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Blog posts December 2012

Retro Video Gamer Reviews Christmas Carol

Review by TREKMD - Score: 9/10

Christmas is one of my most favorite holidays in the year, so when I see video games that are Christmas-themed I jump at the chance to play them. I’ve collected several titles for the Atari 2600 but this is my first year with an Intellivision, so I was very happy to see this title being released for the system.

So, what is the mission on Christmas Carol vs. the Ghost of Christmas Presents? Saving Christmas, of course! You play the role of Carol Greenleaf, an …

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Atari founder is 'baffled by the Wii U

One of the pioneers of gaming, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, recently did an interview with The New York Times where he gave his two cents on the new Nintendo Wii U console.

And Bushnell didn’t have many good things to say, if any at all. He doesn’t believe the Wii U will be a success, and actually thinks that this will be the last Nintendo console. When asked about this thoughts on the Wii U, he said,

“I actually am baffled by it. I don’t think it’s going to be a big success.”

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Updated Intellivision Homebrew Release Calender

The release calender for all upcoming Intellivision homebrew releases has been updated and revamped. Check it out HERE.

Intellivision's SPINA THE BEE Origin Possibly Discovered

The inspiration for Intellivision's Spina The Bee has possibly finally been solved close to 30 years later. The official Intellivision Lives website only gives this description and not much information has ever been revealed.

INTELLIVISION CARTRIDGE [UNFINISHED]
AKA: Zzzz!
Developed at Nice Ideas (Mattel Electronics, France)
Design/program: Simonot
Graphics: Bob del Principe
Music/sound effects: Sam Zalan


PROGRAMMER'S DESCRIPTION
Gain as much pollen and bonus points as possible without ra…

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DK X MAS

Hover Bovver Mock Up for Intellivision

DK Arcade & D2K Arcade ROM's on SALE!

There is a special on DK Arcade and D2K Arcade ROM's until the end of the year. Both games are on sale for $10.00 each, so if you have been wanting these to play on your CC3 or for emulation on your PC, now is the time. They are available directly from the maker himself. IMPOSSIBLETHINGS.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRICE -- FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR!

** ONLY $10 -- DIGITAL COPY -- COMPLETE **
Player Jumping
  • Binary in ROM and BIN+CFG format (compatible with most Intellivision emulators, the…

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Arcade Light Switch by ThinkGeek

Video Game Critic Reviews Atari Flashback 4 Deluxe





Atari Flashback 4 Deluxe Edition

The Video Game Critic Review 12/8/2012

I had a lot of nice things to say about the original Atari Flashback 4, but little did I know there was also a snazzy 40th Anniversary "Deluxe" edition. Like the basic Flashback 4, the package contains a miniature Atari 2600 console, two wireless joystick controllers, and 75 built-in games. But you also get a pair of paddle controllers, five "limited edition" posters, and a copy of the original Atari joystick patent sign…

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Exclusive Interview with Arnauld Chevallier, Intellivision Programmer



A new Interview by Scalpel, from GAMOTEK.FR has been made available. Visit their website to view the original Interview in French. An english translation has been made available as well by AA user ghsqb.

Arnaud Chevalier, creator of Stonix is one of the important players in the Intellivision Homebrew community.
Although he maintains a low profile, the 37 year old Parisian has been programming for the Intellivision since the early part of the millennium.
There continues to be no end to the projec…

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Massive Collection Room Tour

Classic Game Room Review of Christmas Carol


Classic Game Room reviews CHRISTMAS CAROL vs. THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTS review from Left Turn Only for the Mattel IntelliVision, a 2012 release. This Pac-Man inspired game has you playing as Carol who collects presents, candy and magic snowflakes for points in frozen cave levels! Dodge the evil Snowman and easily confused ghost as you rack up points and save all of the presents for Christmas!





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Retrocade Magazine Intellivision Game of the Month - January


Polls are open to vote in the Intellivision Game of the Month for January on the Retrocade Magazine forums. Compete on the selected title for a chance to win 2500 forum tokens by placing the highest score during the month of January.

Also, in March, They will be hosting an INTV tournament on the R'cade Mag forums. More news on that in February. Generally it will be a competition on 13 titles (you must play 6 to qualify) and you'll have a chance to win a Retrocade Magazine prize pack.

The Intel…

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King Of The Mountain Reviewed by Retro Video Gamer


Review by TrekMd - Score: 10/10  -  King of the Mountain (KOTM) is one of those games that you look at and you tend to underestimate but quickly figure out just how wrong you were! KOTM is a one-player homebrew game for the Intellivision in which you play a hiker who has to climb 10 mountains, each of increasing difficulty, just for the fun of it. You start the game at a park map where you are in your car and you drive to each of the mountains before each climb.

Once you select a mountain, you…

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Vote for the 2012 Intellivision Homebrew GAME of the YEAR


2012 was another great year for Intellivision releases. This year saw multiple releases from LTO, Intelligentvision, and Elektronite respectively. Now is your chance to vote on the best game. The voting poll is taking place over on the Atari Age forums and results will be posted on IntellivisionWorld after the voting is closed in early January 2013. If you do not already have an account for the Atari Age forums/Intellivision section, now is a great time to do so!

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First look: Match 5 Controller Overlay by Elektronite

Mattel Aquarius Computer Review

Farewell to Nintendo Power Magazine


The iconic Nintendo Power Magazine officially ends in 2012. Above on the left is the final issue, modeled after the very first issue. Farewell!

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