The Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast

Dec 26 2023 22 ep. 439
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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.

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Episode 0

Nov 21 2015 114 mins  
In our first episode, we introduce the hosts, give some background on the Atari XE Video Game System, and give you an idea of what to expect in future episodes. It's time to crack some Zegs!

Review Episode 1

Feb 01 2016 75 mins  
In our first review episode, we review EA's Archon to find out if the game is good or evil. Then we set our sights on the XEGS packaged light gun game, Bug Hunt. We also have user submision from Shinto, the host of the The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast and Kieren Hawkin introduces his new segment that covers UK Budget Games and puts in his two pence on our two featured game

Review Episode 2

Apr 15 2016 100 mins  
In Episode 2, we take to the skies with Blue Max, then dive down to the sewers to join the Mario Brothers. We also touch on Joust and Zaxxon, two games that share many similarities to our featured reviews. Kieren Hawken gives his two pence on Budget Titles, and we finally get to our user feedback.

Review Episode 3

Jun 13 2016 98 mins  
In Episode 3, we find out if the Choplifter! will be an uplifting experience, and we break out our loupe and peer into Crystal Castles to see if it's a cut above. Also, Kieren Hawken is back but this time he'll be bringing with him some of that British class live to our little show. This time we'll all review two budget titles; L.A. SWAT and Yogi Bear & Friends in The Greed Mon

Interview Episode 1

Aug 28 2016 87 mins  
In our first interview episode, David sits down with homebrew creator, tep392 (AKA: Perry Thuente) to discuss his latest creation, Pac-Man Arcade. Hear how he was able to make such a spot on version of the classic arcade game and get some early insite into some of his upcoming projects.

Review Episode 4

Oct 29 2016 127 mins  
It's been awhile since our last episode due to summer vacations, family time, and just fun in the sun, but we hope our little interview episode was enough of a XEGS fix. In this episode, we review three ports of two classic arcade games, the new homebrew Pac-Man Arcade, Atari's original Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. Previous guest contributor, Kieren Hawken joins the team and brings

Review Episode 5

Feb 12 2017 78 mins  
Just in time for winter here in the northern hemisphere, we're reviewing Summer Games! So grab your sunscreen, power up your Atari, and on your mark...get set...go!

Review Episode 6

Mar 31 2017 132 mins  
In this episode we hop into our Valkyrie space fighters and shoot up some Jaggie saucers to review LucasFilm's, "Rescue on Fractalus!" and we'll go full tilt on one of Kieren's budget game, "Advanced Pinball Simulator".

Review Episode 7

Jun 25 2017 85 mins  
In Episode 7, we'll have a lip-smacking review of Food Fight and we'll put our lives on the line for you by participating in the deadly budget game Death Race.

Review Episode 8

Dec 23 2017 64 mins  
In this episode, we take a shot at playing the light gun game Crossbow and say, "shuriken" (sure-I-can) to reviewing the budget game Ninja.