Loopz for the Atari Lynx is *finally* back in stock at Songbird! Be sure to
check out this and other great Lynx and Jaguar releases at the Songbird web
site. Online ordering is available via the integrated PayPal shopping cart.

http://songbird-productions.com/catalog.shtml

Also watch this space for a handful of one-of-a-kind items for sale from the
Atari Corp. era of the Jaguar and Lynx.

And for those who are curious, yes, Songbird is still working on getting new
Jaguar and Lynx games published. It all takes a lot of time, but good things
come to those who wait. :)

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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CLASSIC GAMING EXPO RETURNS TO E3

History of Videogames Exhibit set to rock Kentia Hall

VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK – May 13, 2005 –  CGE Services Corporation,
organizers of Classic Gaming Expo, today announced that they will be
returning to E3 with their acclaimed “History of Videogames” exhibit.  CGE
staff will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming eighth-annual
Classic Gaming Expo that will take place August 20 and 21, 2005 in San
Francisco, and to remind show-goers of the rich history of video gaming that
is often overlooked in today’s fast-paced gaming industry.

“We’re thrilled to be returning to E3 this year,” said John Hardie, founder
of Classic Gaming Expo.  “E3 is the video game industry’s biggest show and
we’re proud of the fact that Classic Gaming Expo has been recognized as the
premier show dedicated to the preservation and celebration of video game
history.  E3 is the perfect forum for us to show people the importance of
archiving and preserving video game history for future generations of
gamers.”

Sponsored by TechnoSource USA and Intellivision Productions, the Classic
Gaming Expo exhibit will encompass over 2,000 square feet in Kentia Hall and
will be open for visitors all three days of the May 18 - 20, 2005 E3 show.
Last year’s “History of Videogames” exhibit garnered some of the top awards
handed out at E-3 including “Best of Show” by PC World Magazine and the #2
spot in G4 TV’s “Achievements in Booth Design.  “Show-goers can expect to
see all of the features they loved from last year’s exhibit,” said Hardie.
“We’re bringing back the arcade machines and home consoles as well as the 80
’s living rooms and D.J.”  CGE show organizers welcome appointments with
press, exhibitors and potential sponsors.

Classic Gaming Expo 2005 will take place at the spectacular Hyatt Regency
Hotel in Burlingame, Calif. the weekend of August 20 and 21.  This is the
first time CGE will be held in San Francisco.  As the show has grown in
popularity and attendance, show co-organizers John Hardie, Sean Kelly and
Joe Santulli made the decision to move the show to a larger venue while
still maintaining a family-friendly and intimate atmosphere near San
Francisco.

Classic Gaming Expo is open to anyone with an interest in video games – both
classic and modern.  Information on attendance, ticketing and past events is
available at www.cgexpo.com.

About CGE Services Corporation
Classic Gaming Expo is a production of CGE Services Corporation.  Currently
in its eighth year, Classic Gaming Expo remains the industry's only annual
event dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of electronic
entertainment, bringing together industry pioneers, gaming enthusiasts and
the media for the ultimate experience in learning, game-playing and
networking.  For additional information, visit CGE Services Corporation’s
Web site at http://www.cgexpo.com.

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©2005 CGE Services Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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CGE SERVICES CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SHOW DATES AND NEW LOCATION FOR CLASSIC
GAMING EXPO 2005

Eighth Annual Classic Gaming Expo Moves to San Francisco

VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK – March 30, 2005 –  The 2005 Classic Gaming Expo will be
held Aug. 20 and 21 at the Hyatt  Regency Hotel at the San Francisco Airport in
Burlingame, Calif., its organizers announced today.  Now in its eighth year,
Classic Gaming Expo is the world’s largest event dedicated to the preservation
and celebration of video game history.  Classic Gaming Expo organizers chose the
location because of its vast show space and the proximity to San Francisco
tourism opportunities for visitors.

“Last year, we were excited to move to the area where the video game industry
was born,” said Joe Santulli, co-organizer of Classic Gaming Expo.  “This year,
we’re tweaking the location to bring back the signature intimate atmosphere of
the show, which was lost in the cavernous San Jose Convention Center.  Classic
Gaming Expo is meant to be a gathering of people who love video games.  We want
to ensure that everyone feels at home at the show, and the Hyatt’s warm
environment is perfect for this.”

The Hyatt Regency at the San Francisco Airport is the largest convention hotel
in northern California, one of the few places able to accommodate the estimated
1,700 people who attended last year’s expo.  The Hyatt is located two miles from
the San Francisco Airport and the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, and offers
complimentary shuttles to both.  The 20-minute trip to downtown San Francisco
should also appeal to attendees making Classic Gaming Expo part of their family
vacations.

In 2004, people from all over the world attended Classic Gaming Expo to see the
latest offerings from exhibitors, visit the world’s largest and most
comprehensive video game museum, play classic and modern games and meet the
luminaries of video gaming’s past and present.  Notable personalities such as
Steve Wozniak, Nolan Bushnell, Ralph Baer, Al Alcorn, Jay Smith, David Crane and
other celebrities have attended past shows and spoken to Classic Gaming Expo
attendees.

Classic Gaming Expo is open to anyone with an interest in video games – both
classic and modern.  Gamers of all ages are welcome.  Information about
ticketing, attendance and past events is available at http://www.cgexpo.com.

About CGE Services Corporation
Classic Gaming Expo is a production of CGE Services Corporation.  Currently in
its eighth year, Classic Gaming Expo remains the industry's only annual event
dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of electronic entertainment,
bringing together industry pioneers, gaming enthusiasts and the media for the
ultimate experience in learning, game playing and networking.  For additional
information, visit CGE Services Corporation’s Web site at http://www.cgexpo.com.

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©2005 CGE Services Corporation.  All rights reserved.

I would like to announce that the Atari Computer Enthusiasts of
Columbus will be holding their annual Atari Swap Meet on Saturday
September the 10th 2005 from 9 am to 3 pm. Please see the web site
http://acec.atari.org for further details. We try to keep this swap meet
Atari oriented, and have done a decent job of keeping it this way.

THE ATARI TIMES ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF THE 2005 COMPENDIUM
January 31, 2005

For immediate release:

WINTER HAVEN, FL - The editor of The Atari Times (www.ataritimes.com)
has announced the completion and availability of the annual
paper-based book titled the 2005 Compendium. Copies are now available
for sale at www.cafepress.com/ataritimes.

The book is 102 pages of news, features, reviews, and previews for all
Atari home systems that have appeared on the website over the 2004
year. These include articles for the Jaguar, Lynx, 7800, 5200, 2600,
home computers, and even the arcade systems. In addition, the 2005
Compendium includes 45 pages of previously unreleased material and a
beautiful full-color cover.

Gregory D. George, editor and writer for The Atari Times commented,
"The theme for this year is, 'Where it all Started.' Certainly, Atari
is the reason we are all enjoying video games today. This is a book
that celebrates the introduction of Atari and video games to the world."

"This was a fun book to put together, even more so than previous
books, because there is a huge amount of new content. Some of the best
new material includes a chat with famed Jaguar playtester Lance Lewis
(who reveals the secrets inside of Tramiel controlled Atari), TAT's
Top 10 Consoles of All-Time, Atari at the Ballpark (covering Atari
baseball games), a reminiscing of Atari titled 'Antique Electric
Dreams,' an exclusive review and play test of the Atari 7800 Cuttle
Cart 2 (which is thankfully back in production), pages and pages of
new 2600, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar, 8-bit, Atari ST, and arcade game
reviews, and much more."

"The quality of 2005 Compendium is better than ever because it is
printed through CafePress.com instead of at my local print shop. I'm
very pleased with the high quality job CafePress.com offers," said Mr.
George. "We also have some great sponsors of the book this year and
I'd like to thank Songbird Productions, Good Deal Games, Orphan Video
Games, Video Game Connection, and Packrat Video Games for making it
possible."

From January 31, 2005 to February 7, the price of the 2005 Compendium
is $13.95. After February 7, 2005, the price will be $14.95. Shipping
charges also apply.

More information about The Atari Times Compendiums can be found at
http://www.ataritimes.com/store/books.html. To purchase any Atari
Times book, go to http://www.cafepress.com/ataritimes

The Atari Times is a web-based publication devoted to all Atari game
systems. Updates to the site are on a weekly basis. Visit
http://www.ataritimes.com/ for Atari related news, previews, reviews,
and feature articles.

END PRESS RELEASE

The 2005 Video Game Summit

For Immediate Release:
1/11/2005


The Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United announced thier plans for
thier next Video game and Computer trade show in 2005 entitled the 2005 Video
Game Summit.
The date of the show will be July 16th, 2005 from 9am to 6pm at the same
location we had the last two shows Fairfield inn and Suites (Heron point
building), 645 West North Ave,Lombard, IL 60148.
Based on the number of tables sold from the first two shows It was deciced to
only use one big room and the hallway for this years show. But don't let that
discourage you because this years show will have something the last two shows
didn't:Free Internet access and we are pleased to have Pizza and pop served at
this year's show.Pizza's are 16" and serve four people and they are $8.50 per
person Pop is being served by consumption at $1.50.
Besides that we plan to have many tournaments as well as raffles at the show.
Admission is Free to the public and tables are $15.00 each(limit 4).
You can register your table puchase and Pizza Reservations On-line by using the
form at the Video Game Summit website or
by mailing your payment for Tables and Pizza Reservations
(please let me know the # of people in your party)
(checks or money orders only) to:
Video Game Summit c/o Daniel Iacovelli, 1431 Mandel Ave.
Westchester,IL 60154-3434 attn: Video Game Summit'05 Payment
(Make Checks or Money orders payable to Dan Iacovelli)
(if you have a Paypal account that is funded by a bank account or money in the
account already(no credit cards please) please register online by using the
form).
All those who Register will recieve a personlized VGS name tag/Button and thier
choice of Program format(print or PDF version).
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the show?
See the Sponsorship form at the Video Game Summit Website for full deatils.
Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event
(VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com)
Visit the VGS website: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
For more information about Video Game Summit
contact Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@...

END PRESS RELEASE




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Hello,

Just letting you know about my plans for the 2005 Compendium. Have a
great 2005!


THE ATARI TIMES ANNOUNCES THE 2005 COMPENDIUM

January 1, 2005

For immediate release:

WINTER HAVEN, FL - The editor of The Atari Times (www.ataritimes.com)
has announced the upcoming February 1, 2005 release of the annual
paper-based book titled the 2005 Compendium. Copies will be available
for sale at www.cafepress.com/ataritimes.

The book will be at least 100 pages including news, features, reviews,
and previews for all Atari home systems that have appeared on the
website over the past year. These include articles for the Jaguar,
Lynx, 7800, 5200, 2600, home computers, and even the arcade systems.
In addition, the 2005 Compendium will include over 45 pages of
previously unreleased material as well as a color cover.

Gregory D. George, editor and writer for The Atari Times commented,
"My previous 4 books have been quite successful and I have been very
pleased at the response I received from the readers. This particular
book will have more new material never printed on the website."

From February 1, 2005 to February 7, the pricing for the 2005
Compendium is $13.95. After February 7, 2005, the price will be
$15.95. Shipping charges also apply.

Continued Mr. George, "As with last year's book, the 2005 Compendium
is seeking sponsors and advertisers. We are able to reduce the ad
prices drastically this year thanks to the fact that we are printing
the book through CafePress.com instead of local channels. Full page
ads are $10, half page ads are $7 and quarter page ads are $5. The
only requirement is that the ad be something Atari related. To buy an
ad, please contact Greg George at http://www.ataritimes.com/email"

More information about The Atari Times Compendiums can be found at
http://www.ataritimes.com/store/books.html

The Atari Times is a web-based publication devoted to all Atari game
systems. Updates to the site are on a weekly basis. Visit
http://www.ataritimes.com/ for Atari related news, previews, reviews,
and feature articles.

END PRESS RELEASE

--
Gregory D. George

Songbird is offering slashed prices on a wide variety of Atari Lynx and Jaguar
merchandise for the next three days! Check out some GREAT deals including Steel
Talons for only $3.95 and Hyper Force for only $64.95. Also look for a few
select used games such as Towers II for the Jaguar and Lemmings for the Lynx.

Click on the below link to see all the current specials:

http://songbird-productions.com/christmas2004.shtml

Prices subject to change without notice, and are only valid while supplies last
and on orders placed from 12/07/04 to 11:59pm 12/10/04.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Hi everyone,

My name is Alex Varanese and I'm one of the developers of the
XGameStation (www.xgamestation.com), a new homebrew video game system
designed to teach its users how to build and program their own video
game machines from the ground up. We're posting about it here because
we feel a group like this would be interested, and we welcome
feedback. We aren't using bots and this isn't automated spam.

Here are a couple of hi-res images:
http://www.xgamestation.com/pr/xgs_micro_web_res_hw_grey_poster.png
http://www.xgamestation.com/pr/xgs_micro_web_res_kickass_poster.png

The following press release explains the details of the system:

The highly-anticipated XGameStation Micro Edition (XGS ME), the
world's first do-it-yourself video game console, is now available.
Designed by the world's best-selling game programming author, Andre'
LaMothe, the XGS ME combines today's technology with the design
methodologies of retro systems like the Atari, Commodore and Apple.
For the first time, a single product is available to teach its user
how to build a video game machine from the ground up, with complete
documentation.

The expansive eBook, written by LaMothe himself, covers everything
from introductory electronic theory all the way up to computer
architecture, as well as a complete coverage of each of the XGS ME's
subsystems. Imagine learning everything about how a video game console
is built and programmed from scratch: designing and printing circuit
boards, generating TV signals, external device interfacing, and much
more. Universities are already incorporating the XGameStation into
curriculums, and hobbyists that have followed the development of the
system for the past year are already building an active community
around it.

The XGameStation Micro Edition is the first and only way to learn the
black art of video game console design from the ground up, and is
available now from the official website (www.xgamestation.com) for
$199.95. Everything you need to get started is included; the console,
all necessary cables and power supplies, LaMothe's expansive eBook, as
well as countless extras.

If you would like more information, would like to receive our official
press kit, or have questions or comments, please let us know.

Thanks again for your time!

Alex Varanese
alexv@...
Nurve Networks LLC
www.xgamestation.com

Atari Video Club Officially Opens News Stand
For Immediate Release:
October 18th, 2004:

The Atari Video Club is proud to announce The Grand Opening of the AVC News
Stand.
Dan Iacovelli, AVC/JCU Chairperson, started opening the news stand back in June

of 2004 with the Final Jagfest issue, and later added the other 6 six Jagfest
issues to the news stand every 10th day. The news stand is actually a reworked
version of the old back issue pages from AVC online the clubs website (which is

still accessible but only through the news stand).
The News Stand has images from the covers from the issues as well as full
descriptions of the issues, plus an extra feature to the news stand is that
fest issues are not only available in normal print versions (as they have been
in the past) as well as in PDF form but will also be available at
cafepress.com.
Currently as of this writing only the Jagfest issues are listed on the news
stand as well as the programs from our computer and video game trade show The
Video Game Summit (the programs are only available thru Cafepress.com (the 2004

program is currently at the VGS shop at cafepress.com
(http://www.cafepress.com/VGS) while the 2003 program is listed at AVC news
stand at cafepress.com (http://www.cafepress.com/avcnews)
(this is where all the jagfest issues are at as well)).

AVC also announces plans for a new magazine only to be available thru
cafepress.com To be entitled "Into The Zone". This magazine is actually a
combination of 2 regular Atari Zone issues (Regular issues are
uaslly 12 pages long). Regular Atari Zone issues will still be available in
normal print and PDF forms) The first set of "Into The Zone" issues will
actually come from the back issues of the Atari Zone (while there are a few
back issues that are more 12 pages long they won't be combined but will still
be called "Into The Zone" for the cafepress edition (the normal version will be

called "the Atari Zone").
"Into The Zone" is most likely to debut some time early next year (it won't be
available by subscription though but the Atari zone issues will still be)
The AVC News Stand can be viewed by going to AVC Online
(http://avc.atari-users.net) and clicking on the button that will take you to
news stand site.

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BRAND NEW Jaguar and Lynx items now in stock at Songbird:

Lynx Loopz - The exciting game for one or two players, where you take pieces
and try to complete "loopz" on the game board. It's a race against the clock,
and sometimes against a friend! Score big points by creating ever-larger loopz.
Try your hand at three different modes of play: Chain Loopz, Target Loopz, and
Match Loopz. Two player support via comlynx cable.

Lynx PokerMania - Sort your playing cards in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal
groups to make the most points in this clever puzzle game. Put on your best
poker face and shoot for the top score!

Jungle Guide #2 - Cool new articles for Jaguar and Lynx fans, including an
interview with Beyond Games, all-new Zero 5 strategy and cheats, mission guide
for CyberVirus, and more!

Jaguar JAG-ADS 2.0 - The encrypted sequel to the popular JAG-ADS CD from
Minuteman Productions, including about an hour of Jaguar-related video content
and some new footage not on the first disc.

Jaguar JagFest '99 - In 1999, Atari fans flocked to Rochester, MN, to
participate in the third annual JagFest. It was a show which made many
friendships and happy memories. Relive the show again, or see it for the first
time, all on your Jaguar CD unit! Featuring previews of Total Carnage and
Virtual VCS.

Jaguar Rapid Fire Controllers - Use these awesome controllers to dominate on
games like Zero 5, Raiden, and Trevor McFur. Only 3 left in stock!

Other great games, like Jaguar NBA Jam and Lynx Raiden, are also back in stock.
Visit http://songbird-productions.com to browse the catalog and place your
order.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Songbird just revealed plans for more new stuff at CGE. JAG-ADS 2.0 from
Minuteman Productions is now encrypted for your Jaguar CD, and comes with new
bonus material, too! And the classic JagFest '99 video on encrypted Jaguar CD
will also debut at the show. Last but not least, Jungle Guide #2 features a
cool hand-drawn color cover, and 16 pages of goodies on games like CyberVirus
and Zero 5. Visit the Songbird booth at the show and scoop some of these up for
your collection!

As previously announced, Loopz for the Lynx will be available at CGE as well.
Also, look for select Telegames merchandise at the Songbird booth -- including
awesome games such as 2600 Pitfall II , 2600 Double Dunk, GBC Yar's Revenge,
and GBA Ultimate Card Games.

See you at the show!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Hi folks !

We now have a fixed date and location for Euro Jag Fest 2004 !!!
It will be in Neuss, Germany on 23rd October 2004

If you are interested in attending please check out the ejagfest page
and send me your info (I need your name, e-mail, what you are bringing
to the fest, comments if you have any and the chance of your visit) to
put you on the "interested people list".

Regards, Lars.

http://www.e-jagfest.de

Hi folks !

The Starcat Developments homepage has been updated.
http://www.starcat-dev.de

Paypal is now accepted as payment method for the products again.
Thanks to Nick Harlow of 16/32 systems for helping with this.

Regards, Lars.

I am organizing a 1 to 2KB text adventure competition. See below:

http://panks.freeshell.org/advcomp.html

"Is it possible to write a text adventure in under 2K of RAM? Some
people have tried, and some have succeeded.

I would like to officially announce the formation of The 1st Annual 1
to 2K Classic Text Adventure Competition. I will be accepting BASIC,
C/C++, Fortran and Assembly language submissions for 1 to 2K text
adventures written for the following computing platforms: Commodore
64/128/+4/Vic-20/PET, TI 99/4A, IBM PC/PCJr, Atari 400/800, Apple
II/IIe, Sinclair, TRS-80, Color Computer, Acorn, Tomy Tutor, Bally
Astrocade, Linux, Mac and Windows/DOS.

Please submit your 1 to 2K adventure games to me. The 2K size can be
either the source coce, or the EXE, BIN, OBJ, PRG, ELF or other
self-contained, self-running binary. So you can thus have, say, a 8K
source code listing, so long as the binary format doesn't exceed 2.9KB
of size. You may also crunch the binary down with a compressing
program such as UPX or Winzip. The competition officially begins on
June 28, 2004, and runs through September 29, 2004. I will post all
submissions, regardless of when they were submitted, and then review
them and post grades on this page on October 7th. Good luck! =)

To help get you started, see my 8KB adventure game, in BASIC, called
The Melarkian.

Sincerely,

Paul Allen Panks
dunric@...

Songbird Lassos Loopz for Lynx

June 29, 2004

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- After years of being in a holding pattern, Loopz is finally
making a landing on the Atari Lynx. Songbird Productions recently scooped up
the rights to this game after several years of negotiations with Audiogenic
Software Ltd. and Hand Made Software.

Loopz is the captivating puzzle game which has been published in at least a
dozen different formats. The premise is simple: get pieces, drop them on the
screen, and form closed "loopz" to clear the screen. The bigger the loopz, the
bigger the points. The three game variations included are Chain Loopz, Target
Loopz, and Match Loopz, each with their own twist on the basic game. Players
can also watch for "gophers" which appear occasionally to help clear incomplete
loopz from the screen.

Peter Calver, Managing Director of Audiogenic, was happy to work with Songbird
on licensing this release: "I'm thrilled that at last Lynx owners will finally
be able to play this highly addictive game!". Songbird founder Carl Forhan was
equally pleased, saying, "This is a game many fans have heard about and maybe
even played a few times over the years. I'm glad Songbird can finally give this
game the proper publication it deserves."

Songbird expects to have the game ready for release at Classic Gaming Expo in
San Jose this August. For details about CGE, please visit http://cgexpo.com .

Songbird Productions is a premier developer and publisher for the Atari Lynx
and Jaguar. To keep up to date with the latest news at Songbird Productions, be
sure to visit the company web site at http://songbird-productions.com . This
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For Immediate Release:
June 27th, 2004

Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United is pleased
to announce the following events for The 2004 Video Game Summit:
the 2004 Video Game Summit on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm at
  the Fairfield Inn and suites(Formly Quality inn and Suites)
(Heron point building),645 West North Ave, Lombard, IL 60148.

The show will have various computer and Video games shown thanks to the
following vendors and exhibitors: Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community
United(Atari users group),
Jim Gobel, Johnny Armstrong, MobyGames.com(Online Video game database),
Mike Dullman(Colecovision sales and demo),Play and view.com(New and used Video
games)
, Suburban Chicagian Atarians user group(Atari computer user group),Terrance
Williams
,Tom Legare, Tom Mage.com(Vintage video and computer games(specilizes in
Ultima)),
Ye Oldie Infocomme Shoppe(Vintage Computer and Video games (specilizes in
Infocom games)).
AVC/JCU will also be selling Video Game Summit t-shirts and hats as well as
selling
limited copies of Thier final Jaguar Festival issue of their newsletter(the
Atari Zone).)

The show offically starts off at 9am and our first tournament
is at 10am on the 2600: Escape from the Mind Master.
at 11:30am starts off round 1 of 5 of an elimination tournament(called Spy
Games)
  that player gets eliminated after each round of game play for not guessing
which
  player is a spy(the Spy is the player selected to mess up the scoring)
(other rounds are scheduled about 2 hours a part)
at 5:45pm the final round of Spy games take place on Atari Jaguar using
Tempest 2k in a winner takes all game Spy vs Player using one 1 life each
to beat one level. the prize is evry prize frome each round of Spy games)
(this tounament is subject to change)
At noon we will be having our first raffle out of 5 each with great prize
other raffles will be held at 2:30pm,3:30pm,5pm and 5:45pm.
At 1:30pm we will have a Classic Reactor tournament on the 2600.
our second classic tournament on the 2600 will be at 3pm this time using
Sega's Frogger on the 2600 Starpath SuperCharger.
at 5pm one hour before the show closes, We will holding a grab bag raffle
if a person picks a certain prize that person will win a Video Game Summit
T-shirt.
then at 6pm the show will officaly end.

There is still time to register:addmission cost will be free to general public,

and table cost will be $15.00 each.

To register for tables fill out the form at the VGS website. This will Send you
to
an E-vite for tables sign up which will ask you the following:
will you attend,  #of people
attending including you,# of tables (limit 4),
  type of tourneys you like to see as well as the information on how to
pay either by mail or online ( a pay pal link is included in the e-vite)
   And what supplies you like to bring (Extra items are welcome incase we are
short))
For General Addimission: the is a link at Web site that will send you to
the E-vite for General addmission which has everything that the Tables E-vite
has except
for information on the tables.

For those who don’t want to use the form: Checks or Money Orders can be sent
to:
Video Game Summit C/O Dan Iacovelli 1431 Mandel Ave. Westchester, IL 60154-3434
Attn: Table payments (make Checks or Money orders payable to Dan Iacovelli)
Send your Pay pal payments to AtariVideoClub@....
(Your account must be funded by a bank account or have funds in it already
(No credit cards will be accepted))
(July 11th is the final date for Paypal payments , July 7th is the final Date
for
Check or Money Order Payments)
The 2004 Video game Summit is sponsored by the following :
Atari Age,Classic Gamer Magazine,Digital Press,Good Deal Games,Pack Rat Video
games
Play and view.com,Safari Land,Tom Mage, Video Game collector,Video Game
connections
  and Ye Old infocomme shoppe.

Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event
(VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com)

For information on the Video Game Summit:
visit our website at:
http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
or contact Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@...

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THE ATARI TIMES ANNOUNCES THE NEWSLETTER COMPENDIUM AND 2002 YEAR END
ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE


June 17, 2004

For immediate release:

WINTER HAVEN, FL - The editor of The Atari Times (www.ataritimes.com)
has announced the availability of the 2002 Year End Issue and the
Newsletter Compendium at CafePress.com.

The 2002 Year End Issue is 104 pages and includes articles that
appeared on The Atari Times website from the 2002 year. The Newsletter
Compendium is 92 pages and is a collection of the original 11 paper
issues that were distributed for free in 1996-7. Both books include
news, features, reviews, and previews for all Atari home systems that
have appeared on the website. These include articles for the Jaguar,
Lynx, 7800, 5200, 2600, home computers, and even the arcade systems.
Each book is in black and white with a wire-o binding and an excellent
color cover.

Gregory D. George, editor and writer for The Atari Times commented,
"Like the previous two books now available on CafePress.com, this
material is often requested by readers. I'm excited to finally be able
to offer the entire contents of The Atari Times in print form."

Continued Mr. George, "These books have been updated and are better
than ever. I'm greatly pleased with the quality job CafePress.com
offers. The covers are beautiful, the print quality is absolutely
outstanding, and the binding is even better than I could have hoped for."

The pricing of the 2002 Year End Issue and Newsletter Compendium is
$13.95. All four Atari Times books can be purchased at
http://www.cafepress.com/ataritimes

More information about The Atari Times books can be found at
http://www.ataritimes.com/store/books.html

The Atari Times is a web-based newsletter devoted to all Atari game
systems. Updates to the site are on a weekly basis. Visit
http://www.ataritimes.com/ for Atari related news, previews, reviews,
and feature articles.

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Two more interesting features on GameSpy popped up today.

Complete coverage of the E3 Classic Gaming Museum
http://www.gamespy.com/articles/516/516973p1.html?fromint=1

GameSpy's "Worst Graphics" Award :)
http://www.gamespy.com/articles/516/516868p23.html

8-)

For Immediate Release:
May 19th,2004

Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United is pleased to announce
the information concerning The Final Jagfest issue.
The final issue of The Atari Zone's Jagfest issue will be
sold at Goat Store's Midwest Gaming Classic show on may 22nd and 23rd in
Milwaukee,WI.
This issue is very different from the others because
it has reports from each show from 1997 (the first Jagfest show held in
Rosemont,IL) to 2003(the year the show went on tour and
became part of other gaming shows),
Pictures from each show and reviews of the most popular
games.Plus you see what the organizers of each show thought
about the show.
the issue is 66 pages long(the largest newsletter made by the
Atari Video Club). The cost of the issue will be $7.00 at the
show (this copy is black and white front to back)
(after they run out I'll be taking orders for them for
the same price,All orders taken at the show will be for
the issue at VGS Shop mentioned bellow)
After the show until end of June you can buy the issue with a color cover
for $9.00 at the VGS shop (http;//www.cafeshops.com/vgs )
then the issue will be moved to new AVC news stand
for $10.97.The news stand will be added to back issue pages
at AVC online website around July 1st with final fest issue
(the regular and other fest issues will follow as time progress)

For information on Midwest Gaming Classic visit:
http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com
For information on Jagfest at MWC visit:
http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestMWC.html
For more information on AVC visit:
http://avc.atari-users.net
Visit the official Jagfest website at
http://jagfest.atari.org

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Sure, there was some attention given to Nintendo and Sony's new
handhelds, a little to the countless overblown sequels debuting at E3
this year. But there is little doubt that it was classic gaming that
stole the show at this year's event. Here are some recent media
events, many with pictures of CGE's "History of Gaming" exhibit.

BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3714321.stm

CNN Money
http://money.cnn.com/2004/05/13/commentary/game_over/e3_column_gaming/index.htm

E3 Insider
http://www.e3insider.com/articles/insideE3/2ZP6YR2MWM.htm

G4 TV "Top 10 Achievements in Booth Design"
http://e3.g4tv.com/feature.aspx?article_key=45

Game Watch (Japan)
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040515/tgm.htm

IGN
http://gear.ign.com/articles/515/515858p1.html

PC Gameworld
http://www.pcgameworld.com/screenthumb.php/game/2268/E3_2004:_Video_Game_Museum/

PC World "Best of Show"
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116117,00.asp

Warcry.com
http://nwn.xrgaming.net/scripts/columns/view_sectionalt.phtml?site=15&id=252&col\
id=3093

WIRED
http://www.wired.com/wireless/story/0,2278,63469-,00.html

XBox.com
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/teamxbox/hotlist-e3-20040513.htm

Ocean Depths, the new slide show, preview, and mini-game from Starcat
Developments for the Jaguar, CD is now available online at Songbird. Pick up
your copy today!

And while you're visiting Songbird, be sure to check out other recent releases
such as JAG-ADS CD, Painter CD, Alpine Games for the Lynx, and more!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird-productions.com




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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jayson Hill
CGE Director of Media Relations
(334) 705-0848
media@...

CLASSIC GAMING EXPO BRINGS RARE PIECES OF VIDEO GAMING HISTORY TO
ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2004

VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK – May 6, 2004 –  CGE Services Corporation,
organizers of Classic Gaming Expo, today announced some of the rare
items that will appear in their "History of Videogames" exhibit at
Electronic Entertainment Expo 2004 in Los Angeles (May 12 -14, 2004).
  Among the fascinating artifacts of videogame history on display will
be an original Computer Space machine, the first video arcade game
designed by Nolan Bushnell, as well as an Atari Pong machine.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see and play a replica of the
original "Brown Box" prototype that eventually became the Magnavox
Odyssey, the first home videogame console.  The replica was hand-built
by Ralph Baer, the system's inventor, as the original unit currently
resides in the Smithsonian Institute.  Other items rarely seen or
played by video gamers will include an elusive and extremely scarce
Puppy Pong machine as well as various home console prototypes.

"We're pleased to be bringing such rare exhibits to E3's tenth show so
attendees can see and play for themselves the games that are the basis
for the multi-billion dollar industry that we all enjoy today," said
Sean Kelly, co-organizer of Classic Gaming Expo.  "E3 is the video
game industry's biggest show and we're proud of the fact that Classic
Gaming Expo has been recognized as the premier show dedicated to the
preservation and celebration of video game history.  As E3 celebrates
its ten year anniversary, it's the perfect time for us to be there
with these rare items to promote our event and to educate people on
the importance of archiving and preserving video game history for
future generations of gamers to experience."

The Classic Gaming Expo "History of Videogames" exhibit will encompass
over 2,000 square feet in Kentia Hall and will be open for visitors
all three days of the May 12 -14, 2004 E3 show.  The exhibit will
feature dozens of playable classic arcade games as well as a wide
variety of home video game consoles.  Attendees will be able to relax
in an `80s style living room and experience video gaming's colorful
past for themselves with such classic consoles as the Atari 2600 and
Intellivision.

Classic Gaming Expo (CGE) staff will also be on hand to answer
questions about the upcoming seventh-annual CGE show that will take
place August 21 and 22, 2004 at the San Jose Convention Center in San
Jose, Calif.  CGE is open to anyone with an interest in video games –
both classic and modern.  CGE show organizers welcome appointments
with press, exhibitors and potential sponsors during show hours.
Information on attendance, ticketing and past events is available at
www.cgexpo.com.

About CGE Services Corporation
Classic Gaming Expo is a production of CGE Services Corporation.
Currently in its seventh year, Classic Gaming Expo remains the
industry's only annual event dedicated to celebrating and preserving
the history of electronic entertainment, bringing together industry
pioneers, gaming enthusiasts and the media for the ultimate experience
in learning, game-playing and networking.  For additional information,
visit CGE Services Corporation's Web site at http://www.cgexpo.com.

###

©2004 CGE Services Corporation.  All rights reserved.

Atari Video Club announces Spy Games tournament for VGS'04

For Immediate Release:

March 9, 2004

Atari Video Club/Jaguar Comunnity United is pleased to announce the following
details for Spy Games tourney.  For those who don't know what Spy Games is
here's the basics:
The tourney style will be known as Spy Games in which eight players will be
chosen to compete in games in order to add prizes to final prize package and
one of the eight players will be known as the Spy, a player who was chosen to
make sure the prizes don’t get added. (If this sounds familiar to you it should
because I got the idea after watching “Celebrity Mole” on ABC-TV (I also
thought about doing something like this last year,but never went through with
it)) Also like the TV show, after each game a quiz will be taken about each
player to figure out who is the Spy, the player who scored low on the
quiz will be eliminated. Now here’s the twist, there will be no exemptions, so
everybody is a risk, plus at the end of tourney The Spy will get a chance to
win the prize package when the Spy will play against the player who figured out
who is the Spy. Also visitors to the show will be able to guess who is the Spy
(hint’s will be hidden the program, plus  they will be able to watch the
players as well).
Now For the details on how to enter a chance to take part in Spy Games:
You entry is based on your high score of one of the games listed below.
2600: Star Wars: Death Star Battle
5200: Defender
7800:Xevious
Lynx:Remmant
Jaguar: Protector(it can be Regular or Special Edition version)
(You must be able to attend the The 2004 Video Game Summit to enter)
submit you scores as often as you like(the higher the score the
better your chances)
you must play the game you have chosen(you Can Not change the game)
Submit you scores by e-mailing me using the subject "Spy Games" or
online at the Atari Bowl page(formerly the Atari Mania page) at
AVC online(a button to the Atari Bowl page is at the VGS registration
on the information form) Your score will be listed on the Atari bowl stnadings
(but it will not effect Atari bowl ratings)
the top eight scores will be notified when contest is over,
  June 30th,2004 is the final day of entry.
Good luck to all who enter

The 2004 Video Game Summit is being held on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm
at the Lombard Inn and Suites hotel (Heron Point Building) formerly the Quality
Inn and suites hotel 645 West North Avenue, Lombard, IL.

  Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event
(VideoGameSummit- Subscribe@yahoogroups.com)
Visit the VGS website: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
For more information about Video Game Summit contact Daniel Iacovelli at
AtariVideoClub@...

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T-shirt/sticker giveaway announced for VGS'04

For Immediate Release:

May 1, 2004

The Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United has announced that
starting on May 1st,2004 we will be giving away an black oval VGS
sticker to everyone who purcahsed a table(or tables) for the 2004 Video Game
Summit.
Also for every tenth table sold that person will get a white VGS t-shirt.
Prizes will be awarded at the show. (to see the prizes mentioned above
visit the Video Game Summit shop at http://www.cafepress.com/vgs )
winners will be announced in the AVC fourms (under "Video Game Summit" topic)
and in the VGS news ticker on the website(they will also be notified by e-mail)
Giveway ends June 30th,2004(if you have already reserved or brought your table
you are not eligable to get a t-shirt or sticker(you may get a chance to win a
t-shirt at the show in a raffle or tourney though(plus we will be selling them
as well at the show))
The 2004 Video Game Summit is being held on July 17th, 2004 from 9am to 6pm
at the Fairfeild Inn and Suites hotel (Heron Point Building)
formerly the Quality Inn and Suites hotel
645 West North Avenue, Lombard, IL.

  Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event
(VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com)
Visit the VGS website: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
For more information about Video Game Summit contact
Daniel Iacovelli at AtariVideoClub@...

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AtariNews: On The Prowl is back!  It's been three years since the last
issue.  With the return of sites like Jaguar Interactive and even my
own site, The Atarian Atmosphere, I thought it was time to bring back
the newsletter too!  I have decided to go with a bimonthly format,
watch for the next issue on July 1st.  If you have any comments or
suggestions about the return of AtariNews, don't hesitate to email
me, or visit the new Atari News Forum.

http://atarinews.atariansun.com/

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Homestar Runner RPG for 2600 release date pushed back

The release date of Homestar Runner RPG for the Atari 2600 has been
pushed back from May to June of 2004. This is due to the fact that
Paul Slocum has been keeping busy with his band, and will need a
little more time to finish the game.  This is the first official
Homestar Runner video game for a game console. You will be able to
play as Homestar, Homsar, or Strongsad in a large RPG world. If you
would like to find out more, or try the demo, visit the address
below:

-http://www.qotile.net/rpg.html

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Starcat Developments releases Ocean Depths for Jaguar CD

Starcat Developments has released Ocean Depths for the Jaguar CD.
This is the first Atari Jaguar game to have mouse support, and is
fully encrypted to run on all Jaguar CD units. No Bypass cart needed.
Ocean Depths consists of three parts: Ocean Depths, a relaxing
slideshow with music; Eerievale Demo, Playable demo of Eerievale;
JagMIND, a Jaguar clone of Mastermind.  Ocean Depths will be
available through Songbird in May. Stay tuned!

http://songbird-productions.com

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Jaguar Interactive II Lives Again

Jaguar Interactive II, the most well known forum dedicated to the
Atari Jaguar, has returned. JustClaws has managed to solve the server
problems at atarihq.com, and return JI2 to it's former glory. Come on
over, it's time for JI2 to once again become active.

http://www.atarihq.com/interactive/index.shtml

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Back issues of two Atari Times books now available

The Atari Times has just announced that back issues of the 2001 Year
End Issue and the 2004 Compendium are now once again available through
Cafe Press.  They can be purchased for $14 each, with plans to offer
the 2002 Year End Issue, and reprints of the original paper based
newsletters in the near future

http://www.ataritimes.com/

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

Midwest Gaming Classic, coming to Milwaukee this May

Midwest Gaming Classic, the biggest electronic gaming convention in
the midwest, is coming to the Brookfield Sheraton in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, on May 22nd and 23rd.  Some of the highlings of the show
include tons of arcade classics, a classic gaming and computer museum,
Multiplayer Lynx gaming, and of course, Tournaments!  Tickets can be
purchased, for $8 to $12, at the Midwest Gaming Classic website.

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

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NorthWest Classic Games Enthusiasts Expo 2004 next weekend

The Northwest Classic Gaming Enthusiasts will be having their annual
event, NWCGE 2K4, on May 8th and 9th in Seattle, Washington, at the
Holiday Inn at the Seattle-Seatac International Airport.  This show
will be featuring games from Pong to XBOX.  You can play, compete for
prizes, swap games, and meet other gaming fanatics!  Joe Decuir, the
Atari 2600 Hardware Design Engineer, is the honorable guest, and will
be speaking at this years show.

http://www.nwcge.org/

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Handy, the Lynx emulator, is now open source

Handy, the Atari Lynx emulator, is now open source. The program
hasn't been updated since 2002, but has now moved to sourceforge.
With it being open source, other people can customize, improve or
port to other platforms.

http://handy.sourceforge.net/

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VideoGame Wiz releases Atari 5200 MaxiCart

The A52 USB MaxiCard is a special cartridge that allows loading games
into it using a PC.  This is a great tool for developing and testing,
or even playing, games on the Atari 5200.  You can download the game
from your PC, then plug the MaxiCart into any 5200, and start playing
the game.  You can buy it from Video Game Wiz for $85:

http://www.vgwiz.com/index.shtml

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Stelladaptor 2600 to USB Interface released

Ever wanted to use your Atari 2600 controllers to play emulated games
on your PC?  Now you can!  AtariAge and Pixels Past have teamed up to
release the Stelladaptor.  This small box will connect any Atari 2600
controllers to a USB port on Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers.
They have also worked with the author of z26, the Atari 2600 emulator.
When plugged in, z26 will automatically recognize it.  You can buy it
at the AtariAge store for $29.95:

http://www.atariage.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=267

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

THE ATARI TIMES ANNOUNCES: BACK COPIES NOW AVAILABLE
April 26, 2004

For immediate release:

WINTER HAVEN, FL - The editor of The Atari Times (www.ataritimes.com)
has announced the availability of the 2001 Year End Issue and the 2004
Compendium at CafePress.com.

Both books include 100 or more pages full of news, features, reviews,
and previews for all Atari home systems that have appeared on the
website. These include articles for the Jaguar, Lynx, 7800, 5200,
2600, home computers, and even the arcade systems. Each book is in
black and white with a wire-o binding and an excellent color cover.

Gregory D. George, editor and writer for The Atari Times commented,
"The moment I ran out of the original run of these books, people were
asking for reprints. Well, your demand has finally been answered!"

Continued Mr. George, "These books have been updated and are better
than ever. I'm greatly pleased with the quality job CafePress.com
offers. The covers are beautiful, the print quality is absolutely
perfect, and the binding is even better than I could have hoped for."

Two more Atari Times books are soon to be released. "The 2002 Year End
Issue will be offered soon and I also have plans to reprint the
original 10 paper-based newsletters into a single book. This will
allow those who missed out on the original runs to finally have the
opportunity to catch up."

The pricing of the 2001 Year End Issue and 2004 Compendium is $14.00.
Both books can be purchased at http://www.cafepress.com/ataritimes
More information about The Atari Times books can be found at
http://www.ataritimes.com/store/books.html

The Atari Times is a web-based newsletter devoted to all Atari game
systems. Updates to the site are on a weekly basis. Visit
http://www.ataritimes.com/ for Atari related news, previews, reviews,
and feature articles.

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