The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast

Wait, another Atari game compilation? Is there anything to distinguish Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration from all those that came before? Is it worth our time and money? Do these people even get why we so love Atari? Tempest 2000 answers these questions for us: "YES! YES! YES!" This deep dive into Atari 50 walks through the entire experience, not just Jaguar, but reviewing "reimagined," analyzing arcade games, perusing the platforms, and tackling the timeline. Some bugs are found, sure, but also a few delightful surprises. Also included is feedback from Richard, Nick, and Editorb! Full show notes are available at https://forums.atariage.com/blogs/entry/18634-s03-atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration/   Next up: JaguarCD and Virtual Light Machine! 

Who says you can't teach an old cat new tricks? Probably nobody. That's not a thing. But what is a thing, a very cool thing, is the Jaguar GameDrive from RetroHQ: a custom cartridge that lets you load games, demos, and homebrew from a microSD card. And speaking of homebrew, we also talk about homebrew, including detailed coverage of not one, not two, but eleven games and demos, all made available from RetroHQ. As if that weren't enough, we also have some top-quality feedback from Louis, Sloth Machine, and Editorb! All that plus storytime and maybe Jesse Eisenberg in this special episode of the Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast.   Full episode show notes are available at https://forums.atariage.com/blogs/entry/18459-s02-retrohqs-jaguar-gamedrive-11-homebrews-demos   Next Episode: Special coverage of  Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration 

Use slick animation, vibrant colors, and a complete lack of limbs to defeat the evil Mr. Dark in Rayman! In this giant-spiky-fruit-sized episode, we learn the history of Ubisoft as well as Rayman's platform-hopping path to production. We then walk through the game, compare the different ports, find a Portuguese typo, and cover more previews and reviews than you can shake an Electoon at. But don't shake Electoons, kids, they're our friends. Also included is feedback from Clinton, Roberth, Bill Kendrick, Greg, JB, Weird and Retro, cubanismo, RollOut, DoctorClu, tripled79, Justin, Sabertooth, TrekMD, SuperRetro64, Arethius, and Brian in Albuquerque! Full show notes can be found at https://atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/18173-32-rayman/   Next up: JaguarCD and Virtual Light Machine

Set your cybernetic sights on world domination in Syndicate! Get a handle on the controls, concoct an unofficial overlay, peruse reviews from around the world, and question the ESRB rating in this episode about Bullfrog's cyberpunk classic. Oh, yeah, and check out several previously-undisclosed cheat codes. Also included is feedback from RJ, the Lost Dragon, PFG 9000, tripled79, MightyFrog, cubanismo, Kyle, Louis, and Bobby Tribble! Woohoo! All that plus storytime involving out-of-context Atari, and nerds makin' noise in the computer lab. Full show notes can be found at https://atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/17232-31-syndicate/   Next up: Rayman! KEEP ON THINKING

Blisteringly-fast arcade-style motorcycle racing hits the Atari Jaguar with Super Burnout. In this episode, we figure out if "super" really is better, Bishop wreaks pre-programmed havoc on a national anthem, we track down the real-life inspiration behind each of the game's courses, hunt for the optimal audio balance, and create crazy glitches with a cheat code. We're also packed with feedback from Randal, Björn, Lestat, Roberth, Olivier Nallet (really!), Rhett, Derek, Peter, atarilbc, Doctor Clu, RJ, Louis, TrekMD, Steve Clinton from London, and Kyle! Throughout the episode, check out snippets from the underrated soundtrack, including the entirety of Shen's Theme at the very end, following Storytime, which includes my COVID-19 update. Full show notes are available at https://atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/16882-30-super-burnout/ Next episode: Syndicate!   This episode has been modified since its original publication. Changes applied on 2021-03-06: Tried to balance audio levels a bit better

The Advisor recommends you check out Theme Park! In this Ferris wheel-sized episode, we look at the histories of two storied UK video game companies, learn about the development of the Jaguar version straight from the source (whose name I hope I pronounced correctly), check out all the rides and attractions, and find out that M. Thatcher is actually a dude.  Act surprised at the unexpected musical number, and if you want, stick around for storytime at the end. Also included is feedback from Derek, Trevor, Randal, Chris, Gary, Mark, Zeus09998580, atarilbc, Patrick, TrekMD, and Adam! Full show notes are available at https://atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/16392-29-theme-park/ In the next episode, we're covering Super Burnout! Send in feedback to jaguar@gamebygamepodcast.com for this or any prior game.

Feel the textures beneath your animated, dirt-chewing tires in Supercross 3D! Learn about how the tournament actually works (hint: don't read the manual), check out some of the hidden references in the list of competitor names, and learn what the heck a "nac nac" is in this dirty, dirty episode. Also included are a couple curious song similarities, storytime segments featuring carbonated beverages and open-source operating systems, plus feedback from Rhett, RD, Björn, Roberth, Liam, Atarilbc, Arethius, Hakuzo, and JagMod! One of those may or may not correct a recurring mistake on my part. Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15965-28-supercross-3d/   Next episode: Theme Park!

Find out who you really are and then foil the alien conspiracy in Flashback: The Quest for Identity. Learn about the companies involved in bringing this game to the Jaguar, what it took to make the cutscenes, and how to recover your teleport receiver with one weird trick. Along the way, we uncover a previously-unknown cheat code, dig into all the various ports and their differences, and argue about whether the Titan in this game is a planet or a moon. Also included is feedback, lots of feedback, from Bryce, Andrew, Derek, Hugh, TrekMD, Ben, Mike, Arethius, Rhett, and Hugues! Plus storytime. Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15790-27-flashback-the-quest-for-identity/   Next up: Supercross 3D!

Only a weapons-laden antivirus craft can save the I-Way, and only you can drive it. This heavy-tank-sized episode will give you all you need to know to defeat Override, including the little-known history of the game I-War, a complete catalog of weapons, a list of enemies and hazards, and tons of tips. We find a close connection between I-War and Defender 2000, dig deep for hidden messages, and solve the mystery of the missing level music. All this plus a dramatic re-enactment and a yelling Klingon are available on this side of the podcast Datalink. Stick around for feedback from Derek, Randal, Chad, Björn, Arethius, Roberth, and Chris, plus Jaguar stories from LehtMojo and Ben! Also, a Retro League eulogy. Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15466-26-i-war/   Next episode: Flashback: The Quest for Identity!

Hop in your favorite (better make that "favourite") European rally car and "terra up de firma" in Power Drive Rally! We explore company histories and the development of the game, dig into the game modes, and marvel at the attention to detail. In the co-driver's seat we've got sound effects and music, reviews from around the world, and Betteridge's Law of Headlines. As if that weren't enough, there's also feedback from Björn, Trevor, Roberth, Keith, Randal, Derek, Lee, Gummy Bear, doctorclu, TrekMD, and Arethius! All that and more, including storytime, can be found in this long yet info-packed episode. Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-15228-25-power-drive-rally/ Next episode: I-War!

Enter the Great Tile Flipping Festival to challenge King Fluffy and the citizens of the planet Phromaj in the Jaguar puzzle game FlipOut! Game designer Dr. Conrad Barski provides valuable historical context as we learn about the game's development, then explore the levels, dig into the depths of alien mischief, and check out numerous magazine reviews. Also included is feedback from Roberth, Derek, Randal, Björn, RD, Dr. Clu, Arethius, and TrekMD! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14980-24-flipout/ Coming up in the next episode: Power Drive Rally

Form a line at the bottom of Boot Hill and wait to be waved in to the disturbing fun of Cannon Fodder! In this episode, we learn a bit about Sensible Software, how this game ended up on the Jaguar, and how this version differs from the many other ports. We check out numerous reviews from both sides of the Atlantic, propose an alternate control scheme (with the benefit of hindsight), ponder the highly-questionable ESRB rating, and analyze the infamous theme song. Also included is feedback from Gerald, Philip the Whovian, Derek, Roberth Anthony Martinez Rivero, RD, Bryce, Simon, Arethius, Lost Dragon, and TrekMD! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14706-23-cannon-fodder/   Next episode: Flip Out!

We're blasting space pirates and naming planets with Hover Strike! Learn about the game's roots, the development staff, the many cheat codes, and the Jaguar Development Standards in this action-packed and texture-mapped episode. Stick around for some awesome feedback from Björn, Arethius, Christopher (aka MightyFrog), and TrekMD! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14622-22-hover-strike/ Coming up next episode: Cannon Fodder!

You could say it's the best American football game on the Jaguar, but is that saying much? Find out in this episode, along with the id Software connection, a Super Bowl prediction, and what the heck this game has to do with a distant-future generational starship. Also included is feedback from Kevin, some storytime, and a couple surprises. Hopefully not the terrible kind of surprises. Full show notes are available at https://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14557-21-troy-aikman-nfl-football/ The next episode returns to Jaguar first-party titles with Hover Strike!

Experience "the real simulator" with Pinball Fantasies on the Atari Jaguar. In this episode, you'll hear company histories, rules of the four pinball tables, lots of tunes, highly contradictory reviews, some questionable adjective use, and the surprising high score holder for the Stones 'n' Bones table on Shinto's cartridge. Also in this episode is feedback from Randal, Louis, and Janitor Sean! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14511-20-pinball-fantasies/ Coming up next episode: Troy Aikman NFL Football!

Double the dragons, double the fun? Find out in this episode, where we go through the inspiration and history behind the one-on-one fighting game Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls. We analyze the characters, find surprising gameplay factors, and go off in search of the elusive Shadow Master Code. Also included is feedback from Lost Dragon, Lee, Randal, Matt, and Kevin Manne, plus a BBC Breakfast surprise from Philip the Whovian! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14311-19-double-dragon-v-the-shadow-falls/ Coming up next episode: Pinball Fantasies!

Visit the violent future of faux football in this fierce battle which is best against your buddies. Learn about the game's surprising evolution, company histories, and the rules of the game (or lack thereof). Get some wisdom from John Madden, a bizarre audio glitch, and practical use of the word "fisticuffs." Also included is feedback from BTB, Björn, Michael, Doctor Clu, Lost Dragon, Arethius, Liam, and Gray Defender! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-14204-18-brutal-sports-football/ Coming up next episode: Double Dragon V!

It's modern-day old-school rock blasting in this special homebrew episode of the Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast. Rebooteroids is an AtariAge-exclusive title by the Jaguar wizards at Reboot, a lovingly-crafted update to an Atari arcade classic. Learn about the game's lengthy development, dig into all the gameplay details, check out the music, and figure out how to pronounce the '#' symbol in this brief but exciting departure from the usual chronological game coverage. Also included is feedback from arcadegeek23, Protestari, and Troff! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-13928-h01-rebooteroids/   Next episode: Brutal Sports Football!

Bundle up in your brightest mismatching colors and take on the picturesque mountains of Val d'Isère in Skiing and Snowboarding for the Atari Jaguar. As I test the limits of my grasp of the French language (probably with embarrassing results), we learn about the developer, the game modes, obstacles, powerups (yeah, powerups!), music, the various endings, the subtleties of timberline in the French Alps, and some questionable physics. Also included is feedback from Louis, Randal, Derik, Ryan, BTB, and Björn, with submissions from Doctor Clu, Lost Dragon, and Arethius! Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-13692-17-val-disere-skiing-and-snowboarding/ In the next episode, we mix things up a bit with our first homebrew episode, Rebooteroids!

Serious ninjas in a cruel Krool world: play as Zool or Zooz to banish Krool's shape-shifting henchman Mental Block from six crazy worlds in this challenging and cartoony platform game on the Jaguar. In this episode, I cover a little history of Gremlin Interactive, describe the colorful levels and inventive enemies, list some amusing instrument names from the .mod file metadata, and gush about cheat codes. Also included in this episode is some excellent feedback from Lost Dragon, Wade, Jon, and Doctor Clu! Stick around after the Zool 2 coverage for an announcement, a couple barely-related stories, and a surprise mash-up, which is made slightly less surprising by being mentioned here. Full show notes are available at http://atariage.com/forums/blog/615/entry-13511-16-zool-2/   Next episode: Val d'Isère Skiing and Snowboarding