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The Atari Lynx HandyCast

The Atari Lynx HandyCast

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  • EPISODE 24: Rygar

    EPISODE 24: Rygar
    Oct 9 2024
    #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 ...
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    2 hrs
  • EPISODE 23: APB-All Points Bulletin

    EPISODE 23: APB-All Points Bulletin
    Oct 30 2023
    #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 (...
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • EPISODE 22: Paperboy

    EPISODE 22: Paperboy
    Nov 20 2021
    #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. ...
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    1 hr and 40 mins
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