Title: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available!
Post by: Elektronite on March 18, 2015, 05:00:00 AM
Post by: Elektronite on March 18, 2015, 05:00:00 AM
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For Immediate Release
THE ORIGINAL BOULDER DASH(R) NOW AVAILABLE FOR INTELLIVISION !!
Best Selling, Action-Puzzle Classic Finally Available On Retro Hardware After 30 Years!
NEW YORK, MARCH 18, 2015 - Dig your way through the original caves of the legendary, best selling, action puzzler, Boulder Dash(R), now available for Intellivision.
Guide RockfordTM through 16 scrolling caves and 4 bonus caves (with 5 difficulty settings) in the classic, original, multi-million unit selling Boulder Dash, created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray, as you try to avoid deadly fireflies, butterflies and falling boulders in a race against time to clear a path, collect valuable diamonds, open and find the exit. But, be careful not to let Rockford become trapped. Surround the growing amoeba, use magic walls or drop boulders on butterflies to create even more diamonds!
The Intellivision port is co-published by First Star Software, Inc. and Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite; and, was programmed by Scott Nudds. A limited number of serial numbered cartridges are now available from Naber Hood Games for USD $70 at
https://www.naberhood.com/boulder-dash-new (https://www.naberhood.com/boulder-dash-new)
The original publisher and owner of the Boulder Dash brand and all related intellectual property rights, First Star Software, Inc. first released Boulder Dash for the Atari 400/800 and Commodore 64 home computers in 1984. Last year, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Boulder Dash, First Star Software, Inc. joined with Peter Liepa and Chris Gray, to Imagedevelop Boulder Dash(R)-30th AnniversaryTM which is available for Android and iOS SmartPhones and Tablets.
As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations, Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite; and First Star Software, Inc. previewed the Intellivision version of Boulder Dash at the Classic Game Expo in Las Vegas, September 12 — 14th , 2014 where the game was very well received.
Richard M. Spitalny, First Star Software's co-founder and president noted: "From the outset, after William approached us about porting the game to Intellivision we've all worked hard to create a quality product, for collectors and retro gamers, that successfully defies the limitations of the hardware, largely due to the efforts and skill of Scott."
William Moeller, Classic Games Publisher's president said: "We at Classic Game Publishers, Inc. are pleased to be co-publishing a world renowned franchise with First Star Software. By producing entirely new, professional quality product for a classic video game system that is no longer in production, we are breaking new ground. We are excited to be partnering with a software publisher that has been around since virtually the beginning! "
About First Star Software, Inc.
Founded in 1982, First Star Software, Inc. develops, licenses and publishes games across all platforms including SmartPhones, Tablets, hand-held devices, home computers and next generation consoles. Creators of numerous best selling and award winning video game titles including the Boulder Dash(R) and SPY vs. SPY series of games, millions of units of each series have been sold throughout the world. A privately held corporation, it is one of a very few surviving publishers from the early 1980's that are run by the original founders. For more information please visit
http://www.firststarsoftware.com (http://www.firststarsoftware.com).
About Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite
Classic Game Publishers, Inc. was formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 2012 with a goal of publishing NEW games for defunct video game systems. Classic Game ImagePublishers, Inc. teamed up with Elektronite shortly after forming. Elektronite is a third party Intellivision video game brand that was founded in 2005 in Italy to foster development of new games for the classic Intellivision video game system. Boulder Dash(R) is the eighth game published by Classic Game Publishers, Inc. under its Elektronite brand.
Legal Notices
Boulder Dash(R) is a registered trademark of FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. The name and likeness of RockfordTM is a trademark of FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. Copyright © 1984-2015 FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Elektronite is a trademark of Classic Game Publishers, Inc. Intellivision is a registered trademark of Intellivision Productions, Inc. Intellivison Productions, Inc. does not endorse Elektronite products.
Press Contact: Dianne Press diannepress@firststarsoftware.com
For Immediate Release
THE ORIGINAL BOULDER DASH(R) NOW AVAILABLE FOR INTELLIVISION !!
Best Selling, Action-Puzzle Classic Finally Available On Retro Hardware After 30 Years!
NEW YORK, MARCH 18, 2015 - Dig your way through the original caves of the legendary, best selling, action puzzler, Boulder Dash(R), now available for Intellivision.
Guide RockfordTM through 16 scrolling caves and 4 bonus caves (with 5 difficulty settings) in the classic, original, multi-million unit selling Boulder Dash, created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray, as you try to avoid deadly fireflies, butterflies and falling boulders in a race against time to clear a path, collect valuable diamonds, open and find the exit. But, be careful not to let Rockford become trapped. Surround the growing amoeba, use magic walls or drop boulders on butterflies to create even more diamonds!
The Intellivision port is co-published by First Star Software, Inc. and Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite; and, was programmed by Scott Nudds. A limited number of serial numbered cartridges are now available from Naber Hood Games for USD $70 at
https://www.naberhood.com/boulder-dash-new (https://www.naberhood.com/boulder-dash-new)
The original publisher and owner of the Boulder Dash brand and all related intellectual property rights, First Star Software, Inc. first released Boulder Dash for the Atari 400/800 and Commodore 64 home computers in 1984. Last year, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Boulder Dash, First Star Software, Inc. joined with Peter Liepa and Chris Gray, to Imagedevelop Boulder Dash(R)-30th AnniversaryTM which is available for Android and iOS SmartPhones and Tablets.
As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations, Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite; and First Star Software, Inc. previewed the Intellivision version of Boulder Dash at the Classic Game Expo in Las Vegas, September 12 — 14th , 2014 where the game was very well received.
Richard M. Spitalny, First Star Software's co-founder and president noted: "From the outset, after William approached us about porting the game to Intellivision we've all worked hard to create a quality product, for collectors and retro gamers, that successfully defies the limitations of the hardware, largely due to the efforts and skill of Scott."
William Moeller, Classic Games Publisher's president said: "We at Classic Game Publishers, Inc. are pleased to be co-publishing a world renowned franchise with First Star Software. By producing entirely new, professional quality product for a classic video game system that is no longer in production, we are breaking new ground. We are excited to be partnering with a software publisher that has been around since virtually the beginning! "
About First Star Software, Inc.
Founded in 1982, First Star Software, Inc. develops, licenses and publishes games across all platforms including SmartPhones, Tablets, hand-held devices, home computers and next generation consoles. Creators of numerous best selling and award winning video game titles including the Boulder Dash(R) and SPY vs. SPY series of games, millions of units of each series have been sold throughout the world. A privately held corporation, it is one of a very few surviving publishers from the early 1980's that are run by the original founders. For more information please visit
http://www.firststarsoftware.com (http://www.firststarsoftware.com).
About Classic Game Publishers, Inc./Elektronite
Classic Game Publishers, Inc. was formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 2012 with a goal of publishing NEW games for defunct video game systems. Classic Game ImagePublishers, Inc. teamed up with Elektronite shortly after forming. Elektronite is a third party Intellivision video game brand that was founded in 2005 in Italy to foster development of new games for the classic Intellivision video game system. Boulder Dash(R) is the eighth game published by Classic Game Publishers, Inc. under its Elektronite brand.
Legal Notices
Boulder Dash(R) is a registered trademark of FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. The name and likeness of RockfordTM is a trademark of FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. Copyright © 1984-2015 FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Elektronite is a trademark of Classic Game Publishers, Inc. Intellivision is a registered trademark of Intellivision Productions, Inc. Intellivison Productions, Inc. does not endorse Elektronite products.
Press Contact: Dianne Press diannepress@firststarsoftware.com
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: TrekMD on March 18, 2015, 10:41:27 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 18, 2015, 10:41:27 AM
Excellent news!Â
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Greyfox on March 18, 2015, 12:28:51 PM
Post by: Greyfox on March 18, 2015, 12:28:51 PM
delighted it's finally out in the wild 
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: zapiy on March 18, 2015, 16:39:17 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 18, 2015, 16:39:17 PM
Cracking news and work fella.
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Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 21, 2015, 08:45:16 AM
Post by: Elektronite on March 21, 2015, 08:45:16 AM
Just happy that Valter didn't hire a particular individual that was responsible for us shipping an empty box last year.
This game is ready to rock. PAL timings are the same as in the NTSC verstion!
This game is ready to rock. PAL timings are the same as in the NTSC verstion!
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: TrekMD on March 21, 2015, 14:21:35 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 21, 2015, 14:21:35 PM
Quote from: "Elektronite"Just happy that Valter didn't hire a particular individual that was responsible for us shipping an empty box last year.An empty box? That is an expensive error.
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 05:22:35 AM
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 05:22:35 AM
Considering I printed overlays, a cart sticker, and paid $2000 US for a program I never got to see, I'd say it was an expensive mistake!
Nevertheless, I'll be developing it with a more reliable programmer in the near future.
Nevertheless, I'll be developing it with a more reliable programmer in the near future.
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 16:47:56 PM
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 16:47:56 PM
Here are a few screen shots from the Official Boulder Dash(R) available at Naber Hood Games
http://www.naberhood.com (http://www.naberhood.com)
Get your copy today!
http://www.naberhood.com (http://www.naberhood.com)
Get your copy today!
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 16:49:11 PM
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 16:49:11 PM
Some more screen shots from the Official Boulder Dash(R) for Intellivision
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2015, 16:49:18 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2015, 16:49:18 PM
Looks fantastic. Can't wait for mine to arrive. 
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 17:25:07 PM
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 17:25:07 PM
The game features a title screen that pushes the Intellivision to its technical limit. It is a very impressive screen.
The game features game saves for High Score....all 20 caves and a couple of cool Easter Eggs.
The game features game saves for High Score....all 20 caves and a couple of cool Easter Eggs.
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 18:40:12 PM
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 18:40:12 PM
Michael Markowski just posted his thoughts about Intellivision Boulder Dash(R).
He writes; "I just received my copy yesterday and got a chance to play today for a little bit. Everything about this game screams awesome! I have to also take the time to say that Elektronite is the only publisher that consistently makes their games with high score saving or save states, and that is absolutely awesome!
Quick review of this game is that the challenge, the graphics, control, and sound are completely polished. This will make a great addition to everyone's Intellivision collection."
He writes; "I just received my copy yesterday and got a chance to play today for a little bit. Everything about this game screams awesome! I have to also take the time to say that Elektronite is the only publisher that consistently makes their games with high score saving or save states, and that is absolutely awesome!
Quick review of this game is that the challenge, the graphics, control, and sound are completely polished. This will make a great addition to everyone's Intellivision collection."
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2015, 18:45:07 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2015, 18:45:07 PM
Looks like the game's a winner.Â
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 19:01:52 PM
Post by: Elektronite on March 22, 2015, 19:01:52 PM
It is!
I hope that people on Retro Video Gamer UK support our products so we can release more games such as Defender of the Crown!
Spread the word and help support our efforts!
I hope that people on Retro Video Gamer UK support our products so we can release more games such as Defender of the Crown!
Spread the word and help support our efforts!
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: zapiy on March 23, 2015, 11:20:36 AM
Post by: zapiy on March 23, 2015, 11:20:36 AM
Yeah i really hope so too fella.. Sadly the Intellivision never had a massive following in the UK and Europe as a whole but any coverage like this can only help spread the word me thinks.
Title: Re: Boulder Dash(R) Volume 1 for Intellivision now available
Post by: TrekMD on March 25, 2015, 03:10:51 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 25, 2015, 03:10:51 AM
The game got an article at RetroCollect: Boulder Dash Officially Released For Intellivision 30 Years Later (//http). That should generate even more attention for the game.Â