Today is the 10th anniversary of JagFest '99. It wasn't the first JagFest, and it (thankfully!) wasn't the last. But it was a great event I will always look back on fondly. In many ways, it was the "kickoff" event for Songbird Productions which itself had only been in existence for a few months. Who could have known back then how vocal and faithful Lynx and Jaguar fans would remain over the years?

 

I am so grateful to all of the customers and fans for keeping the flame alive for these cherished systems. It's been amazing to see other hobby developers rise to the challenge as well, and deliver quality games for Atari systems all the way through 2009.

 

The opportunity to meet fellow fans at JagFest '99 will always be a highlight of that event. In retrospect, it's very humbling that so many people would travel so far to make that tiny event in Rochester, MN, a success: Kevin M., Scott W., Clay H., Dan L., Dan I., Jason D., Pat F., Max, Gary, and so many more. I had a blast watching people play games and doing interviews on my state-of-the-art 8mm camcorder (not just 8, it was Super-8!), and I think I managed to squeeze in a few games myself. There was a network of at least 4 Lynxes playing games like Checkered Flag, and of course Clay defeated all challengers on the Zero 5 tournament.

 

Thanks to everyone who has remained a Lynx or Jaguar fan over the years, and special thanks to everyone who made JagFest '99 a success. You have my respect and my thanks!

 

Carl Forhan, Founder

Songbird Productions