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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description


In Episode 17, we take a double shot at some light gun games. First, we head out to the country to help Grampa rid his farm of all sorts of critters in Barnyard Blaster. Then we hit the big city to deal out some street justice in Crime Buster.
Show Notes


How a light gun works (Note: This is just one of many on YouTube)



Gun Assist by Matthew Ratcliff: (Antic Magazine August 1988, Volume 7, Number 4, Page 43)



Sharp Shooter by Matthew Ratcliff: (Analog Magazine Issue 76, Article on page 10, Listing on page 35. 1989)



Configure Light Gun on Altirra
A complete list of instructions can be found in the show notes on our website.


Barnyard Blaster

Publisher by

Atari (USA) - 1987


Developed by

James Zalewski

Joe Simko (Music)



Downloads:

Cartridge




Crime Buster

Publisher by

Atari (USA) - 1988


Developed by Atari


James Zalewski


Ron “Art” Andrzejewski (graphics)




Downloads:

Cartridge



Released:
Jul 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

The Atari XE Gaming System was a version of their XE 8-bit line of computers but attempting to compete against the successful Nintendo Entertainment System. At the same time offering the computer option. Our podcast will focus on the cartridge games made for this system but, because this is essentially an atari 8-bit computer, we'll also review games that will play on this system.