###################################################
# #
# AtariNews: On The Prowl #
# April 2, 2001 #
# #
###################################################

If you want to be removed from this list, please send a blank email to
atari-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com. Send any questions or comments to
atarinews@....

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

ATARINEWS: ON THE PROWL IS BACK!

It's been over a year since the last issue of AtariNews: On The Prowl
was transmitted over the Internet. During that time, a lot has changed,
games have been released, others canceled. A lot of news was missed,
but there is still a lot to report on. AtariNews is back, watch your
email for it.

http://www.atariansun.com

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

JAGFEST 2K1

JagFest 2K1 is coming June 30, 2001 at the Pieper Power Center in
Milwaukee, WI. JagFest is the annual gathering of Atari Jaguar
fanatics, appearing in different areas around the country. Admission
for this year's JagFest will be $8.00 for pre-registers and $10.00 at
the door. AtariNews will keep you up to date as more information about
JagFest 2K1 is released.

http://jagfest.atari.org

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

PHILLYCLASSIC 2001

Named "The East Coast Classic Gamers Event," PhillyClassic 2001 will be
a massive showing of classic video games from Atari and other companies.
The show will take place at the Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport.
Admission is $7.50. The show will include console and arcade games in
free play, trading, vendors, tournaments, Door prizes, and an auction.
PhillyClassic takes place April 20 & 21, 2001

http://www.phillyclassic.com

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

CLASSIC GAMING EXPO 2001

Another Atari-related gaming show, Classic Gaming Expo, will be
happening August 11 & 12, 2001. CGE will be held at Jackie Gaughan's
Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Advance Registration before May
31 is $25, after that, it's $30. Tickets at the door are $35. This
years show includes Vendors, Exhibitors, Arcade and home console games,
Arcade Game Raffle, Tournaments, Keynote speeches and trading.
AtariNews will have more information as it becomes available.

http://www.cgexpo.com/

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

PORTABLE ATARI 2600 IN DEVELOPMENT

Benjamin J. Heckendorn is developing a portable Atari 2600, complete
with a screen. The VCSp uses components out of an real Atari 2600,
connected to a screen. It is held in a Game Boy style, and the screen
is full color, and backlit. The final cost of the VCSp will be between
$200 and $300. There also may be two different models. For pictures
and more information, visit the VCS Portables home page.

http://www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/index.htm

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

PROTECTOR: SPECIAL EDITION

Songbird Productions is currently developing Protector: Special Edition.
The game is planned to be released in the fall of 2001, and it could
possibly include an exclusive JagFest 2001 group picture, CD bypass to
enable new, unencrypted Jaguar CD software, new waves, new enemies, new
landscapes, gameplay enhancements, and more! Protector: Special
Edition may even be on a 4MB Cart. Songbird is also looking for help
from the Jaguar fans with new graphics and music files. The Special
Edition is still in early development, AtariNews will keep you
up-to-date as it progresses.

http://songbird.atari.net/protector_se.shtml

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Send any comments or submissions for "AtariNews: On The Prowl" to:
Brian Gudzevich (Editor) at: atarinews@...