet, you can send them to me at 2600gamebygame gmail.com. Please just tell...
20  octobre     21h45
CX 26102, Cookie Monster Munch
   Long time no see Today’s episode is about the Atari and Children’s Computer Workshop collaboration, Cookie Monster Munch. I loved Cookie Monster when I was a kid (I still do), and I also love cookies, but most cookies actually stay in my mouth, unlike some other monsters I could name. I hope that...
07  août     08h57
A-VCS-Tec Challenge
   I say this too much, but I thank you for being patient with me as I navigate through my lovely depression. This long overdue episode features the homebrew game AVCStec Challenge by Simon Quernhorst and Paul Slocum. It’s based on the very difficult (to me) Aztec Challenge by Paul Norman, for the...
18  mai     14h02
5664, Frogs and Flies
   On this episode we take a look at the M Network game Frogs and Flies, which was based on the Intellivision game Frog Bog. We also cover programmer extraordinaire Dave Rolfe for the first time, and we even read one of his interesting essays. I hope you enjoy it Coming up next is A-VCS-tec Challenge,...
08  mai     12h03
03208, Laser Gates
   Hello my friends, thank you once again for your patience for this new episode featuring Laser Gates by Imagic. A fun time was had by almost all Coming up next is Frogs and Flies by M Network. If you have any feedback for Frogs and Flies, please send it to 2600gamebygame gmail.com by end of the day...
21  avril     01h24
AG-034, Private Eye
   In this episode I look at the Activision game Private Eye, by Bob Whitehead. I hadn’t put any time into this game before, and I couldn’t put enough time into it for the podcast, but I did enjoy it and hope to come back to it. Next up will be Laser Gates by Imagic. If you have feedback for the game...
12  avril     00h56
Sesame Street Game Contest
   Not pictured: second copy of Oscar. I have it, so you’ll get it by ThanksgivingIn case you missed it on the Oscar episode, my friend Richard is sponsoring a contest where you can win loose Atari 2600 Sesame Street carts It’s very simple to enter, all you need to do is send me an email at...
10  avril     01h41
CX 26101, Oscar’s Trash Race
   Welcome back to the podcast everyone I hope you all are well, and I very much appreciate all the kind words and patience. Today we start the 5 digit Atari part numbers with Oscar’s Trash Race, a product of Atari and the Children’s Computer Workshop, a tiny little division of Sesame Street. This is...
25  décembre     09h38
Merry Christmas 2021
   I’m sorry this is so late, time got away from me this year. Sarah and I wish you peace, health, and happiness this holiday season. I love each and every one of you and I am eternally grateful to you all. A better group of friends I could not have asked for. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, have...