The Atari Lynx HandyCast

Oct 09 2024 27 ep. 84 mins 201

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Each episode of this monthly podcast covers one game out of the 71 original games released for the Atari Lynx between 1989 and 1994. Included in each monthly episode is a run-down of each game's statistics, credits, gameplay, graphics, music and sound effects, recent selling prices on eBay and retro gaming retailers, and reviews and memories from listeners about the featured game.

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EPISODE 24: Rygar

Oct 09 2024 120 mins

#PA2043, Published by Atari Corp. In this mammoth episode (two hours!), I cover yet another popular arcade port, Rygar, released for the Lynx in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I engage in a li

EPISODE 23: APB-All Points Bulletin

Oct 29 2023 123 mins

#PA2042, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover another popular arcade port, APB – All Points Bulletin, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I find ourselves

EPISODE 22: Paperboy

Nov 20 2021 100 mins

#PA2041, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover yet another arcade port for the Lynx, Paperboy, released in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I talk about the lost art of delivering new

EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084

Sep 26 2021 110 mins

#PT5003, Published by Shadowsoft, Inc. (PA2082 on Atari’s Master Part Number Listing) In this episode I cover a very highly regarded arcade port for the Lynx, Robotron: 2084, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game, a run-down on how to play it, reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and (of course) listener feedback about the game. Plus,

EPISODE 20: Ninja 外伝 Gaiden

Sep 02 2021 102 mins

#PA2039, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover one of the best arcade ports ever released for the Lynx, Ninja 外伝 Gaiden, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty dis

EPISODE 19: Tournament Cyberball 2072

Jul 30 2021 93 mins

#PA2038, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover the first of two American-rules football games for the Atari Lynx, Tournament Cyberball 2072, released in 1991. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game. In the previous episode, Monty and I disc

EPISODE 18: World Class Fussball/Soccer

Jun 21 2021 77 mins

#PA2037, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover the first of two soccer games for the Lynx, World Class Fussball/Soccer, also known as World Class Soccer, released for the Lynx in 1992. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game. And Monty and I

EPISODE IN02: Interview with Scott Rhoades

May 26 2021 64 mins

THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE: Recorded May 19, 2021 Many, many thanks go to Scott Rhoades, the gifted Atari game manual writer who graciously agreed to be interviewed for The HandyCast. Scott’s willingness to share his experiences at Atari during the Lynx’s early days is a testament to his devotion to the craft of writing, to fans of his work, a

EPISODE 17: RoadBlasters

May 21 2021 107 mins

#PA2036, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode Monty and I cover one of the best arcade combat racing games for the Lynx, RoadBlasters, released for the Lynx in 1990. In addition to providing statistics, gameplay, reviews and ratings, fun facts and trivia, and listener feedback about the game, I pose an easy Atari Lynx trivia question to Monty, who refuses to join in the fun and

EPISODE 16: Robo-Squash

Apr 08 2021 80 mins

#PA2035, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode Monty and I cover a “Zero-G Futuresport” game for the Lynx, Robo-Squash, set in either the 29th or 31st century and released for the Lynx in 1990. As Monty seems somewhat confused as to what the game of squash really is, I go about setting him straight. In the meantime, he and I provide statistics for Robo-Squash, as wel