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by Filippo 'Philsan' Santellocco, retrocomputers user, coder, preservationist and collector. Atari and Jay Miner's machines (Atari VCS, 800, Amiga) fan. https://x.com/Philsan69 https://mastodon.world/@Philsan https://demozoo.org/sceners/62866/

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 1h

Chaotic Grill, new #Atari2600 console Burger Time inspired game champ.games/f/time-to-ma... #atari

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 5h

Released #Atari2600 batariBasic 1.9 with PXE kernel: 50 extra variables, less virtual sprites flickering, per line playfield & background colors, 60KB ROMs without bankswitching commands, automatic NTSC/PAL palette... github.com/batari-Basic... #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 6h

New version of SpaceZOT for #AtariJaguar console ricco59.itch.io/spacezot-ata... #atari

SpaceZOT - Atari JAGUAR by Ricco59

A downloadable game

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 7h

Testing the latest work in progress version 0.67 of Miracle Boy in Dragon Land for #AtariST computers on real Atari Mega STE youtube.com/shorts/-V8oM... #atari

Miracle Boy in Dragon Land WIP 0.67 (Atari ST computers)

Under the sea level on Atari Mega STE computer. https://samuelblanchard.com/samsoft/

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 1d

5th ATASCII Compo for #Atar8bit computers has started. You can submit entries until October 28 logiker.com/ATASCII #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 1d

New version of the Atari XL computers inspired 3D printed case for Podofo 10.1" monitor available on AliExpress makerworld.com/it/models/12... #atari #Atari8bit

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 1d

A.R.T.I. (Archaeological Rescue Team International) for #Atari7800 console youtu.be/kjOJNDcuC1M #atari

Atari 7800 A.R.T.I.

Archaeological Rescue Team International (A.R.T.I.) for the Atari 7800 played through several levels encompassing South America and Egypt areas. SOURCE:…

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 1d

Replicated the full Have You Played Atari Today jingle forums.atariage.com/topic/384463... #atari @atari.com

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 5d

New video of Wings of Death, 60FPS port for #AtariJaguar console youtu.be/biT3PW2oPIE #atari

Wings of Death for the Atari Jaguar - speed & bullets

Gameplay sample of classic ST shooter Wings of Death running on the Atari Jaguar. This video demonstrates how well the Jaguar handles the upgrade from 20fps to super-smooth 60fps. Enjoy! This port…

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 5d

Atari/Plaion signed a multi game deal with Toaplan to port more games to #Atari7800, Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ consoles #atari

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 5d

Gearlynx, new very good crossplatform #AtariLynx emulator github.com/drhelius/Gea... #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 6d

The power of SN Cart, work in progress device for #Atari7800 console #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 6d

Rescue from Poseidon's Gate, new #Atari2600 game by David Crane available for purchase on Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 www.audacitygames.com/countdownvid... #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 6d

New screenshots of level 3 of Furore, work in progress game for #AtariLynx #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 6d

MariaECI work in progress board runs Atari 7800 games on #Atari8bit computers #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 6d

Spider Attack, new game for #Atari2600 console forums.atariage.com/topic/383809... #atari

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 7d

After Happy Bird (2023), Flappy Bird 2600, new Flappy Bird inspired game for #Atari2600 console forums.atariage.com/topic/384812... #atari

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 7d

The Untold Adventures of Tangleweed Joe, new game for #Atari2600 console forums.atariage.com/topic/384867... #atari

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 7d

Now available PAL60 version of Dasher for #Atari2600 console forums.atariage.com/topic/382967... #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 7d

Sv2025we invitro for #Atari8bit computers youtu.be/Smc55JX1WrY #atari #demoscene

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Start on real machine or Emulator with correct POKEY 2-tone filter only! Atm all (known to me) emulators, but Altirra, are not ok and sound is incorrect…

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 8d

We mourn the passing of Benjy, with a screenshot of the tribute made for him and by listening to his magnificent tunes for #Atari8bit computers asma.atari.org/asmadb/?sear... #atari #demoscene

Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 8d

It is possible to support DEMO, the French project for a film dedicated to the amateur development of games for #AtariST and #CommodoreAmiga in 1990 fr.ulule.com/demo-par-ale... #retrocomputing

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 8d

New video of Gunship work in progress game for #Atari2600 console youtu.be/fmfMPQ0SMYk #atari

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 8d

Cat Games, new game for #Atari2600 console artefacto.itch.io/cat-games #atari #cats

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · 11d

Cosmic Hero 2: Prologue, preview of the work in progress game by Zelax for #Atari8bit computers youtu.be/ji8NDwd6bRs #atari

Cosmic Hero 2: Prologue - Atari XL/XE Game Trailer

Cosmic Hero 2 is a puzzle-arcade retro sci-fi game inspired by the classic polish Atari games: Lasermania, Robbo, Captain Gather and also by Sokoban. The game runs on 8 bit Atari XL/XE…

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