by Derek Slaton | May 1, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-025 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Garry Kitchen Take control of Officer Kelly, the most physically fit cop in the history of video games. While on patrol at...
by Derek Slaton | Apr 24, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2609 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Polaro You are in control of the Universal Space Ship Defender and are tasked with protecting the planet...
by Derek Slaton | Apr 17, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Sports Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2624 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Alan Miller This one-on-one basketball duel is a flawed but entertaining take on the sport. This is about as...
by Derek Slaton | Apr 10, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1980 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Adventure Alternate Title: N/A Model #: cx2613 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Warren Robinett In this ambitious ground breaking game you have the honor of controlling the first great video game hero....
by Derek Slaton | Apr 3, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Parker Brothers Controller: Paddles Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: PB5920 Rarity: 4 Programmer: John Emerson One of the most iconic franchises from the 1980s is coming to the 2600! Well, sort of. G.I...
by Derek Slaton | Mar 27, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1984 Publisher: Personal Games Controller: Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: N/A Rarity: 10 Programmer: Robert Anthony Tokar The ROM for this long lost Holy Grail has finally surfaced It’s your birthday and it’s time to...
