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Atari User brings you the latest news, games releases and the hottest reviews on the best games for the Atari 8-Bit. Detailed game guides and features by gamers for gamers. Published every month, Atari User is the world's only magazine dedicated solely to Atari consoles and computers. Have you played Atari today?

IN ISSUE 9

In Issue 9 of Atari User Magazine we took a look at the story behind the Atari 1200XL plus gave a detailed review of the most beautiful of all Atari 8-Bit. Check out Issue 9 for our extensive feature on the 1200XL.

SPACE HARRIER ON THE ATARI XL/XE

The Long Awaited Space Harrier conversion for the Atari 8-bit is here and it rocks our world! A version of the game so amazing it leaves C64 fans crying in their beer. Check out our full review in issue 10!

So You Think You're Hot Stuff?

Rob Fulop of Atari and Imagic fame talks in exclusive to Atari User about his time at the cutting edge of Atari 2600 game development plus tells us what he's been up to since. Check out the full interview in Issue 10!.

Atari ST? We've got your covered!

From a detailed look at the history of the Atari ST to hardware reviews, games reviews and detailed game guides - you'll find something for the Atari ST in every issue of Atari User Magazine.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Bill Hogue talks to Atari User

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We're proud to announce that Bill Hogue from Big Five Software will be stopping by Atari User towers for an exclusive interview!

We'll be finding out all about Miner 2049er, Big Five and how Bill went from his bedroom to becoming responsible for a million dollar sales success and one of the most licensed videogames of our time.

We'll also be trying to find out where Bounty Bob is, and what he is up to now!

Issue 19 of Atari User will be out soon.
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Atari 7800 trading cards

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Marc Oberhäuser, a freelance graphics and videogame designer, has released a set of trading cards based around the official Atari releases for the Atari 7800 console.

They look pretty fantastic. Marc is responsible for the amazing cartridge and box artwork used with the recent homebrew releases from Pacmanplus. A second set is planned that will feature 7800 homebrew releases. Marc is asking $50 for the set, including shipping to Europe and North America. 
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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Atari turns 40!

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On this very day, forty years ago, Atari was officially incorporated and what followed were decades of gaming and computing excellence.

We'll be celebrating and we hope you will be too!

The next issue of Atari User will continue with our anniversary specials, dedicated to the Atari 2600.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Like the new Atari User Facebook page and you could win a new Steel Talons game for the Atari Lynx!

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We've launched our new facebook page. Like Atari User on facebook and you could win a brand new Steel Talons game for the Atari Lynx! One lucky fan will be picked at random on September 1st!
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Coming Soon to Atari User

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The next issue of Atari User is going to be dedicated to the mother of all consoles, the Atari 2600. Plus, look out for a great feature by Kieren on Tennis on the Atari - just in time for some strawberries and cream action from Wimbledon.

The Atari homebrew scene is hotting up so expect the latest news on the latest releases and in-development projects plus we are busy lining up some cracking interviews with some of the most talented people in Atari history.

We're excited, and we hope you are too!
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Atari User Issue 18 is here!

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It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce that Atari User, issue 18, is out. This issue we pay tribute to Jack Tramiel who sadly passed away in April, and we kick off the celebrations for Atari's 40th anniversary.

Some of what is inside this issue:

  • Jack Tramiel Tribute
  • The Toys Jack Built
  • Atari At 40
  • Ghostbusters - Atari at the movies
  • ST Coin-Op Conversions
  • In-Dev - our regular homebrew column
  • Reviews including Rip Off (Atari 7800), Plan B (XL/XE), Tube (Jag CD) and much more.
This issue is available to purchase from Atari User , and print editions are available from lulu.com and Magcloud . For those of you interested in a print edition, the lulu edition is black and white with full color cover, and the Magcloud edition is full color glossy throughout.

Next issue we'll be running a special feature on the mother of all consoles, the Atari 2600.

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