THE BALDKITTY REPORT #2
ACCURACY OF THE BALDKITTY
The bald gato does not know all, but does know much. Even now, as most
are still in shock about the recent events, more is on the horizon.
The furless one always intends to make sure Atari faithful know first.
And know accurately.
PAPER TIGERS (HEHEHEHE)
Everyone knows that Game.Com is a tremendous failure. Expect it to
make a graceful and quick disappearance thanks to KB Toys and other
such discounters. Hasbro will be releasing a portable color system,
mainly to compete with GameBoy. Which would you rather have? Backwards
compatibility with the Lynx, or Game.COM? As of right now...the Lynx
looks to be the frontrunner.
WEASELS AND SKUNKS AND LAWYERS
The bald one's sources tell him that at one point in time, Hasbro was
willing to fork over substantially more cash for Atari. However, the
dire situation of JTS demanded an immediate influx of new operating
capital. Just how much is substantial? Try 10-25 times more than the
final closing price.
BS, AND I AINT DISHIN' IT
The sale of Atari will not affect in any way the release of Battle
Sphere.
VM LABS...OH, HOW ARE YOU
While the bald one cuddles up with a blanket by the fire, word has it
that VM LABS and Hasbro also very "cuddly." Case in point...Hasbro
Interactive is in possession of a software development kit. Case in
point 2...Hasbro is also a potential licensee for hardware.
MICROSOFT SPURNED?
The original plans for any Hasbro home system included a possible
Windows CE interface.  Thankfully, only Sega will be tapping
Microsloth for its Katana system. Word also has it that Sega is ready
to repeat the mistake of the Saturn...namely, sending the Katana out
the door with an unbelievable list price, and unfinished development
tools. Not to mention a buggy OS.
PROJECT X...GET YOUR PROJECT X
The hairless mess understands that Hasbro did approach Atari with
designs on snagging the Jaguar II. However, it was decided that
backward compatibility was less than desirable.  MORE TO COME, ONLY
FROM THE BALDKITTY.
BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY AND MONKEYSHINES
Project X is not, never has been, never will be backwards compatible
with the Jaguar. Is Project X being licensed by Hasbro? Baldkitty's
sources say yes. Will the Hasbro X system be labeled Hasbro?
Baldkitty's sources say no. Will it be labeled Atari? Baldkitty knows
the answer.
ATARI SANS JTS
What will be the main effect for end users? #1, Atari is expected to
return to some form of name recognition.
ATARISOFT REDUX?
There has been much speculation that the only reason for the
acquisition of Atari is to release classic Atari games for next gen
systems, much like Atari released its licensed games for the Apple ][,
the C64, TI 99/4A and PC during the early 1980s...
The speculation is incorrect.
However, don't be suprised to see updates for classic games.
SEC INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY
Baldkitty's sources indicate a three pronged investigation featuring
representatives of Treasury (IRS), Justice (FBI and Attorney Generals
office), and, of course, the SEC.
Wanna guess at the outcome?
At this point, its too early to say. However, don't be suprised if
plea bargains aren't made in the near future. Could one of the
Tramiels be in hot water? Could be, says the Kitty.
From: Silicon Times Report / March 20, 1998 / No.1411
... U is for Ufay Anchumay, Pig Latin for one of the worst.
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