Atari Games That Deserve Covers

[Trunks6]

Hey Guys I noticed that there has been an update in the Atari section. It's got me thinking that there are a few titles that haven't gotten covers as of this writing, or at least that I know of.

So I've decided to make a list of the games which haven't gotten covers yet. Games which are famous among atari enthusiasts.

1. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial - Yeah I know this one is in part responsible for the game crash of 1983, and is so bad that frankly I don't know why anyone wants to showcase it, but a game this bad deserves to have some custom cover art, just to preserve if for history's sake.

2. Custer's Revenge - Sure its an X-Rated title. Even for early video games its possibly one of the first instances where we have a "Hot Coffee Mode" in video games. And it didn't stur up as much controversy as GTA: SA. Heck it never made it to the halls of Congress, but it was also rumored to be remade by Rockstar at one point. If the game is ever remade, it should get a cover. Anyone want to give this one a shot? LOL.

3. Halloween/Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Games that are so rare and are also considered two of the first horror video games should get some covers, even though like Custer's Revenge they never were seen on the actual store shelves.

So there's my short list of controversy. I hope you guys give it a shot.

 

[AppleQueso]

2. Custer's Revenge - Sure its an X-Rated title. Even for early video games its possibly one of the first instances where we have a "Hot Coffee Mode" in video games. And it didn't stur up as much controversy as GTA: SA. Heck it never made it to the halls of Congress, but it was also rumored to be remade by Rockstar at one point. If the game is ever remade, it should get a cover. Anyone want to give this one a shot? LOL.

3. Halloween/Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Games that are so rare and are also considered two of the first horror video games should get some covers, even though like Custer's Revenge they never were seen on the actual store shelves.

Both of these are unlicensed, we won't host them.

[Trunks6]

Good points. Didn't understand the difference between unlicensed and licensed games. Although I do have a question, would the same apply to a company such as Wisdom Tree? I've heard that they've made some unlicensed games for the Nintendo consoles.  I did see a cover for Bible Adventures in the NES section.

[shenske]

If the game got a shelf release then its ok to host them.  So cover for games made by tengen, wisdom tree, aladdin are ok to be hosted on the site.

[scarmullet]

But Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre did get shelf space, albeit behind the counter same with all the mystique games (the "porn" games), but you could purchase them from the store.

[shenske]

We have discussed the topic before but never came to a concrete consensus.  
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4202.30

If Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre were licensed games (maybe not by Atari but if their creators were legally allowed to manufacture the games based on the movies) and were released then i believe we should be able to host them.

The Adult themed stuff ... my opinion: no place on the site  


As far as the extra attention the atari section is getting that is because i just recently bought a "Sears" Telegame machine and an Atari 2600 Jr.  These are going to be the next covers i'll be making in that template ...

Adventure  
Asteroids  
Berzerk  
Breakout
Centipede  
Circus Atari  
Combat  
Defender  
Donkey Kong  
Football  
Frogger  
Galaxian
Jr. Pac-Man  
Kangaroo  
Laser Blast  
Mario Bros.  
Missile Command  
Ms. Pac-Man  
Pac-Man
Pitfall!  
Pole Position  
Space Invaders  
Super Breakout  
Superman  
SwordQuest - EarthWorld  
Yars' Revenge  

We'll have to see if i'm still on the Atari fix after completing this list. Either way i'll be releasing the template for everyone to make covers with.

[scarmullet]

From what I understand, Wizard (the people who made Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre on the 2600) were legally allowed to make the games, mainly because they owned the home release (Wizard-Vestron Video), through some weird clause in their contract, they were allowed to expand the franchise to a different medium as a result.

[Zelimpdna]

I've made an E.T. cover for myself using the Silver International style Atari box.

Here's a preview.



Still needs some polishing before it'll be ready. And I just realised I haven't yet changed the title on the front and back to white.

[Trunks6]

nice work on the E.T. cover 

I can understand why the adult themed stuff wouldn't be hosted, but in the case of Halloween/Texas Chainsaw Massacre, there probably should be more debate among the administrators to see if these two games can be hosted on the site.

The debate about unlicensed material is valid, however we do know for a fact that these two games could be purchased at the stores, the were just behind the counters. And you know in retrospect we would view that kind of behavior as rather odd, given all that we have now in video games and popular culture.

So perhaps even if we don't get hosting of this material, do you think someone could try their hands at those covers anyway, even if they aren't hosted? I'd like to see what they would look like, just out of curiosity,

Thanks guys.

[Alex Philip]

I like these new atari covers but there's a mistake on all  of 'em, it says "you joystick" instead of "your joystick, just wanted to point it out before we make too many of these.

[ShoothimNow]

lol awesome find on the spellingn typo!  Thank you for pointing that out, as I almost printed out the new ones (was going to in like 20 minutes!)

[Alex Philip]

is there a way we can fix them and replace them ?

[AppleQueso]

lol awesome find on the spellingn typo!

is this intentional?

[ShoothimNow]

You shall never know the truth =D

[Blumpkin]

Does anybody know of a Super Breakout cover that matches the adopted gray style? It's the only 2600 cart that I have without a cover to match the others.