Podcast Episodes Archives - The Atari Lynx HandyCast

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Podcast Episodes Archives - The Atari Lynx HandyCast episodes

October 09, 2024 EPISODE 24: Rygar
#PA2043, Published by Atari Corp.
In this mammoth episode (two hours!), I cover yet another popular arcade port, Rygar, released for the Lynx in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I engage in a lively and intellectual discussion comparing the role of the gladiator-type hero in the sagas of antiquity to whatever (or whomever) passes as a hero today…NOT…
…actually, we just make fun Rygar’s diskarmor (battle shield) that he somehow never loses because it is inexplicably tethered to an elastic retractable metal chain.
“What kind of rhinos are NOT ground rhinos?” -Monty
This Rygar arcade upright cabinet was released in North America by Tecmo in 1986.
Rygar action figure (Nintendo version) marketed by Tecmo.
RYGAR VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: November of 1990.
Initial Retail Price: $39.99 in the US; £29.99 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 256kB mono curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Side-scrolling action platform shooter for 1 player only.
Alternate Title: Rygar: Legendary Warrior.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The arcade cabinet released by Tecmo in Japan on May 20, 1986 under the title Argos no Senshi (アルゴスの戦士, Arugosu no Senshi, literally Warrior of Argus). The North American upright cabinet, called simply Rygar, was released later in 1986.
Ports to Other Systems: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 4, Sega Master System, Sharp X68000, and ZX Spectrum.
Sequels: There are no sequels to Rygar.
Game Levels (Lands): 23.
Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″).
Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in full monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The North American and European manual was released in English, and the French manual is printed on a single sheet, front and back.
Page one from a two-page spread from Issue 174 of RetroGamer magazine about the various ports of Rygar. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE.
Page two from a two-page spread from Issue 174 of RetroGamer magazine about the various ports of Rygar. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE.

RYGAR CREDITS
Publisher: Atari Corp.
Licensee: Tecmo, Ltd.
Developer: NuFX, Inc.
Programmer & SFX: Lou Haehn (Haehn Software Productions)
Music: Doug Hubbard
Be sure to check out our partner AtariLynxVault.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Atari Lynx Books:
“GameGuide Lynx” by Karl Morris.
Information About Rygar:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Rygar
AtariLynxVault title info/rarity guide for Rygar
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Rygar
GameFAQs article about Rygar
Moby Games article about Rygar
PriceCharting.com value guide about Rygar
RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Rygar
Wikipedia article about Rygar
“Atari Lynx Hint Book”, published by Atari in 1993 for Lynx game developers; a cheat for killing the final boss in Rygar can be found on page 56.
Reviews and Ratings for Rygar:
Review by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 21)
Review in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 74)
Review in STart (US; Issue #41; February 1991; page 62)
Review in Computer and Video Games (UK; Issue #112; March 1991; page 71)
Review by Julian Boardman in RAZE (UK; Issue #6; April 1991; page 46)
Review by Cyril Lachel at DefunctGames (2004)
Review by The Video Game Critic (2013)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018)
Review by Jon Mc at AtariLynxVault (2018)
Review by Tamaracade at Tamaracade.com (2022)
YouTube Videos About Rygar:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (Media Pool)
Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough and Review (CGR Undertow)
Playthrough and Review (RetroGamerVX)
Comparison of Rygar Ports (console) (The Laird’s Lair)
Comparison of Rygar Ports (computer) (The Laird’s Lair)
Retailers Selling Rygar:
B & C ComputerVisions: US$7.00 (box only), US$24.95 (cart/manual combo), US$34.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$39.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (last updated September 24, 2023; check website for availability): US$39.95 (CIB).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$29.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store: Down for Maintenance.
Telegames (UK): £39.98 (including VAT).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$39.95 (NIB).
The instruction booklet for Rygar.
THE RESOURCES Page
is where you can find a current list of after-market and
home brew Atari Lynx titles,
plus a lot of other information!
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariLynxVault.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Ballistik Coffee Boy/That Atari Show (Thanks to Brian in Albuquerque for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 14 of his YouTube channel, Ballistik Coffee Boy / Vintage Gaming!, and also on his That Atari Show, Episode #9)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Gaming on Ten (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging their listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Rygar (and other games) for this episode: AGENT0321, Ron Alpert, Benoît Berland, Brian in Albuquerque (BCB/ThatAtariShow), Bucky749, Seth Covel, Cubanismo, Derek Dash, Scott Davis, Designer-Self4536, Eugenio (TrekMD), Game Junction, Jason Gilroy, Glenn from Australia, Ronald Hall, Ruud Hardjokoesoemo, Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair), Mark Hemingway (mojavehemingway88), killer_knauer, Igor Kromin (AtariLynxVault/K-Retro), lynxtosg03, Corey Malone, Jon Mc (AtariGamer), Mr_Wiggles, Erick Perez, Scott Rhoades, Nicholas Russell, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast), SlinkDogg, Matt Stephens, Mike, Stirling, Bobby Tribble, vince120, and wondermega. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “And the Pendulum Swings,” “Moon Shadow,” “Polybear,” “Procreation,” “The Renaissance Man,” “Sector Vector,” and “Waiting for Gyrotron,” all by Little Glass Men.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and ending of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 25: Hard Drivin'”
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2 hr 1 min
October 30, 2023 EPISODE 23: APB-All Points Bulletin
#PA2042, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover another popular arcade port, APB – All Points Bulletin, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I find ourselves on a tangent discussing how accurate the portrayals of police officers were on the television programs of our youth.
“Oooh! Oooh!” -Monty
There’s a Honker in the Bronx
Speeders running all the stops
There’s a Litterbug in Harlem
Throwing trash at all the cops
There are Dopers smoking herb
Hitchers hiking on the curb
OFFICER BOB, WHERE ARE YOU?
The APB – All Points Bulletin arcade upright cabinet with matching seat was released by Atari Games in 1987.
APB – All Points Bulletin VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: August of 1991.
Initial Retail Price: $34.00-$39.00 in the US; £29.99 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 256kB monaural curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Top-down-view 2-dimensional scrolling arcade racing/driving game for 1 player only.
Alternate Title: A.P.B. (it appeared as this title on all packaging and marketing materials for this game).
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name released by Atari Games in 1987.
Ports to Other Systems: Amstrad CPC (1989), Atari ST (1989), Commodore 64 (1989), Commodore Amiga (1989), DOS (1989), and ZX Spectrum (1989).
Game Levels: At least 99.
Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a sticker on the front (2 Pin’s Gratuit) indicating the inclusion of 2 lapel pins.
Instruction Manual: Each A.P.B. box is packaged with two full color posters, 22” high by 17” wide (see photo above the “Thank You’s” section below); one poster is in English and the other is in French. The front of each poster includes an exact copy of the box cover art, with a yellow triangular banner added at the upper left with the words See reverse side for instructions in a large black font tilted upwards at a 45 degree angle. The back of each poster includes an illustrated comic book-style list of basic instructions. The posters are folded several times in order to fit in the small Lynx boxes. The English instructions for APB – All Points Bulletin were written by Scott Rhoades.
The staff of Quicksilver Software, Inc. in 1991 (L-R): Bill Fisher, Arlene Caberto, Scott Bennie, Meghan Rowntree, Byon Garrabrant, Katie Fisher, Todd Camasta, Dave Nelson and Robert Barris (source: Castles manual)
APB – All Points Bulletin CREDITS
Original Arcade: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Licensee: Tengen, Inc.
Developer: Quicksilver Software
Programmer and Sound Effects: Robert Barris
Graphics/Backgrounds: Shann Chastain, Arlene Caberto Somers, David Nelson
Music: Dave Bean
Movie Projector: William C. Fisher
Special Thanks: Steve Ryno
Be sure to check out our partner AtariLynxVault.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Atari Lynx Books:
“GameGuide Lynx” by Karl Morris.
Information About APB – All Points Bulletin:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for APB – All Points Bulletin
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for APB – All Points Bulletin
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for APB – All Points Bulletin
GameFAQs article about APB – All Points Bulletin
Moby Games article about APB – All Points Bulletin
PriceCharting.com value guide about APB – All Points Bulletin
RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about APB – All Points Bulletin
Wikipedia article about APB – All Points Bulletin
“Atari Lynx Hint Book”, published by Atari in 1993 for Lynx game developers; a cheat for reaching the quota in APB – All Points Bulletin can be found on page 11.
This is a photo of Shinto’s bedroom from back in the day that he mentions in his audio submission for APB – All Points Bulletin (check out the Mountain Dew cans along the top shelf).
Reviews and Ratings for APB – All Points Bulletin:
Review by David Upchurch in ACE [Advanced Computer Entertainment] (UK; Issue #47; August 1991; page 69)
Review by Paul Glancey in Computer + Video Games (UK; Issue #117; August 1991; page 36)
Review by Julian Boardman in RAZE (UK; Issue #11; September 1991; page 32)
Review by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #27; October 1991; page 22)
Review at GameFabrique (undated)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018)
Review by JDeLuna at GameFAQs (1999)
Review by KasketDarkFyre at GameFAQs (2002)
Review by Cyril Lachel at Defunct Games (2004)
Review by Lucas Williams at Retro Gamer (2009)
Review by FRGCB Dude at FRGCB (2016)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
Review by The Video Game Critic (2018)
YouTube Videos About APB – All Points Bulletin:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (hirudov)
Playthrough (Atari7800com)
Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough and Review (interghost)
Scans of the May 2017 Retro Gamer Magazine article (UK; Issue #167; pages 40-45) by Rory Milne covering the arcade game (and many of its ports) of APB – All Points Bulletin (click on each image to expand).
These images were provide by Kieren Hawken of The Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel.
Retailers Selling APB – All Points Bulletin:
B & C ComputerVisions: (US): US$5.00 (box only), US$9.95 (cart/manual combo), US$14.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$19.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (US; last updated September 11, 2022; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart) and US$19.95 (CIB).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store (US): US$19.95 (NIB) and US$24.95 (NIB w/damaged box).
Telegames (UK): £34.99 (CIB).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$24.95 (NIB).
The English-language instruction manual/poster for APB – All Points Bulletin
THE RESOURCES Page
is where you can find a current list of after-market and
home brew Atari Lynx titles,
plus a lot of other information!
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariLynxVault.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Ballistik Coffee Boy/That Atari Show (Thanks to Brian in Albuquerque for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 14 of his YouTube channel, Ballistik Coffee Boy / Vintage Gaming!, and also on his That Atari Show, Episode #9)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Gaming on Ten (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging their listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about APB-All Points Bulletin (and other games) for this episode: Brian in Albuquerque (Ballistik Coffee Boy), Damon Plus, Eugenio (TrekMD), Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair), Johannes Mutlu, Scott Rhoades, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), Bobby Tribble, Turbo Lazer Lynx, and Doug Venner. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Back to Hometown,” “Little Caesar Bandello,” “Little Caesar of the Boulevard,” “Manhattan Skyline,” “Moonlight Beach Yami,” “Pianoman Sofa,” and “Swinging Sofas,” all by Lobo Loco.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and ending of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 24: Rygar”
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2 hr 4 min
November 20, 2021 EPISODE 22: Paperboy
#PA2041, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover yet another arcade port for the Lynx, Paperboy, released in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I talk about the lost art of delivering newspapers door to door.
“Yes…it’s true…I once owned a Morris Minor to deliver The Heckington Hawker.
Please don’t pity me.” -Monty
The Paperboy upright arcade cabinet was released by Atari Games in 1984.
PAPERBOY VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: December of 1990.
Initial Retail Price: $34.99-$39.95 in the US; £29.99 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 128kB mono curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Isometric-view 2-dimensional scrolling arcade game for 1 player only.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name released by Atari Games in 1984.
Ports to Other Systems: Acorn Electron (1986), Amstrad CPC (1987), Apple ][ (1988), Apple ][gs (1988), Atari ST (1989), BBC Micro (1986), Blackberry (2009), Commodore 16 (1986), Commodore Plus/4 (1986), Commodore 64 (1986), Commodore Amiga (1989), DOS platform (1988), J2ME platform (2005), Nintendo Entertainment System (1988), Nintendo Game Boy (1990), Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999), Sega Game Gear (1991), Sega Genesis (1991), Sega Master System (1990), Xbox 360 (2007), and ZX Spectrum (1986).
Sequels: Paperboy 2 for Amstrad CPC (1991), Atari ST (1992), Commodore Amiga (1992), DOS platform (1991), Nintendo Game Boy (1992), Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), Sega Game Gear (1993), Sega Genesis (1992), and ZX Spectrum (1992).
Game Levels: There are three skill levels: Easy Street (easiest), Middle Road (medium difficulty), and Hard Way (hardest). Within each of these skill levels, there are seven stages, one for each day of the week.
Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a lapel pin and French-language manual, And the Japanese variant included Japanese verbiage on the box back, along with a Japanese-language manual. There was also a blister pack variant sold.
Instruction Manual: A 12-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English in North America and in Europe, in a full-color Japanese manual in Japan, and in French in France. The manual was written by veteran Atari Lynx manual writer Scott Rhoades.
Kieren Hawken’s interview with Paperboy programmer Al Baker from the February 2014 issue (#125) of Retro Gamer magazine. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE.
PAPERBOY CREDITS
Original Arcade: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Licensee: Tengen, Inc.
Developer: Al Baker & Associates
Programmer: Al Baker
Sound: David Tumminaro
Original Art: Elite Systems
Lynx Art: Nathan BakerBe sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
Coming Soon: “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 2”!
Information About Paperboy:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Paperboy
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Paperboy
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Paperboy
GameFAQs article about Paperboy
Moby Games article about Paperboy
PriceCharting.com value guide about Paperboy
RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Paperboy
Wikipedia article about Paperboy
A comparison of the different home ports of Paperboy, published in the February 2014 issue (#125) of Retro Gamer magazine. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE.
Reviews and Ratings for Paperboy:
Review by Gideon in GamePro (US; Issue #017; December 1990; page 148)
Review in RAZE (UK; Issue #03; January 1991; page 47)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999)
Review by The Video Game Critic (2005)
Review by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io (2016)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
YouTube Videos About Paperboy:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (Atari7800com)
Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough and Review (RetroGamerDaz)
Comparison of Handheld Ports of Paperboy (The Laird’s Lair)
Retailers Selling Paperboy:
B & C ComputerVisions: US$9.95 (box only), US$19.95 (cart/manual combo), US$24.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$29.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (last updated October 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart), US$19.95 (CIB).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store: None Available.
Telegames (UK): £29.99 (CIB).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: $49.95 (NIB).
THE RESOURCES Page
is where you can find a current list of after-market and
home brew Atari Lynx titles,
plus a lot of other information!
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Gaming on Ten (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Paperboy (and other games) for this episode: Brian Bolding, Jeff Cossey, Derek Dash (tripled79), Eugenio (TrekMD), Kieren Hawken (Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel), imall543, Jon Mc (AtariGamer.com), Scott Rhoades, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), and Bobby Tribble. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Depth Charge,” “Elastic,” “Flow,” “Glass Ceiling,” “Twist,” “Underpass,” and “Wriggle,” all by Metre.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 23: APB – All Points Bulletin”
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1 hr 40 min
September 27, 2021 EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084
#PT5003, Published by Shadowsoft, Inc.
(PA2082 on Atari’s Master Part Number Listing)
In this episode I cover a very highly regarded arcade port for the Lynx, Robotron: 2084, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game, a run-down on how to play it, reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and (of course) listener feedback about the game. Plus, during the course of this episode, I begin to foster grave concerns about Monty’s true motivations regarding the future of our planet. Crikey.
Before viewing the following show notes, you must click on the link below:
Robotron: 2084 arcade cabinet released by Williams Electronics in 1982.
ROBOTRON: 2084 VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: August of 1991.
Initial Retail Price: $38.99 in the US; £29.00-£34.99 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 128kB stereo curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Top-down-view 2-dimensional multidirectional action shooter for 1 player only.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name created by Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar of Vid Kidz and released by Williams Electronics in 1982. This arcade game was in turn inspired by Jarvis’ and DeMar’s previous game, Defender, as well as by the arcade game Berzerk, the Commodore PET game Chase, and the 1949 George Orwell novel “Nineteen Eight-Four” (also known as “1984”).
Ports to Other Systems: Acorn Electron, Apple ][, Apple MacIntosh, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit line of computers, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, IBM PC (PC booter), and Xbox 360. There is also a brand new home brew port of Robotron: 2084 for the original Atari VCS (2600) from Champ Games . It is called RobotWar 2684, and it will be released sometime this fall at AtariAge; you can find more info about it here.
Game Levels: At least 50. The arcade cabinet Robotron: 2084 includes 40 unique levels, or waves. After wave 40, the game repeats waves 21-40 over and over again until wave 255 is reached.
Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a sticker on the front (Pin’s Gratuit) indicating the inclusion of a lapel pin.
Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in full monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English in North America and in Europe, and in French in France.
ROBOTRON: 2084 CREDITS
Publisher: Shadowsoft, Inc.
Licensee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc./WMS Industries, Inc.
Developer (Arcade): Vid Kidz
Programmer, Graphics, and Sound Effects: Dave Dies
Music: Chris Gundlack
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
The release announcement about Robotron: 2084 for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. The game was released in August of 1991.
Information About Robotron: 2084:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Robotron: 2084
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Robotron: 2084
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Robotron: 2084
GameFAQs article about Robotron: 2084
Moby Games article about Robotron: 2084
PriceCharting.com value guide about Robotron: 2084
RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Robotron: 2084
Wikipedia article about Robotron: 2084
Reviews and Ratings for Robotron: 2084:
Review by Tom R. Halfhill in Game Player’s (US; August 1991; page 43)
Review by David Upchurch in ACE [Advanced Computer Entertainment] (UK; Issue #53; February 1992; page 77)
Review by Tim Boone in Computer and Video Games Go (UK; Issue #04; February 1992; page 8)
Review in Computer and Video Games Go (UK; Issue #08; June 1992; page 25)
Review by Paul Rixon in Atari User (UK; Issue #56; June 1992; page 41)
Review by Keita Iita at Atari HQ (undated)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018)
Review by Dan Loosen at The Atari Times (2004)
Review by forcexdistance at GameFAQs (2011)
Review by David James Keaton at Spiders Are Our Friends (2013)
Review at 8-Bit Central (2014)
Review by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io (2016)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
Review by The Video Game Critic (2019)
There is also a brand new home brew port of Robotron: 2084 being published by Champ Games for the original Atari VCS (2600). It is called RobotWar 2684, and it will be released sometime this fall at AtariAge.
YouTube Videos About Robotron: 2084:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (Atari7800com)
Playthrough and Review (ArcadeUSA)
Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough and Review (Leftover Culture Review)
Playthrough and Review (RetroGamerDaz)
Retailers Selling Robotron: 2084:
B & C ComputerVisions: US$10.00 (box only), US$19.95 (cart/manual combo), US$19.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$29.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (last updated July 31, 2021; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store: None Available.
Telegames (UK): None Available.
Video 61 & Atari Sales: None Available.
After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available:

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs):
Alpine Games (€55,92)
Ejagfest Slideshow (€49,97)
Quadromania (€55,92)
Retro X-MASsacre (Pre-order; €44,02)
Space Battle (Single: €55,92)
Space Battle (Double: €74,96)
Unseen (€49,97)
Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes (€49,97)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs):
Alpine Games ($59.95)
Alpine Games (bonus cart only; $49.95)
Biniax 2 ($49.95/$79.95)
Bubble Trouble ($69.95)
A Bug’s Trip Redux ($49.95)
Centipede ($49.95)
CGE 5th Redux ($39.95)
Championship Rally ($59.95/$89.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure ($59.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (black PCB; $59.95)
CyberVirus ($59.95)
CyberVirus: Lost Missions ($49.95)
Fat Bobby ($69.95)
Hyperdrome ($69.95)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf ($69.95)
Lexis ($59.95)
Loopz ($59.95/$89.95)
MegaPak 1 ($59.95)
Othello ($49.95/$79.95)
Ponx ($49.95)
Ponx (black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
Quadromania Redux ($49.95)
Raiden ($69.95)
Remnant: Planar Wars ($59.95)
SFX ($49.95)
SFX (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
SIMIS ($59.95/$89.95)
Sky Raider Redux ($59.95)
T-Tris ($49.95/$79.95)
unnamed ($59.95)
Wyvern Tales ($69.95)
Xump: The Final Run ($49.95)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT):
Alpine Games (£55.00)
Bubble Trouble (£49.98)
Championship Rally (£49.99)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Limited Edition; £49.99)
CyberVirus (Limited Production; £49.99)
Fat Bobby (£49.99)
Hyperdrome (£52.98)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf (£49.99)
Lexis (Limited Edition; £49.99)
Lynx Reloaded (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99)
Ponx (£39.98)
Raiden (£52.98)
Remnant: Planar Wars (£49.98)
SFX (Pre-order Limited Cartridge; £39.86)
SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders (Limited Production; £49.98)
Sokomania (Pre-order; £52.98)
T-Tris (£49.98)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames.

YASTUNA GAMES
As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Yastuna Games in France (no VAT is required):
The Alchemy of Cubes (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00)
Asteroids Chasers (€40,00)
Asteroids Chasers Deluxe (€65,00)
Raid On TriCity – Second Wave (€40,00)
The Space Incident (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00)
Ynxa (€40,00) [Out of Stock]
Ynxa Deluxe (€70,00) [Out of Stock]
Grand Opening Special Order #1 (with Asteroids Chasers, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €100,00)
Grand Opening Special Order #2 (with Asteroids Chasers Deluxe, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €125,00)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Yastuna Games.
Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools:
Resource: Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon
Resource: 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon.
Resource: Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus (eBay).
Resource: Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection.
Resource: Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer.
Resource: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 2 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy.
Resource: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy.
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (requires soldering; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I).
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II).
Resource: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx.
Resource: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx.
Resource: AtariGamer Online Shop (upgrades, mods, and kits for the Atari Lynx)
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Gaming on Ten (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Robotron: 2084 (and other games) for this episode: Eugenio (TrekMD), Todd Ford, Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel), Curtis Herrod (Cujo86), Bill Kendrick (The Atari XEGS Game by Game Podcast), lynxtosg03, rayrayrayraydog, H.R. Segovia, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), sramirez2008, and Bobby Tribble. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Amigabass,” “Changemode,” “Chipset (Steve’s Vocoder Dudez Version),” “For Robots,” “For Robots Friendly Floater Mix,” “Herz Aus Gold,” and “Loading,” all by Tom Woxom.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 22: Paperboy”
The post EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084 appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast.
1 hr 51 min
September 03, 2021 EPISODE 20: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
#PA2039, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover one of the best arcade ports ever released for the Lynx, Ninja 外伝 Gaiden, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty displays his prowess as a Supreme Verbal Ninja…whatever that is.
“I know not one whit of sarcasm.” -Monty
The original Ninja 外伝 Gaiden upright arcade cabinet was released by Tecmo in 1988.
NINJA GAIDEN VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: July of 1991.
Initial Retail Price: $38.99-$39.99 in the US, and £29.99 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 256kB mono curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Side-view 2-dimensional scrolling action beat-’em-up game for 1 player.
Alternate Title: Shadow Warriors was the title given to the Ninja 外伝 Gaiden arcade cabinet for its release in Europe.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The arcade cabinet Ninja Gaiden released by Tecmo, Ltd. in late 1988 in North America and Europe, and in January 1989 in Japan. The cabinet was named Arcade Game of the Year for 1990.
Sequels: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (Atari Lynx; 1993; this was a port of the NES version of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom).
Ports to Other Systems: Ports of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden were also released in Europe (as Shadow Warriors) on the Amstrad CPC, the Atari ST, the Commodore Amiga, the Commodore 64, and the ZX Spectrum. Elsewhere, the game was also ported as Ninja 外伝 Gaiden to the DOS platform, the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Wii, and the PlayStation 4. Many other versions and permutations using the Ninja 外伝 Gaiden name and general concept were ported to home consoles and computers, but they generally bear little resemblance to the original arcade game (the NES version is the most notorious in its apparent lack of similarity to the arcade game).
Game Levels: There are four stages, or neighborhoods, in Ninja 外伝 Gaiden: the City Streets, the Casino Moto, the Train Station, and the Palace.
Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″), with parallel verbiage on the back in both English and French.
Instruction Manual: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden was packaged with a full color poster, 22” high by 17” wide (see photo above After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles). The front of the poster includes an exact copy of the box cover art, with a yellow triangular banner added at the upper left with the words See reverse side for instructions in a large black font tilted upwards at a 45 degree angle. The back of the poster includes an illustrated comic book-style list of basic instructions. The posters, released in both English and in French, were folded several times in order to fit in the small Lynx boxes. The instructions for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden were written by Scott Rhoades.
NINJA 外伝 GAIDEN CREDITS
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Licensee: Tecmo, Ltd.
Developer: Blue Sky Software
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
Page 1 of the release announcement about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. The game was released in July of 1991.

Information About Ninja 外伝 Gaiden:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
GameFAQs article about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
Moby Games article about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
PriceCharting.com value guide about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
Wikipedia article about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden
Twitter Page of Arcus@Arcus87, who does speed-runs of various Ninja 外伝 Gaiden ports
Page 2 of the release announcement about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. This page has more useful information about how to play the game than did the poster/manual that came with the game.
Reviews and Ratings for Ninja 外伝 Gaiden:
Review by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #24; July 1991; page 26)
Review by David Upchurch in ACE-Advanced Computer Entertainment (UK; Issue #47; August 1991; page 68)
Review by Les Ellis in RAZE (UK; Issue #10; August 1991; page 54)
Review by Maurice Molyneaux in Video Games and Computer Entertainment (US; Issue #31; August 1991; page 71)
Review in ZERO (UK; Issue #23; September 1991; page 64 [click on the graphic in Scans])
Review by JDeLuna at GameFAQs (1999)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018)
Review by Matt Paprocki at Digital Press (2004)
Review by Cyril Lachel at Defunct Games (2004)
Review by forcexdistance at GameFAQs (2011)
Review by Leftover Culture Review (2012)
Review by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io (2017)
Review by The Video Game Critic (2017; scroll down to the 3rd game on the page)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
My goofy feedback solicitation photo for this episode. Note that I am unwittingly wearing the headband with Japanese characters written on it upside down.
YouTube Videos About Ninja 外伝 Gaiden:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (AL82 Retrogaming Longplays)
Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough and Review (Cornshaq)
Playthrough and Review (Leftover Culture Review)
Playthrough of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden (Shadow Warriors) Arcade (Mira El Juego)
Retailers Selling Ninja 外伝 Gaiden:
B & C ComputerVisions: US$9.00 (box only), and for US$29.95 (cart/manual combo); he has no CIB or NIB copies available. You can check his online store on eBay for availability; his user name is MyAtari.
Best Electronics (last updated July 31, 2021; check website for availability): US$36.50 (cart/manual combo); US$24.95 (loose cart).
The Gamesmen (Australia): Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden.
The Goat Store: Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden.
Telegames (UK): Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden.
Video 61 & Atari Sales: Has no copies of Ninja 外伝 Gaiden.
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After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available:

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs):
Alpine Games (€55,92)
Ejagfest Slideshow (€49,97)
Quadromania (€55,92)
Retro X-MASsacre (Pre-order; €44,02)
Space Battle (Single: €55,92)
Space Battle (Double: €74,96)
Unseen (€49,97)
Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes (€49,97)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs):
Alpine Games ($59.95)
Alpine Games (bonus cart only; $49.95)
Biniax 2 ($49.95/$79.95)
Bubble Trouble ($69.95)
A Bug’s Trip Redux ($49.95)
Centipede ($49.95)
CGE 5th Redux ($39.95)
Championship Rally ($59.95/$89.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure ($59.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (black PCB; $59.95)
CyberVirus ($59.95)
CyberVirus: Lost Missions ($49.95)
Fat Bobby ($69.95)
Hyperdrome ($69.95)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf ($69.95)
Lexis ($59.95)
Loopz ($59.95/$89.95)
MegaPak 1 ($59.95)
Othello ($49.95/$79.95)
Ponx ($49.95)
Ponx (black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
Quadromania Redux ($49.95)
Raiden ($69.95)
Remnant: Planar Wars ($59.95)
SFX ($49.95)
SFX (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
SIMIS ($59.95/$89.95)
Sky Raider (Pre-order; $59.95)
T-Tris ($49.95/$79.95)
unnamed ($59.95)
Wyvern Tales (Pre-order; $69.95)
Xump: The Final Run ($49.95)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT):
Alpine Games (£55.00)
Bubble Trouble (£49.98)
Championship Rally (£49.99)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Limited Edition; £49.99)
CyberVirus (Limited Production; £49.99)
Fat Bobby (£49.99)
Hyperdrome (£52.98)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf (£49.99)
Lexis (Limited Edition; £49.99)
Lynx Reloaded (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99)
Ponx (£39.98)
Raiden (£52.98)
Remnant: Planar Wars (£49.98)
SFX (Limited Cartridge; £39.86)
SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders (Limited Production; £49.98)
Sokomania (£52.98)
T-Tris (£49.98)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames.

YASTUNA GAMES
As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Yastuna Games in France (no VAT is required):
The Alchemy of Cubes (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00)
Asteroids Chasers (Pre-order; €40,00)
Asteroids Chasers Deluxe (Pre-order; €65,00)
A Bug’s Trip Redux (Songbird; €42,00)
Raid On TriCity – Second Wave (Pre-order; €40,00)
The Space Incident (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00)
Grand Opening Special Order #1 (Pre-order; with Asteroids Chasers, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €100,00)
Grand Opening Special Order #2 (with Asteroids Chasers Deluxe, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €125,00)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Yastuna Games.
Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools:
Resource: Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon
Resource: 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon.
Resource: Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus (eBay).
Resource: Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection.
Resource: Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer.
Resource: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 3 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy.
Resource: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy.
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (requires soldering; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I).
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II).
Resource: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx.
Resource: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx.
Resource: AtariGamer Online Shop (upgrades, mods, and kits for the Atari Lynx) ***NEW***
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Gaming on Ten (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Ninja 外伝 Gaiden (and other games) for this episode: Christopher Blackmon, Tim Crist, Eugenio (TrekMD), Curtis Herrod (Cujo86), hlo@scribehlo (Howie), Into the Vertical Blank Podcast, Bill Kendrick, Igor Kromin, Lynx_Cader, Carlos Madruga, Jon McQ, Other Retro Matt, Erick Perez, Shinto, Patrick Silva, Matt Stephens, Other Retro Matt, Bobby Tribble, and tripled79. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Hachimantei Snow,” “Just Wondering,” “Salt Lake Swerve,” “Salt Lake Swerve – Chillout Remix,” “Swirling Snowflakes – Finale,” “Tuesday Night,” and “Tuesday Night – Radio Edit,” all by Maarten Shellekens.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084”
The post EPISODE 20: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden appeared first on The Atari Lynx HandyCast.
1 hr 43 min
July 30, 2021 EPISODE 19: Tournament Cyberball 2072
#PA2038, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover the first of two American-rules football games for the Atari Lynx, Tournament Cyberball 2072, released in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game. In the previous episode, Monty and I discussed the differences between soccer and American football (I’m still unclear about that). In today’s episode, we banter about the differences between robots and androids. Such fun!
“Exterminate! Exterminate!” -Daleks, 1963
Did Bender (with a Tom Servo torso) from FUTURAMA make a cameo in the Tournament Cyberball 2072 poster manual…eight years before FUTURAMA premiered?
The Tournament Cyberball 2072 four-player upright arcade cabinet was released by Atari Games in 1989.
TOURNAMENT CYBERBALL 2072 VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: October of 1991.
Initial Retail Price: $38.99-$39.95 in the US and £27.49 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 256kB mono curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Top-down-view 2-dimensional scrolling futuristic sports game for 1 player, or for up to 4 players (cooperatively or competitively) using the ComLynx cable.
Alternate Titles: Tournament Cyberball and Cyberball 2072. The splash screen displays the title as Tournament Cyberball 2072.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The arcade cabinet Cyberball 2072, released by Atari Games in 1989. The arcade game was released either in two-player cabinets with one screen, or in four-player cabinets with two screens. The latter version was called Tournament Cyberball 2072.
Sequel to: The arcade cabinet Cyberball, created by John Salwitz and released by Atari Games in September of 1988, which was based on the American field sport of football.
Ports to Other Systems: Cyberball 2072 was also ported to the XBox 360 in 2007.
Game Levels: Six 5-minute periods.
Number of Players: 1-4 (with ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″) with parallel verbiage on the back in both English and French. It was released in both English and French variants. The French variant was identical to the English box, but it also included the ‘DEFI LYNX’ brochures including the Atari Lynx shaped brochure and free DEFI LYNX pins (pin’s gratuit).
Instruction Manual: Tournament Cyberball 2072 was packaged with a full color poster, 22” high by 17” wide. The front of the poster includes an exact copy of the box cover art, with a yellow triangular banner added at the upper left with the words See reverse side for instructions in a large black font tilted upwards at a 45 degree angle. The back of the poster includes an illustrated comic book-style list of basic instructions with parallel verbiage in both English and French. The posters were folded several times in order to fit in the small Lynx boxes.
TOURNAMENT CYBERBALL 2072 CREDITS
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Licensee: Tengen, Inc.
Developer: Blue Sky Software
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
Release announcement about Tournament Cyberball for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. The game was finally released six months later in October of 1991.
Information About Tournament Cyberball 2072:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Tournament Cyberball 2072
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Tournament Cyberball 2072
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Tournament Cyberball 2072
GameFAQs title info about Tournament Cyberball 2072
Moby Games title info about Tournament Cyberball 2072
PriceCharting.com value guide about Tournament Cyberball 2072
RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Tournament Cyberball 2072
Atari Adventure announcement about Tournament Cyberball 2072 in EGM #21 (April 1991)
Wikipedia article about Cyberball (arcade cabinet)
Reviews and Ratings for Tournament Cyberball 2072:
Review by Jeff at JVGS.net (undated)
Review by Paul at Family Friendly Gaming (undated)
Review by Robert A. Jung at Atari Archives (1991)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated in 2018)
Review by Matt Paprocki at Digital Press (2005)
Review by the Video Game Critic (2006)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
The box cover art of the Atari Lynx port of Tournament Cyberball 2072 graced the front of the April 1991 issue (#21) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine.
YouTube Videos About Tournament Cyberball 2072:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (GameplayMuseum)
Playthrough and Review (Brian Thomas Barnhart/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough (Last True Boss) (ZoneLynx)
Retailers Selling Tournament Cyberball 2072:
B & C ComputerVisions: US$5.00 (box only), US$9.95 (cart/manual combo), US$11.95 (NIB w/damaged box), and for US$14.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (last updated January 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$9.95 (loose cart), and US$14.95 (CIB).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store: US$8.94 (CIB).
Telegames (UK): £14.99 (including tax; NOS with box and manual).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$24.95 (NIB).
After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available:

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs):
Alpine Games (€55,92)
Ejagfest Slideshow (€49,97)
Quadromania (€55,92)
Retro X-MASsacre (Pre-order; €44,02)
Space Battle (Single: €55,92)
Space Battle (Double: €74,96)
Unseen (€49,97)
Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes (€49,97)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs):
Alpine Games ($59.95)
Alpine Games (bonus cart only; $49.95)
Biniax 2 ($49.95/$79.95)
Bubble Trouble ($69.95)
A Bug’s Trip Redux ($49.95)
Centipede ($49.95)
CGE 5th Redux ($39.95)
Championship Rally ($59.95/$89.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure ($59.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (black PCB; $59.95)
CyberVirus ($59.95)
CyberVirus: Lost Missions ($49.95)
Fat Bobby ($69.95)
Hyperdrome ($69.95)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf ($69.95)
Lexis ($59.95)
Loopz ($59.95/$89.95)
MegaPak 1 ($59.95)
Othello ($49.95/$79.95)
Ponx ($49.95)
Ponx (black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
Quadromania Redux ($49.95)
Raiden ($69.95)
Remnant: Planar Wars ($59.95)
SFX ($49.95)
SFX (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
SIMIS ($59.95/$89.95)
Sky Raider (Pre-order; $59.95)
T-Tris ($49.95/$79.95)
unnamed ($59.95)
Wyvern Tales (Pre-order; $69.95)
Xump: The Final Run ($49.95)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT):
Alpine Games (£55.00)
Bubble Trouble (£49.98)
Championship Rally (£49.99)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Limited Edition; £49.99)
CyberVirus (Limited Production; £49.99)
Fat Bobby (£49.99)
Hyperdrome (£52.98)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf (£49.99)
Lexis (Limited Edition; £49.99)
Lynx Reloaded (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99)
Ponx (£39.98)
Raiden (£52.98)
Remnant: Planar Wars (£49.98)
SFX (Limited Cartridge; £39.86)
SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders (Limited Production; £49.98)
Sokomania (£52.98)
T-Tris (£49.98)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames.

YASTUNA GAMES
As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Yastuna Games in France (no VAT is required):
The Alchemy of Cubes (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00)
Asteroids Chasers (Pre-order; €40,00)
Asteroids Chasers Deluxe (Pre-order; €65,00)
A Bug’s Trip Redux (Songbird; €45,00)
Raid On TriCity – Second Wave (Pre-order; €40,00)
The Space Incident (Pre-order; cart only; €15,00)
Grand Opening Special Order #1 (Pre-order; with Asteroids Chasers, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €100,00)
Grand Opening Special Order #2 (with Asteroids Chasers Deluxe, Raid on TriCity – Second Wave, The Alchemy of Cubes, and The Space Incident; €125,00)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Yastuna Games.
Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools:
Resource: Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon
Resource: 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon.
Resource: Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus (eBay).
Resource: Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection.
Resource: Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer.
Resource: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 2 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy.
Resource: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy.
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (Pre-Order; solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I).
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (Pre-Order; solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II).
Resource: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx.
Resource: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for the Atari Lynx.
Resource: AtariGamer Online Shop (upgrades, mods, and kits for the Atari Lynx) ***NEW***
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Gaming on Ten (Thanks to Nick and Don for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episode 09!)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Tournament Cyberball 2072 (and other games) for this episode: Thomas Baugh, Kyle Daniels, Eugenio (TrekMD), Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel), Peter Inserra, Daniel Thomas MacInnes, John Pettit, Scott Rhoades, Shinto (The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), Matt Stephens, Bobby Tribble, and Ralph Tribl. I really appreciate all of your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Apex,” “Bam,” “Disquiet,” “Hiatus,” “Hitting the Wall,” “Mount Fuji,” and “No-one Around,” all by Bio Unit.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 20: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden”
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1 hr 34 min
June 21, 2021 EPISODE 18: World Class Fussball/Soccer
#PA2037, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover the first of two soccer games for the Lynx, World Class Fussball/Soccer, also known as World Class Soccer, released for the Lynx in 1992. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game. And Monty and I get into a spirited (and ultimately futile) discussion about the differences between soccer, football, and fussball.
“Did you see that ludicrous display last night?!
The thing about Arsenal is, they always try and walk it in!”
WORLD CLASS FUSSBALL/SOCCER VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: September of 1992.
Initial Retail Price: ~$24.99 (US); £19.99 (UK).
Cartridge Information: Monaural curved lip-style cartridge of unknown ROM size.
Game Genre: Isometric-view 2-dimensional scrolling sports game for 1 player, or for 2 opposing players using the ComLynx cable.
Working Title: Super Soccer.
Alternate Title: World Class Soccer.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The field sport of football (or soccer, as it is known in the US, Australia, and other countries).
Ports to Other Systems: This game was an Atari Lynx exclusive and was not specifically ported to any other systems.
Game Levels: There are no levels in World Class Fussball/Soccer.
Number of Players: 1-2 (with ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″).
Instruction Manual: A 52-page (including front and back covers) stapled multi-lingual regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide.
WORLD CLASS FUSSBALL/SOCCER CREDITS
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Developer: Brian A. Rice., Inc.
Programmers: Ted R. Niemiec, Brian A. Rice, Rob McCool, William B. Norris IV.
Graphics: Rick Incrocci, Glenn Leszczak, Joel Seider, Ted R. Niemiec, Thomas L. Fessler.
Music/Sound Effects: Clifford Falls, Chuck Batson.
Designers: Brian A. Rice, Ted R. Niemiec, William B. Norris IV.
Gameplay Consultants: Ihor Kutynsky, Thomas L. Fessler.
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
Information About World Class Fussball/Soccer:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for World Class Fussball/Soccer
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for World Class Fussball/Soccer
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for World Class Fussball/Soccer
GameFAQs article about World Class Fussball/Soccer
Moby Games article about World Class Fussball/Soccer
Wikipedia article about World Class Fussball/Soccer
Here is the feedback solicitation photo that is referenced in the Listener Feedback segment of this episode. This is perhaps my goofiest feedback pic yet.
Reviews and Ratings for World Class Fussball/Soccer:
Review by Michael Paul in Video Games (Germany; Issue #10; September 1992; page 135) [in German]
Review by Amaya Lopez in Zero (UK; Issue #35; September 1992; page 79)
Review in Game Zone (UK; Issue #11; September 1992; page 64)
Review (PDF) by Martin Gaksch in Power Play (Germany; Issue #55; October 1992; page 158) [in German]
Review (PDF) by Nourdine Nini in Joypad (France; Issue #16; January 1993; page 138) [in French]
Review (PDF) by Nourdine Nini in Joystick (France; Issue #34; January 1993; page 227) [in French]
Review (PDF) by Olivier Scamps in Player One (France; Issue #27; January-February 1993; page 142) [in French]
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated in 2018)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
YouTube Videos About World Class Fussball/Soccer:
Playthrough/Gameplay (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough/Gameplay (gameOn)
Playthrough/Gameplay (AtariLynxChannel) [no sound]
Playthrough/Gameplay (GameplayMuseum)
Playthrough/Review (MrVenom1974) [in German]
Retailers Selling World Class Fussball/Soccer:
B & C ComputerVisions: Bruce at B & C is selling World Class Fussball/Soccer for US$19.95 (cart/manual combo) and US$29.95 (NIB w/scuffed box) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (last updated January 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$45.95 (CIB); US$9.95 (loose cart).
The Gamesmen (Australia): Not Available.
The Goat Store: US$0.99 (cart only w/damaged label) and US$3.98 (CIB w/damaged box).
Telegames (UK): £29.99 (including tax; NOS with box and manual).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$49.95 (cart/manual combo).
After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available:

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs):
Alpine Games (€55,92)
Ejagfest Slideshow (€49,97)
Quadromania (€55,92)
Retro X-MASsacre (Pre-order; €44,02)
Space Battle (Single: €55,92)
Space Battle (Double: €74,96)
Unseen (€49,97)
Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes (€49,97)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs):
Alpine Games ($59.95)
Alpine Games Bonus Card ($49.95)
Biniax 2 ($49.95/$79.95)
Bubble Trouble ($69.95)
A Bug’s Trip Redux ($49.95)
Centipede ($49.95)
CGE 5th Redux ($39.95)
Championship Rally ($59.95/$89.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Regular: $59.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Black PCB: $59.95)
CyberVirus ($59.95)
CyberVirus: Lost Missions ($49.95)
Fat Bobby ($69.95)
Hyperdrome ($69.95)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf ($69.95)
Lexis ($59.95)
Loopz ($59.95/$89.95)
MegaPak 1 ($59.95)
Othello ($49.95/$79.95)
Ponx (Regular: $49.95)
Ponx (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
Quadromania Redux ($49.95)
Raiden ($69.95)
Remnant: Planar Wars ($59.95)
SFX (Regular: $49.95)
SFX (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
SIMIS ($59.95/$89.95)
T-Tris ($49.95/$79.95)
unnamed ($59.95)
Xump: The Final Run ($49.95)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT):
Alpine Games (£55.00)
Bubble Trouble (£49.98)
Championship Rally (£49.99)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (£49.99)
CyberVirus (Limited Production; £49.99)
Fat Bobby (£49.99)
Hyperdrome (£52.98)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf (£49.99)
Lexis (£49.99)
Lynx Reloaded (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99)
Ponx (£39.98)
Raiden (£52.98)
Remnant: Planar Wars (£49.98)
SFX (£39.86)
SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders (£49.98)
Sokomania (£52.98)
T-Tris (£49.98)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames.
Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools:
Resource: Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon
Resource: 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon.
Resource: Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus (eBay).
Resource: Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection.
Resource: Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer.
Resource: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of two colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy.
Resource: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy.
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solder-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I).
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II); Pre-order only.
Resource: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for Atari Lynx.
Resource: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for Atari Lynx.
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about World Class Fussball/Soccer (and other games) for this episode: Eugenio Angueira (TrekMD), ebbhead1991, Alan Gleaves, Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair YouTube Channel), Igor (AtariGamer.com), Bill Kendrick (XEGS Game by Game Podcast), Jon McQ (AtariGamer.com), Mongrel Dog God, Erick Perez, Scott Rhoades, SneedyK, and Kevin A. Strade. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Berghain (Instrumental Mix),” “Lunar Orbit,” “Lunar Phases,” “Lunar Walk,” “Stolen Moments (Instrumental Mix),” and “Times of Your Life ,” all by Monkey Warhol.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 19: Tournament Cyberball 2072”
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1 hr 18 min
May 26, 2021 EPISODE IN02: Interview with Scott Rhoades
THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE:
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Recorded May 19, 2021
Many, many thanks go to Scott Rhoades, the gifted Atari game manual writer who graciously agreed to be interviewed for The HandyCast. Scott’s willingness to share his experiences at Atari during the Lynx’s early days is a testament to his devotion to the craft of writing, to fans of his work, and to the Atari Lynx community. Cheers to you, Scott!
Biography of Scott Rhoades:
Portfolio website (includes samples of his writing)
Other Interviews with Scott Rhoades:
Interview with No Swear Gamer on Atari.io (August 20, 2016)
Interview with Bill Pepper on the Atari Bytes podcast (April 16, 2017)
Interview with Neal Chase on PitchWars.org (October 24, 2017)
As usual, I would also like to thank the Free Music Archive for “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus used in this episode under the Creative Commons License as the opening and closing theme music for The HandyCast. Other music included in this episode: “The Lounge,” also by Tagirijus.
I really hope you enjoy this special interview episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. Also, keep an eye (and ear) out for future interview-only episodes coming down the pike in the near future.
-Mark
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1 hr 5 min
May 21, 2021 EPISODE 17: RoadBlasters
#PA2036, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode Monty and I cover one of the best arcade combat racing games for the Lynx, RoadBlasters, released for the Lynx in 1990. In addition to providing statistics, gameplay, reviews and ratings, fun facts and trivia, and listener feedback about the game, I pose an easy Atari Lynx trivia question to Monty, who refuses to join in the fun and to provide an answer because he is not a fan of pub quizzes…
…nor of my singing.
“Let’s all go to A & W! Food’s more fun at A & W!…”
The RoadBlasters upright arcade cabinet was released by Atari Games in 1987.
ROADBLASTERS VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: October of 1990.
Initial Retail Price: $36.99-$39.99 in the US; £29.99 in the UK.
Cartridge Information: 256kb stereo curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Behind-view 3-dimensional arcade combat racing game for 1 player.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: RoadBlasters arcade cabinet released by Atari in 1987.
Ports to Other Systems: The Amstrad CPC (1988), the Atari ST (1989), the Commodore Amiga (1988), the Commodore 64 (1988), the Nintendo Entertainment System (1990), the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (1991), and the ZX Spectrum (1988).
Game Levels: There are 50 levels, or rallies, in RoadBlasters. Level 50 includes no hazards or obstacles.
Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). There was also a blister-pack released in Europe for RoadBlasters, as well as a Japanese variant.
Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The English-language manual released in North America was likely written by Scott Rhoades. There was also in a full-color Japanese-language manual released in Japan.
A line of Matchbox toy die-cast vehicles were released between 1987 and 1988 to cash in on the popularity of the RoadBlasters arcade game.
ROADBLASTERS CREDITS
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Licensee: Tengen, Inc.
Programmer: D. Scott Williamson.
Artwork: Robert Nagel.
Music/Sound Effects: David Tumminaro (title music), Matt Scott (additional music; founder of Byte-Size Sound, Inc.)
Special Thanks: Atari Games for Their Support and Cooperation.
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
LYNX LYNKS
Information About RoadBlasters:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for RoadBlasters
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for RoadBlasters
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for RoadBlasters
GameFAQs article about RoadBlasters
Moby Games article about RoadBlasters
Wikipedia article about RoadBlasters
“Atari Lynx Hint Book”, published by Atari in 1993 for Lynx game developers. How to find an Easter Egg displaying digitized photos of RoadBlasters programmers D. Scott Williamson and Matt Scott can be found on page 55. A more detailed write-up about the same cheat for RoadBlasters, including screen shots of the programmers, is printed on Page 32 of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly, can be found here.
Cujo’s podcast Squid Nova: 30 Minutes of Diabolical episode (April 20, 2017), entitled “The War of 1989,” about the handheld gaming console battle of that year, includes snippets about Atari Lynx games, ending with a passionate story about RoadBlasters from an Australian guest on the episode (found at 21:40). A link to the entire episode can be found here.
A portion of Kieren Hawken’s interview with RoadBlasters‘ programmer D. Scott Williamson was printed in his article in Issue #129 of the UK publication Retro Gamer Magazine celebrating the Atari Lynx’s 25th Anniversary; readable photos of the entire article can be found here.
Reviews and Ratings for RoadBlasters:
Review by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #16; November 1990; page 22)
Review (PDF) by Gideon in GamePro (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 148)
Review by Clayton Walnum in STart (US; Issue #39; December 1990; page 71)
Review bu Julian Rignall in Computer and Video Games (UK; Issue #110; January 1991; page 135)
Review by Julian Boardman in RAZE (UK; Issue #04; February 1991; page 43)
Review at 8-Bit Central (undated)
Review by JDeLuna at GameFAQs (1999)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018)
Review by Gares at GameFAQs (2001)
Review by CC DeVille at GameFAQs (2002)
Review by Darran Jones at Retro Gamer (2008)
Review by Cyril Lachel at Defunct Games (2012)
Review by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io (2016)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
YouTube Videos About RoadBlasters:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough and Gameplay (Steve Benway)
Playthrough and Review (BrutallyHonestGamer)
Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge)
Playthrough and Review (CGR Undertow)
80s Commercial for RoadBlasters Matchbox Toys (The Toys Channel)
Segment from “Wreck-It Ralph” (2012 movie) about the RoadBlasters arcade cabinet, with voices by Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch.
Retailers Selling RoadBlasters:
B & C ComputerVisions: Bruce at B & C is selling RoadBlasters for US$8.00 (box only), US$19.95 (cart/manual combo), US$29.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$34.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability.
Best Electronics (last updated January 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$19.95 (CIB); US$14.95 (loose cart).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store: US$23.97 (CIB w/damaged box).
Telegames (UK): £19.99 (including tax; NOS with box and manual).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$49.95 (NIB).
After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available:

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs):
Alpine Games (€55,92)
Ejagfest Slideshow (€49,97)
Quadromania (€55,92)
Retro X-MASsacre (Pre-order; €44,02)
Space Battle (Single: €55,92)
Space Battle (Double: €74,96)
Unseen (€49,97)
Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes (€49,97)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs):
Alpine Games ($59.95)
Alpine Games Bonus Card ($49.95)
Biniax 2 ($49.95/$79.95)
Bubble Trouble ($69.95)
A Bug’s Trip Redux ($49.95)
Centipede ($49.95)
CGE 5th Redux ($39.95)
Championship Rally ($59.95/$89.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Regular: $59.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Black PCB: $59.95)
CyberVirus ($59.95)
CyberVirus: Lost Missions ($49.95)
Fat Bobby ($69.95)
Hyperdrome ($69.95)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf ($69.95)
Lexis ($59.95)
Loopz ($59.95/$89.95)
MegaPak 1 ($59.95)
Othello ($49.95/$79.95)
Ponx (Regular: $49.95)
Ponx (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
Quadromania Redux ($49.95)
Raiden ($69.95)
Remnant: Planar Wars ($59.95)
SFX (Regular: $49.95)
SFX (Black PCB: $59.99) [Out of Stock]
SIMIS ($59.95/$89.95)
T-Tris ($49.95/$79.95)
unnamed ($59.95)
Xump: The Final Run ($49.95)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT):
Alpine Games (£55.00)
Bubble Trouble (£49.98)
Championship Rally (£49.99)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (£49.99)
CyberVirus (Limited Production; £49.99)
Fat Bobby (£49.99)
Hyperdrome (£52.98)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf (£49.99)
Lexis (£49.99)
Lynx Reloaded (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99)
Ponx (£39.98)
Raiden (£52.98)
Remnant: Planar Wars (£49.98)
SFX (£39.86)
SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders (£49.98)
Sokomania (£52.98)
T-Tris (£49.98)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames.
Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools:
Resource: Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Amazon
Resource: 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon.
Resource: Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus (eBay).
Resource: Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection.
Resource: Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer.
Resource: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 3 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy.
Resource: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy.
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx I).
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II).
Resource: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for Atari Lynx.
Resource: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for Atari Lynx.
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about RoadBlasters (and other games) for this episode: Altered-BeastOG (Reddit), Atari Club@ClubAtari (Twitter), Derek Dash, Eugenio/TrekMD (Twitter), Peter Fletcher, Kieren Hawken (The Laird’s Lair YouTube channel), Mark Hemingway, Curtis Herod/Cujo (Twitter), Bill Kendrick (XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast), Erick Perez, pilou2001 (Reddit), Scott Rhoades, Henry Sanchez, Shinto (Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast), and Bobby Tribble. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Caledonia (edit),” “Human Intelligence (edit),” “The Human Race (edit),” “Last Flight Home (remix),” “Poles Apart (edit),” “Turbulence (2020 remix),” and “Twenty Ten (Twenty Twenty edit),” all by Marc Burt.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 18: World Class Fussball/Soccer”
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1 hr 48 min
April 08, 2021 EPISODE 16: Robo-Squash
#PA2035, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode Monty and I cover a “Zero-G Futuresport” game for the Lynx, Robo-Squash, set in either the 29th or 31st century and released for the Lynx in 1990. As Monty seems somewhat confused as to what the game of squash really is, I go about setting him straight. In the meantime, he and I provide statistics for Robo-Squash, as well as a run-down on how to play it. We also go over reviews and ratings for the game, some fun facts and trivia, plus some very welcome listener feedback.
“Who leaves a country packed with ponies to come to a non-pony country?”
ROBO-SQUASH VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: October of 1990 (North America and Europe); July 26, 1991 (Japan).
Initial Retail Price: $34.00-$39.00 (US); £29.99 (UK); ₣300 (France).
Cartridge Information: 128kb stereo curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Front-view 2-dimensional sports action game for 1 player, or for 2 opposing players using the ComLynx cable.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: The racket and ball indoor sport called squash, developed in London during the 19th century, and played by two players in a four-walled court using a small, hollow rubber ball.
Ports to Other Systems: Robo-Squash is an Atari Lynx exclusive that was not ported to any other system.
Game Levels: There are 16 rounds, or planets, in Robo-Squash.
Number of Players: 1-2 (with ComLynx support).
Skill Levels: There are 4 skill levels in Robo-Squash: KLUTZ, TERRIFIC, OUTRAGEOUS, and INSANE.
Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). There was also a blister-pack released in Europe for Robo-Squash, as well as French, Japanese, and Micro World variants.
Instruction Manual: An 8-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English (North America), in French (France), and in Japanese (Japan). It’s possible that it was written by Scott Rhoades.
ROBO-SQUASH CREDITS
Working Title: 3D Barrage.
Developer: NuFX, Inc. (maybe)
Programmer: Ed Schneider
Artwork: Robert Nagel
Music/Sound Effects: David Tumminaro
Producer: Craig Erickson
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
LYNX LYNKS
Information About Robo-Squash:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Robo-Squash
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Robo-Squash
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Robo-Squash
GameFAQs article about Robo-Squash
Moby Games article about Robo-Squash
Wikipedia article about Robo-Squash
Reviews and Ratings for Robo-Squash:
Review by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #18; January 1991; page 26)
Review in Computer and Video Games (UK; Issue #112; March 1991; page 71)
Review in RAZE (UK; Issue #6; April 1991; page 38)
Review in ST Format (US; Issue #41; December 1992; page 102)
Review by Jeff at JVGS (undated)
Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018)
Review by The Video Game Critic at The Video Game Critic (2008)
Review by Tim at The Retro Review Project (2012)
Review by Retro Gamer Team at Retro Gamer (2013)
Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018)
YouTube Videos About Robo-Squash:
Playthrough (World-of-Longplays)
Playthrough (Atari Revival)
Playthrough (GameON)
Final Stage Playthrough and Commentary (Jon Mc)
Retailers Selling Robo-Squash:
B & C ComputerVisions: Bruce at B & C is selling Robo-Squash for US$5.00 (box only), US$9.95 (cart/manual combo), US$12.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$14.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari. Check out his online store on eBay for updated availability and pricing.
Best Electronics (last updated January 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$14.95 (CIB); US$9.95 (loose cart).
The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB).
The Goat Store: US$17.97 (CIB).
Telegames (UK): £10.00 (including tax; NOS with box and manual).
Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$24.95 (NIB).
After-Market and Home Brew Lynx Titles Now Available:

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Luchs Soft in Germany (prices include VAT but not shipping costs):
Alpine Games (€55,92)
Ejagfest Slideshow (€49,97)
Quadromania (€55,92)
Retro X-MASsacre (Pre-order; €44,02)
Space Battle (Single: €55,92)
Space Battle (Double: €74,96)
Unseen (€49,97)
Yastuna-The Alchemy of Cubes (€49,97)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Luchs Soft.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Songbird Productions in the US (prices do not include tax or shipping costs):
Alpine Games ($59.95)
Alpine Games Bonus Card ($49.95)
Biniax 2 ($49.95/$79.95)
Bubble Trouble ($69.95)
A Bug’s Trip Redux ($49.95)
Centipede ($49.95)
CGE 5th Redux ($39.95)
Championship Rally ($59.95/$89.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Regular: $59.95)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (Black PCB: $59.95)
CyberVirus ($59.95)
CyberVirus: Lost Missions ($49.95)
Fat Bobby ($69.95)
Hyperdrome ($69.95)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf ($69.95)
Lexis ($49.95)
Loopz ($59.95/$89.95)
MegaPak 1 ($59.95)
Othello ($49.95/$79.95)
Ponx (Regular: $39.95)
Ponx (Black PCB: Out of Stock)
Quadromania Redux ($49.95)
Raiden (Out of Stock)
Remnant: Planar Wars ($59.95)
SFX (Regular: $49.95)
SFX (Black PCB: Out of Stock)
SIMIS ($59.95/$89.95)
T-Tris ($49.95/$79.95)
unnamed ($49.95)
Xump: The Final Run ($49.95)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Songbird Productions.

As of the recording date, here are the after-market and home brew Atari Lynx titles available from Telegames in the UK (all prices include VAT):
Alpine Games (£55.00)
Bubble Trouble (£49.98)
Championship Rally (£49.99)
Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure (£49.99)
CyberVirus (Limited Run; £49.99)
Fat Bobby (£49.99)
Hyperdrome (£52.98)
Krazy Ace Miniature Golf (£49.99)
Lexis (£49.99)
Lynx Reloaded (Pre-order; with Othello and MultoPong; £44.99)
Ponx (£39.98)
Raiden (£52.98)
Remnant: Planar Wars (£49.98)
SFX (£39.86)
SIMIS 5 w/Space Invaders (£49.98)
Sokomania (£52.98)
T-Tris (£49.98)
Click here if you’re interested in ordering from Telegames.
Resources for Atari Lynx Console/Game-Related Collecting Materials/Tools:
Resource: Game Boy Color cases for Atari Lynx cartridges from Joom.
Resource: 2 1/2″ coin storage sheets from Amazon.
Resource: Atari Lynx regular-size game box sleeves from BuzzandBingosMoonCircus (eBay).
Resource: Atari Lynx custom game box sleeves from RetroProtection.
Resource: Building a custom Atari Lynx game box shelving unit from AtariGamer.
Resource: Atari Lynx II display stand in a choice of 3 colors from RoseColoredGaming on Etsy.
Resource: Atari Lynx I and II display stands (along with cartridge stands) from TelltaleShop on Etsy.
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solder-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II).
Resource: BennVenn’s drop-in LCD replacement kit (solderless-type; includes screen plus AtariGamer.com’s 3D-printed screen bracket frame for the Atari Lynx II).
Resource: BennVenn’s ElCheapoSD storage cartridge for Atari Lynx.
Resource: RetroHQ’s GameDrive SD storage cartridge for Atari Lynx.
“Thank You’s” and Other Lynks:
Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast (Thanks to Brad Arnold, Randy Kindig, and Kevin Zavitz for the shoutout about The HandyCast in Episode 50!)
AtariGamer.com (Thanks to Igor for incorporating The HandyCast into his excellent website!)
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to The Podfather himself, Ferg, for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in both Episode 151 and Episode 154!)
The Atari Jaguar Game By Game Podcast (Thanks to Shinto for encouraging his listeners to check out The HandyCast in Episodes 22 and 26!)
Curtis Herod (Cujo)‘s The Bl^ck Book v2 (Check HERE to see the now-expired Indiegogo campaign, where you can find out more about the book. And please consider purchasing Curtis Herod’s The Black Book v2 by emailing him at [email protected].)
Into the Vertical Blank Podcast (Thanks to hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton for “singing” about The HandyCast in Season 1, Episode 10!)
Please Stand By (Thanks to Zerbe and Ferg for helping to promote The HandyCast on several episodes of this fun-to-listen-to show, starting with Episode 60!)
The RCR Podcast (Thanks to the Retro Computing Roundtable: Paul Hagstrom, Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vance, for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 167!)
The Retro MacCast Podcast (Thanks to Retro MacCast hosts James Savage and John Leake for highlighting The HandyCast in Episode 475!)
Retro Video Gamer Forums (Thanks to Eugenio/TrekMD for helping to promote The HandyCast on his wonderful forums!)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks go to everyone who contributed feedback about Robo-Squash (and other games) for this episode: Ron Alpert, Eugenio (TrekMD), Kieren Hawken, Michael Hayes, Scott Rhoades, Shinto, Bobby Tribble, and ultramagnus_tcv. I really appreciate your feedback!
Also, I would like to thank the Free Music Archive for the following musical artists and songs that were used in this episode under the Creative Commons License: “8-Bit Core” by Tagirijus (opening and closing theme music), along with “Concentric,” “Digital Savanna,” “Energy,” “Escalator,” “Imaginery Intelligence,” “Intermission,” “Sand Dweller,” and “Transfixion,” all by Metre.
Thanks also to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson) for the “Oooh, let’s party!” and “Leaving so soon?” digitized speech clips captured from the Atari Lynx game Pinball Jam that are used at the beginning and end of each episode of The HandyCast.
I would especially like to thank Shinto for submitting his memories of various Atari Lynx games he’s owned in the past to The Atari Lynx HandyCast…they are greatly appreciated. And you should all check out Shinto’s wonderful Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast; it’s definitely worth listening to, even if you’ve never owned a Jaguar. You can find it here.
Many, many thanks also go to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here, including my favorite, Please Stand By.
Finally, my thanks to the Podfather himself, Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. Please, check out his don’t-miss podcast, even if you’re not an Atari 2600 collector; you should also visit his website here.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast. And please don’t forget to visit the official Atari Lynx HandyCast website by clicking here!
-Mark
Next Episode: “EPISODE 17: RoadBlasters”
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