Atari Lynx Handycast

[TrekMD]

This is a new podcast that's coming next month dedicated to the Atari Lynx.  The podcast will be run by Mark Little.  Here is his own announcement...

Hello, fellow Lynxians.

Thanks to all of you who have already liked the Atari Lynx HandyCast FB page and are patiently waiting for the podcast to arrive in February. And to those who haven't hit the Like button yet: go ahead and do it (you know you want to).

I thought I would take this time to give everyone a brief (well, maybe it's not so brief) outline of what I have in mind for the HandyCast:

To begin with, I hope everyone following me on this journey understands that I am not the expert on all things Atari Lynx; there are others out there that I'm sure know the ins-and-outs of the system better than I do (especially in the technical realm, because I'm actually dangerous with a soldering iron in my hand); to those folks in this community, I welcome your input and expertise. However, I will say that I have totally immersed myself in the Lynx since I first got one back in February of this year, and as I have had some experience with podcasting already, I thought I would go ahead and take up the torch.

My first episode, episode 00, will cover the history of the console. It will also include my own experience with the system, brief though it may be.

After that, each monthly episode (episode 01 to episode 36) will cover two Atari-published Lynx games. I plan to go in part number order so that I'm reviewing games generally (but not always) in chronological order. There are 62 Atari-published games released during the original run of the Lynx (1989-~1994/95). Every sixth episode or so I will cover 2 of the 10 games released by third-party vendors (Telegames, Shadowsoft, and Beyond Games) during that same time. At two games per month, that means that I should finish covering the 72 original-release games in three years (roughly February of 2021).

At that point I'll decide whether to cover the later releases games (Bubble Trouble, Alien vs. Predator, etc.), homebrew games (Alpine Games, Weltenschläkter, etc.) and other self-published and/or prototype titles for the Lynx. Of course, someone else may decide to cover those games in their own podcast before I get to them, and that of course is fine. For myself, I'm just focusing on the list of 72 titles that are generally accepted by the Lynx community to be the original games released during the Lynx's brief lifetime on the market.

Episode 01 will cover the first two games in part number order published by Atari for the Lynx: Blue Lightning (PA2020) and Electrocop (PA2021), both of which were launch titles for the Lynx I. As I will in all of my coverage (and as Ferg does in his excellent long-running podcast The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast), I will include statistics about each game, a review of its gameplay, graphics, music, and the people who worked on them, as well as my own thoughts on each game. I will also include how much each game has recently sold on eBay; we all want to keep on top of that in order to know how much to budget to get the carts we don't have, right?

Most importantly, I also hope to include feedback and opinions on the games I will be covering from everyone and anyone in the Atari Lynx community. I want the HandyCast to be OUR podcast for our beloved system, not just mine.

And speaking of the community: I've already received suggestions about people in the community or industry whom I might want to interview for the HandyCast. If I can secure these interviews, I will post them as special episodes alongside the original 36 planned episodes.

Lastly, I want to make this podcast fun for our great community, not just informative. I want anyone listening to the HandyCast who doesn't already own a Lynx to be excited about picking one up. And I also want to inspire those gamers and collectors whom are already Lynx owners and collectors to spread the word.

Eat. Sleep. LYNX. Repeat.

Mark Little
a.k.a. MillipedeMan

Check it out here:  Atari Lynx Handycast

[zapiy]

I have to say I'm very impressed at his plans for the podcast, well thought out and I'm certainly going to be looking out for this..

[TrekMD]

Indeed!  We need to talk more about the RVG podcast so we can start promoting it and getting submissions. 

[TrekMD]

The introductory episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast, "EPISODE 00: Love of Lynx", is now available on both iTunes (Apple Podcasts) and on Stitcher. And the podcast will soon be available also on Google Play Music and TuneIn.

The next episode of The Atari Lynx HandyCast will be "EPISODE 01: Blue Lightning", and I'll be posting it Monday, February 19. Please email me at mark@atarilynxhandycast.net with your feedback and/or memories about this game (or any other Atari Lynx games)...the clock's a-tickin'!

Mark

a.k.a. Millipede Man

[TrekMD]

EPISODE 02: Electrocop is out! 

Electrocop, the second game (in part number order) and one of the five launch titles released for the Atari Lynx in September of 1989. Included is a complete rundown of the gameplay, music, and sound effects.



PLAY EPISODE 02 HERE

[zapiy]

Nice one fella, i need to subscribe and listen.

[TrekMD]

The episodes are well done.  Well worth the listen.   

[guest6253]

Grrrrrrr!!!

EPISODE 03: Rampage of The Atari Lynx HandyCast is now available for download! Please check it out and let me know what you think. You can listen to the episode HERE: http://atarilynxhandycast.net/EPISODE03.mp3]. You can also find The HandyCast at these locations:

Apple Music (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-atari-lynx-handycast/id1347734728
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tube-tunes/the-atari-lynx-handycast
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixq2g4licnkhakdwv7r53pt6lre
TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Video-Game-Music/The-Atari-Lynx-HandyCast-p1101496/
Website: http://atarilynxhandycast.net/
Blog Page: http://atarilynxhandycast.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtariLynxHandyCast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynxhandycast

Also, please get in your feedback as soon as possible for EPISODE 04: Gates of Zendocon, coming out within the next week. Thanks!

Eat. Sleep. LYNX. Repeat.

-Mark

[zapiy]

Cheers Mark, loving the work so far.

[TrekMD]

Wow, you're going fast!  I will be sending feedback (including catch up feedback) soon, I hope.  Trying to get caught up with Shinto!  That I've almost accomplished. 

[TrekMD]

EPISODE 06: California Games
#PA2025, Published by Atari Corp.
In this extra-length episode, I cover California Games, the pack-in/launch title for the original Lynx console in September of 1989. Included in this major episode is a complete rundown of the gameplay, music, and sound effects for each segment of California Games. I also highlight reviews of the game, and I share feedback about the game from some of my loyal listeners. Plus, I also provide information about the prices that collectors can expect to pay for any of the three variations of an Atari Lynx California Games cartridge on eBay, as well as at other online retailers.

Listen Here

[TrekMD]

Checkmate!

EPISODE 07: The Fidelity Ultimate Chess Challenge is finally available for download! Please check it out and let me know what you think. You can listen to the episode HERE, or you can find The HandyCast at these locations:


Apple Music (iTunes)

Stitcher

Google Play

TuneIn

Website

Blog Page

Facebook

Twitter

Also, please get your feedback in for EPISODE 08: Xenophobe as soon as is humanly (or alienly) possible. Thanks!

[Shinto]

Episode 8 for Xenophobe has been released, as has an interview with Chuck Sommerville and LX Rudis!  It was so fun to hear two Lynx veterans reminisce and interact with each other, so if you have any interest in the Lynx, do go and check it out!

[TrekMD]

Agreed, this was a great episode!

[zapiy]

I'll have a listen, thanks for the heads up..