October 4th, 2001

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions recently announced its support for the
upcoming CinciClassic gaming event with the news that a limited edition version
of CyberVirus would be available at the show.

Only 20 units of this limited edition game will be made. The game will include
eight missions, at least two of which will not appear in the future general
release of CyberVirus. Both the cartridge label and opening screens will
indicate this is the special CinciClassic version.

"I've been making good progress on the CyberVirus source code just in the last
month or so," noted Carl Forhan, founder of Songbird. "Then I found out that
CinciClassic was on for this year, and the timing seemed perfect to support the
show and get a fully playable sneak preview of the game out there to Lynx fans.

Craig Maloney, co-organizer for the event, commented, "We were very excited to
showcase a pre-release version of Protector for the Atari Jaguar in 1999, and
this year we are thrilled that Songbird is offering a CinciClassic special
edition of CyberVirus for the Atari Lynx."

CinciClassic will be held in Cincinnati, OH, on November 9-11. For all the
details on the event, please visit http://www.cinciclassic.com.

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.

CyberVirus is a trademark of Songbird Productions. All rights reserved. This
message may be reprinted in its entirety.

THE FUJI LIVES ON...

Infogrames is keeping the Atari name and classic fuji symbol alive... look for
more products to display this cherished brand in the future.

http://www.infogrames.com

JI2 PROBLEMS ON ATARIHQ

The Atari fan-favorite message board, Jaguar Interactive 2, has been out of
commission for almost a week. The editors are trying desperately to get things
running again. If you are an expert on CGI scripts and/or bulletin boards and
would like to help, please send an email to editor@.... In the
meantime, please do not bombard them with questions on the status of JI2. Just
check back every now and then on the web to see if the board is operational.

While JI2 is out, how about posting at one of these message boards instead:

http://www.ataricentral.com
http://www.ataritimes.com

PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW PRODUCTS

Songbird is dilligently coding away on two new products: Protector SE for the
Jaguar, and CyberVirus for the Lynx. Hopefully one of these will be available
in time for Christmas, but it naturally is very slow-paced working on these
games in one's spare time. Stay tuned to the Songbird web page for updates on
these games, and watch for new screen shots and playtester previews coming
soon!

http://songbird.atari.net


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After more than 20 years of waiting, classic gaming and Atari enthusiasts
will finally be able to get their hands on Combat Two for the legendary
Atari 2600 game console, courtesy of Retrodesign.  As you may already know,
a one-of-a-kind prototype of this unreleased game was discovered several
years ago, and it was rumored for quite some time that the owner of the
game would make the game available for purchase to eager fans everywhere.

Retrodesign has manufactured 250 copies of Combat Two cartridges, which
come complete with a box and manual.  The design of the cartridge label
and box is identical to the early C2 artwork shown in publications such as
Atari Age Magazine.  It's a very professionally done piece of work and
everything
is in complete color.  The cartridge label is even laminated. Put the game on
the shelf with the rest of your 2600 games, and you'll swear that Combat Two
was an official 1981 Atari release.

Combat Two will be available for the first time at this weekend's Classic
Gaming
Expo 2001 event in Las Vegas.  Atari Gaming Headquarters received an advance
copy of the game to review, and we have everything from production cartridge
pictures to screen shots.

http://www.atarihq.com

If meeting some of gaming's greatest pioneers, mingling with other
enthusiasts
and playing some of your long lost favorites isn't reason enough to head
over to
Vegas this weekend, then perhaps the official public debut of Combat Two will
convince you to go.  For more info on CGE2K1, head on over to
http://www.cgexpo.com.

Keita Iida
Atari Gaming Headquarters
http://www.atarihq.com
editor@...

Hello again everyone,

For everyone that supported Atari Jaguar Festival 2K1: Beyond Tempest in
any way, once again I would like to thank you.  Both Gary and I have been
extremely bogged down lately working on the Web site.  (Check it out
throughout the month if you haven't lately...  we're adding a lot of stuff!)

Anyway, we finally are finishing up everything from Jagfest and I thought
that this would interest everyone...

August 4, 2001 - The GOAT Store, LLC Donates Profits From Jagfest 2K1 To
The Boy Scouts

The GOAT Store, LLC today announced that all of the proceeds from Atari
Jaguar Festival have been donated to the Milwaukee County Council Boy
Scouts of America.

"The Boy Scouts were nice enough to allow us to use their facilities," Gary
Heil of the GOAT Store said. "Because of their support, we were able to
hold an extremely successful event. I am privledged to present to the Boy
Scouts this donation on behalf of the entire Jaguar Community."

Atari Jaguar Festival 2K1: Beyond Tempest was held in the Milwaukee County
Boy Scout Service Center's PieperPower Center on June 30, 2001. The event
set a record in attendence.

"I was glad that everything worked out for everyone involved," stated David
Loosen, who accepted the check on behalf of the Boy Scouts. "I would like
to thank everyone that was involved for this generous donation."

The GOAT Store, LLC declined to state exactly how large the donation was.
For more information, visit the GOAT Store, LLC Web site at
http://www.goatstore.com/  Gary Heil can be reached at heil@....

Jagfest 2002 planning has begun:
First:I have learned that fest 2k2 is being planned for St. Louis,MO.
Second,I have also learned that this fest will be a 2 day event
tentative dates are Friday July 12th,2002 and Saturday July 13th, 2002
For more information go to the following sites:
http://www.omcgames.com
http://www.ataritimes.com/
http://www.geocities.com/atarivideoclub/Fest2001/fest2k1.html
James Garvin of OMC games is also taking down names of possible
attendees
for fest 2k2
if you think you can make it for a St.Louis fest e-mail James
at OMC@... : subject Jagfest 2002
(also don't forget to attend the Jagfest 2002 planning chats
every Thursday night at Atari Times chat at 8pm eastern)
Btw: while visiting AVC's fest site be sure to enter
AVC's Beat the Champ competition (details can be found at
AVC's fest site)
Dan Iacovelli

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
atari group:

Would you buy new games produced in 2001
and beyond for...

(please select all that apply)

   o Atari 2600
   o Atari 5200
   o Atari 7800
   o Atari Computers (8-bit, etc.)
   o Atari Jaguar
   o Atari Lynx


To vote, please visit the following web page:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atari/polls

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

The following atari poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: What's your favorite classic Atari 2600
adventure cartridge?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Adventure, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Superman, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Haunted House, 1 votes, 100.00%
- Swordquest Earthworld, 0 votes, 0.00%



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LOS ANGELES, CA -- Long-time Atari 2600 supporter Cyberpunks
Entertainment recently announced their donation of 100 "Stella Gets a
New Brain" CDs to accompany the pending release of Schell's
Electronics' Cuttle Cart for the Atari 2600.

"It makes sense that a next-generation Supercharger-like device for
the 2600 be released with the Supercharger games," commented Glenn
Saunders, owner of Cyberpunks Entertainment. "Because of the Cuttle
Cart's high manufacturing costs and corresponding high price,
donating the Stella CDs gives consumers more value at the same price."

"It's very generous of Cyberpunks Entertainment to donate these CDs
for distribution with the Cuttle Cart.  Their inclusion really
completes the Cuttle Cart package by providing a wealth of high
quality games ready for immediate play," commented Chad Schell, owner
of Schell's Electronics and designer of the Cuttle Cart.  "Making the
Cuttle Cart more attractive to consumers is very important in making
the Cuttle Cart an effective means of distributing new games by
increasing the number of units sold, and thus increasing the
distribution base for new games.  This donation is just another
example of the Cyberpunk's continuing efforts to support and preserve
the Atari 2600."

The Cuttle Cart is a device that allows one to load games into an
Atari 2600 using an audio interface such as a CD player, similar to
(and compatible with) the Starpath Supercharger, but also expanded to
support all known cartridge sizes and formats.  It makes a great
development tool and distribution medium for new games, which can be
created using freely available development tools. Finally you can
play all those prototypes, homebrew games, and extremely rare titles
on the real 2600 just like they're intended to be played.

"Stella Gets a New Brain" is a multi-session audio CD/CD-ROM
containing all the released (and unreleased) Starpath Supercharger
titles such as "Communist Mutants from Space" and "Escape From the
Mindmaster", as well as the best of recent homebrew titles
like "Oystron".  Other features include the song "Atari 2600" by the
band Splitsville, a data portion containing a wealth of technical
material on the 2600 and the Supercharger, with a large number of
images of scanned materials, and a deluxe full-size booklet compiling
the Starpath manuals.  The CD has a retail value of $20 and is sold
mail-order at the company website (see below).

Cyberpunks Entertainment are digital archaeologists for the Atari
2600.
Please visit the company web site at http://cyberpunks.uni.cc for
updates.

Schell's Electronics is a producer of development systems for classic
video game consoles like the Atari 2600 and the Mattel
Intellivision.  For more information see their web site at
http://www.schells.com.

This message may be reprinted in its entirety.

SONGBIRD GEARS UP FOR EXPO, ANNOUNCES JAGFREE CD

July 25th, 2001

For immediate release:

ROCHESTER, MN -- Long-time Atari Jaguar and Lynx supporter Songbird Productions
recently unveiled plans to make a splash at the next Classic Gaming Expo to be
held in Las Vegas, NV, on August 11th and 12th.

"I want this year to be the most fun ever for Lynx and Jaguar fans," commented
Carl Forhan, owner of Songbird. "That's why Songbird has expanded to a double
booth at the show. We need to make more room for lots of new product as well as
something really cool: a mini-museum for rare/prototype Lynx and Jaguar items.
You can expect to see some developer hardware, unreleased games, and more at
the Songbird booth this year."

Featured games at the show will include Championship Rally(tm), the exciting
new four-player overhead racer for the Lynx, and Protector(tm) SE, the
highly-anticipated sequel to the fan-favorite Protector which was released for
the Jaguar in late 1999. Protector SE contains new graphics, music, level
designs, and gameplay enhancements, plus one particuarly intriguing new
feature: JagFree CD(tm) bypass support.

Carl commented, "JagFree CD bypass support means that Protector SE will be able
to play brand new, unencrypted Jaguar CD games released in the future. By
moving to the CD medium, an aspiring publisher can release games on a smaller
budget and at a user-friendly price point." Carl also described plans to
eventually release the JagFree CD code into the public domain, to encourage
other developers to include the same support in any future game or stand-alone
cartridge. Protector SE is slated for a late fall 2001 release.

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. For more
information on CGE, please visit http://www.cgexpo.com.

Championship Rally and JagFree CD are trademarks of Songbird Productions.
Protector is a trademark of Bethesda Softworks. All rights reserved. This
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Songbird JagFest2K1 Report
-------------------------------------------------

I am thrilled that Songbird had a chance to attend JagFest2K1. My hat is off to
Dan Loosen and company; he did a fantastic job of finding a great location,
bringing in lots of interesting collections, and keeping the whole day running
with all the tournaments planned. We had a record-breaking attendance of over
80 people. Nice job, Dan!

The GOAT Store and Songbird were the only two vendors I was aware of at
JagFest. And really, that was plenty for the Atari systems, although I could
see in the future more vendor coverage for other classic/neo-classic systems.
Telegames had allowed me to vend some of their merchandise as well, so Songbird
had three tables chock full of cool stuff, from Aircars to Rapid Fire
Controllers (which were a hit, BTW!) to Lynx Champ Rally.

It was great to see all the cool collections... everyone hauled out their best
and shiniest protos for display and play. Kevin Mosley is truly an Atari fan
with that Lynx AvP cart! That's an absolute one-of-a-kind item you'll likely
never see elsewhere. The Museum of Classic Gaming was incredible, I couldn't
believe all the stuff in there. Thanks to Marty and company for making that
possible! Terance brought a Gorf demo for the Jag, but unfortunately no one had
a laptop with the Jag dev kit installed. An early alpha of OMC's Dark Guardian
was there -- very nice, James! Looking forward to another cool shooter on the
Jaguar.

The JagVR units were definitely a highlight of the show for me personally. I
only tried it for five minutes, and it was jumpy due to all the handling that
day, but to think that Atari had pioneered VR for a home system is incredible.
The responsiveness of the unit and the speed of the game were quite impressive.
Thanks to Ted and Clint for making this possible!

The 10-player BattleSphere network was another highlight. They spent a LONG
time trying to get it to work -- so long, that I was encouraging them just to
live with only 8 or 9 Jags networked. But their perseverance paid off, and
everyone cheered and clapped when it all got running. This is the kind of thing
you will only see at JagFest.

Thanks to Dan's family for providing all the food at a reasonable cost for the
event, I surely appreciated it!

I loved the tournaments. We fell behind schedule at times, and some people had
to leave early which kept them from participating, but it was a lot of fun
seeing Ponx and Champ Rally and Protector SE being put through the paces. A lot
of people are still impressed at how much fun Ponx is (it's the best selling
Songbird Lynx game, BTW), and Champ Rally is quickly becoming a Lynx favorite
as well.

I got lots of good feedback on Protector SE. Several people asked throughout
the day if I had added new layers of scrolling to the game, and I hadn't! It
was just the new graphics -- all modesty aside, they really turn the game into
a graphical knockout, and everything stands out so much more. People also liked
the gameplay adjustments; anyone who has complained the game gets too hard too
fast will be pleasantly surprised with the easy pace of the first 10 levels or
so.

The CD Bypass announcement was the Songbird highlight for the show. I gathered
everybody around and showed them a BHH CD, which, since it's unencrypted, won't
boot up on a regular Jag CD unit. I then inserted a Protector SE cartridge, and
after a couple of tries, the CD did boot up and start playing. I explained that
once Prot SE is released, anyone who knows their Jag programming stuff should
be able to burn and release new games on CDs. You can even turn an unmodified
Jag/CD combo into a developer system. No custom chips or cables necessary, just
Prot SE on cart! This is a cool and exciting development for the Jag community,
and I sincerely hope any current or aspiring Jag developer out there will take
advantage of this to self-publish their upcoming games or work with Songbird to
do the same.

Finally, I didn't play a single game at the fest. The only exception was a
couple seconds here and there, to show off a Rapid Fire Controller or help
someone learn Total Carnage. But you know what? I still had a blast. Why, you
ask? Because of the fans. You guys, the Atari Jaguar and Lynx fans, make these
shows worthwhile. It is so much fun to rub shoulders with such incredible,
dedicated, and friendly fans. I love answering questions (when I know the
answers :) ) to why such-and-such was never released, or do you know which
company worked on this game, or are there cheats you haven't published yet,
what is Songbird working on next, etc. It was great to see the familiar faces,
and meet lots of new people as well. Meeting and talking with the fans is
really what makes JagFest such an incredibly unique opportunity. I'm already
looking forward to next year's fest.

To everyone, organizers and fans alike, who made this year's JagFest possible,
a sincerest thank you from Carl Forhan at Songbird Productions. Let's keep the
Jaguar and Lynx alive for another five years.


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Hi ,

Of special note in the classic gaming community from www.ICWhen.com:

-- Classic Gaming Expo is creeping up fast. Make sure you check it out and
attend in Vegas if you can. A lot of classic gaming personalities attend this
show. It's a wonderful opportunity to view early prototypes, ask the insiders
insider questions and get great buys on collectables as well as new releases.
Visit www.cgexpo.com for more information.

-- The illustrious Jerry Jessop has put a very rare Atari 2700 prototype up for
auction on eBay. Here's a chance to own an authentic classic gaming artifact.
For information about this piece or to actually bid on this item, visit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1249640557. There's just
under 4 days left to bid. You may have found this auction already if you have
ICWhen's eBay Navigator bookmarked in your browser. The URL is:
http://www.icwhen.com/ebay_nav.html.

-- Infogrames is imminently poised to release Atari "Anniversary Edition" for
the Dreamcast and the PC. The product is great, but..., well read my comments
here: http://www.icwhen.com/news/2001-06-30%20Atari%20Anniversary%20Edition.html

-- If you own a Nokia 8260 cell phone, you may or may not know that you can send
custom ringtones and group graphics to it virtually free. I've assembled classic
gaming related tones and graphics as well as a way to easily transmit them to
your phone. (If you want, I'll even make a custom graphic of your company logo,
school name, etc.) Visit http://www.icwhen.com/nokia8260/index.html for more
information.

-- VM Labs has just unveiled an e-store on their site. Go there now and order
Space Invaders XL for the new NUON enhanced interactive DVD players on the
market. Best Buy has two models in stock now; the Toshiba SD-2300 and the
Samsung N-501. Both are very cool. Visit the official NUON web site for more
information at www.nuon.tv.

To all those State side, have a great 4th!

Best Wishes,

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

On June 29th, 2k1 Atari Video Club/Jaguar Community United (AVC/JCU) has
announced starting with
Vol. 12 #1 (which will be in June 2002) of The Atari Zone Fanzine that the
fanzines will be
available in PDF format and it will also be available on-line at the club's
website.
Also this will also end the E-zine since the fanzine will be taking its place.
(Vol.4 n.6 will be the final e-zine) For those who still want the regular
print
version don't worry Daniel Iacovelli, AVC/JCU chairperson & Editor of The
Atari Zone Fanzine, has mentioned that he will still continue the normal
subscription basis for
those who want the Print version sent to their home. He also mentioned that
PDF version
would be available on- line bi- monthly just like it's print version. Also
he did mention that the
fest issue will only be available by request and will be in black in white
(this might change
though).
Daniel M. Iacovelli
AVC/JCU chairperson
editor of the Atari Zone fanzine
AVC Online: http://avconline.atari.org

Make plans to attend JagFest 2001 on June 30th in Milwaukee, WI, today!
Songbird is going to bring a TON of new/rare games for sale as well as quite a
few reasonably-priced used games. Plus, the protos that will at this show will
be AMAZING to say the least. Thea Realm Fighters, Brett Hull Hockey, Arena
Football, and many rare/unreleased games for other systems like the NES, Lynx,
and so on.

Are you ready for the BattleSphere network?

Are you ready for the mutant horde that is Protector SE?

Can you take on three of your buddies and emerge victorious in Lynx
Championship Rally?

What special, unannounced surprise(s) will be at the Songbird table this
weekend?

Attend JagFest 2001, and find out!

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

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Hey Everyone,

Another Jagfest 2K1 update everyone might be interested in...

06/11/01 - Jagfest 2K1 To Host Huge Display Of Classic Gaming History
The GOAT Store today announced that Jagfest 2K1 would feature a special
section titled the "Museum of Home Video Gaming and Classic Computers."
The Museum, which is an amazing display showcasing some of the rare and
unusual video game developments of the past is being put together by Martin
Goldberg, a freelancer for the extremely popular Web site ClassicGaming.Com.

"It is going to be an incredible addition to the Festival." Dan Loosen of
the GOAT Store said.  "Jagfest will truly cover every aspect of classic
gaming.  The current plan is for the museum is to put items on display for
visitors to see, learn about and play.  Each display will contain a small
description and history of the items in the display.  Not all items on
display will be playable.

"No matter what," he continued, "it is going to be both fun and informative
for every Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest attendee."

An entire list of the items that will be displayed in the museum may be
found at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com/)

- We have also updated the list of Rarities that will be at the event.  If
you plan on attending and have anything ultra-rare or unreleased, please
drop me an email so I may add your items to the list!

See you at the 'Fest!

dan
http://www.goatstore.com/

AtariNews has been unable to verify this rumor yet, but it is quite
intriguing nonetheless.

- Editor


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ATM Exclusive:

Date: 7th June 2001

It has come to our attention, that a decision has been made at
Infogrames to change its name to Atari.  This news has been confirmed by very
reliable sources, and will come into affect before the end of the
summer, or even sooner.  Sources indicate that the decision was made due to
the lack of awareness in some global territories of the existing
Infogrames brand, and that the head of Infogrames, Bruno Bonnell (Chairman &
CEO) was very aware that the Atari brand would be a stronger and more
recognisable asset for the company.

At this time, we do not have any other information as to the future
direction of the company under the Atari brand, but it seems that all
software published under the existing Infogrames brand will change
worldwide to Atari.

Of course, if any of this information changes, we will update this
page immediately.  ATM and AHS only provide this information based on
extremely reliable sources, and cannot be responsible for any errors or
omissions at this time.

Check out this AMAZING list of rare/proto games and collections that will be
shown at JagFest2K1 on June 30th in Milwaukee, WI. Make plans to attend JagFest
today!

Atari Jaguar Festival 2K1: Beyond Tempest
http://www.goatstore.com

Official List of Rare Items Appearing at this years Festival as of 6/7/01

==========================================================================
Atari Jaguar
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jaguar Test Cartridge                   Jaguar CD Test CD
Jaguar Voice Modem                      Blue/Grey Controller
Jaguar VR System                        Atari Launches Jaguar CD
Alien Vs. Predator (pre-release demo)   Arena Football
Brett Hull Hockey Cart                  Brett Hull Hockey CD
Phase Zero                              Protector SE
Slam Racer                              Thea Realm Fighters
Total Carnage                           Virtual VCS
Zero 5 (pre-release demo)               Hard Shell Rental Case

Atari Lynx
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amiga Howard Board Dev.kit              Alien Vs. Predator
Cybervirus                              Crystal Mines II: BT (pre-release)
Eye of the Beholder                     Lode Runner
Loopz                                   Marlboro Go!
Road Riot 4WD                           Ultravore

Atari 7800
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Almost every released game!

Atari 5200
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beamrider

Atari 2600
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ram It                                  River Raid II
(hundreds of other titles!)

Atari XE Computer
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beamrider                               Superman III (proto)

Super Nintendo Entertainment System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Neon Store Sign                         Griffey's Winning Run (Store demo)
Killer Instinct (In-Store demo)         NCAA Basketball (Store demo)
Hard Shell Rental Case

Nintendo Entertainment System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
JAMMA Joystick (GOAT Store proto)       Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.)
Tengen Tetris

Sega Saturn
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Castlevania X (import)                  Radiant Silvergun (import)

3DO
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lost Eden


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

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* * * Songbird Productions * * *

END OF SCHOOL SPECIAL

Mention "June Bug" with your order placed or postmarked by June 7, 2001, and
you qualify for one of the following discounts:

$ 5 off your order of $15.00-$49.95
$10 off your order of $50.00-99.95
$15 off your order of $100.00 or more

Shipping is not included in your order total when determining your applicable
discount. Cannot be combined with other specials. Limited to in-stock items
only. No rainchecks. Songbird may end this promotion without prior notice.

CHAMP RALLY AND SFX BACK IN STOCK

At long last, the incredibly popular new Atari Lynx release Championship
Rally is back in stock at Songbird! Not only that, but Songbird has an exciting
announcement to make: Champ Rally supports up to 4 players, not only 2 as
listed in the manual. This means you and three friends can all link up and
race head-to-head with Champ Rally!

Also, the first-ever Songbird Lynx cartridge, SFX, is back in stock in limited
quantities. Get this extremely rare cart today!

SCREWDRIVERS GALORE

One of Songbird's newest items and hottest sellers is the Nintendo/Sega
Security Screwdriver Set. This set includes many hard-to-find security bits,
including a couple that will open NES/SNES/Sega game systems and cartridges.
It retails for $29.95. Check out http://songbird.atari.net for pictures and
complete details.

COLLECTABLE CARTS?

Starting immediately, all Songbird-produced Lynx cartridges will be in the
new flat black style featured with Champ Rally. That means the older green
carts
are going the way of the dodo. A few existing carts on hand are the older
style, but once they're gone, they're gone.

PROTECTOR SE

A newly updated version of the hit Jaguar game Protector is coming soon from
Songbird. Check out all the details and new features on
http://songbird.atari.net .

LYNX/PC SERIAL CABLE OUT OF STOCK

This handbuilt item will be out of stock until Songbird can find a new
supplier. It will probably take several months.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Look for the Songbird booth at the following summer events:

JagFest 2001 - June 30
Classic Gaming Expo 2001 - August 11-12

See you there!

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


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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!

dan

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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.

http://www.atariansun.com

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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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Brian Gudzevich (Editor) at:  atarinews@...

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
Songbird Productions
http://songbird.atari.net

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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
http://songbird.atari.net

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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
http://songbird.atari.net

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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!

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

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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.