Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe?

by Derek Slaton | Jan 8, 2022 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1980 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Brain Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2618 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Carol Shaw This unique take on the classic pen and paper game leaves a lot to be desired. If the cover is to be...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Air Raid?

by Derek Slaton | Jan 1, 2022 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Men-A-Vision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: M707 Rarity: 10 Programmer: Gary Kitchen With only a handful of copies known to exist, Air Raid is one of the rarest games for the 2600. This...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Crash Dive?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 24, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1983 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11031 Rarity: 5 Programmer: Bill Aspromonte This is a solid shooter and a nice addition to the 2600 game catalog. You are given...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Fire Fighters?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 11, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Imagic Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: IA3400 Rarity: 3 Programmer: Brad Stewart We will never forget ! (9/11) You are a one man fire brigade working the overnight shift in the big city. A call...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Pigs in Space?

by Derek Slaton | Nov 25, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Publisher: Atari Release: 1983 Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model: # CX26114 Rarity: 5 Programmer: Bill Aspromonte, Robert Zdybel, John Russell This charming Muppets based game is great for younger gamers.   You are...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Beany Bopper?

by Derek Slaton | Nov 21, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up – Scrolling Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11002 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Grady Ward This odd title leaves a lot to be desired. Even by Atari 2600 standards, this is a...