Hello everyone,

I was on vacation the past week and forgot to send this before I left.
This is the most recent news article from the GOAT Store...

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August 18, 2000 - Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX Released
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The GOAT Store's official modification to the popular Jaguar JAMMA Joystick
is officially ready for sale through the GOAT Stores website
(www.goatstore.com). The Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX is the second version of
the original Jaguar JAMMA Joystick that sports a larger base, as well as a
modified button configuration.

Unfortunately, the GOAT Stores website does not currently have any pictures
of the Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX, but they are hoping to get some by the end
of the month.  The Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LXs price has been set at $74.90
and comes in a variety of colors. Please direct any questions to The GOAT
(thegoat@...).

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Enjoy!

dan
www.goatstore.com

Contact: Donald A. Thomas, Jr., consumer
               webmaster of ICWhen.com
               curator@...


For Immediate Release


eGames CEO challenges Customer Complaint with Suit

Manteca, CA  -  (August 23, 2000)  --  In a recent exchange of email
communications with a customer, eGames, Inc. (www.egames.com) reveals plans
to continue selling abridged software without telling customers that the
software they're purchasing are not the original full versions. The
revelation is made while Mr. Donald A. Thomas, Jr., Webmaster of ICWhen.com
(www.icwhen.com), submits a complaint to the firm concerning their
marketing policy.

"Mr. Thomas obviously has a mission here and short of revamping our
marketing and product development strategies, he's not about to (be)
appeased, " states Mr. Gerald W. Klein, CEO of eGames, Inc. in an email
addressed to his staff in which Mr. Thomas was copied. "Ellen, are you sure
we can't sue him?" he concludes.

On Saturday, August 19, Mr. Donald A. Thomas, Jr. purchased two video game
compilations published by eGames, Inc., a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based
software publisher. "Galaxy of Arcade Classics" includes "7 exciting games
featuring 3D graphics and sound." "Galaxy of Games Red Edition" is a
"best-ever collection of 50 full feature games". Both are CD-ROMs intended
for computers equipped with the Windows '95 or Windows '98 operating
systems. Don installed "Galaxy of Arcade Classics" on his home computer and
found that the software titles advertised on the packaging were quite
different from their originally released forms.

"I played 'Tunnel Runner' for fifteen minutes, then the game stopped and
told me that I had completed all the levels," revealed a disenchanted
Thomas. "As you exit the main menu, they then offer to sell you the
complete versions. I then realized I had actually purchased an elaborate
eGames product catalog with nothing more than game samples represented as
complete games."

Indicating that their target market are casual gamers that do not realize
that they're purchasing only small portions of the complete game originals,
Klein points out, "We realize that we cannot hope to satisfy both core and
casual game players with the products that we intend to market and sell."

"Interestingly," challenges Thomas, "many of eGames titles are
look-and-feel copies of classic video game titles such as 'Dig Dug',
'Pac-Man', 'Missile Command', 'Frogger', 'Breakout' and others. As a
Webmaster of a game history Web site, I know that all these games became
popular, in part, to their never-ending nature. If the player ever did
reach a 'final' level, the entire game begins again adding to the existing
score at a faster and more challenging pace. I purchased EGames' 'Galactic
Patrol' a while back and it plays just like the original 'Galaga'. It's
clear that they know what their target market is and it's not people
interested in games that end in less than fifteen minutes."

Klein considered an invitation to have the matter reviewed by one or more
Attorneys' General offices. The CEO responded that eGames' money-back
guarantee protects them from any such inquiries inferring that those
consumers who felt that they had been misled will be entitled to a refund.

"Our money-back guarantee protects our customers and our interests too,"
boasts Klein. "Experience has shown such a guarantee to be the best
insurance money can buy and the best customer service policy."

Assuming that a money-back guarantee would protect eGames marketing
strategy, Thomas points out that the products he purchased make no
references whatsoever to any such guarantees.

The complete email exchange between Donald A. Thomas, Jr. of www.ICWhen.com
and Mr. Gerald Klein of eGames, Inc. (www.egames.com) can be found at
http://www.icwhen.com/news/egames0822.html.

Mr. Thomas may be reached in email at curator@....

Mr. Klein may be reached in email at jklein@....

Hello everyone,

The Jaguar, in another grand refusal to be forgotten is the featured
product in the October Graveyard section of the magazine Gamefan.

The magazine covers Songbird's Hyper Force, 4Play/Scatologic's Battlesphere
and the GOAT Stores Jaguar JAMMA Joystick.  All three products are reviewed
very favorably on pages 104-107, and there are many screenshots including a
statement that ECM wishes that there were more classic system users as
rabid as the Jaguar community is.

Please look for the October issue of Gamefan to hit the store stands within
the next few weeks and support the new coverage of the Jaguar by purchasing
the issue.  A special thanks to ECM and Gamefan for running the article.

For more information on the products reviewed in Gamefan, please refer to
the following websites...

Jaguar JAMMA Joystick - http://www.goatstore.com/

Hyper Force - http://songbird.atari.net/

Battle Sphere - http://www.battlesphere.com/

GameFan - http://www.gamefan.com

dan
www.goatstore.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Underground Software Loader comes to Jaguar Platform

The fabled JUGS (Jaguar Unmodified Game Server) proves to be more
than just a rumor

August 14 , 2000 --  In a moved that shocked the Underground Jaguar
Development Community to it's very core, the JUGS Team officially
announced the availability of it's JUGS system today. The JUGS System
has been rumored to exist for many months, but until now it was
largely dismissed as an elaborate hoax. With the addition of this
system to the available Underground Jaguar Development Tools, the
ability to load and run Underground Jaguar Software is now within
reach of the masses.

The loss of the key to the Jaguar internal encryption routines has
prohibited many people from being able to load and run software
created since the Jaguar console was declared an open system. Until
recently the only way to use this new software was to own an Official
Jaguar Development System / FLASH Cartridge, or to modify a Jaguar
console to circumvent the operating system encryption routines.

[Ed. note - Songbird Productions has also published new software
available in cartridge format since the Jaguar was declared an open
system.]

The JUGS System was revealed via the Official JUGS Website at
www.buyjugs.com to consist of a special cable to connect to your PC
Compatible, a proprietary PC based loading utility program, and
sophisticated server firmware piggybacked within the BattleSphere(tm)
Jaguar Game Cartridge. Using a special code embedded within
BattleSphere(tm), software can be loaded into the RAM memory in any
Jaguar console and then executed. JUGS bypasses the Jaguar's internal
encryption routines by running software after the BattleSphere(tm)
game has passed encryption tests on power-up. The fact that the
server code is executed from an existing cartridge enables the
product to be the only one of it's kind which does not require any
soldering or cutting of the Jaguar circuitry.

For More Information, Visit www.buyjugs.com, or www.battlesphere.com,
or Contact: sales@...

Due to the recent move, the Songbird Productions mail order buiness will be
closed for most of August while we relocate our merchandise. Any orders
received will be temporarily held until then.

Also, Songbird has almost exhausted its supply of new Jaguar products. Soccer
Kid is out of stock, Hyper Force has only one copy left, and Protector and
Skyhammer have a few copies each. When Skyhammer is gone, it is gone and will
likely never be reproduced again. The other games will have a second run made
in the next 2-3 months.

Likewise, supplies of Ponx, SFX, and Lexis are running low, and there are no
plans to reproduce these games once they have sold out.

Once Songbird re-opens, we will offer a bunch of new products for sale,
including Jaguar Rapid Fire Controllers, Lynx Remnant, and Lynx Crystal Mines
II: Buried Treasure. All are limited edition items that may not be offered
beyond their initial run.

Thanks for your continued support, and for your patience during this
transition.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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Songbird Productions is moving to a new location effective immediately. The new
address is:

Songbird Productions
1736 Chippewa Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901

Please update your records appropriately. Any orders already in transit to the
old address should be forwarded correctly by the US Post Office, but as always
feel free to inquire via email with any questions on a current order.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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Wow, just got back to MN early this morning after a fun but exhausting expo.
Not sure what attendance was like this year vs. last year, but I do know that
Sunday attendance was a big improvement over last year. And I stayed VERY busy
at the Songbird booth the entire time! It was rare that I had more than 5
minutes go by without someone wanting to try a Jag or Lynx game, see some
unreleased stuff, etc. People got to play Lynx Cybervirus, Eye of the Beholder,
and Relief Pitcher, while on the Jag side we did have Phaze Zero and a
prototype 'shareware' cart for demo.

Songbird customers got to pick up the new Songbird Jaguar games at great
prices, and I went through almost all the assorted Jaguar stock I brought with
me. Lynx sales were a little slower than I hoped, but the new games were still
well received and I even found some new customers for Ponx and Lexis! Not to
mention equipping a few former INTV and 5200 developers with low-cost Lynx
developer kits which was great fun... =^)

I didn't get much time to stop by other booths, but it is always great to chat
with Hasbro, Telegames, B&C, CGE staff, and the rest.

Thanks to everyone who made this another incredible event! I hope to see even
more people attend next year. Considering the exclusive game releases, great
deals on new and old merchandise, the chance to meet former and current game
developers, the swap meet, and the one-of-a-kind museum, I think there are
plenty of reasons to make CGE a 'must-go' event for classic/Atari gamers.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net


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Hi  ,

Here's news of an extraordinary celebration for an exceptional book by an
outstanding historian of video games.

For a preview of Monday's press release, go to:
http://www.icwhen.com/news/supercade.html

FYI, I know the author of this new book and I have seen early drafts of the
timeline. It's a tribute to the industry that you will not want to miss.

Best Wishes,

  -- Donald A. Thomas, Jr.
     curator@...
     http://www.icwhen.com
     Yahoo: DATJ  -  ICQ: 14183819
     FAX: (815) 366-2336

I hope to see you all at CGE2K later this month! Check out the details at
http://www.cgexpo.com.

- Carl

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SONGBIRD EXCLUSIVES FOR CGE2K ATTENDEES

July 13, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- In a further demonstration of Songbird's support of CGE2K,
owner Carl Forhan is pleased to announce some game competitions and special
pricing for CGE2K attendees.

Songbird plans to hold high score competitions for the following games: Jaguar
Protector and Lynx Remnant. Winners will receive selected Songbird prizes and
discount coupons. Only a limited number of entries will be allowed, on a
first-come basis.

Employees and relatives of Songbird and CGE Services are not
eligible to enter the contests. See the Songbird table for the
complete rules and entry forms.

And of course, all the new Songbird Jaguar and Lynx games will
be available for play and purchase, along with a ton of other
Atari merchandise. Jaguar Skyhammer was just recently released
to a horde of grateful Atari fans, and other games such as
Protector have also been surprise hits with customers. Some
Songbird items will be offered at special discounted rates,
only available to CGE2K attendees. "I know many Atari fans
make a big sacrifice to attend a show like CGE2K," acknowledged Carl. "I want
to give something back to the fans, by giving attendees-only a chance to
buy Songbird merchandise at great prices."

Finally, CGE2K attendees will also get the first glimpse at
future Songbird titles, such as Championship Racing and
Cybervirus, as well as some long-awaited cheats for games like
Ponx, Lexis, Protector, and Hyper Force.

Songbird Productions is the 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.atari.net.

This message may be reprinted in its entirety.

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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SONGBIRD ANNOUNCES CGE2K LINEUP

June 9, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions recently unveiled its plans
for new products to be available at Classic Gaming Expo 2000,
which will be held in Las Vegas at the Jackie Gaughan Plaza Hotel
during July 29-30.

Topping off the list is the long-awaited release of Crystal Mines
II: Buried Treasure. This Win-95/98/00 software allows consumers
to build, swap, and download new levels on their existing Crystal
Mines II Lynx game cartridge. Over 50 brand new levels are
included, as well as the original 150+ CM2 levels. Plus, it
includes all the tools and documentation needed to help anyone
get started designing their own levels. MSRP for CM2:BT is $29.95
for the CD, and $49.95 for the CD and Lynx-to-PC cable.

In an unexpected move, Songbird also announced the availability
of a "CGE2K special edition" version of Remnant, the highly-
anticipated 3D space combat game for the Lynx. "This is a game
no Lynx fan should be without," commented Carl Forhan, owner
of Songbird and the developer of Remnant. "It puts the Lynx
into high gear -- from the explosions to the 3D scaling to the
audio, Remnant sets a new standard for 'next generation' Lynx
games." This special edition of Remnant is a complete game, and
features more than a dozen sectors to clear in the Arcade play
mode. A future version of Remnant is anticipated to include a
Strategic play mode as well, where the player must repel enemy
squadrons and protect friendly outposts. MSRP for Remnant is
$39.95.

Not to leave Jaguar fans out, Songbird also has plans to offer
for sale a new Rapid Fire Controller for the Atari Jaguar. Carl
explained the benefits of the new controller: "Titles such as
Zero 5 and Raiden are great games on the Jaguar, but can suffer
from slow fire rates which force the player to mash buttons
repeatedly. The RFC is simply a modified 18-button controller
with a special circuit that allows the player to enable or
disable multiple fire rates on the A and B buttons." The RFC has
been tested by several individuals and received very favorable
feedback so far. MSRP for the RFC is $39.95. Only limited
quantities will be available for sale at CGE2K.

Songbird Productions is the 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.atari.net.

This message may be reprinted in its entirety.

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For a limited time, Songbird is offering a special BLOWOUT deal on Lexis and
Joust, both classics by Shadowsoft. Can you find the *hidden game* in Lexis?
Are you ready for wave after wave of arcade action in Joust?

Buy Lynx Lexis for just $39.95 plus shipping, and get Lynx Joust abolutely
FREE! Just mention "Songbird SIZZLE" when placing your order.

Hurry, this offer expires soon. Payment must be received/postmarked no later
than June 5th.

--
Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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I'm sorry to report that due to unexpected manufacturing and real-life
complications, the release of Skyhammer will be delayed approximately
one week. Because of the late change of plans, no pre-orders can be
shipped early as I have tried to do in the past. I will attempt to ship
as many "Nov 1st, 1999" pre-orders as soon as the carts arrive, with
most of the international and remaining orders shipping within two weeks
after that.

Also, Songbird is phasing out credit card processing via Multimedia 1.0,
as it was a temporary arrangement to help me handle a large volume of
orders. It would greatly reduce my expenses and also simply order
tracking if customers who wish to use credit cards could pay online via
PayPal. It's always free and very reliable. Check it out at:

  https://secure.paypal.com/auction/pal=forhan%40yahoo.com

If you're already a PayPal member, simply send your payment to
songbird(at)atari(dot)net. International customers will need to send a
check or money order drawn on a USA bank (it should read "Bank of New
York" or "Bank of Delaware" or something similar on the front), or an
International Postal Money Order. Money Orders drawn on foreign banks
can _not_ be accepted and will be returned uncashed.

Thanks in advance for your understanding, and for the tremendous support
displayed by Atari fans over the last year. I've been very happy (though
often exhausted!) to be a part of releasing these "lost" games for the
Jaguar, and look forward to finding more products, both old and new, for
release on the Jaguar platform in the coming months.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

NOTE: Please email jwkrych@... with any questions about CCAG.

The Editors

---

The Classic Computer And Gaming (CCAG) Fair 2000 is being held at the
National Guard Armory on Route 57, Lorain Ohio on the 16th and 17th of
June.

The 16th is setup for people at the armory. The 17th is the actual show.

So far, TI and Atari groups are going to be there. Other groups are welcome!
If you want a table, please email me. Setup times are on Friday afternoon,
and early Saturday morning.

The CCAG 2000 is free to all comers. And for those looking for consoles
and retro gaming, there is bound to be plenty for all to get, and deals
galore!

Our Atari group here has two tables just for selling everything from 8-bit
Atari to 16 bit ST's and equipment. Plus game carts.

Setup on Friday the 16th is 6PM to 10PM, with the fair opening at 9Am on
the 17th. 9AM to 6PM.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS:
3520 Grove Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44055-2048

You need to get to 71 North, rather than 75. Take 71 North to 480/turnpike.
Get on the turnpike and get off on the Route 57 exit. Go north on 57. The
N.G. Armory will be on your left about 2 miles from the turnpike exit. On
the corner of a park. Can't miss it.

See you at the CCAG!

Jim W. Krych
Cleveland Atari Classic User Group

jwkrych@...


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SKYHAMMER ORDERS DUE

Skyhammer is slated for release at the end of May, and Songbird appreciates the
prompt payments from all customers. If you pre-ordered by Nov 1, 1999, you owe
$44.95 plus shipping. If you pre-ordered after Nov 1, 1999, you owe $54.95 plus
shipping. Finally, new orders sent at this time owe $79.95 plus shipping.
Shipping is $5 for USA/Canada orders, and $8 for international. (Large
international orders may be charged additional shipping.)

Order forms and the Songbird mailing address may be found at
http://songbird.atari.net.

A special note to credit card customers, Songbird is moving away from using
Multimedia 1.0 to process credit cards. If your balance has not yet been taken
care of, Songbird would greatly appreciate it if you could pay your balance by
check, MO, or online using PayPal (see the link on the Songbird catalog web
page). Thanks in advance for understanding.

LYNX PROGRAMMING CONTEST

Songbird is sponsoring the first ever Lynx programming contest. Details
available on the Songbird web pages in the "Press" section. Contest duration is
May 1 to August 1. Get to work on your submission right away, and maybe win
some cool prizes!

REMNANT FOR THE ATARI LYNX

Songbird has yet another Lynx title in development -- this time it's a cool 3D
space combat game called Remnant. Check out the special preview page located
at:

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

LYNX OTHELLO NOW AVAILABLE

This is the first new Lynx product for the year. You won't want to miss out on
this timeless classic, now available for the Atari Lynx. Check out this and all
the NEW Atari products available on the Songbird web pages.


Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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SONGBIRD ANNOUNCES FUTURE ATARI LINEUP

April 14, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird's fourth new Jaguar title in six months isn't
even out the door yet as word of more Atari Lynx and Jaguar projects has
surfaced. Carl Forhan, owner of Songbird Productions, remarked, "The
response of fans thus far to new Lynx titles and particularly in recent
the months to the new Jaguar titles has been substantial. I'm thrilled
to have been a part in bringing out some great games that might have
otherwise been lost forever, and equally exciting is the opportunity to
discuss some future projects for the Atari world."

Heading up the list is Cybervirus (TM) for the Atari Lynx. This
incredible 3D mission-based action game will be a hit with every Lynx
fan, since it's based on the same game engine that gave Lynx fans
BattleWheels. Next on the list is Championship Racing (TM), a cool
super-smooth overhead racing game featuring multiple tracks, tight
control, and multiplayer options! Finally, Planar Wars 3D (working
title) -- a game that puts you in the cockpit of the last surviving
defense starship -- and Ultravore (TM) -- an explosive comlynxable
fighting game -- will give Lynx fans even more to look forward to down
the road.

At press time, Songbird hopes to have at least one new Lynx game
completed in time for CGE2K but further details were unavailable.

Lest Jaguar fans lose hope, several future Jaguar projects are also
under consideration. One potential bright spot appeared recently as
Songbird acquired complete rights and source to the Virtual VCS, which
emulates the classic Atari VCS (or 2600) games on the Jaguar platform.
Additionally, Songbird has prototyped and will be producing a Rapid Fire
Controller for the Jaguar. This controller has been a hit with early
testers, and greatly enhances the gameplay in button-mashing games like
Raiden and Zero 5.

New pages have been added for several upcoming releases on the Songbird
web pages. Be sure to check out:

http://songbird.atari.net

for the latest information! And be sure to stop by the Songbird booth in
CGE2K (http://www.cgexpo.com).

Copyright 2000 Songbird Productions. All rights reserved. This article
may be reprinted in its entirety.

HYPER FORCE SHIPS TO EAGER JAGUAR FANS

The remaining Hyper Force pre-orders and regular orders will ship this
week. Thanks to all the fans who are patiently awaiting fulfillment of
their orders! Hyper Force is a fantastic action/platformer game that has
received very positive feedback from early ship customers. Order your
copy today!

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER

Jaguar fans have been anxious to receive a certain game since it was
confirmed for release in 1999, and the wait is almost complete: things
look good for a May 2000 release of Skyhammer. Despite continued high
component prices, Songbird is committed to releasing this game to the
benefit of Jaguar fans everywhere at the announced price point.

Therefore, now is the time to get your pre-order balance in to ensure
the quickest shipment of Skyhammer when it becomes available. If you
pre-ordered by Nov 1st, 1999, you owe $44.95 plus shipping. All other
pre-orders owe $54.95 plus shipping. Finally, regular orders placed now
are $79.95 plus shipping. Shipping is either $5 USA/Canada or $8
international. Please be sure to enquire at songbird@... if you're
not certain what amount you owe.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

Forwarded from Harry Dodgson (on alt.games.lynx):

Hi,

         I'm just curious if I were to put up my (100%
functional prototype secured legally from an ex-Atari
employee) Lynx version of "Eye of the Beholder" for
internet auction (yahoo or ebay) starting at $500.00
if anyone would bid on it.

Anyone who thinks YES, email me.
Anyone who thinks NO, don't email me.
Anyone who has problems with those two choices, try
"deltree C:\windows" from an MS-DOS prompt.

Harry
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REQUESTS FOR BATTLESPHERE(tm) ARE NOW BEING TAKEN BY SCATOLOGIC INC.
WITH NO PRICE INCREASE.

March 15, 2000

For immediate release:

CAPITOLA, CA -- ScatoLOGIC Inc. has begun taking requests for the
eagerly awaited BattleSphere(tm), the infamous game which recently
rekindled interest in older videogame systems.

In spite of the high costs of producing cartridges in small
quantities, ScatoLOGIC has announced that the price of the game will
be the same $69.99 that mass produced games for the Jaguar originally
listed for, and all profits from sales are to be donated to diabetes
research. "By taking our time and carefully working out the details
of purchasing materials and manufacturing with companies who aren't
out to gouge the classic gaming community, we were able to keep our
costs down to a level which is the same as these cartridges were at
when they were made in large-scale runs." said Stephanie Wukovitz,
ScatoLOGIC CTO. "We feel that our new price point is the maximum
reasonable price which people would be willing to pay for a
32-Megabit cartridge game. Of course, even at this price there will
be a very nice profit left over for diabetes research." added Douglas
Engel, ScatoLOGIC COO. Scott Le Grand, ScatoLOGIC CEO also added
"We've had such great support from the gaming community that we put
extra effort into meeting this price goal."

Requests for the first batch of BattleSphere cartridges are now being
taken on the ScatoLOGIC/BattleSphere website. Go to
http://www.scatologic.com or http://www.battlesphere.com to place a
request.

BattleSphere(tm) is the awesome full 3D networked action shooter for
the Jaguar. The game was developed by renowned Jaguar, NUON, PSX2 and
PC developer 4Play, which recently merged with ScatoLOGIC Inc. to
form the newest industry powerhouse development team.

Copyright 2000 ScatoLOGIC Inc. All rights reserved. This article may
be reprinted in its entirety. BattleSphere(tm) is copyright and
trademark 4Play/ScatoLOGIC. All rights reserved.

Hyper Force will be shipping soon for the Atari Jaguar, so now is the time to
get your balance payment in or to place a new order for this action-packed
sci-fi platformer.

If you prepaid $25 before Nov 1st, 1999, the balance you ower is $44.95 plus
shipping ($5 USA/Canada, $8 international). If you prepaid $25 after Nov 1st,
1999, you owe $49.95 plus shipping. Finally, if you wish to place a new order,
the retail price is $74.95 plus shipping.

Please print out the order form on http://songbird.atari.net if you have access
to the web, and mail your payment to:

Songbird Productions
1774 10th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
USA

Or better yet, to pay online, sign for PayPal at:

https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=forhan%40yahoo.com

You'll earn a $10 bonus for signing up by March 15th with a valid credit card
in your account, and PayPal is completely free and safe. Many Songbird
customers have switched to using PayPal because of the bonus and convenience.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net
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Welcome to the latest issue of AtariNews.  The next couple of months will
be great for the Jaguar with BattleSphere, Hyper Force, and Skyhammer on
the way.  Also CGExpo 2000 is coming up this summer and Galaga and Pac-Man
by Atari are well into development.  You can also now reach the AtariNews
homepage at http://atarinews.atariansun.com

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GET YOUR JAGUARS READY, BATTLESPHERE IS COMING!

It's official, the much anticipated BattleSphere for the Atari Jaguar is on
its way.  BattleSphere was developed by 4Play, and is being published by
Scatologic Inc, a company 4Play recently merged with.  BattleSphere
includes several game play variations including pure classic arcade
action to a networked multi-player deathmatch with up to 32 simultaneous
players.  Also, Scatologic has announced that all profits from the sale of
BattleSphere will be donated to diabetes research.  A special autographed
copy of BattleSphere was also up for auction on eBay.  The final bid price
for the game is $1575.  The list price for BattleSphere is $74.99 plus
shipping.  Find out more about the release of BattleSphere at this address:

http://www.best.com/~sebab/

You can also see the auction for BattleSphere here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271778032

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SONGBIRD NOW ACCEPTS ONLINE PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL

Songbird Productions is now using PayPal to accept online orders.  Using
your Visa or Master Card, you can send payments to Songbird productions
over the Internet.  Signing up for PayPal is free, and your account will
be credited for $10 that you can use for anything through PayPal just for
signing up.  Go to the address below for more information:


https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=forhan%40yahoo.com

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JOYSTICKS COME TO THE JAGUAR

Team 13, a software and hardware development company, has some joystick
products in development for the Jaguar.  Team 13 has already released a
joystick add-on for Jaguar controllers, where you can either buy it
pre-built or get a do-it-yourself kit.  This product places a joystick over
a standard Jaguar controller dpad, and is great for people who don't have
the time or money to build a joystick from scratch.  Another Jaguar
joystick product in development at Team 13 is a joystick made out of JAMMA
arcade machine parts.  Team 13 estimates development to be about 40%
complete.  One project that was also in development at Team 13, code named
Project M, has been changed because the cost of this arcade quality
joystick would be out of the price range for most consumers.  The new plan
is to build custom joysticks by request.  Despite some website problems,
you can find more information about these and other projects by Team 13
at the address below:

http://www.darkknightgames.com/team13/news.htm

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CGE 2000 STARTS JULY 29TH IN LAS VEGAS

Classic Gaming Expo 2000 is scheduled to take place at the Plaza Hotel
and Casino in Las Vegas on July 29-30, 2000.  The first guests to confirm
are the "Father of Video games", Ralph Baer, and the Video game Journalism
Pioneers, Arnie Katz, Bill Kunkel, & Joyce Worley.  Visit the address below
for more information

http://www.cgexpo.com/

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THE MAKING OF ADVENTURE

On the Classic Gaming Expo website, Sign-ups are being accepted for the
proposed Warren Robinett book, "The making of Adventure".  This sign-up is
to see if there would be enough interest in this book to publish it.  This
is a manuscript that Mr. Robinett had written some years ago, and it also
discusses the creation of Rocky's Boots for the Apple computers.  The book
would be priced around $15.  Go to the CGExpo website for more information.

http://www.cgexpo.com/news.html

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MISSILE COMMAND FOR THE PC DEMO NOW AVAILABLE

Atari has recently released a demo of the PC version of their remake of
the classic game Missile Command.  The demo includes a few levels from two
modes of game play--Classic, which plays like the original arcade hit, and
Ultimate, where you go from city to city defending the world from alien
invasion.  You can get the demo from the address below:

ftp://internet.hasbrointeractive.com/anonftp/demos/MissileComDemo.exe

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SCREENSHOTS OF FUTURE ATARI REMAKES

Two websites have released screenshots of games in development at Atari.
Although neither game was originally an Atari game, both were licensed from
Namco.  Atari Gaming Headquarters has screenshots of the upcoming Galaga
for the Sony Playstation.  Classic Gamer Magazine has screenshots of the
new version of Pac-Man for the PC.

Atari Gaming Headquarters:

http://www.atarihq.com

Classic Gaming Magazine:

http://www.classicgamer.com/

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

SCATOLOGIC RELEASES THE LONG AWAITED BATTLESPHERE(tm) FOR JAGUAR AND DONATES ALL
PROFITS TO DIABETES RESEARCH

February 29, 2000

For immediate release:

CAPITOLA, CA -- Scatologic Inc. is pleased to announce that the long awaited
BattleSphere(tm) for the Atari Jaguar platform will soon ship, and that all
profits from the game will be donated to diabetes research.

BattleSphere(tm) is the awesome full 3D networked action shooter for the Atari
Jaguar. The game was developed by renowned Jaguar, NUON, PSX2 and PC developer
4Play, which recently merged with Scatologic Inc. to form the newest industry
powerhouse development team.

The highly anticipated BattleSphere(tm) combines the fast-action gameplay of a
first person shooter with the nonlinear aspects of a strategic campaign
simulator. Also included on the same cartridge are several additional play
variations which range from a pure classic arcade action game to a multi-player
networked deathmatch mode, where up to 32 players can dogfight for control of
the Universe. The game garnered acclaim from players when it was demonstrated at
the World Of Atari show in 1998, and it has received glowing praise from
industry leading publications like Next Generation Magazine and
Diehard Gamefan magazine.

BattleSphere(tm) was completed several years ago, but the release has been
pending for some time due to the fact that the Jaguar ceased to be a mainstream
platform, and the software, tooling, and procedures required to produce
cartridges were lost and had to be recreated.

Songbird Productions now accepts online payments with PayPal. Simply visit the
link below, sign up for a FREE PayPal account, and PayPal will even deposit $10
into your new account (no strings attached).

https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=forhan%40yahoo.com

Show your support for Songbird, and create a new PayPal account today.

Also, don't forget, if you have the $10 Songbird coupons, you need to place an
order by 3/1/00 to use them. Check out the Songbird catalog at
http://songbird.atari.net.

Finally, Hyper Force balance payments and new orders are now being taken.
Please send in your balance or new order ASAP. Email forhan@... with
any questions about the new Jaguar games.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net
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PRE-ORDER PRICE CORRECTION

In the previous email, the balance due on Hyper Force pre-orders was
listed as $49.95 in the USA/Canada and $52.95 international. These
amounts are correct only if you placed your pre-orders by Nov 1, 1999,
with Songbird.

All later pre-orders owe an additional $5 on top of the appropriate
amount from above. Please email if you have any questions about your
balance due.

SUPPORT SONGBIRD WHILE SURFING THE WEB

If you'd like to earn real cash while surfing the web, and additionally
support Songbird at the same time, sign up for AllAdvantage at:

http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=CIK382

Be sure to include the Songbird reference ID of CIK382 when signing up.
This is not a gimmick; there are no fees, no commitments of any kind. A
small ad banner will be displayed while you surf the web (which you can
remove at any time), and in return both you and Songbird will earn a
small amount of real money for each hour you surf, paid monthly if you
earn $20 or more. Check it out, and see if it makes sense for you.
Songbird greatly appreciates the support!

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

~ Songbird Productions Update ~
                    ~ 02/08/00 ~

SOCCER KID IS SHIPPING

Soccer Kid is now shipping to all customers. If you have pre-ordered this
product but not paid your balance, you need to mail it in to Songbird or
directly authorize Songbird to charge your credit card on file. The balance due
for those who pre-ordered is $49.95 for USA/Canada customers, and $52.95 for
international customers. Thanks for completing your orders, and enjoy this
great first new Jaguar game of 2000!

HYPER FORCE IS ON DECK

It's now time to pay the balance on Hyper Force orders as well. Hyper Force is
expected to ship in late March / early April, so it's important to get your
payments in now to speed up the manufacturing process. If desired, you may pay
for both Soccer Kid and Hyper Force together.

NEW LYNX GAMES ARE COMING

Songbird is committed to new products for the Atari Lynx as well. Crystal Mines
2: Buried Treasure, Cybervirus, and another secret project are all committed
for a year 2000 release. Stay tuned!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON $10 COUPONS

If you have received one or two of the $10 Songbird coupons, you need to place
your order by 3/1/00 to take advantage of them. Visit the Songbird web page at
http://songbird.atari.net to view the great list of hard-to-find products
carried by Songbird. Remember, the coupons may only be used on selected items*
in stock with a retail price of $14.95 or more. One coupon per item, please.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net


* - The Lynx/PC cable and all the new Songbird Jaguar games are not eligible.

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AtariNews is back!  There's been a lot of news since the last issue, from
new Lynx games to the progress of BattleSphere.  There's even some new
Atari 2600 ROMs available free of charge and new classic game remakes to
look out for.  New Jaguar games have shipped as well.  Keep watching your
email, because AtariNews is back to stay.

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SOCCER KID FOR THE ATARI JAGUAR IS NOW AVAILABLE

On Monday, January 24, Atari Jaguar Soccer Kid pre-orders began shipping
to USA customers.  This is the second of four Songbird Productions Jaguar
games, the first one being Protector.  Hyper Force and the very anticipated
Skyhammer are still to come.  The international orders for Soccer Kid will
be shipping soon.  For information about these and other Songbird games,
please visit Songbird Productions at its new address.

http://songbird.atari.net

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WHAT DOES 2000 BRING FOR THE JAGUAR?

Many people are asking this.  What games will we see?  Well, here's what
we expect to see this year.  Songbird Productions will be releasing two
more Jaguar games, Hyper Force and Skyhammer.  4Play will be releasing
BattleSphere later this year.  OMC Games should have The Assassin, an RPG
for the Jaguar CD this year as well.  More games may be announced later
this year, although companies such as Telegames have yet to release any
news of more Jaguar development.  For more information, check out the links
below:

Songbird Productions:
http://songbird.atari.net

BattleSphere Update Page, part of Thunderbirds Garage:
http://home.sprynet.com/~thunderbird/bsphere.html

OMC Games:
http://www.omcgames.com

Telegames:
http://www.telegames.com

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LYNX LIBRARY EXPANDS IN 2000

Many more Lynx games are coming this year!  Songbird has four software
titles coming our way.  The first of which is Crystal Mines II: Buried
Treasure, an expansion for your existing Crystal Mines 2 cartridge.
Songbird also recently acquired full rights and source code to three
unreleased Lynx games from Beyond Games.  The games are Cybervirus, Ultra
Vortex, and Mechtiles.  Cybervirus is expected to be competed and
published later in 2000.  The other two are not yet scheduled for release.
Harry Dodgson will be releasing Othello in February through Video 61.  This
port of the classic board game includes multiple play modes plus excellent
graphics and audio.

Songbird Productions:
http://songbird.atari.net

Video 61
http://www.atarisales.com

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THE ALL NEW ATARI

Atari, now under the ownership of Hasbro Interactive, is back developing
games again.  Although not the same as in the past, where they were only
Atari systems.  Today they develop on the PC and other console systems.
They have been mostly developing classic game remakes from Atari's past,
as well as other developers.  These games include Atari Arcade Hits,
Missile Command, Q*bert, The Next Tetris, and even Pong!  They are also
developing original games like Nerf Arena Blast.  Some of the games
in development are Star Raiders and Galaga.  Atari is far from gone,
more is on the way.

www.atari.com

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PROTOTYPE ATARI 2600 GAMES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Two proto 2600 games were recently released for free distribution over the
internet.  The first is Garfield, based on the popular comic strip.  It
was developed by Steve Woita, who also developed Taz and Quadrun.  The
second game is Sky Patrol by Brad Johnson, who was more than happy to pass
along this game to classic gamers.  Both games can be downloaded from the
Classic Gaming Expo website

http://www.cgexpo.com

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BATTLESPHERE ALMOST READY FOR ENCRYPTION

The BattleSphere encryption process is almost done.  If all goes as 4Play
plans, BattleSphere will be ready for the next step in a few weeks.
Thunderbird of 4Play has set up a series of Jaguars to try every
possible encryption code for BattleSphere, and they are just about out of
possibilities.  Once this is complete, BattleSphere can go into
production.

http://home.sprynet.com/~thunderbird/bsphere.html

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CLASSIC GAMING EXPO 1999 VIDEO STILL AVAILABLE

The Classic Gaming Expo '99 video is still available if you haven't got a
copy yet.  You can purchase it from Mark Santora, the producer of the video
for $30 including shipping to anywhere in the USA.  Outside of the US is
$27 US dollars plus shipping.  You can order it at the address below.

http://home.earthlink.net/~santora/cgevideo.html

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ATARI 2600/7800 MONITOR CART HAS GONE BACK INTO PRODUCTION

The monitor cart, a low end development system, has gone back into
production.  The cart has 6KB of RAM battery backed up for any 2600 game
you develop, and 16KB of RAM for the 7800.  This cart was produced under
license from Atari.  Video 61 now has the rights to this cart, please visit
them at the address below for more information.

http://www.atarisales.com

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CLASSIC GAMING HITS THE GAME BOY COLOR

Although it's not an Atari system, you can play many classic Atari games
on Nintendo's Game Boy Color.  These include excellent classics such as
Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pitfall, Pong, and Yars' Revenge.
Game Boy Color also features classics by other companies like Bubble
Bobble, Frogger, and Space Invaders.  Check these games out at Nintendo's
home page.

http://www.nintendo.com

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ATARINEWS NEEDS YOUR HELP

Do you know of any news related to Atari in any way?  Send the news to
atarian@....  We plan to get an issue of AtariNews out at least
once a month, so if you know any news that you think other Atarians should
know, send it in today!

atarian@...

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

The time is now! Atari Jaguar Soccer Kid pre-orders begin shipping today to USA
customers. International orders will ship soon.

If you haven't paid your balance on Soccer Kid yet, please do so ASAP. The
balance due on pre-orders (which had an initial $25 deposit) is $49.95
including USA/Canada shipping, or $52.95 including international shipping.

To purchase Soccer Kid at the full retail price of $74.95 plus shipping, or to
pay your balance, please visit the Songbird web site at http://songbird.uni.cc
and print off the order form today.

Sincerely,

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Long-time Lynx hobbyist Harry Dodgson is releasing Othello for the Atari Lynx
in February 2000 through Video 61. This excellent port of the classic board
game includes multiple play modes (single player, head-to-head, and more),
attractive graphics, and crisp audio.

You may contact Video 61 by visiting their web page, located at:

http://www.atarisales.com

Ask about Othello for the Lynx, and tell them you heard about it from Songbird
Productions!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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SONGBIRD ACQUIRES UNRELEASED LYNX PROPERTIES FROM BEYOND GAMES

January 10, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Continuing the trend of supporting orphaned Atari platforms,
Songbird Productions recently acquired full rights and source code to three
unreleased Lynx properties from former Lynx and Jaguar developer Beyond Games.
The three properties are: Cybervirus, Ultra Vortex, and Mechtiles.

Cybervirus is an incredible first-person perspective, mission-based action game
based on the Lynx BattleWheels engine set in an apocolyptic future where rogue
computers and virus-infected robotic warriors threaten the very survival of
humanity. Ultra Vortex, the original Lynx version of what became Ultra Vortek
on the Atari Jaguar, is an awesome two-player fighting game. Mechtiles is a
multiplayer game of giant robot combat, also based on the award-winning
BattleWheels engine.

Carl Forhan, owner of Songbird Productions, said, "Beyond Games has been
enthusiastic about getting these properties transferred so that Songbird may
pick up where they left off. I'm excited to have the opportunity to finish up
these games and publish them for the benefit of Lynx fans everywhere."

At press time, Songbird anticipated that Cybervirus would be the first game
completed and published later in 2000. The other games will be evaluated for
their relative completeness before being put on schedule. All the acquired
games are the sole property of Songbird Productions.

To keep up to date with the latest news at Songbird Productions, be sure to
visit the company web site at http://songbird.uni.cc, or send an email to
forhan@....

Copyright 2000 Songbird Productions. All rights reserved. This article may be
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This is a reminder that Soccer Kid will be shipping for the Atari Jaguar
in the next few weeks. It's important to get your balance paid in full
so your pre-ordered copy can ship promptly.

If you previously ordered via credit card, please send an email to
forhan@... and confirm that you wish to have the same card
charged for the balance. Thank you to all the customers who have already
taken care of their balance.

Also, don't forget -- the pre-order Songbird coupons (valued at $10
each) must be used by 3/1/00! Check out the Songbird catalog at:

http://songbird.atari.org
http://songbird.uni.cc (alternate)

to see all the great Atari products available.

Thanks, and Happy New Year to everyone on AtariNews!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Garfield and Sky Patrol protos discovered and available
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 07:41:03 GMT
From: jhardie@... (John Hardie)
Organization: MindSpring Enterprises
Newsgroups: rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.atari

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to pass this along. I know a lot of people are always
asking for new protos to be dumped and distributed, so here they are!

At last years Classic Gaming Expo several never-before-seen protos
were shown for the first time. We were able to archive these games and
have received permission to distribute them.

The first title, Garfield, was written by ace programmer, Steve Woita,
who also brought us Taz and Quadrun. After archiving the game, we
contacted Jim Davis, the creator of the Garfield comic and received
permission to distribute the ROM.

The 2nd title, Sky Patrol, was programmed by Brad Johnson.  After the
show, we contacted Brad who was more than happy to pass along this gem
to the classic community. Be sure to check out the box and label scans
as well.

All the goodies can be found at the Classic Gaming Expo website:

http://www.cgexpo.com


Be sure to mark your calendar for CGE 2000.  Who knows what wonderful
stuff will show up there.

And don't forget to thank Jim Davis by buying a Garfield doll for
Christmas!  ;)

Happy Holidays!

The CGExpo Staff
John Hardie, Sean Kelly, & Keita Iida