The Attack - Revision history

Polluks: /* External Links */

2024-04-29T17:37:26Z

‎External Links

Jim from MB: Corrected color of Aliens from Black to Red. There were multiple color combinations looked at during development. Final was Red for the adult Aliens.

2023-02-06T19:36:20Z

Corrected color of Aliens from Black to Red. There were multiple color combinations looked at during development. Final was Red for the adult Aliens.

Jim from MB: As the original Creator, Designer, and Developer, Jim Pettingell gave the game the name "Alien Attack". When sold to TI, they changed it to "The Attack".

2023-01-21T18:09:33Z

As the original Creator, Designer, and Developer, Jim Pettingell gave the game the name "Alien Attack". When sold to TI, they changed it to "The Attack".

Amycjgrace: /* Fun Facts */

2022-10-18T00:58:30Z

‎Fun Facts

Amycjgrace at 17:48, 8 February 2022

2022-02-08T17:48:41Z

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2022-02-02T21:32:55Z

‎External Links

Amycjgrace at 21:29, 2 February 2022

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Amycjgrace at 21:28, 2 February 2022

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Amycjgrace at 12:18, 19 October 2020

2020-10-19T12:18:59Z

Amycjgrace: /* Advertising Blurbs */

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 * [http://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack]
 * [https://www.videogamehouse.net/prototypes/theattack TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack Prototype Cartridge]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Attack_(video_game) WikiPedia: The Attack]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Attack_(video_game) Wikipedia: The Attack]
 [[Category:1980 Software]]

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	* As the original Creator, Designer, and Developer at Milton Bradley, Jim Pettingell gave the game the name ''Alien Attack''. Inspired by the movies ''Alien'' (1979) and ''Barbarella'' (1968). When sold to TI, they changed it to ''The Attack''. <ref>{{cite web\|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack\|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>		* As the original Creator, Designer, and Developer at Milton Bradley, Jim Pettingell gave the game the name ''Alien Attack''. Inspired by the movies ''Alien'' (1979) and ''Barbarella'' (1968). When sold to TI, they changed it to ''The Attack''. <ref>{{cite web\|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack\|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>

−	* A prototype version of the game exists with different theme music and some variations in play. Jim Pettingell’s original game used monolithic colors, Black for the eggs with Red countdown numbers. All ~~Black~~ for the aliens. The double-shot from the nibs on the wings are a movie reference. When sold to TI, they updated it with multi-colors to demonstrate the capability of the TI Home Computer. <ref>{{cite web\|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack\|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>	+	* A prototype version of the game exists with different theme music and some variations in play. Jim Pettingell’s original game used monolithic colors, Black for the eggs with Red countdown numbers. All Red for the aliens. The double-shot from the nibs on the wings are a movie reference. When sold to TI, they updated it with multi-colors to demonstrate the capability of the TI Home Computer. <ref>{{cite web\|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack\|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>

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-'''The Attack''' is a video game programmed by [[Tom Pettingill]] with music and play-balancing programmed by [[Kevin Kenney]]. It was produced by Milton Bradley, and distributed by [[:Category:Texas Instruments|Texas Instruments (TI)]]. It was released in the [[:Category:1981 Software|first quarter of 1981]] and retailed for $39.95 (USD). It is an [[:Category:Action|Action]] [[:category:Space|Space]] [[:Category:Shooter|Shooter]] game that was distributed via [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]].
+'''The Attack''' is a video game programmed by [[Jim Pettingell]] with music and play-balancing programmed by [[Kevin Kenney]]. It was produced by Milton Bradley, and distributed by [[:Category:Texas Instruments|Texas Instruments (TI)]]. It was released in the [[:Category:1981 Software|first quarter of 1981]] and retailed for $39.95 (USD). It is an [[:Category:Action|Action]] [[:category:Space|Space]] [[:Category:Shooter|Shooter]] game that was distributed via [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]].
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 | publisher = [[Milton Bradley]] (Distributed by [[Texas Instruments|Texas Instruments (TI)]]
 | part = PHM 3031
-| programmer = [[Tom Pettingill]] & [[Kevin Kenney]]
+| programmer = [[Jim Pettingell]] & [[Kevin Kenney]]
 | format = [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]]
 | released = [[:Category:1981 Software|1981 (1st Quarter)]]
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 ==Fun Facts==
-* The Attack was initially to be called Alien®, after the 1979 movie of the same name. It's not entirely known why, but it's possible the name was changed to avoid licensing fees or lawsuit. <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>
+* As the original Creator, Designer, and Developer at Milton Bradley, Jim Pettingell gave the game the name ''Alien Attack''. Inspired by the movies ''Alien'' (1979) and ''Barbarella'' (1968). When sold to TI, they changed it to ''The Attack''. <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>
-* A prototype version of the game exists with different theme music and some variations in play. <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>
+* A prototype version of the game exists with different theme music and some variations in play. Jim Pettingell’s original game used monolithic colors, Black for the eggs with Red countdown numbers. All Black for the aliens. The double-shot from the nibs on the wings are a movie reference. When sold to TI, they updated it with multi-colors to demonstrate the capability of the TI Home Computer.  <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>

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 ===Introduction===

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 | price = $39.95 (USD)
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 ==Gameplay==

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 ==External Links==
 * [http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/25669/The-Attack Centre for Computing History: The Attack]
-* [http://www.elisoftware.org/index.php/Attack,_The_(TI99%5C4A,_Cartridge)_Texas_Instruments_-_1981_USA,_Canada_Release#Trivia Eli's Software Encyclopedia: The Attack]
+* [http://elisoftware.org/w/index.php/Attack,_The_(TI99%5C4A,_Cartridge)_Texas_Instruments_-_1981_USA,_Canada_Release Eli's Software Encyclopedia: The Attack]
 * [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ti99/952776-the-attack Game FAQs: The Attack]
 * [https://www.giantbomb.com/the-attack/3030-22022 Giant Bomb: The Attack]
 * [http://www.pixelatedarcade.com/games/the-attack Pixelated Arcade: The Attack]
-* [http://ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#CC TI-99ers On-line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing]
+* [http://www.ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#T TI-99ers On-line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing]
 * [http://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack]
 * [https://www.videogamehouse.net/prototypes/theattack TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack Prototype Cartridge]

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 | image = TheAttackManualNew.jpg
 | alt = The Attack Manual Cover
-| caption = The Attack (Front Cover)
+| caption = The Attack (Front Cover) <ref>{{cite web|title=TI99ers On-Line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing|url=http://www.ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#T}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>
 | publisher = [[Milton Bradley]] (Distributed by [[Texas Instruments|Texas Instruments (TI)]]
 | part = PHM 3031
 | programmer = [[Tom Pettingill]] & [[Kevin Kenney]]
 | format = [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]]
-| released = [[:Category:1981 Software|1981 (1st Quarter)]]<ref>{{cite web|title=TI99ers On-Line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing|url=http://ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html}}</ref>
+| released = [[:Category:1981 Software|1981 (1st Quarter)]]
 | genre = [[:Category:Action|Action]], [[:Category:Shooter|Shooter]], [[:Category:Space|Space]]
-| price = $39.95 (USD)<ref>{{cite web|title=TI99ers On-Line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing|url=http://ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html}}</ref>
+| price = $39.95 (USD)
 }}

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 ===Back Cover of Manual===
 With The Attack Command Module, you command a ship that is cruising the far limits of outer space. The region is infected by spores. Suddenly, an alien emerges. You, as commander, are the only one who can maneuver your shop to avoid the clutches of an alien and fire your missiles.
 ==Fun Facts==