The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/ The setup thingy is asking me for a podcast description. This is a podcast. It's about homebrews on the Atari 7800. What more d'ya need? Podcast Generator 2.6 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:35:53 -0400 en Your copyright notice http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/images/itunes_image.jpg The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/ The Atari 7800 was a great system for arcade ports and other types of games. The homebrew scene is making it even better. New Games for a Classic Console Janitor Sean no atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classichomebrew78@fab4it.comJanitor Sean Episode 53: Where I've been, where I am, and where I'm going Whatever happened to this podcast? Well, listen on and find out! Lotsa new homebrews out, so little time! Whatever happened to this podcast? Well, listen on and find out! Lotsa new homebrews out, so little time! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_053.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_053.mp3 33:17 Janitor Sean no Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:49:06 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 52: Dragonfly Cartridge Janitor Sean In this long overdue episode, we take a look at a unique microSD-based multicart for the ProSystem.

SHOW NOTES:

Fix for TIA sound issue with some composite-modded 7800s

Power supply that I use with the Dragonfly (US)

Power supply that Rafal uses with the Dragonfly (Poland)

Power supplies that AtariAge member sramirez2008 uses with the Dragonfly (US)

Power supply that AtariAge member synthpopalooza uses with the Dragonfly (US)

]]> Janitor Sean http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0521111111111.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0521111111111.mp3 35:59 Janitor Sean video games, atari 7800, dragonfly, multicart no Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:29:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 51: Putt 18 Miniature Golf Janitor Sean Today's episode is about the miniature golf game for the ProSystem from Peter J. Meyer and Lance Ringquist.

SHOW NOTES:

Putt 18 Miniature Golf for Atari 7800 for sale at Video61

Miniature Golf by John Margolies, Nina Garfinkel, and Maria Reidelbach

Thistle Du official site

]]> Janitor Sean http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0511.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0511.mp3 45:29 Janitor Sean video games,atari 7800,miniature golf no Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:06:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 50: Baby Pac-Man What? Time for another episode ALREADY?! Well, Bob DeCrescenzo has DONE IT AGAIN. This time, with some help from Kurt Woloch. In this episode we explore the latest addition to the 7800 homebrew library, the only home conversion of an arcade classic. What? Time for another episode ALREADY?! Well, Bob DeCrescenzo has DONE IT AGAIN. This time, with some help from Kurt Woloch. In this episode we explore the latest addition to the 7800 homebrew library, the only home conversion of an arcade classic.

SHOW NOTES:

Baby Pac-Man for Atari 7800 for sale in the AtariAge store

Kurt Woloch’s Baby Pac-Man pinball tips

Pac-Man Collection! for the XM

IESPosta’s Baby Pac-Man cart hacked with LEDs

]]> What? Time for another episode ALREADY?! Well, Bob DeCrescenzo has DONE IT AGAIN. This time, with some help from Kurt Woloch. In this episode we explore the latest addition to the 7800 homebrew library, the only home conversion of an arcade classic. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0501.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0501.mp3 1:31:23 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrew,baby pac-man,bob decrescenzo,kurt woloch, no Sat, 11 Jul 2020 17:34:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 49: Rikki & Vikki At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console! At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console!SHOW NOTES:Rikki & Vikki ordering page at PenguiNetRikki & Vikki thread on AtariAgeSean's ExtraLife donation page

]]> At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_o49.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_o49.mp3 39:33 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrew,rikki and vikki no Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:21:25 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 49: Rikki & Vikki At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console! At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console!

]]> At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_049.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_049.mp3 6:18 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrew,rikki and vikki no Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:56:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) We interrupt this hiatus for some announcements... Just a quick update on what's going on in the world of Atari 7800 homebrew software and hardware Just a quick update on what's going on in the world of Atari 7800 homebrew software and hardware

]]> Just a quick update on what's going on in the world of Atari 7800 homebrew software and hardware http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=endof2018upate.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=endof2018upate.mp3 11:34 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,xm,froggie,serpentine no Mon, 24 Dec 2018 01:37:37 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 48: 2018 Wrap-Up In this final show for the year, Sean waxes philosophical about Thanksgiving and Extra Life...but not wax. Go fig! In this final show for the year, Sean waxes philosophical about Thanksgiving and Extra Life...but not wax. Go fig!

SHOW NOTES:

Mappy for Atari 2600 for sale in the AtariAge StoreFroggie for Atari 7800 for sale in the AtariAge StoreSerpentine for Atari 7800 for sale in the AtariAge StoreFreePlay FloridaAngry Video Game Nerd reviews Big Rigs: Over the Road RacingSean's Twitch channelSean's Extra Life donation page

]]> In this final show for the year, Sean waxes philosophical about Thanksgiving and Extra Life...but not wax. Go fig! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_048.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_048.mp3 53:55 Janitor Sean no Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:19:36 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 47: Froggie This installment takes a look at unquestionably the longest-awaited product for our beloved 7800! This installment takes a look at unquestionably the longest-awaited product for our beloved 7800!

 

SHOW NOTES:

Sean's Extra Life donation pageFerg's Extra Life donation pageFrogger arcade music / sound disassemblyThread with Matthias' "Tainted Love" demo and Multi Lock On

]]> This installment takes a look at unquestionably the longest-awaited product for our beloved 7800! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_047.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_047.mp3 1:07:10 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,froggie,matthias luedtke,schmutzpuppe,frogger no Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:23:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 46: Unfinished (so far!) Works of Bob D Episode 46 takes a look at some unfinished games from 7800 homebrewer extraordinaire PacManPlus. Even in their unfinished states, these games still demonstrate Bob DeCrescenzo's amazing talent. Episode 46 takes a look at some unfinished games from 7800 homebrewer extraordinaire PacManPlus. Even in their unfinished states, these games still demonstrate Bob DeCrescenzo's amazing talent.

SHOW NOTES:

Sean's Extra Life donation pageFerg’s Extra Life donation pageAtari Bytes podcastIt’s a Podcast, Charlie BrownIn the St. Nick of TimeSean's Twitch channelPelBob's unfinished games (ROMs included)

]]> Episode 46 takes a look at some unfinished games from 7800 homebrewer extraordinaire PacManPlus. Even in their unfinished states, these games still demonstrate Bob DeCrescenzo's amazing talent. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_046.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_046.mp3 48:33 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,battlezone,pel plus,defender,rezolve,clean sweep,bob decrescenzo no Sat, 20 Oct 2018 21:21:50 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 45: Four frankodragon Games Episode 45 wraps up the remaining titles from frankodragon...at least until he produces more. :) Episode 45 wraps up the remaining titles from frankodragon...at least until he produces more. :)

 

SHOW NOTES:Episode 83 of Pie Factory Podcast - depression, suicide prevention, etc.Sean's Extra Life donation page

]]> Episode 45 wraps up the remaining titles from frankodragon...at least until he produces more. :) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_045.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_045.mp3 50:24 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,frankodragon,clark otto,the big burrito!!,cubicle chaos,hearty manslapper,crazy tank no Sat, 06 Oct 2018 11:53:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 44: Plumb Luck and Tubes In this new episode, Sean pays tribute to the local pipefitters' union with two obscure titles. In this new episode, Sean pays tribute to the local pipefitters' union with two obscure titles.

]]> In this new episode, Sean pays tribute to the local pipefitters' union with two obscure titles. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_044.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_044.mp3 50:15 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,plumb luck,tubes,sparkz,pipe dream,pipe mania no Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:35:02 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 43: Draker Quest The 43rd installment of this longer-running-than-expected podcast looks into one (or perhaps two?) of the first adventure games for the 7800. The 43rd installment of this longer-running-than-expected podcast looks into one (or perhaps two?) of the first adventure games for the 7800.

SHOW NOTES:

Draker Quest development thread on AtariAge (with ROMs)Portland Retro Gaming ExpoSean's donation page for Extra LifePlumb LuckTubes

]]> The 43rd installment of this longer-running-than-expected podcast looks into one (or perhaps two?) of the first adventure games for the 7800. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_043.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_043.mp3 49:50 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,draker quest,clark otto,frankodragon no Fri, 07 Sep 2018 22:51:35 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 42: Serpentine For episode 42, Sean talks about Serpentine, a homebrew so new that it's not even for sale yet! (Don't panic.) For episode 42, Sean talks about Serpentine, a homebrew so new that it's not even for sale yet! (Don't panic.)SHOW NOTES:

Sean's Extra Life donation page

Serpentine for Atari 7800

Apple Serpentine - The Remake 3.0

]]> For episode 42, Sean talks about Serpentine, a homebrew so new that it's not even for sale yet! (Don't panic.) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_042.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_042.mp3 36:01 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,serpentine no Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:53:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Sean's Burnout #2 What with Sean's busy schedule, he's too burnt out to play video games. Instead, he's taking the time to talk about not Atari, but another American classic from California. What with Sean's busy schedule, he's too burnt out to play video games. Instead, he's taking the time to talk about not Atari, but another American classic from California.

SHOW NOTES:

Sail On Podcast

Sean's (right now!) top ten favorite Beach Boys songs

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd take Brian Wilson surfing

Glen Campbell - "Guess I'm Dumb"

Brian Wilson - "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" - Smile premier in London

The Farty Synths play The Beach Boys Love You

]]> What with Sean's busy schedule, he's too burnt out to play video games. Instead, he's taking the time to talk about not Atari, but another American classic from California. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_burnout_2.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_burnout_2.mp3 1:51:13 Janitor Sean no Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 41: Football / Soccer games Just in time for the World Cup ending...episode 41 examines a series of football-themed running games for the 7800. Just in time for the World Cup ending...episode 41 examines a series of football-themed running games for the 7800.

]]> Just in time for the World Cup ending...episode 41 examines a series of football-themed running games for the 7800. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_041.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_041.mp3 42:05 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews,touchdown challenge no Sat, 28 Jul 2018 06:32:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 40: Pac-Man Collection! (part 2) Episode 40 finishes up the two-part dive into perhaps the most popular homebrew ever for an Atari console. Listen and BUY THIS CARTRIDGE!! Episode 40 finishes up the two-part dive into perhaps the most popular homebrew ever for an Atari console. Listen and BUY THIS CARTRIDGE!!

 

SHOW NOTES:

]]> Episode 40 finishes up the two-part dive into perhaps the most popular homebrew ever for an Atari console. Listen and BUY THIS CARTRIDGE!! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_040.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_040.mp3 1:46:53 Janitor Sean atari 7800, homebrews, pac-man collection!,bob decrescenzo,pacmanplus no Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:48:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 39: Pac-Man Collection! (part 1) Episode 39 begins the look into perhaps the most popular Atari 7800 homebrew ever. Heck, maybe even the most popular homebrew on *any* Atari platform! (As per the results of a vote, this will be a multi-part episode.) Episode 39 begins the look into perhaps the most popular Atari 7800 homebrew ever. Heck, maybe even the most popular homebrew on any Atari platform! (As per the results of a vote, this will be a multi-part episode.)

 

SHOW NOTES:

Pac-Mania: Top Strategies For Home & Arcade Pac-Man

Pac-Man Dossier

Don Hodges: Bride of Kill Screen

Super ABC Pac-Man kit

]]> Episode 39 begins the look into perhaps the most popular Atari 7800 homebrew ever. Heck, maybe even the most popular homebrew on *any* Atari platform! (As per the results of a vote, this will be a multi-part episode.) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_039.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_039.mp3 1:34:29 Janitor Sean atari 7800, homebrews, pac-man collection!,bob decrescenzo,pacmanplus no Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:31:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 38: Edladdin Controllers This hardware-focused episode takes a look at the Edladdin line of products, with a guest appearance by Ed himself! This hardware-focused episode takes a look at the Edladdin line of products, with a guest appearance by Ed himself!SHOW NOTES:

Edladdin Controllers

sramirez2008's Edladdin collection

GoldLeader's Super Arcade Controller Plus

 

]]> This hardware-focused episode takes a look at the Edladdin line of products, with a guest appearance by Ed himself! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_038.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_038.mp3 1:32:19 Janitor Sean atari 7800, homebrews, edladdin no Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:38:19 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 37: Lava Lamps & 8-Track Theatre June opens with a look at quite possibly the first ever video game based on the radio show, and the radio show behind it. (Radio Failencia will not be tolerated on this podcast, by the way.) June opens with a look at quite possibly the first ever video game based on the radio show, and the radio show behind it. (Radio Failencia will not be tolerated on this podcast, by the way.)

SHOW NOTES:

Lava Lamps & 8-Track Theatre: The Video Game discussion/sale thread on AtariAge

Official Lava Lamps & 8-Track Theatre comic strip and radio show web page

Free Radio Santa Cruz

Lava Lamps & 8-Track Theatre radio show discussion thread on AtariAge

]]> June opens with a look at quite possibly the first ever video game based on the radio show, and the radio show behind it. (Radio Failencia will not be tolerated on this podcast, by the way.) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_037.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_037.mp3 53:58 Janitor Sean atari 7800, homebrews, lava lamps & 8-track theatre, dj nurse annabella no Sat, 02 Jun 2018 08:57:31 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 36: Mateos Rewritable Multigame Cartridge This episode examines another piece of homebrew hardware, this time the only currently available option for playing ROM files on your ProSystem. Sean also takes a dive into podiatry. (What does he hear? Tune in to find out!) This episode examines another piece of homebrew hardware, this time the only currently available option for playing ROM files on your ProSystem. Sean also takes a dive into podiatrics. (What does he hear? Tune in to find out!)SHOW NOTES:

Big Blue - Vectrex homebrew by Vector Republic

Juan F. Mateos' web site

]]> This episode examines another piece of homebrew hardware, this time the only currently available option for playing ROM files on your ProSystem. Sean also takes a dive into podiatry. (What does he hear? Tune in to find out!) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_036.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_036.mp3 56:39 Janitor Sean atari 7800, homebrews, mateos, rewritable, 16 in 1 no Fri, 18 May 2018 21:17:04 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 35: The Journey of Snail In this episode, the topic is one of the latest Atari 7800 homebrew titles, this time an e-book. (And not late this time!) In this episode, the topic is one of the latest Atari 7800 homebrew titles, this time an e-book. (And not late this time!)

SHOW NOTES:

The Journey of Snail discussion thread on AtariAge

Marc Oberhäuser's box artwork for The Journey of Snail

]]> In this episode, the topic is one of the latest Atari 7800 homebrew titles, this time an e-book. (And not late this time!) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_035.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_035.mp3 43:40 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, the journey of snail, ebook no Tue, 08 May 2018 08:22:03 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 34: Cuttle Cart 2 After his whirlwind trip to exotic Milwaukee, Sean is back with episode 34, talking about the much-loved and highly sought-after multicart for the ProSystem. (Want to make an easy $20? Sell Sean yours!) After his whirlwind trip to exotic Milwaukee, Sean is back with episode 34, talking about the much-loved and highly sought-after multicart for the ProSystem. (Want to make an easy $20? Sell Sean yours!)SHOW NOTES:

Pickles Eats Everything gameplay

Trebor's Chad Schell archive

]]> After his whirlwind trip to exotic Milwaukee, Sean is back with episode 34, talking about the much-loved and highly sought-after multicart for the ProSystem. (Want to make an easy $20? Sell Sean yours!) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_034.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_034.mp3 46:43 Janitor Sean atari 7800,homebrews, cuttle cart 2 no Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:29:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 33: Panda Racer and Rider of the Night After giving in to burnout, Sean returns with an on-topic episode with variations on a driving game, a tragic rarity for the Atari 7800. After giving in to burnout, Sean returns with an on-topic episode with variations on a driving game, a tragic rarity for the Atari 7800.

SHOW NOTES:

Guys, Games and Beer: Vect-Rex Reveal

The Knight Rider 2600 Project thread on AtariAge

Panda Racer ROMs

Rider of the Night discussion / development thread on AtariAge

 

 

]]> After giving in to burnout, Sean returns with an on-topic episode with variations on a driving game, a tragic rarity for the Atari 7800. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_033.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_033.mp3 53:43 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, panda racer, rider of the night, knight rider, germans love david hasselhoff no Fri, 06 Apr 2018 21:35:37 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Sean's Burnout #1 Finding himself with a paucity of time to adequately research the homebrew world of the 7800, Sean waxes poetic about his bread and butter, the roof over his head, his livelihood, his [place other cliché here]... Finding himself with a paucity of time to adequately research the homebrew world of the 7800, Sean waxes poetic about his bread and butter, the roof over his head, his livelihood, his [place other cliché here]...

SHOW NOTES:

Moey Dworkin-Cantor Dreamer Fund

Head-to-Head Atari Adventure

Jing screen capture software

]]> Finding himself with a paucity of time to adequately research the homebrew world of the 7800, Sean waxes poetic about his bread and butter, the roof over his head, his livelihood, his [place other cliché here]... http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_burnout_01.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_burnout_01.mp3 1:45:04 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews no Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:33:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 32: robotfindskitten In episode 32, Sean explores zen and the art of automatonic feline location. Also featured: an unfinished homebrew game. In episode 32, Sean explores zen and the art of automatonic feline location. Also featured: an unfinished homebrew game.

SHOW NOTES:

robotfindskitten official home page

rfk7800

BlocDrop

Midwest Gaming Classic

Stranger Things: Barb's Revenge, for the Atari 2600

Gaming Historian's The Story of Tetris

]]> In episode 32, Sean explores zen and the art of automatonic feline location. Also featured: an unfinished homebrew game. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_032.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_032.mp3 43:14 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, robotfindskitten, blocdrop, tetris no Sat, 10 Mar 2018 06:58:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 31: Wasp! All of us at The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast feel really bad about the last episode being late, so we give you this one early! For episode 31 we give you GroovyWasp's Bee!...no, wait....GroovyBee's Wasp! All of us at The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast feel really bad about the last episode being late, so we give you this one early! For episode 31 we give you GroovyWasp's Bee!...no, wait....GroovyBee's Wasp!

SHOW NOTES:

Wasp! available for sale in the AtariAge Store

Edladdin Controllers

Two new Pac-Man like games (thread on AtariAge)

Robot Finds Kitten (for episode 32!)

]]> All of us at The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast feel really bad about the last episode being late, so we give you this one early! For episode 31 we give you GroovyWasp's Bee!...no, wait....GroovyBee's Wasp! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_031.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_031.mp3 47:49 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, wasp, groovybee no Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:58:10 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 30: Hollywood/Scammer Brawler and FailSafe In this belated episode, we take out our frustrations on useless megastars, questionable AtariAge users, and rocket hijackers. Happy Mardi Gras! In this belated episode, we take out our frustrations on useless megastars, questionable AtariAge users, and rocket hijackers. Happy Mardi Gras!

SHOW NOTES:

Hollywood Brawler/Scammer Brawler development thread (with playable ROM)

FailSafe for sale in the AtariAge Store

FailSafe Label Contest on AtariAge

Piranha 2 by gambler172

Episode 33 of Pie Factory Podcast (covering Scramble and Frenzy)

]]> In this belated episode, we take out our frustrations on useless megastars, questionable AtariAge users, and rocket hijackers. Happy Mardi Gras! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_030.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_030.mp3 1:24:16 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, scammer brawler, hollywood brawler, countermeasure, failsafe no Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:29:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 29: E.T. Book Cart 7800 and Roof Pooper A (thankfully?) short episode this time! Don't like reading in the bathroom? Well, now with episode 29 you can use your Atari 7800 to separate the reading from the bathroom! A (thankfully?) short episode this time! Don't like reading in the bathroom? Well, now with episode 29 you can use your Atari 7800 to separate the reading from the bathroom!

SHOW NOTES:

E.T. Book Cart 7800 available at Good Deal Games (scroll!)

Roof Pooper discussion thread on AtariAge

Fake Incredible Hulk boxed prototype sale discussion on AtariAge

Explosive Diarrhea for Atari 2600 available at Packrat Video Games

Holiday Special Podcast

My Dad Wrote a Porno

]]> A (thankfully?) short episode this time! Don't like reading in the bathroom? Well, now with episode 29 you can use your Atari 7800 to separate the reading from the bathroom! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_029.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_029.mp3 38:41 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, roof pooper, e.t. book cart 7800 no Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:07:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 28: Astro Fighter and Chicago Basement Today Sean takes on Bob DeCrescenzo's port of a Gremlin/Sega oldie in his Chicago non-basement (but alas found no Hulks). Ruthann the Beagle insisted on helping with the intro segment. Today Sean takes on Bob DeCrescenzo's port of a Gremlin/Sega oldie in his Chicago non-basement (but alas found no Hulks). Ruthann the Beagle insisted on helping with the intro segment.

SHOW NOTES:

Astro Fighter in the AtariAge store

Chicago Basement thread on AtariAge

Super Cobra for Atari 7800 at Good Deal Games (scroll down!)

Frozen iguanas falling from trees during cold snap in Florida

]]> Today Sean takes on Bob DeCrescenzo's port of a Gremlin/Sega oldie in his Chicago non-basement (but alas found no Hulks). Ruthann the Beagle insisted on helping with the intro segment. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_028.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_028.mp3 51:36 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, astro fighter, chicago basement no Sat, 13 Jan 2018 10:04:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 27: Worm! Just as the the title of this episode's game does, 2017 will end with a bang as Sean discusses the history of "snake" games and...Neil Diamond??? Just as the the title of this episode's game does, 2017 will end with a bang as Sean discusses the history of "snake" games and...Neil Diamond???

SHOW NOTES:

Worm! available for sale in the AtariAge Store

Alpha Race available for sale at Good Deal Games

]]> Just as the the title of this episode's game does, 2017 will end with a bang as Sean discusses the history of "snake" games and...Neil Diamond??? http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_027.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_027.mp3 1:06:44 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, worm no Sat, 30 Dec 2017 07:24:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 26: Santa Simon (and other Christmas goodies!) Help Sean celebrate the season with a very limited release homebrew as he waxes poetic about Christmas. Tap a spoon on your speaker, and maple syrup will be sure to ooze out. Help Sean celebrate the season with a very limited release homebrew as he waxes poetic about Christmas. Tap a spoon on your speaker, and maple syrup will be sure to ooze out.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Merry Christmas 2012 7800 E-card (POKEY required for sound!)

Santa Simon discussion thread and ROMs

Fixed version of Santa Simon for 7800s that won't run the original

Sean and his brother Scott after opening the Atari 2600, Christmas 1982

]]> Help Sean celebrate the season with a very limited release homebrew as he waxes poetic about Christmas. Tap a spoon on your speaker, and maple syrup will be sure to ooze out. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_026.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_026.mp3 2:15:52 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, santa simon, touch me no Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:21:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 25: Astro Blaster Sega/Gremlin (or is it Gremlin/Sega) gets some love from Sean in this look at another Bob DeCrescenzo classic, a conversion of a fairly obscure arcade game. Sega/Gremlin (or is it Gremlin/Sega) gets some love from Sean in this look at another Bob DeCrescenzo classic, a conversion of a fairly obscure arcade game.

SHOW NOTES:

Astro Blaster for sale in the AtariAge Store

Don Hodges' discussion of the secrets in Astro Blaster

GRay Defender's Super Circus AtariAge Patch

TrekMD's pictures from FreePlay Florida (THESE ARE AWESOME. PLEASE CHECK 'EM OUT!)

]]> Sega/Gremlin (or is it Gremlin/Sega) gets some love from Sean in this look at another Bob DeCrescenzo classic, a conversion of a fairly obscure arcade game. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_025.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_025.mp3 1:21:59 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew,astro blaster, sega gremlin no Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:53:19 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 24: Crystal Quest In this episode Sean takes an in-depth look at a newly-released, highly-anticipated sequel to Crystal Castles. In this episode Sean takes an in-depth look at a newly-released, highly-anticipated sequel to Crystal Castles.

SHOW NOTES:

Crystal Quest for sale in the AtariAge Store (POKEY included)

Crystal Quest for sale in the AtariAge Store (you provide the POKEY)

In the St. Nick of Time by William Pepper, available on Amazon

Free Play Florida 2017 Special Edition Atari 2600 cartridge

Very first WIP version of Crystal Quest

Andy Reierson's original feedback submission before reconsidering!

]]> In this episode Sean takes an in-depth look at a newly-released, highly-anticipated sequel to Crystal Castles. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0241.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_0241.mp3 1:46:44 Janitor Sean no Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:25:38 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 23: Moon Cresta An obscure arcade shoot-em-up gets the 7800 homebrew treatment from one of the system's most highly respected developers. An obscure arcade shoot-em-up gets the 7800 homebrew treatment from one of the system's most highly respected developers.

SHOW NOTES:

Moon Cresta for sale in the AtariAge Store

Marc Oberhäuser's box for Moon Cresta

Atari Bytes Podcast

It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown

 

]]> An obscure arcade shoot-em-up gets the 7800 homebrew treatment from one of the system's most highly respected developers. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_023.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_023.mp3 53:40 Janitor Sean no Sat, 04 Nov 2017 06:53:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 22: Sick Pickles, Fat Axl...and more?!? Ex-cukes become purple, a hard rock singer takes on weight, and we throw a bit of Hallowe'en just because we can. Ex-cukes become purple, a hard rock singer takes on weight, and we throw in a bit of Hallowe'en just because we can.


SHOW NOTES:


Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast, Episode 92


Sick Pickles thread on AtariAge


Fat Axl Is Fat (BuzzFeed article)


Sean's autographed Svengoolie shirt


]]> Ex-cukes become purple, a hard rock singer takes on weight, and we throw a bit of Hallowe'en just because we can. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode022.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode022.mp3 1:11:21 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, fat axl, sick pickles, svengoolie no Sat, 21 Oct 2017 06:25:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 21: Super Circus AtariAge Another homebrew just recently released by AtariAge! (And of course, another Bob DeCrescenzo instant classic!) Is the game worth it even if you hate clowns? Only Sean knows. (Well...and maybe others who have played it.) Another homebrew just recently released by AtariAge! (And of course, another Bob DeCrescenzo instant classic!) Is the game worth it even if you hate clowns? Only Sean knows. (Well...and maybe others who have played it.)

SHOW NOTES:

Super Circus AtariAge available for sale in the AtariAge Store

Go Your Own YA podcast

International Medical Corps - donate to help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

7800basic for Newbies: A Tutorial, Part 1

]]> Another homebrew just recently released by AtariAge! (And of course, another Bob DeCrescenzo instant classic!) Is the game worth it even if you hate clowns? Only Sean knows. (Well...and maybe others who have played it.) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_021.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_021.mp3 1:22:26 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, circus, circus atari, super circus atariage no Sat, 07 Oct 2017 15:51:01 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 20: T:ME Salvo Sean examines a long-awaited recent addition to the AtariAge Store that evokes memories of both a popular home computer game and classics from the arcade. Sean examines a long-awaited recent addition to the AtariAge Store that evokes memories of both a popular home computer game and classics from the arcade.

SHOW NOTES:

T:ME Salvo for sale in the AtariAge Store

Please Stand By podcast

]]> Sean examines a long-awaited recent addition to the AtariAge Store that evokes memories of both a popular home computer game and classics from the arcade. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_020.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_020.mp3 1:03:13 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, salvo, crossfire no Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:35:24 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 19: Armor Attack II A Cinematronics vector graphics game gets a 7800 sequel, and someone wins a prize! A Cinematronics vector graphics game gets a 7800 sequel, and someone wins a prize!

SHOW NOTES:

Donation link for NAMI Greater Houston

Armor Attack II for sale in the AtariAge Store

It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown

]]> A Cinematronics vector graphics game gets a 7800 sequel, and someone wins a prize! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_019.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_019.mp3 52:29 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew, armor attack no Sat, 09 Sep 2017 23:09:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 18: b*nQ Some chitchat about Ken Siders' onomatopoeically renamed 7800 version of Gottlieb's Q*bert graces your podcast player for this last episode of meteorological summer! JUST FOUND OUT: Ken Siders died suddenly on August 12. Thoughts & prayers to his family. Donate to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey

b*nQ for sale in the AtariAge store

Q*BERT: A Playery's [sic] Guide, by William Brohaugh

Marc Oberhäuser's box for b*nQ / Q*bert

]]> Some chitchat about Ken Siders' onomatopoeically renamed 7800 version of Gottlieb's Q*bert graces your podcast player for this last episode of meteorological summer! JUST FOUND OUT: Ken Siders died suddenly on August 12. Thoughts & prayers to his family. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_018.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_018.mp3 1:20:34 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew no Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:44:14 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 17: Interview with Jeffrey Lee Jeffrey Lee is a talented artist who is the brains behind Q*Bert. In preparation for the upcoming episode on b*nQ, this crossover episode with Pie Factory Podcast features a talk with Jeff about Q*Bert and other games and works featuring his creativity. Jeffrey Lee is a talented artist who is the brains behind Q*Bert. In preparation for the upcoming episode on b*nQ, this crossover episode with Pie Factory Podcast features a talk with Jeff about Q*Bert and other games and works featuring his creativity.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Jeffrey P Lee (Jeff's own web site)

Squire, Soldier, Spy: The Life of Colonel John Brown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts - available for purchase on Amazon

Rhyming Rumpus Volume One: "Leeves of Ass" - available for purchase on Amazon

 

]]> Jeffrey Lee is a talented artist who is the brains behind Q*Bert. In preparation for the upcoming episode on b*nQ, this crossover episode with Pie Factory Podcast features a talk with Jeff about Q*Bert and other games and works featuring his creativity. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_017.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_017.mp3 1:41:07 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew no Sat, 12 Aug 2017 06:57:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 16: Shoot the UFO 2015 and Meteor Shower We're such mavericks here at the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast: after promising one game per episode, we present you with two games. (You're welcome.) We might throw around that word "contest" now and then, by the by. Downright Bizarre Games by Michael Thomasson

Shoot the UFO 2015 for sale at Good Deal Games

Meteor Shower for sale at the AtariAge Store

Stack of Meteor Shower cartridges

We're such mavericks here at the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast: after promising one game per episode, we present you with two games. (You're welcome.)We might throw around that word "contest" now and then, by the by.

]]> We're such mavericks here at the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast: after promising one game per episode, we present you with two games. (You're welcome.) We might throw around that word "contest" now and then, by the by. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode016.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode016.mp3 57:57 Janitor Sean no Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:51:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 15: Rip Off The trend of Bob DeCrescenzo vector graphics arcade conversions continues with an obscure Cinematronics shooter. The trend of Bob DeCrescenzo vector graphics arcade conversions continues with an obscure Cinematronics shooter.

SHOW NOTES:

"Rip Off" by Nicole Starr

Please Stand By podcast with Kevin Zerbe and Ferg

Downright Bizarre Games by Michael Thomasson

Rip Off for sale in the AtariAge Store

Marc Oberhäuser's artwork for Rip Off

 

]]> The trend of Bob DeCrescenzo vector graphics arcade conversions continues with an obscure Cinematronics shooter. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_015.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_015.mp3 49:24 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew no Sat, 15 Jul 2017 07:30:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 14: Space Duel Yet another Bob DeCrescenzo arcade conversion. Yet another vector-style graphics game. Yet another Asteroids sequel. Yet another Saturday of fun-filled podcast listening! Yet another Bob DeCrescenzo arcade conversion. Yet another vector-style graphics game. Yet another Asteroids sequel. Yet another Saturday of fun-filled podcast listening!

SHOW NOTES:

Space Duel for sale at the AtariAge Store

Marc Oberhäuser's box for Space Duel

Space Duel designer Owen Rubin's web site

]]> Yet another Bob DeCrescenzo arcade conversion. Yet another vector-style graphics game. Yet another Asteroids sequel. Yet another Saturday of fun-filled podcast listening! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_014.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_014.mp3 46:41 Janitor Sean no Sat, 01 Jul 2017 06:53:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 13: Asteroids DeLuxe Arcade vector graphics come to the Atari 7800 courtesy of the famous Bob DeCrescenzo! Arcade vector graphics come to the Atari 7800 courtesy of the famous Bob DeCrescenzo!

SHOW NOTES:

Asteroids DeLuxe for sale in the AtariAge Store

Marc Oberhäuser's box for Asteroids DeLuxe

The No Swear Gamer on YouTube

]]> Arcade vector graphics come to the Atari 7800 courtesy of the famous Bob DeCrescenzo! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_013.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_013.mp3 48:22 Janitor Sean no Sat, 17 Jun 2017 06:54:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 12: Donkey Kong PK This time around Sean examines one brilliant homebrew developer's answer to the charming, endearing cacophony that was the Atari 7800 Donkey Kong. (MMmmmmm.....piiiiiiieeeeee.....) This time around Sean examines one brilliant homebrew developer's answer to the charming, endearing cacophony that was the Atari 7800 Donkey Kong. (MMmmmmm.....piiiiiiieeeeee.....)

SHOW NOTES:

The Atari 7800 Game By Game Podcast

Shigeru Miyamoto on The Tonight Show

Donkey Kong Forum

Marc Oberhäuser’s Atari 7800 boxes

The Atari 7800 Jaguar Game By Game Podcast

]]> This time around Sean examines one brilliant homebrew developer's answer to the charming, endearing cacophony that was the Atari 7800 Donkey Kong. (MMmmmmm.....piiiiiiieeeeee.....) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode012.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode012.mp3 1:55:50 Janitor Sean no Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:15:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 11: Scramble Sean has scrambled to get this podcast out on time, despite stern warnings to put first things first. (See what I did there?) Sean has scrambled to get this podcast out on time, despite stern warnings to put first things first. (See what I did there?)

 

SHOW NOTES:

Scramble for sale in the AtariAge Store

Edladdin Controllers for sale in the AtariAge Store

Stern production numbers via Tokens Only

Bootleg Omni-made Scramble machines being seized from Oral Roberts University

George Gerstman's e-book Clear and Convincing Evidence: My Career in Intellectual Property Law on Amazon.com

Marc Oberhäuser's box for Scramble

]]> Sean has scrambled to get this podcast out on time, despite stern warnings to put first things first. (See what I did there?) http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_011.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_011.mp3 54:50 Janitor Sean no Sat, 20 May 2017 08:44:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 10: Crazy Brix What better way to go crazy for the weekend than to listen to the dulcet sounds of a crazy Atarian talk about a 7800 spin on a classic? What better way to go crazy for the weekend than to listen to the dulcet sounds of a crazy Atarian talk about a 7800 spin on a classic?

SHOW NOTES:

Atari Bytes Podcast

Crazy Brix available in the AtariAge Store

Marc Oberhäuser's box for Crazy Brix

]]> What better way to go crazy for the weekend than to listen to the dulcet sounds of a crazy Atarian talk about a 7800 spin on a classic? http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode010.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode010.mp3 1:04:19 Janitor Sean crazy brix atari 7800 homebrew podcast bob decrescenzo pacmanplus no Fri, 05 May 2017 16:51:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 9: Space Invaders A look at a legendary conversion of a legendary arcade game by a legendary Atari 7800 homebrew developer! A look at a legendary conversion of a legendary arcade game by a legendary Atari 7800 homebrew developer!

 

SHOW NOTES:

Atari 7800 Space Invaders in the AtariAge Store

Guys, Games, and Beer

Packrat Video Games

]]> A look at a legendary conversion of a legendary arcade game by a legendary Atari 7800 homebrew developer! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode009_re1.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode009_re1.mp3 1:17:36 Janitor Sean no Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:56:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 8: Super Pac-Man Unfortunately, despite things that actually were under Sean's control, this episode is not live from Midwest Gaming Classic. But you can listen to some thoughts on Super Pac-Man, yet another classic from Bob "PacManPlus" DeCrescenzo. Unfortunately, despite things that actually were under Sean's control, this episode is not live from Midwest Gaming Classic. If you're at Midwest Gaming Classic, come visit the Pie Factory Podcast table and try out some homebrews, including a few that haven't yet been released! In the mean time, you can listen to some thoughts on Super Pac-Man, yet another classic from Bob "PacManPlus" DeCrescenzo.

SHOW NOTES:Super Pac-Man for sale in the AtariAge store

Ten Pence Arcade podcast

Super Podcast Brothers

 

]]> Unfortunately, despite things that actually were under Sean's control, this episode is not live from Midwest Gaming Classic. But you can listen to some thoughts on Super Pac-Man, yet another classic from Bob "PacManPlus" DeCrescenzo. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_008.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode_008.mp3 1:15:56 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew no Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:02:19 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 7: Combat 1990 In this episode we take a look at one of the earliest homebrew game releases on the Atari 7800 and its developer, who is arguably the father of homebrewing on many consoles. In this episode we take a look at one of the earliest homebrew game releases on the Atari 7800 and its developer, who is arguably the father of homebrewing on many consoles.

SHOW NOTES:

Combat 1990 available for purchase via Video61 on AtariSales.com (CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER)

Harry Dodgson's Amazon author page

Zazzle store

Midwest Gaming Classic

Link to original Homebrewerpalooza announcement (via archive.org)

Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast - Combat (4th Anniversary Remaster)

Michael Thomasson's interview with Harry Dodgson on gooddealgames.com

]]> In this episode we take a look at one of the earliest homebrew game releases on the Atari 7800 and its developer, who is arguably the father of homebrewing on many consoles. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode007.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode007.mp3 1:00:02 Janitor Sean no Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:29:00 -0400 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 6: Jr. Pac-Man An early commemoration of a great April Fool's Day for all of 7800-land! An early commemoration of a great April Fool's Day for all of 7800-land!

 

SHOW NOTES:

POKEY chips available on eBay

The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast

AtariAge thread: Hi! question about the Atari - Jr. Pac-Man discovered!

Jr. Pac-Man PDF manual

Link to Jr. Pac-Man in the AtariAge store

 

]]> An early commemoration of a great April Fool's Day for all of 7800-land! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode006.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode006.mp3 1:39:53 Janitor Sean no Sat, 11 Mar 2017 07:15:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 5: Dungeon Stalker This episode discusses a supercharged homage to an Intellivision classic. This episode discusses a supercharged homage to an Intellivision classic.

SHOW NOTES:

Dungeon Stalker for sale in AtariAge store

Packrat Video Games, LLC

Information on Ms. Night Stalker for Intellivision

]]> This episode discusses a supercharged homage to an Intellivision classic. http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode005.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode005.mp3 1:08:20 Janitor Sean no Sat, 25 Feb 2017 07:30:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 4: Frenzy Valentine's Day comes early with a look at a popular two-in-one homebrew from PacManPlus Valentine's Day comes early with a look at a popular two-in-one homebrew from PacManPlus!

SHOW NOTES:

Berzerk/Frenzy designer Alan McNeil's web site

Dying To Play: The Berzerk Curse - Fact or Fiction?

Atari 7800 plays Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" from a cartridge

GoldLeader's Frenzy arcade cabinet -- in his kitchen!

 

]]> Valentine's Day comes early with a look at a popular two-in-one homebrew from PacManPlus http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode004.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode004.mp3 1:30:52 Janitor Sean no Sat, 11 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 3: Alpha Race Episode 3 takes a look at the lesser-known Omega Race-inspired homebrew from Brek Brixius. Rumor has it Sean is also giving something away. Is that rumor unfounded? Listen and find out! Episode 3 takes a look at the lesser-known Omega Race-inspired homebrew from Brek Brixius. Rumor has it Sean is also giving something away. Is that rumor unfounded? Listen and find out!

SHOW NOTES:

Atari 7800 titles on Good Deal Games

Sean demonstrates some Alpha Race strategies

Edladdin Seagull 78 adapter info

Downloadable Alpha Race ROM for emulators

Beef Drop Construction Set

]]> Episode 3 takes a look at the lesser-known Omega Race-inspired homebrew from Brek Brixius. Rumor has it Sean is also giving something away. Is that rumor unfounded? Listen and find out! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode003.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode003.mp3 1:05:04 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew no Sat, 28 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean) Episode 2: K.C. Munchkin! Sean takes a deep dive into the Pac-Man clone that launched a thousand lawsuits (or so it seems)! Sean takes a deep dive into the Pac-Man clone that launched a thousand lawsuits (or so it seems)!

Show Notes (homebrew78.fab4it.com):

Atari Bytes Podcast

K.C. Munchkin! in the AtariAge store

Pac-Man Games That Aren't Pac-Man: K.C. Munchkin! (from Sean's Pacmaniax blog)

Defender_2600's explanation of the K.C. Munchkin! "grid" (from AtariAge)

Minnesota Fats ad (full page) from November 13, 1981 edition of Chicago Tribune

Minnesota Fats ad, zoomed in on K.C. Munchkin! copy

]]> Sean takes a deep dive into the Pac-Man clone that launched a thousand lawsuits (or so it seems)! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode002.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode002.mp3 1:40:44 Janitor Sean no Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 1: Beef Drop In the podcast's first full-format episode, we take a look at Ken Siders' treatment of the arcade classic BurgerTime. Walk on burger pieces, then serve them: just as in real life! In the podcast's first full-format episode, we take a look at Ken Siders' treatment of the arcade classic BurgerTime. Walk on burger pieces, then serve them: just as in real life!

Mateos Atari 7800 Rewritable Multigame Cartridge ordering site

Atari 7800 Beef Drop VE for sale in the AtariAge store

Atari 5200 Beef Drop for sale in the AtariAge store

Atari 8-bit computer version of Beef Drop for sale in the AtariAge store

Article on DECO and other arcade conversion kits from September 1983 edition of JoyStik -- flip to page 65 in the PDF, 62 in the actual magazine (Yeah, I know I said 1982 in the podcast. I was wrong. Tell ya what...I'll give ya yer money back.)

]]> In the podcast's first full-format episode, we take a look at Ken Siders' treatment of the arcade classic BurgerTime. Walk on burger pieces, then serve them: just as in real life! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode001.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode001.mp3 1:12:58 Janitor Sean no Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:40:00 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)atari,7800,prosystem,homebrew,video,game,classic Episode 0: Uhhmmm..... The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast has been launched! So there was demand for a podcast to cover Atari 7800 homebrew games.

So Phil didn't want to do it.

So I guess I wanted to try it. I apologize in advance.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Atari 7800 Game By Game Podcast archive

Atari 7800 homebrews (and prototypes) at Good Deal Games

Atari 7800 homebrews at the AtariAge store

Edladdin Controllers

Ten Pence Arcade Podcast

Pie Factory Podcast (Sean's other podcast)

Sean and his brother on Christmas morning, 1982:

]]> The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast has been launched! http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode000.mp3 http://fab4it.com/homebrew78/?name=hbh_episode000.mp3 32:11 Janitor Sean atari, 7800, homebrews, homebrew no Sat, 24 Dec 2016 09:37:38 -0500 homebrew78@fab4it.com (Janitor Sean)