Atari – kescha66: Recent Episodes
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I was trying to create a tank from the Combat game that actually shot little bullets or BBs, but I couldn’t quite get them to work the way I wanted them to work. They still look pretty cool, though. As … Continue reading →
I’ve always thought these dragons had some 3D potential, and figured I would try to design a 3D version that stays true to the 2D origins. I gave them a more dragon-y head, some cool bat wings and claws and … Continue reading →
This entry in the No-Tech series is the 2600 version of Pac Man. It is basically a “get all the b-b’s in the holes” game. But to make it more challenging, there are four slightly larger b-b’s that go into … Continue reading →
My third entry in the No-Tech games. Basketball for the Atari. This was a very basic one-on-one basketball game which ports over to this format quite well. I’m actually surprised this flip game hasn’t been done before (that I know … Continue reading →
The second in the no-tech series: Frogger. This game is actually quite challenging, it’s difficult to get all 4 ‘frogs’ in each of the top 4 slots.
I had an idea for some Atari related games that don’t require any electricity and could be made very cheaply if necessary (like birthday cards). Here is my first attempt. Maze Craze wasn’t one of Atari’s greatest games, but it … Continue reading →
This week’s console papercraft is the 2600 from Atari. There were many different versions made, but I think I got the main ones. The original “Heavy Sixer” comes with a paddle controller and Kaboom. The “light sixer” comes with a … Continue reading →
I am surprised this was never tried back in the heyday of the Atari 2600. I think it would have been awesome. Anyway, the idea is that the game cartridge comes as a character from the game. The first one … Continue reading →
The first color handheld game system was the Lynx system from Atari. My papercraft design for the original Lynx was pretty straightforward, except for the hand grips on the back. I had to use a bit of artistic license on … Continue reading →