{"title":"Artisan Retro Games","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"plan-b-escape-earth","title":"Plan B: Escape Earth - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo we have a Plan B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonths ago, Earth's planetary defenses detected a large swarm of objects racing past Neptune on an apparent trajectory toward Earth. Asteroids? Comets? People and politicians around the globe argued, but the military knew what was coming...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was an Alien Invasion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing what they learned from secretly shot down UFOs, the scientists developed amazing new weapons. The military rolled out its shiny new machines and launched intercept rockets armed with new, powerful energy weapons. Enough to destroy anything in their path... Or, so they believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attack failed. It was time for Plan B:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe military deployed its best defenses, erecting force fields over every major metropolitan area. They placed air defense tanks in every city, and, just in case, escape rockets that could save just a handful of the very lucky. Some will have to stay behind to defend the city long enough for humanity to have any chance of surviving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill you be the hero and help humanity ESCAPE EARTH?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" alt=\"Plan B: Escape Earth Packaging\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Render_01.jpg?v=1759089747\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/llJY6JQ9ubg?si=qjbmDXayfVidmmn3\" height=\"450\" width=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGameplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for volunteering. You will be quickly trained and assigned to a Mobile Armored Rail Gun (MARG). Your MARG is loaded with 60 high explosive surface to Air missiles. It is well armored but can only survive four direct hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MARG can tow an Energy Containment Module (ECM). Raise these up to the City Defense Shield to repair holes in the force field. Note that releasing all that energy can cause ripple effects. It's not fully untested, but maybe this can add to your fighting power somehow?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour job is to hold out long enough for at least five people to escape the city and climb aboard the awaiting Escape ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe warned that the City can only sustain eight hits before the radiation is too high and the ship must take off. If your MARG is destroyed, the ship is defenseless and will also leave. Save as many citizens as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" alt=\"Plan B: Escape Earth Cartridge\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Render_02.jpg?v=1759089747\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32K DPC+ (Melody) Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne or Two Players - second player controls alien cannon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Pause feature with B\u0026amp;W switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Mode \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan skip first easy levels with Left Difficulty switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouch Compliant!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreenshots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -moz-center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Shot_01.png?v=1759089747\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Shot_06.png?v=1759089747\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Shot_05.png?v=1759089747\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Shot_03.png?v=1759089747\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Shot_04.png?v=1759089747\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouch Compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/couch-compliant-games\" title=\"Couch Compliant Games\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/CouchCompliant_Logo_Black_150.png?v=1779980337\" alt=\"Couch Compliant\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan B: Escape Earth is a Couch Compliant game.  What does that mean?  A Couch Compliant game allows you to choose game options and start the game using the controller, meaning you don't have to interact with any switches on the console to do so. When your game is over, you can then return back to the title screen (if applicable) and start a new game without having to touch the console.  You can view all Couch Complaint games \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/couch-compliant-games\" title=\"Couch Compliant Games\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with Plan B: Escape Earth is the game cartridge, full color, 8-page manual, and professionally printed box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\" width=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eNumber of Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003e1 - 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd wrap=\"\" class=\"main\"\u003eJoystick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003e32K DPC+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eDesigner and Programmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eArtisan Retro Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eArtwork and Packaging Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eWilliam Thorup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42563249143926,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBEscapeEarth_Box_Render_Front.jpg?v=1758756813"},{"product_id":"plan-b-new-earth-atari-2600","title":"Plan B: New Earth - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlan B: New Earth will NOT work on the Atari 2600+ or 7800+ consoles at this time.  It does work perfectly on original 2600 and 7800 consoles.  We are working to see if we can provide a firmware update to support this new title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs This Humanity's Only Plan B? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sequel to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/products\/plan-b-escape-earth\" title=\"Plan B: Escape Earth\"\u003ePlan B: Escape Earth\u003c\/a\u003e, humanity lost Earth years ago to a ruthless armada from an unknown galaxy. Our warriors fought bravely, but in the end, we had to abandon Mother Earth and escape into the vast blackness of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have spent years searching, yet have never found a suitable planet to start a new life. Until now, and just in time, too, as provisions were low, and hope was even lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be our new home. We could start new cities and terraform this world into our own...or so we hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe descent to the surface will take all the skill our pilots can muster, but even then, many will not make it, scattering precious cargo and stranding our citizens in the dangerous sky. The 200 kilometers down to the surface might as well be a thousand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after a successful landing, the struggle is far from over. Some pilots have been able to save a few stranded citizens and their precious supplies. Still, our cities lie vulnerable. Additional supplies must be collected and brought to our new cities to power their protective shields. Previous scouting missions have reported that the native creatures are not happy about our arrival. These indigenous dangers must be dealt with, keeping in mind that time is of the essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you brave enough to pilot the next Shuttle and drive the Rover? Do you have what it takes to defend and replenish our vulnerable cities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe the hero and help secure humanity's foothold on...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...NEW EARTH!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Render_01.jpg?v=1776953020\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Packaging\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Render_02.jpg?v=1776953021\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Packaging\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVcWCLrf3ZU?si=-bDKTeb9QTd_zm7I\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" height=\"450\" width=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGameplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you, brave pilot. Your training on the NE-01 Shuttle and Rover has prepared you for this day. The Shuttle is fully charged and armored for your descent and transformation into land Rover mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour mission is to descend to the surface and land safely, picking up as many stranded space-citizens as the Shuttle can hold. Thrust control, Shields, Photon Missiles and the Tractor Beam all use precious energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them wisely. You will encounter countless dangers. Many before you have failed. We have reports of some kind of space Vulture that emits high-power, sonic waves, and there are reports of lightning clouds full of strange energy. Be on your guard at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon a safe arrival on the surface, the saved citizens will bring their supplies to the city. This gives you a head start in powering up the reactors and shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must find more supplies and bring them to the city. Some are on the ground, and others, more powerful, float down to the surface from previous, but sadly, failed landing attempts. Use the Tractor Beam to capture them before they crash land. The area you are covering is large, so make sure to inspect the far reaches to the left and right of your landing pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen powered to 100%, the city is finally safe, and you will be called upon to help the next city. Beware, as you progress, the skies will become more treacherous, and the native creatures more angered at your presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Box\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Render_03.jpg?v=1776953021\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Cartridge and Manual\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_CartManual_Render.jpg?v=1776953020\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan B: New Earth Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with Plan B: New Earth is a 10\" x 14\" poster, featuring the game's cover artwork created by William Thorup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Poster\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_PosterCart_Render.jpg?v=1776953020\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreenshots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Shot_01_bd930c73-dea8-4246-9f4a-59bd3c916186.jpg?v=1777126294\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Screenshot\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Shot_02_551ab357-25c1-4512-b2dc-71689c64657b.jpg?v=1777126294\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Screenshot\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Shot_03_3472146c-593f-4227-8d6f-000dbd1d3cbe.jpg?v=1777126294\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Screenshot\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Shot_04_7da85657-2feb-4b3a-959a-045b273821ca.jpg?v=1777126294\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Screenshot\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Shot_05_8272b7f9-674e-4625-8fcb-0f740644b31d.jpg?v=1777126294\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Screenshot\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Shot_06.jpg?v=1777126294\" alt=\"Plan B: New Earth Screenshot\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouch Compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Couch Compliant Games\" href=\"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/couch-compliant-games\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"Couch Compliant\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/CouchCompliant_Logo_Black_150.png?v=1779980337\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003ePlan B: New Earth is a Couch Compliant game.  What does that mean?  A Couch Compliant game allows you to choose game options and start the game using the controller, meaning you don't have to interact with any switches on the console to do so. When your game is over, you can then return back to the title screen (if applicable) and start a new game without having to touch the console.  You can view all Couch Complaint games \u003ca title=\"Couch Compliant Games\" href=\"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/couch-compliant-games\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtari 2600+\/7800+ Compatibility \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlan B: New Earth will NOT work on the Atari 2600+ or 7800+ consoles at this time.  It does work perfectly on original 2600 and 7800 consoles.  We are working to see if we can provide a firmware update to support this new title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with Plan B: New Earth is the game cartridge, full color, 12-page manual, professionally printed box, and a poster featuring the game's cover artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\" width=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eNumber of Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003e1 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd wrap=\"\" class=\"main\"\u003eJoystick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003e223K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eDesigner and Programmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eArtisan Retro Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap style=\"padding: 5px;\" class=\"main\"\u003eArtwork and Packaging Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eWilliam Thorup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43247747334262,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_PlanBNewEarth_Box_Render.jpg?v=1776953020"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/artisan-retro-games.oembed","provider":"AtariAge Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}