2600 Desert Falcon
Dear Editor: Is Desert Falcon available for the Atari 2600?
Brian Westermann
Southgate, MI
It sure is; it is game number CX26140, list price $18.00. You'll find a complete list of currently available Atari games on page 29. Next issue we'll have a list of all the games available from other manufacturers for Atari systems.
Tricky 4th Tower
Dear Editor: I'm stuck at the beginning of Tower 4 (Slippery Slide). I get up the four stairs, across the two bouncing cubes, and up the first elevator to where it gets slippery. I then shoot the two flashing blocks and get to the second elevator with one flashing block above it, but I can't get get any further. Help!
John Kish
Chestnut Ridge, NY
That flashing block is tricky. The way to get rid of it is to shoot to the right at the top of the first elevator. Then you can go on.
Where is my free game?
Dear Editor: When I got my Atarian Club membership kit, you didn't include the free game promised in the flyer. How do I get it?
Henry Mitchell
Hardeeville, SC
To get your free game, you must send proofs of purchase (UPC bar code from bottom of box plus cash register tape showing price paid) for two other Atari games, the game (name and system) that you want, your Atarian Club membership number, and your name and address to Atari Corp., Dept. AC, P.O. Box 61657, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Each member is entitled to receive one free game only (not a free one for every two that you buy).
Where to get games?
Dear Editor: We own an Atari 7800 but the stores in our area don't seem to carry the new games for it. Is there any way that I can buy games directly from Atari?
Ray Rowland
Chesapeake, VA
In general, Toys 'R' Us, Child World, Kay Bee, Lionel, and other toy stores have fairly good stocks of games. Many titles are also available from advertisers in this magazine such as BRE Software. You can also buy games directly from Atari Corp., Dept. AC, P.O. Box 61657, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. If you need a price list and order form, you can get one by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to that address.
Game Suggestions
Dear Editor: In my opinion, the Atari 7800 walks all over the Nintendo game system, especially when it comes to the controllers. However, I would like to see more games for the 7800, ones like Smurf Rescue, Dragon's Lair, Gauntlet, Paperboy, Q*bert, Zaxxon, Gradius, Life-Force, Miner 2049'er, and Super Mario Bros. I really like Atarian and the Atarian Club and I hope they last a long time!
Vic George
Westfield, MA
Many readers have written in with suggestions for new games and arcade conversions for various Atari systems and we've passed those suggestions along to the head of Atari's video game division. Many factors must be taken into account when deciding on new games to develop or games to convert from arcade or computer format to an Atari video game system. For example, is the game within the capabilities of the system, how long will it take to program, and how many can be sold? Your letters are helpful—keep them coming.
Thanks for the cards and letters. We appreciate hearing from you. Please send your tips, questions, high scores, and comments to Editor, Atarian, 1 Hilltop Road, Mendham, NJ 07945.
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