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PRIZES AND FREE GAMES AT JAGFEST 2K1

This year's Jagfest will take place on Saturday June 30, 2001 at the
Pieper Power Center in Milwaukee.  So far, The Goat Store, the group
heading up this year's fest, has announced over $700 in prizes,
including JAMMA Joysticks from The Goat Store, Lexis (Lynx) & Fight for
Life From Songbird Productions, two copies each of Iron Soldier II,
World Tour Racing, and Zero 5 from Telegames, an undisclosed amount of
Tempest 2000 & 3000 (NUON) from Llamasoft, and Bug Blasters: The
Exterminators & Star Strike (both for Sega CD) from Good Deal Games.
The Goat Store will also be giving out free games to the attendees
through a $2 off coupon good for anything at the Goat Store.

http://www.goatstore.com

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CLASSIC GAMING EXPO UPDATE

On Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12, at Jackie Gaughan's Plaza
Hotel, comes the fourth annual Classic Gaming Expo 2001.  One of the
fathers of video games, Ralph Baer, will head up a line-up of industry
pioneers.  Baer's "Brown Box," the centerpiece of the CGE Museum, is
accompanied by hundreds of other items including prototypes.  CGE 2001
will also play host to a large number of vendors and exhibitors.  Some
of which will be selling classic games, others will be selling new
software for classic systems.  Other show highlights include various
classic game stations, tournaments, raffles, door prizes, and an
incredible number of free play classic coin-operated video games.

http://www.cgexpo.com

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WANT THE EBIVISION GAMES?

Many people have been looking for them, Merlin's Walls and Pesco from
Ebivision for the Atari 2600.  AtariNews has discovered that Hozer Video
Games is manufacturing and selling them for $20 each.  If you are
unfamiliar with these games, Merlin's Walls is a First Person 3D game,
and Pesco is what Pac-Man should have been.  Hozer Video also sells
other new 2600 games like Edtris, INV, and Oystron.  You can even find
hacks of older 2600 games, giving them different graphics.  This
includes Beast Invaders by the Yak himself.

http://www.netway.com/~hozervideo/

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NEW UPDATES TO THE PORTABLE VCS

Like the Lynx, and now, the new Game Boy Advance, the portable VCS has
gone horizontal.  The 4th revision, which was the last version that was
held vertical, included a newer, higher resolution screen. It was also
the first unit to include a paddle.  Now, with revision 5, the whole
look changes.  It still includes the new screen and the paddle, but now
it has a second controller port for two player action.

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

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UPDATES TO PROTECTOR: SPECIAL EDITION

Songbird Productions has been hard at work on Protector: Special
Edition.  A good chunk of the new graphics and many other features have
been updated.  Carl Forhan of Songbird is still looking for landscapes,
saying "I've got lots of red/rock/desert/ landscapes already, how about
something different like a mining colony, domed cities, spaceport/launch
pads, etc.?"  If you're going to Jagfest 2001, Protector:SE will also be
on display, and Carl has also said "fans will be in for a real treat
when they see this game in action at JF2K1."

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

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CLASSIC GAMING ARTICLE IN NEXT GENERATION MAGAZINE

The May issue of Next-Generation Magazine has an article covering new
Classic Gaming developments.  Some of the topics included in the article
are Songbird Productions with new Jaguar and Lynx games, the People at
Atari Gaming Headquarters (www.atarihq.com), John Dondzila with his new
games for Vectrex, Coleco Vision, & Odyssey 2, and even Digital Eclipse,
who has a developer creating a 2600 game in his spare time.  Get the May
2001 issue to check this article out.

http://www.next-generation.com/

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ALIEN VS PREDATOR FOR LYNX ROM NOW AVAILABLE

A prototype ROM image of Alien vs. Predator for the Lynx is now
available for download.  With this ROM image, you get a good idea of
what would have been, if this game was finished and released.  This
could have been one of the Lynx's best titles.  Download it today at The
Atari Times.

http://www.ataritimes.com

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Hello everyone,

This is Dan from the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com/)  I've been
really out of it between two jobs and trying to set up all the details for
Jagfest 2K1, but here is a quick rundown of what has been announced.  If
you would like any more details about Jagfest 2K1, just visit the GOAT Store!

Protector SE to feature picture of Jagfest 2K1 Attendees
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Songbird Productions, in conjuction with the GOAT Store unveiled plans to
offer a special limited edition run of the Atari Jaguar game Protector to
the attendees of Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest.  The new version will contain
the original intense space shooter, but will feature a group photograph of
everyone that attends Jagfest 2K1 in the credits section of the game as
well as gameplay tweaks and other special features.

Jagfest To Give Over $700 Dollars In Prizes
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The GOAT Store today announced that sponsors for Atari Jaguar Festival 2K1:
Beyond Tempest have donated over $700 dollars worth of merchandise to be
given away at the event.  The donated merchandise will be given out as
tournament and door prizes.  The largest prize donorations were received
from Llamasoft and Telegames.

Be on the lookout for more announcements about Jagfest in the next few
weeks!  Also, if you are interested in helping distribute flyers in the
Southeeastern Wisconsin or Northern Illinios areas, please contact me at
loosen@...

Hope to see you at the 'Fest!

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ATARINEWS: ON THE PROWL IS BACK!

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

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JAGFEST 2K1

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

http://jagfest.atari.org

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PHILLYCLASSIC 2001

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

http://www.phillyclassic.com

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CLASSIC GAMING EXPO 2001

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

http://www.cgexpo.com/

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PORTABLE ATARI 2600 IN DEVELOPMENT

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

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

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PROTECTOR: SPECIAL EDITION

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

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

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Songbird Productions will be hosting an online chat Monday, March 5th, at 9pm
CST. Get all the latest info on current and future Jaguar and Lynx projects;
other Atari-related topics and new product information are welcome as well.

You can find the chat at:

http://mercury.beseen.com/chat/rooms/t/5645/

See you there on Monday, and long live Atari!

Carl Forhan
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February 26, 2000 -
JAGFEST 2K1: BEYOND TEMPEST SPONSORS ANNOUNCED

The GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com/), an online store specializing in
the support of classic video games today announced the blockbuster line up
of sponsors for this year's Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest event. The fifth
annual event is being held June 30, 2001, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

"We are extremely pleased with the organizations that have decided to
support this year's Jagfest," stated Gary Heil of the GOAT Store. "These
organizations represent a large portion of the vast support that the Jaguar
system and its fans still receive. We are proud to be able to have them
working with us."

Many of the organizations involved with the sponsorship of Jagfest 2K1:
Beyond Tempest are also going to be sponsoring the events most intense
competitions.  According to the GOAT Store, tournament plans have not been
finalized at this point, but prize contributions are already totaling over
$600 dollars worth of merchandise.

The following list of organizations (listed alphabetically) will be
sponsoring this year's event:

Atari Video Club
The Atari Video Club (AVC) has been a major supporter of every Jagfest to
date. Atari Video Club writes the annual Atari Jagfest Fanzine and is
currently working on the "Beyond Tempest" edition. The organizations
founder, Dan Iacovelli, will be attending this year's event to promote the
Fanzine. The organization will also be running its own competition at the
event.

Atari Video Club's Web site may be found at http://avconline.atari.org

Good Deal Games
Good Deal Games is the host of a Web site featuring video game music,
cartoons, audio interviews, trivia, classic video game advertisements and
more. Good Deal Games has also recently released two Sega CD games: "Bug
Blasters: The Exterminators" and "Star Strike". The company is headed up by
a group of individuals so devoted to gaming that every cent of profit that
Good Deal Games has earned is used to make the company grow.

Good Deal Games Web site may be found at http://www.gooddealgames.com/

Llamasoft
Jeff Minter singlehanded masterminded the games "Tempest 2000," "Defender
2000" and the recently released "Tempest 3000." He single-handedly made the
Jaguar into a force by creating "Tempest 2000," following it up with
another game that gave a nod to the video games of old, "Defender 2000."
While "Defender 2000" wasn't as well received as "Tempest 2000," they are
both considered some of the best games for the Jaguar. "Tempest 3000" was
recently released by Llamasoft for NUON Enhanced DVD players.

The Llamasoft Web site may be found at http://www.magicnet.net/~yak/

Protom Multimedia
Protom Multimedia are the creators of new and exciting online and off-line
multimedia programs. Currently, the company is directing their focus toward
business oriented programs. The company is run by gaming enthusiasts with
an avid interest in the Atari Jaguar, and they felt it would be an honor to
help Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest grow.

Protom Multimedia's Web site may be found at
http://www.protom-multimedia.com/

ScatoLOGIC
ScatoLOGIC is the company behind the release of "Battlesphere" for the
Jaguar. Since Battlesphere's release, it has become the most sought after
Jaguar game. Hidden inside Battlesphere is the key to the Jaguar Unmodified
Game Server (JUGS). The
Jaguar Unmodified Game Server is a way to play exciting new Jaguar games on
your Jaguar without having to convert your existing system.

The ScatoLOGIC Web site may be found at http://www.scatologic.com/

Songbird Productions
Songbird Productions, the most prolific Atari Jaguar developer in recent
years, will be on hand at Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest. Carl Forhan
established Songbird Productions a few years ago as an outlet to publish
the Lynx games he wrote. Who could have known that soon thereafter Songbird
Productions would have published four impressive Jaguar titles as well as
countless quality Lynx games?

The Songbird Productions Web site may be found at http://songbird.atari.net/

Telegames
The first company that refused to give up on the Jaguar released six titles
for the system after Atari had pulled the plug. Those games, "Zero 5,"
"Breakout 2000," "Iron Soldier 2," "World Tour Racing," "Towers 2" and
"WORMS" are known among Jaguar fans as many of the best titles for the
system. Telegames also released "Brutal Sports Football," which has become
a cult classic on the Jaguar, and "International Sensible Soccer," as well
as countless games for other classic video game systems.

The Telegames Web site may be found at http://www.telegames.com/


For general information regarding Jagfest 2K1, ticket information and
contact information please visit the Official Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest
Web site at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com). Dan Loosen can be
reached at loosen@... and Gary Heil can be reached at
heil@... for additional information.

In case you haven't heard this INCREDIBLE news, the major Atari fans running
CGE have managed to locate and release the official Lynx encryption tools,
along with a 'universal ROM header' for the Jaguar. Stop by their site to read
all about it!

http://www.cgexpo.com

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Just a quick note to let you know that Skyhammer is back in stock, as are all
the new Songbird Jaguar games, and Lynx Championship Rally is out of stock for
the next 3-4 weeks.

Stay tuned for some exciting Jaguar and Lynx announcements in the coming weeks,
and look for the Songbird table at JagFest 2001 and CGE2K1 this summer!

Carl Forhan
Songbird Productions
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Due to popular request, I have uploaded a preview of the upcoming overhead
fantasy RPG for the Atari Lynx on the Songbird homepage. I know ever since the
announcement of the "Guardians: Storms Over Doria" game many years ago, Atari
fans have been anxious for this genre to make an appearance on the Lynx.

Chris Vick is the lead programmer, and the demos he's turned in so far have
been spectacular. Watch this space and the Songbird pages for progress reports
on this game!

--
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January 1, 2001 - Jagfest 2K1 Tickets Now On Sale!

The GOAT Store, an online store specializing in the support of classic
video games has begun selling tickets for Jagfest 2K1 being held in
Milwaukee, WI on June 30, 2001.

"We have already had a great response to the event when we announced the
date," stated Gary Heil of the GOAT Store, "And now we are gearing up on
what will certainly be one of the most exciting Jaguar events ever!"

The event promises Atari fans that they will be able to enjoy the Atari
Jaguar, as well as celebrate a glorious past through many classic systems
through tournaments, displays, one-of-a-kind offers and many other special
events soon to be announced.

We are working very hard right now to expand Jagfest even more then it
already is, said Dan Loosen of the GOAT Store. We already have many
surprises on the horizon that will be announced in the near future.

A ticket to Jagfest will entitle the ticketholder to admission to the
event, an official Jagfest 2K1 Program and the ability to sign up for
tournaments. Admission for the event is only $8.00 for those who
pre-registers before June 1, 2001 and $10.00 for tickets after that point.

Information about ordering tickets can be found at the Official Jagfest
2K1: Beyond Tempest Web site at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com).
Dan Loosen can be reached at loosen@... and Gary Heil can be
reached at heil@... for more information.

Excerpts from press releases floating on the net:

Infogrames Entertainment to Acquire Hasbro Interactive and Games.com

LYON, France & PAWTUCKET, R.I. (BUSINESS WIRE)

Dec. 6, 2000:

Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) jointly
announced today that they have entered into a strategic agreement, creating one
of the foremost powerhouses in the mass market digital interactive
entertainment world. The agreement is comprised of three main elements,
including the Infogrames acquisition of Hasbro Interactive; a long-term
licensing agreement giving Infogrames exclusive rights to develop and publish
digital interactive games based on current and future Hasbro properties on all
existing and future digital interactive formats; and the acquisition of
Games.com.

Infogrames will purchase 100% of the common stock of Hasbro Interactive and
Games.com for $100 million - comprised of $95 million in Infogrames
Entertainment SA securities (approximately 4.5 million common shares) and $5
million in cash. In addition, Hasbro will receive an annual guarantee from
Infogrames based on sales generated from the licensing agreement. The
agreements are subject to the approval of the shareholders of Infogrames,
regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The companies
expect the deal to close early in the first calendar quarter of 2001.

...

The acquisition gives Infogrames a catalog of titles based on well-known
properties, including:

--The legendary ATARI name and properties, such as CENTIPEDE, MISSILE COMMAND,
and the historic PONG, which pioneered the video game revolution.



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December 8, 2000 - The GOAT Store Announces 2600 JAMMA Release Dates

The GOAT Store today announced that they have completed work on their two
new GOAT Store Exclusive products, the 2600 JAMMA Joystick and the slightly
larger brother, the 2600 JAMMA Joystick LX. These two joysticks, the second
in a series that the GOAT Store hand builds and sells to collectors, is
made from real JAMMA arcade parts.

"The JAMMA Joysticks series are products that I really have enjoyed
creating, building and selling," said Dan Loosen of the GOAT Store. "Our
Jaguar JAMMA Joystick series has been a huge success for us. We hope that
enthusiasts for the 2600 find this joystick just as useful!"

The 2600 JAMMA Joystick (Retail price - $41.90) and the 2600 JAMMA Joystick
LX (Retail price - $46.90) will go on sale Monday December 11, 2000. Please
direct any questions to The GOAT (thegoat@...).

LYNX FANS, IT'S RALLY TIME!

December 7, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird is pleased to announce December 15, 2000, as the
official limited-release date for Championship Rally on the Atari Lynx.

Championship Rally is an incredible overhead racer featuring 7 unique tracks,
powerups and pitfalls, and highly detailed graphics accompanied by rumbling
audio. Try your hand at solo gaming with Tournament, Single Race, and Time
Trial, or use your comlynx cable and second copy of Championship Rally on
another Lynx to race head-to-head against a buddy in Versus. Plus, look for
cheat codes, shortcuts, and more! This is the biggest, most ambitious,
options-loaded Lynx game ever released by Songbird, and is a must-have for any
Atari fan.

Orders are being accepted immediately for this exciting new game. Songbird will
make every attempt to fill early orders by Christmas, but based on availability
and the timeliness of orders, it is possible some orders will only be filled in
January 2001. MSRP for Championship Rally is $42.95.

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.

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December 2, 2000 - Go Beyond Tempest at Jagfest 2K1

The GOAT Store, an online store specializing in the support of classic
video games, has agreed to host Jagfest 2K1 in Milwaukee, WI on June 30,
2001. The fifth annual event that centers around the Atari Jaguar system,
but will be expanding as it has in the past to include all classic video
game systems and even classic computers.

"The event is going to be subtitled, 'Beyond Tempest'," said Dan Loosen of
the GOAT Store, "because with all of the great products that have come out
for the Jaguar in the past year, it is definately true that we have moved
beyond the storm of doubt and disbelief and can now look at a very bright
future for the Jaguar and all of Atari."

This years event will include an exhibit of every Jaguar game ever made,
rare Atari games, systems, prototypes and many more surprises! There will
also be a vast array of tournaments, with the GOAT Store supplying prizes
to the winners.

Admission for this years event will be $8.00 for pre-registers and $10.00
for tickets at the door. Tickets will go on sale January 1, 2001.

"Jagfest is a great oppurtunity for anyone with an interest in Atari to
explore many rare and one-of-a-kind items and meet some new friends while
doing it!" said Gary Heil. "I think that Milwaukee is a great location, and
we will build on the success of past Jagfests to make Beyond Tempest into
the best Jagfest yet."

Please make sure to visit the Official Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest Web site
at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com). Dan Loosen can be reached at
loosen@... and Gary Heil can be reached at heil@... for
more information.

CHRISTMAS GOODIES FROM SONGBIRD

November 21, 2000

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions is pleased to announce some Christmas
goodies for Atari Lynx and Jaguar fans.

Topping off the list is Championship Rally for the Atari Lynx. This incredible
overhead racer features 7 unique tracks, powerups and pitfalls, tons of
options, and highly detailed graphics accompanied by rumbling audio. Try your
hand at solo gaming with Tournament, Single Race, and Time Trial, or use your
comlynx cable and second copy of Championship Rally on another Lynx to race
head-to-head against a buddy in Versus. Plus, look for cheat codes, shortcuts,
and more! This game is a must-have for any Lynx fan.

Championship Rally is scheduled for a December 2000 release, and is currently
in production. Look for the official release announcement, including ordering
information, in the next few weeks.

Jaguar fans won't be left in the cold, either. Several Rapid Fire Controllers
are still in stock, but hurry, there aren't many left and at press time it was
unknown if more of these devices will be built in the future.

Plus, pick up the Songbird C2K (Christmas 2000) Kit, available today! This kit
includes:

* Full-color glossy Skyhammer overlay
* Full-color glossy Worms overlay
* B&W glossy Songbird ad / price list from CGE2K -- great collector's item!

Pricing on the Songbird C2K Kit is as follows:

* $5 for USA customers
* $6 for International customers
* $3 (WOW!) for any customer when you order any other item(s) from the Songbird
catalog

No additional shipping fee applies for the Songbird C2K kit when purchased
separately. Normal shipping charges apply for any other items ordered.

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
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This is a quick reminder to take advantage of the Songbird "Atari Christmas"
special currently underway at http://songbird.atari.net. Simply click on the
Order button and visit the Specials page for all the details.

You'll find the best-ever prices on new Jaguar and Lynx releases from 1999 and
2000. But hurry, these prices expire on November 17th, 2000. Just over a week
remaining!

Sincerely,

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AN ATARI CHRISTMAS!

http://songbird.atari.net

In honor of the upcoming Christmas holiday, and as a special thank you to
dedicated Atari fans worldwide, Songbird is pleased to announce a limited time
offer on selected Jaguar and Lynx merchandise. Hurry, orders must be postmarked
(or received electronically via PayPal) by November 17, 2000. Mention "Atari
Christmas" with your order to qualify for this special pricing. Shipping is $5
for USA/Canada, or $8 for international orders.

JAGUAR...........................
                  Regular   Sale
Item             Price     Price
---------------------------------
Fight For Life   $29.95    $19.95
Hyper Force      $74.95    $64.95
Jaguar Unit      $49.95    $39.95
Primal Rage CD   $59.95    $49.95
Protector        $74.95    $64.95
Soccer Kid       $74.95    $59.95
Val. Skiing      $29.95    $19.95
WMCJ w/ Team Tap $24.95    $19.95


LYNX.............................
                  Regular   Sale
Item             Price     Price
---------------------------------
Hockey           $19.95    $14.95
Joust            $14.95    $ 9.95
Lexis            $39.95    $29.95
Sokomania        $39.95    $34.95
Ultimate Chess   $24.95    $19.95


SPECIAL DEALS....................

INCREDIBLE DEAL!!! Buy all four Songbird-released Jaguar games (Hyper Force,
Protector, Skyhammer, and Soccer Kid) for only $259.95 plus shipping! Mention
"Jaguar Combo" with your order.

WOW!!! Buy the three Songbird-released Lynx games Lexis, Ponx, and Remnant for
only $99.95 plus shipping. Mention "Lynx Combo" with your order.

Jaguar A/V cable only $7.95 with any order of $100 or more. Mention "JAGAV"
with your order.

Buy any 3 Lynx games regularly priced at $9.95, get a fourth equivalent game
free! Mention "443 Lynx special" with your order!

These offers expire November 17, 2000. Offers may be withdrawn without prior
notice by Songbird based on product availability or other criteria. Specials
may be combined when appropriate, ask for details. No rainchecks.

Carl Forhan
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If you've been waiting to pick up Lexis, Ponx, or other rare Lynx games,
be sure to bookmark the following page. Songbird will be putting
selected items up for auction periodically, and this is the easiest way
to keep track of what's currently up. All current games under $16 as of
this writing!

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/forhan

Carl Forhan
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CHAMPIONSHIP RALLY COMING SOON FOR THE LYNX

If you're hungry for a multiplayer overhead racer for the Lynx, with
tons of tracks and player options, check out Championship Rally coming
this Christmas from Songbird! The web site was recently updated with the
latest screen shots, and the game is currently in final beta test.

EXPERIENCE RAPID FIRE ON THE JAGUAR

Songbird has a limited supply of Rapid Fire Controllers for the Jaguar
available for $39.95 each. These awesome modified controllers breathe
new life into games like Raiden and Zero 5!

YOU MUST PROTECT THE REMNANT

Take on the role of the last fighter pilot fending off waves of alien
invaders in this instant classic for the Lynx! Incredible 3D scaling and
big explosions make this game a must-have for Lynx fans. Available now,
$39.95.

DIGGING FOR GOLD

Crystal Mines II will never be the same! Get CM2: Buried Treasure today,
and start designing and downloading new levels to your Lynx. Features
over 50 brand new levels, plus all the original levels viewable in the
included editor. (Lynx/PC serial cable also required, not included).
Available now, $29.95.

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS...

Songbird is always pursuing more Lynx and Jaguar titles. Expect more
releases well into 2001, and as always, stay tuned to
http://songbird.atari.net for all the latest on Songbird Productions and
the Jaguar and Lynx!

And be sure to pick up the October issues of GameFan and Next
Generation, for great coverage of new Jaguar products and CGE2K,
respectively.

Sincerely,

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


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Sept 17, 2000
BUYJUGS.COM is now accepting credit card payments.


The Smash-Hit Underground Software Loader JUGS is now available for
purchase with your credit card via Paypal! No more messy money-orders
or currency exchange woes.

Pay with credit card and get games like NATIVE, ASTEROIDS, and
PAINTER running in less time!!!

What is JUGS? You ask... Simply run on over to http://www.buyjugs.com
and see what JUGS is all about!!!

How can I pay with my credit card??? Just browse over to:
http://www.buyjugs.com/HowCanIGetJUGS.htm and see!

Need a second opinion??? Check out the JUGS review at:
http://addie.voicegateway.com/reviewjag/jugs.html


JUGS: Breathing NEW life into your Jaguar!!!!

Songbird is back, and ready to blow you away with incredible new games
and hardware for the Atari Lynx and Jaguar!

Looking for some cool space combat action on your Lynx? Try Remnant for
the Lynx, brought to you by Songbird! This awesome 3D game features 20
spectacular waves of alien invaders and meteors for you to eliminate.
Only 70 copies of this special CGE2K edition were made, and no more will
be produced, so get yours while they last!

The long-awaited Crystal Mines 2: Buried Treasure for your Win95/98/00
PC is here! This fantastic add-on allows you to design and download NEW
LEVELS to your CM2 cartridge on a real Atari Lynx. Plus, over 50 brand
new levels are included on the CD, along with all the original levels so
you can check out that one puzzle that's frustrated you for years. [CM2
cartridge and Lynx/PC serial cable not included.]

For Jag fans, the Rapid Fire Controller is exactly what you need to blow
away those high-energy shooter games like Raiden and Zero 5. It features
independent A and B rapid fire support, plus a speed selector for 5, 10,
15, or 20 pulses per second. Don't pass this one up!

New merchandise has also been added, such as the JagLink and Ruiner
Pinball for the Jaguar and Hockey and Robotron for the Lynx.

*** SPECIAL *** Lexis only $29.95 with ANY order! Just mention "Lexis
Blowout" and place your order by October 1st, 2000.

Quantities are limited on all Songbird merchandise, so please confirm
your order via email to songbird@... before ordering. Check out
the web site below for information and prices on all Songbird
merchandise.

Sincerely,

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

Just a not to everyone who was looking for BattleSphere(tm):

There are 10 copies for sale on the Atari.Net auction site. Just go
to http://www.atari.net/cgi-bin/auction.pl?category=atari and you'll
find them.

Thanks!

Thunderbird
ScatoLOGIC

P.S. ScatoLOGIC WEST is handling all BattleSphere(tm) sales. Comments
or suggestions should be addressed to varelse@... or
sebab@...

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...

---------------------------------------------------
August 18, 2000 - Jaguar JAMMA Joystick LX Released
---------------------------------------------------

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@...).

---------------------------------------------------

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@...
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