S4:E2: How The Atari VCS Almost Killed Me. Plus the 9 VCS Launch Games And Circus Convoy

Episode 2 March 13, 2021 01:13:30
S4:E2: How The Atari VCS Almost Killed Me. Plus the 9 VCS Launch Games And Circus Convoy
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S4:E2: How The Atari VCS Almost Killed Me. Plus the 9 VCS Launch Games And Circus Convoy

Mar 13 2021 | 01:13:30

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Show Notes

An episode  jampacked with Atari VCS goodness! First a story about the allure (and danger) of Atari VCS programming in modern times. Then a playthrough and history of the original 9 VCS  1977 launch titles. Also memories of Combat! from Tony Longworth. and a discussion and reaction of the brand new VCS game Circus Convoy from Audacity games.

Features "The Atari VCS Almost Killed Me" by Steve Fulton

Written edited, produced by Steve And Jeff Fulton

Branding by Daryl Litts

Music : Ether and Eyes Turned Skyward by Tony Longworth

 

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