Jagfest 2K1 Protectors Needed 03/06/01

Press Release: Songbird Productions, in conjuction with the GOAT Store today unveiled plans to offer a special limited edition run of the Atari Jaguar game Protector to the attendees of Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest. The original version of Protector received rave reviews upon its release. The new version will contain the original intense space shooter, but will feature a group photograph of everyone that attends Jagfest 2K1 in the credits section of the game. "Each JagFest offers something new and exciting for Jaguar fans. Dan and I agreed that this would be an exciting, one-of-a-kind souvenir for JF2K1 attendees." The Special Edition of Protector will be available for pre-order at the Songbird Productions booth at JagFest 2K1. "Personally, I know that I'll be ordering a copy," Dan Loosen commented. "It is yet another awesome addition to Jagfest 2K1 that will really make this into a must-attend event for any Jaguar enthusiast." More information about Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest may be found at the Official Jagfest 2K1 Web site at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com). Dan Loosen can be reached at [email protected] and Gary Heil can be reached at [email protected] for more information on the event. The Songbird Productions Web site may be found at http://songbird.atari.net/. Link: http://209.241.178.73/jagfest2k1.htm

JAGFEST 2K1: BEYOND TEMPEST SPONSORS ANNOUNCED 03/03/01

Press Release: The GOAT Store, an online store specializing in the support of classic video games today announced the blockbuster line up of sponsors for this year's Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest event. The fifth annual event is being held June 30, 2001, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "We are extremely pleased with the organizations that have decided to support this year's Jagfest," stated Gary Heil of the GOAT Store. "These organizations represent a large portion of the vast support that the Jaguar system and its fans still receive. We are proud to be able to have them working with us." Many of the organizations involved with the sponsorship of Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest are also going to be sponsoring the events most intense competitions. According to the GOAT Store, tournament plans have not been finalized at this point, but prize contributions are already totaling over $600 dollars worth of merchandise. The following list of organizations (listed alphabetically) will be sponsoring this year's event: Atari Video Club The Atari Video Club (AVC) has been a major supporter of every Jagfest to date. Atari Video Club writes the annual Atari Jagfest Fanzine and is currently working on the "Beyond Tempest" edition. The organizations founder, Dan Iacovelli, will be attending this year's event to promote the Fanzine. The organization will also be running its own competition at the event. Atari Video Club's Web site may be found at http://avconline.atari.org Good Deal Games Good Deal Games is the host of a Web site featuring video game music, cartoons, audio interviews, trivia, classic video game advertisements and more. Good Deal Games has also recently released two Sega CD games: "Bug Blasters: The Exterminators" and "Star Strike". The company is headed up by a group of individuals so devoted to gaming that every cent of profit that Good Deal Games has earned is used to make the company grow. Good Deal Games Web site may be found at http://www.gooddealgames.com/ Llamasoft Jeff Minter singlehanded masterminded the games "Tempest 2000," "Defender 2000" and the recently released "Tempest 3000." He single-handedly made the Jaguar into a force by creating "Tempest 2000," following it up with another game that gave a nod to the video games of old, "Defender 2000." While "Defender 2000" wasn't as well received as "Tempest 2000," they are both considered some of the best games for the Jaguar. "Tempest 3000" was recently released by Llamasoft for NUON Enhanced DVD players. The Llamasoft Web site may be found at http://www.magicnet.net/~yak/ Protom Multimedia Protom Multimedia are the creators of new and exciting online and off-line multimedia programs. Currently, the company is directing their focus toward business oriented programs. The company is run by gaming enthusiasts with an avid interest in the Atari Jaguar, and they felt it would be an honor to help Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest grow. Protom Multimedia's Web site may be found at http://www.protom-multimedia.com/ ScatoLOGIC ScatoLOGIC is the company behind the release of "Battlesphere" for the Jaguar. Since Battlesphere's release, it has become the most sought after Jaguar game. Hidden inside Battlesphere is the key to the Jaguar Unmodified Game Server (JUGS). The Jaguar Unmodified Game Server is a way to play exciting new Jaguar games on your Jaguar without having to convert your existing system. The ScatoLOGIC Web site may be found at http://www.scatologic.com/ Songbird Productions Songbird Productions, the most prolific Atari Jaguar developer in recent years, will be on hand at Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest. Carl Forhan established Songbird Productions a few years ago as an outlet to publish the Lynx games he wrote. Who could have known that soon thereafter Songbird Productions would have published four impressive Jaguar titles as well as countless quality Lynx games? The Songbird Productions Web site may be found at http://songbird.atari.net/ Telegames The first company that refused to give up on the Jaguar released six titles for the system after Atari had pulled the plug. Those games, "Zero 5," "Breakout 2000," "Iron Soldier 2," "World Tour Racing," "Towers 2" and "WORMS" are known among Jaguar fans as many of the best titles for the system. Telegames also released "Brutal Sports Football," which has become a cult classic on the Jaguar, and "International Sensible Soccer," as well as countless games for other classic video game systems. The Telegames Web site may be found at http://www.telegames.com/ For general information regarding Jagfest 2K1, ticket information and contact information please visit the Official Jagfest 2K1: Beyond Tempest Web site at the GOAT Store (http://www.goatstore.com). Dan Loosen can be reached at [email protected] and Gary Heil can be reached at [email protected] for additional information. Link: http://209.241.178.73/jagfest2k1.htm

2 new reviews 02/21/01

We have two new reviews added to our collection: a Missile Command review and a Protector review, both are by Bruce Clarke. Link: Atari Jaguar Reviews

Alien vs. Predator Maps 02/10/01

Here it is, what you've all been wanting [well, at least some of you], AvP Maps!!! Check out the link below, this site has some of the best AvP maps around. Thanks to Randy Femrite for telling me about this site. Link: http://www.gameadvice.com/html/AlienVsPredator-SBigham/

Songbird Jag games back in stock 02/06/01

Skyhammer and all the other new Songbird Jaguar games are back in stock, while  Lynx Championship Rally is out of stock for the next 3-4 weeks. Link: http://songbird.atari.net