Top 4 Activision game programs for the Atari Video Computer System
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Four really fun games from Activision for the Atari Video Computer System. Clockwise from the top, Enduro (1983), Keystone Kapers (1983), Pitfall (1982) and Laser Blast (1981). Enduro is one of the best auto racing game programs available for the Atari and I spent many hours playing this one Christmas with my brothers. Pitfall and Keystone Kapers are fun arcade platform style game programs that are easy to dump an evening on. Laser Blast is the only Activision game I ever earned a badge for, not sure if that's because it wasn't that hard or I was exceptionally good.
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Use an Atari VCS emulator like Stella to load these BIN files and run the game programs.
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Top 4 M Network game programs for the Atari Video Computer System
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M Network was owned by Mattel and used to release ported versions of their Intellivision programs. Although the Atari versions of their game programs tended to be dumbed down, I generally find them fun to play and these are more four favorites. All are arcade classics except one (although they weren't classics yet at the time just arcade games). Starting at the top left, first is BurgerTime [M Network, 1983]. Audio and game play is good but the program suffers with some of it's graphics, for example all the various components of your hamburgers look the same. Armor Ambush [M Network, 1982] is my number two. It's a great two player tank battle game similar to Combat [Atari, 1977] but with variable terrain and battle fields. My number three is Bump 'n' Jump [M Network, 1983]. This is a good little port of the arcade version and a lot of fun to play. My last pick is good old Lock 'n' Chase [M Network, 1982]. If you're a fan of the arcade version you won't be disappointed , a nice classic maze chase game.
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Use an Atari VCS emulator like Stella to load these BIN files and run the game programs.
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Top 4 racing game programs for the Atari Video Computer System
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This week we look at the top four auto racing games for the Atari Video Computer System, more commonly known as the 2600. In case you're wondering these rankings are my own based on how much I liked the games. Form the top left and first is Enduro [Activision, 1983]. This is a simple race against the clock through different road and weather conditions to pass enough cars before the clock runs out. Next is the arcade classic Pole Position [Atari, 1983], while lacking some of the game play of the arcade version it's well made for the 2600. Third is Indy 500 [Atari, 1977], this game uses the special driving controller that resembles the regular paddles but has full 360 degree movement. The Ice Track is especially fun with the driving controller. Number four my last pick is Grand Prix {Activision, 1982]. I didn't really like this game much back in the 80's, I didn't really start to enjoy it till I played it on my PSP when they included it on Activision Hits Remixed. Now I enjoy playing it on the Stella emulator.
The wallpaper JPEG and four BIN files for these game programs are included bundled below in a ZIP archive.
Use an Atari VCS emulator like Stella to load these BIN files and run the game programs.
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