#williams electronics

[oldguydoesstuff]

Special all-gold 50,000th Defender machine coming off the assembly line at the Williams Electronics plant in Illinois in the mid 80s.

[thegikitiki]

Nothing sets the mood for a hot date like the screeching of digital pterodactyls and the judgmental stare of a literal bird of prey perched three inches from your head. This ad perfectly captures the 1982 dream: feathered hair, corduroy knickers, and the looming threat of an avian-induced scalp injury. It’s a bold marketing choice to suggest that if you play enough Joust, a vulture will eventually manifest in your living room to oversee your high-score attempt. Also, let’s give a hand to the gentleman’s denim—those pockets are high enough to be classified as "back-shoulder storage."

Sourced from the December 15, 1982 Play Meter magazine.

[tbalderdash-art-blog]

Sinistar badge design.

I'll be at Doncaster Comic Con on the 12th of April!

[greencatdude]

After 5 or 6 years this idea I've had in the back of my head is finally out of my head! I'm so glad woth how it turned out!

[atariforce]

Ready Player One- Joust Concept by Kyle Brown

[zukriuchen]

[eightiesfan]

[head-vampire]

Williams Electronics Joust arcade flyer (1983)

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