by Derek Slaton | Sep 16, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: CBS Electronics Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 80010 Rarity: 3 Programmer: Alex Leavens This port of the arcade classic comes up just a bit short. You are a Space Cadet that has received...
by Derek Slaton | Sep 5, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Seichow & Righter Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Word Game Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 87 Rarity: 9 Programmer: N/A This is a relatively fun word game, provided you are into that sort of thing. From the creators of...
by Derek Slaton | Aug 15, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Sports Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2628 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Larry Kaplan This is a simple yet effective digital version of the sport of bowling. For the one person out there who...
by Derek Slaton | Aug 7, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Kid’s Controller Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Education Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX26103 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Michael Callahan This cute kids game will appeal to the younger gamers. This is a kids game that...
by Derek Slaton | Jul 22, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up – Maze Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2650 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Dan Hitchens Without a doubt, Berzerk is one of the all time classics on the Atari 2600. You are a lone...
by Derek Slaton | Jul 4, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Activision Controller: Paddles Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-010 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Larry Kaplan This is one of the very few must own games if you had the paddle controllers. Grab your water...
