After a one-episode break, we're now back to Digital Eclipse content with the impending release of Tetris Forever. Joining this week are DE's Chris Kohler, editorial director, and Jason Cirillo, lead designer and programmer of Tetris Timewarp, an original title included in Tetris Forever. We cover a lot of ground in this one, from our first experiences with Tetris, some behind-the-scenes of the development of Tetris Forever, a lot about Tetris Timewarp, and, of course, playing a silly game. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqtfN6ZcST0 Tetris Forever AVAILABLE available 11/12: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/Tetris_Forever/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/tetris_forever Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tetris-forever-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012314 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/tetris-forever/9pfhc37m5qbq Wishlist Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816870/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_Ritas_Rewind/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009198 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind/9ND4JD0MXT2H Atari 50: Expanded Edition AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/Atari_50_The_Anniversary_Celebration/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-digital-expanded-edition-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-CUSA34728_00-0668738034155475 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-digital-expanded-edition/9NZK7ZB6CDKM/0010 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Chris Kohler:https://x.com/kobunheat
Just in time for Halloween, Nightdive Studios did what it does best. They released a remastered gem from first-person-shooting history that blended spooky shooting with live-action FMV story: Killing Time Remastered. Fortunately, I was able to assemble four guests from the team that worked on the title to speak about it. Joining this pod are Nightdive's Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer), Adam Grayshon (Project Coordinator), Josh Dowell (Game Programme), and End (Game Programmer). We talk through the game itself, the development process, and some insight into the original game's production. And, what has become a new tradition, I subject them all to a silly game at the end. YouTube: https://youtu.be/4hCuOKru_Ng Killing Time: Resurrected AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733170/Killing_Time_Resurrected/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/killing_time_resurrected Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/killing-time-resurrected-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011545 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/killing-time-resurrected/9pbvfggxzv24 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join the Nightdive Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Nightdive Studios: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom End - Twitter: https://x.com/ENDESGA Grover Wimberly IV - https://x.com/GroverWhim Josh Dowell - https://x.com/Slartbarty
Since its debut in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has continued to capture generations of kids while leaving a deep and enduring nostalgic love for the colorful heroes. Enter Digital Eclipse's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind - the 90s-era beat-em-up that never was. Joining me to preview the title are returning guests Dan Amrich (content editor) and Stephen Frost (head of production) in addition to Jeremey Williams (lead engineer). We talk about our history with Power Rangers, the approach and details of the game, and wrap up with a bit of competition. YouTube: https://youtu.be/bXKDiU4vwF4 Wishlist Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816870/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_Ritas_Rewind/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009198 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind/9ND4JD0MXT2H Wishlist Tetris Forever: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/Tetris_Forever/ Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775650/Atari_50_The_Wider_World_of_Atari/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari-70050000051288-switch/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA08601_00-0051882273573412 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari/9n8f6ntjb5cw Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Jeremy Williams: https://x.com/jerware Stephen Frost: https://x.com/frostman007 Dan Amrich: https://x.com/DanAmrich
Two years ago, Atari and Digital Eclipse released one of the greatest odes to video game history Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration. Turns out there's a lot more story to tell, thus leading to two announced DLC for the darling title. Joining me to dive into the first installment of the DLC, The Wider World of Atari, are Digital Eclipse's Dave Rees (Software Engineer), Dan Amrich (Content Editor), and Stephen Frost (Head of Production). We talk about what led to the creation of the DLC, how a Gold Master narrative gets constructed, and then end with a thrilling game. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cw5finyIxTE Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775650/Atari_50_The_Wider_World_of_Atari/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari-70050000051288-switch/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA08601_00-0051882273573412 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari/9n8f6ntjb5cw Yars Rising AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/yars-rising-e591ca Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Stephen Frost: https://x.com/frostman007
Mark Perloff is no stranger to this podcast, but has yet to be the subject. Until now! Being the lead producer on Yars Rising, it seemed like a great to bring him on to learn more about his journey to Atari, pry for some behind-the-scenes insights into Yars Rising, and then ask a slate of random questions that I love to do so much. YouTube: https://youtu.be/rg13xej-yjk Yars Rising AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/yars-rising-e591ca Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom
Less than 24 hours after getting home from Gamescom in Germany, James Montanga, director of Yars Rising, kindly agreed to join me once again for a more light-hearted episode of the podcast. My goal: talk a bit more about Yars Rising beyond what was covered in our preview in Episode 31, and discuss Gamescom and demoing games to press. We cover all that and more throughout this hour-plus-long episode. Enjoy! Video link: https://youtu.be/vOFlRz-Rdb4 Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Wishlist Fatal Run 2089 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542310/Fatal_Run_2089/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009209/ Xbox: Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari WayForward: https://x.com/WayForward Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom James Montagna: https://x.com/JamesPopStar
Tim Lapetino, writer of the book, The Art of Atari, was hired as Atari's creative director earlier this year. Few people know our company like he does as he's literally written a book on it! Tim and I (Jason) haven't had too many discussions together, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about his history and share that with you all. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did! Video link: https://youtu.be/sy8YTAWRmlU Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Tim Lapetino: https://x.com/lapetino Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom
A little over a year ago, Atari and Graphite Lab launched Mr. Run and Jump to critical acclaim. Little did we know at the time, that it would catch the speedrunning eyes of Altabiscuit and lead to runs at SGDQ and the upcoming PAX West. What better a time, then, to bring our friends from Graphite Lab, studio director Matt Raithel and MR&J director John Mikula, back to the podcast to talk speedrunning their title and speedrunning in general? Video link: https://youtu.be/AQaHnmScLyg Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Mr Run and Jump Available Now: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132540/Mr_Run_and_Jump/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mr-run-and-jump-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10007242 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mr-run-and-jump/9n9m6v87h1z8 Hive Jump 2: Survivors in Early Access Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Graphite Lab: https://x.com/graphitelab altabiscuit: https://x.com/altabiscuit John Mikula: https://x.com/JohnMikula Matt Raithel: https://x.com/raitheoshow Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom
You ready for some retro-inspired punishment of the Nordic variety? If so, you've come to the right place. Volgar the Viking II is on the horizon and I've asked Kris Durrschmidt (Creative Director / CEO of Crazy Viking Studios) and Calvin Vu (Producer, Digital Eclipse) to join me to discuss all thing Volgarr and the games that inspired it. Video link: Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow Digital Eclipse on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Kris Dürrschmidt: https://x.com/VOLGARR
It's quiet and I want some noise, so I asked for questions from you, the audience to provide. And provide you did with dozens of write-ins that comprise the entirety of this episode. Joining me are VP of Games, Ethan Stearns, and Senior Director of Communications, David Lowey. We cover a wide variety of subjects including the future of RollerCoaster Tycoon, details behind Atari hardware choices, and which Spice Girl we'd be. NeoSprint: OUT NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7 Wishlist Yars Rising! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Ethan Stearns: https://x.com/EdogLost David Lowey: https://x.com/loweyd
Yars Rising has been making waves recently with a new gameplay trailer dropping, a demo during Steam Next Fest, and a preview cycle out of Summer Games Fest. To keep the good times rolling, I invited James Montagna (game director) and Mark Perloff (lead producer) to talk all about the title. We dive into the origins of the game's concept, how a metroidvania is crafted, and so much more. Video link: https://youtu.be/SD-xb83rHug The Yars Rising remix contest: https://www.iconcollective.edu/atari Wishlist/Preorder: NeoSprint Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7 Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join WayForward Discord: https://discord.com/invite/QnF5MF3AxT Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari WayForward: https://x.com/WayForward Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom James Montagna: https://x.com/JamesPopStar
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is out of early access and available across a bevy of platforms. What better time to get Digital Eclipse on the pod to talk about it? I've assembled a party consisting of Ian Sherman (Senior Engineer), Nick Bruty (Art Director), and Justin Rosenthal-Kambic (Animation Lead) to get deep into the maze of development that's brought this classic to modern platforms as only Digital Eclipse can do. Video link: https://youtu.be/6vSjTvEalYc New Release: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w/ Digital Eclipse Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2518960/Wizardry_Proving_Grounds_of_the_Mad_Overlord/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/wizardry_proving_grounds_of_the_mad_overlord Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010381 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord/9pnxh7qr4zn4 Wishlist/Preorder: NeoSprint Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom Justin Rosenthal-Kambic: https://x.com/JxRK
No jokes here: the April 1st-announced PO'ed is very real and out right now, so let's talk about it! Joining this week are Nightdive Studio's CEO, Stephen Kick, and Lead KEX Engineer, Samuel "Kaiser" Villarreal. Samuel is the reason why PO'ed has graced modern platforms and you'll hear all about the title's history and how it's made the journey from the 3DO to 2024. YouTube Link: POed AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697470/POed_Definitive_Edition/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/poed-definitive-edition-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0913-PPSA22307_00-0180316664507147 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/poed-definitive-edition/9pcg4c64qh9f System Shock AVAILABLE NOW ON CONSOLES: PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP6714-PPSA06389_00-SYSTSHOCKREPS5US Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/system-shock/9nvgtjklc7jg Wishlist NeoSprint: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Wishlist Yars Rising: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join the Nightdive Discord: https://discord.gg/nightdivestudios Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Nightdive Studios: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Stephen Kick: https://x.com/pripyatbeast Samuel "Kaiser" Villarreal: https://x.com/SVKaiser Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom
The Recharged series came from the desire to create classic Atari IP from the ground up for modern hardware while retaining its arcade spirit. Enter Alan-1, the team that's bringing the franchise full circle back to Arcades with plenty of surprises along the way. We cover a lot here, including the background of Alan-1 themselves and what makes their first in this collaboration, Asteroids: Recharged, so unique and worthy of your quarters. YouTube Link: Lunar Lander Beyond AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/lunar-lander-beyond-30b7a0 Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lunar-lander-beyond-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10005702/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/lunar-lander-beyond/9NXSBLM4MBP6 Wishlist NeoSprint: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Wishlist Yars Rising: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Alan-1: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan1games/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Alan-1-Inc-100083198127524/ Discord: https://discord.gg/gupQhU2SKP Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alan_1_Games Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom
Hot on the heels of Lunar Lunar Beyond's release earlier in the week, we wanted to put a shine on the team that made the beautiful cutscenes throughout it: Bewilder. I'm joined by Nicolas Rix, animation director, and Pieter Jordan, lead compositor, to go into the process of creating these animations and how they added a new dimension to the world of Lunar Lander Beyond. Lunar Lander Beyond AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/lunar-lander-beyond-30b7a0 Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lunar-lander-beyond-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10005702/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/lunar-lander-beyond/9NXSBLM4MBP6 Wishlist NeoSprint: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Bewilder: https://www.instagram.com/bewildertv Rave Growl: https://www.instagram.com/ravegrowl Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom Nicolas Rix: https://www.instagram.com/NicolasRix Pieter Jordaan: https://www.instagram.com/snotskietpiet
It's official: NeoSprint is exiting early access and racing to all platforms soon! What better time to see what's changed since we last checked in months ago at the start of the VCS early access period? And who better to do so than the head of developer Headless Chicken, Jose Pablo Monge Chacon (JP), and Atari's senior art director, John Kauderer, a creative driver on the title? YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mJawSuLf04w Wishlist NeoSprint: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Wishlist/Pre-order Lunar Lander Beyond: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lunar-lander-beyond-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10005702/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/lunar-lander-beyond/9NXSBLM4MBP6 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Headless Chicken: https://twitter.com/HeadlessCG Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom John Kauderer: johnkauderer.com, https://www.youtube.com/user/kemicon, https://www.youtube.com/@johnkauderer3072 JP: https://twitter.com/loko08
Lunar Lander Beyond is on the horizon so what better time to sit down with Dreams Uncorporated for some behind-the-scenes discussions? Joining me this week: Alvaro Martinez (director), Jeff Cardenas (executive producer), and Carlos Rocha Silva (Dreams Uncorporated CEO). Video link: Wishlist/Pre-order Lunar Lander Beyond: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lunar-lander-beyond-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10005702/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/lunar-lander-beyond/9NXSBLM4MBP6 New Releases: Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2236680/Llamasoft_The_Jeff_Minter_Story/ Akka Arrh PS5 (w/ PSVR2 support!): https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10006101/ qomp2: https://link.atari.com/play-qomp2 Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/STAR_WARS_Dark_Forces_Remaster/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Dreams Uncorporated: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsuncorporated/ Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom
In celebration of Jeff Minter and all things Llamasoft, we are joined by the entirety of the Llamasoft team, Jeff Minter and Ivan Zorzin, plus Chris Kohler from Digital Eclipse. We dive into the making of Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, talk through some of the games in the collection, and touch on the recently updated Akka Arrh on PS5 with PSVR2 support! Video link: https://youtu.be/Hcru4ev_Ksk New Releases: Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2236680/Llamasoft_The_Jeff_Minter_Story/ Akka Arrh PS5 (w/ PSVR2 support!): https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10006101/ qomp2: https://link.atari.com/play-qomp2 Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/STAR_WARS_Dark_Forces_Remaster/ Wishlist Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse Llamasoft: https://www.youtube.com/@stinkyox Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom Chris Kohler: https://twitter.com/kobunheat Jeff (Mastadon): @llamasoft_ox@toot.wales Ivan (Mastadon) : @gilesgoat@toot.wales
Ethan and Shah join the pod again to just chat and see where the conversation leads. We talk a bit about qomp2 and Lunar Lander Beyond marketing before going all in on Star Wars gaming as we celebrate this week's release of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered. New Releases: qomp2: https://link.atari.com/play-qomp2 Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/STAR_WARS_Dark_Forces_Remaster/ Wishlist Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom Ethan Stearns: https://twitter.com/EdogLost Shah-Rukh Farid: https://twitter.com/tanconman
Graphite Lab is back on the pod to talk about the imminent qomp2! Matt and Mark return, along with lead designer Brad Austrin to play and discuss the making of qomp2. We go through the approach to designing a sequel to an indie cult classic, building on such simple gameplay, and how to integrate narrative into a game about PONG ball. Video version of this episode with gameplay can be found here: [need link] Wishlist Upcoming Games: qomp2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2243510/qomp2/ Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom Matt Raithel: https://twitter.com/raitheoshowb Brad Austrin: https://twitter.com/Baust528 / https://twitter.com/gamevecanti Graphite Lab: https://twitter.com/graphitelab
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Frostbite. an obscure AF game. growing up grandparents had Atari, & Frostbite was first video game I would specifically want to play instead of just a general "play any game." still have 2600 & that game hooked up & playable at any moment.