The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast

By David and Michael (with Bill, Kieren, & Nicole)

Tech News Video Games

What's The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast about?

The Atari XE Gaming System was a version of their XE 8-bit line of computers

but attempting to compete against the successful Nintendo Entertainment System. At the

same time offering the computer option. Our podcast will focus on the cartridge games

made for this system but, because this is essentially an atari 8-bit computer, we'll

also review games that will play on this system.

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The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast episodes:

12.26.2023
Review Episode 20
In episode 20, we first jump forward to the year 3097 to compete in the fastest and most competitive game in the universe, Ballblazer. Then we jump back to the time when pinball was king to play a bit of...
07.25.2023
Review Episode 19
In Episode 19, we try out a few sport ball games. First, we have the opportunity to play One-on-One Basketball between the legendary Dr. J and Larry Bird. Next, we won't go soft on our review of the baseball game...
01.01.2023
Review Episode 18
In Episode 18, we take a trip back in time to World War II. First, we play as an allied commando dropping Into the Eagle's Nest to rescue our captured men, attempt to blow up the compound, and make our escape. Then...
07.16.2022
Review Episode 17
In Episode 17, we take a double shot at some light gun games. First, we head out to the country to help Grampa rid his farm of all sorts of critters in Barnyard Blaster. Then we hit the big city to deal...
03.04.2022
Review Episode 16
In Episode 16, we have a band of Broderbund brothers. First, we put on our gi's with glee to storm the warlord Akuma's castle to save the beautiful princess Mariko in Karateka. Then it's time to dig into the puzzling platformer to find...
12.31.2021
Review Episode 15
In Episode 15, we take to the skies during WWII and battle the Axis powers to become the Ace of Aces. Then the federation needs you once again to take out the invading Zylon Empire in Star Raiders II.
09.27.2020
Review Episode 14
In Episode 14, we serve up a bit of surf and turf. First we put everything at "steak" by entering the BattleZone. Then find out if the submarine simulator GATO is a fresh catch?
09.27.2020
Review Episode 14
In Episode 14, we serve up a bit of surf and turf. First we put everything at "steak" by entering the BattleZone. Then find out if the submarine simulator GATO is a fresh catch?
11.05.2019
Review Episode 13
In episode 13, we have a "Dandy" of a show where we crawl through two dungeon based shooters. First, we review the XEGS game, Dark Chambers. Then we pit it against the 8-bit arcade version of Gauntlet. Who will be victorious?
05.24.2019
Review Episode 12
In episode 12, we feature two space behemoth themed games. First we rumble with the side scrolling Thunderfox and then snake our way through an exhaust port in the budget game Sidewinder II.
01.28.2019
Review Episode 11
In episode 11, we go isometric when we review two games with similar angles. First, we'll pump you up with Airball and then see if the budget game Head over Heels is something to flip over.
10.26.2018
Review Episode 10
In episode 10, we’ll put on the gloves and get in the ring to go toe to toe with Accolade’s boxing game, Fight Night, and although revenge is sweet, will Jeff Minter’s Revenge II, a follow up to Revenge of the Mutant...
07.16.2018
Review Episode 9
In this episode, we conjure up a magical review while battling evil, in Necromancer, and we strap on jetpacks and blast off to rescues human souls trapped by an alien force in the budget game Excelsor.
12.24.2017
Review Episode 8
In this episode, we take a shot at playing the light gun game Crossbow and say, "shuriken" (sure-I-can) to reviewing the budget game Ninja.
06.25.2017
Review Episode 7
In Episode 7, we'll have a lip-smacking review of Food Fight and we'll put our lives on the line for you by participating in the deadly budget game Death Race.
04.01.2017
Review Episode 6
In this episode we hop into our Valkyrie space fighters and shoot up some Jaggie saucers to review LucasFilm's, "Rescue on Fractalus!" and we'll go full tilt on one of Kieren's budget game, "Advanced Pinball Simulator".
02.13.2017
Review Episode 5
Just in time for winter here in the northern hemisphere, we're reviewing Summer Games! So grab your sunscreen, power up your Atari, and on your mark...get set...go!
10.29.2016
Review Episode 4
It's been awhile since our last episode due to summer vacations, family time, and just fun in the sun, but we hope our little interview episode was enough of a XEGS fix. In this episode, we review three ports of two classic...
08.29.2016
Interview Episode 1
In our first interview episode, David sits down with homebrew creator, tep392 (AKA: Perry Thuente) to discuss his latest creation, Pac-Man Arcade. Hear how he was able to make such a spot on version of the classic arcade game and get some early...
06.14.2016
Review Episode 3
In Episode 3, we find out if the Choplifter! will be an uplifting experience, and we break out our loupe and peer into Crystal Castles to see if it's a cut above. Also, Kieren Hawken is back but this time he'll be...
04.16.2016
Review Episode 2
In Episode 2, we take to the skies with Blue Max, then dive down to the sewers to join the Mario Brothers. We also touch on Joust and Zaxxon, two games that share many similarities to our featured reviews. Kieren Hawken gives...
02.01.2016
Review Episode 1
In our first review episode, we review EA's Archon to find out if the game is good or evil. Then we set our sights on the XEGS packaged light gun game, Bug Hunt. We also have user submision from Shinto, the host...
11.21.2015
Episode 0
In our first episode, we introduce the hosts, give some background on the Atari XE Video Game System, and give you an idea of what to expect in future episodes. It's time to crack some Zegs!

What's The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast about?

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The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast episodes:

Review Episode 20

Review Episode 19

Review Episode 18

Review Episode 17

Review Episode 16

Review Episode 15

Review Episode 14

Review Episode 14

Review Episode 13

Review Episode 12

Review Episode 11

Review Episode 10

Review Episode 9

Review Episode 8

Review Episode 7

Review Episode 6

Review Episode 5

Review Episode 4

Interview Episode 1

Review Episode 3

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Review Episode 1

Episode 0