All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
(episode 478) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline NIGHT OWL UPDATE, some cool news! 'Centipede Swarm' was announced over the past couple days & released today on July 8, 2026. It's not midnight (yet) when uploading this, and I wanted to get this news out and share the fun, so this is... Continue Reading →
(episode 477) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, we discuss: Atari Hotels update from Phoenix TV station, Free Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 on Epic Games store, a new Atari Magazine printed on a real Atari computer. No joke! Plus: Deep Mind 2014 article about Atari, Thunderful deal - It's done and dusted, but is... Continue Reading →
In my new 'shorts' series 'What's Brewing? with BCB!' on Rumble, Tik Tok and Instagram, you can hear what's coming in the week on BCB, but also hear my takes on late breaking Atari stories. This time, I discuss the short-sightedness of an Activision handheld that seems otherwise perfect, except for one glaring omission! Read... Continue Reading →
Poem/Lyrics by Brian Bolding / July 6 2026 I was out walking my dogs earlier today and this tune got stuck in my head, all about a lost love, and how much I've missed them in my life, but I have moved on, too. That feeling is what I miss, not necessarily the person, and... Continue Reading →
On Friday, July 3, 2026, I posted 3 shorts to all social media platforms I subscribe to. These are: Rumble, TIkTok and Instagram. I also tweeted these out on X and in other forums and avenues. Check out the shorts below, I will place the links for each of the 3 below, not ALL the... Continue Reading →
On this TIME-ly episode of BCB, I unveil the Atari Centipede 45th Anniversary Ltd Ed MyPlay Watch! This was produced in limited quantities by MyPlay & Atari and features a slew of changes from the original, including a bright green and/or pink band featuring Centipede in all it's glory, plus a new game called Remix.... Continue Reading →
On this episode of BCB, I review 'Microvaders Caravan,' newly released by Songbird Productions (aka Carl Forhan.) Carl is a frequent guest on 'That Atari Show' & 'Atari Newsline' & for good reason! He's been at the forefront of Atari Jaguar & Lynx game development, including re-releases and more. This time, Carl has created his... Continue Reading →
(episode 476) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this episode, Carl Forhan (Songbird Productions) stops by the show to discuss Jaguar 2026 & his latest release, 'Microvaders Caravan,' including what he's working on next & more! + 'Celtic' and 'Thief' remastered is announced by Nightdive, Infogrames & Atari! Trailers Incoming! + 'Gh0st' by Michael Greenhut, a... Continue Reading →
On this episode of NO FILTER HD, I take a break from the 'Mortal Kombat' talkthru coverage to bring you something timely! I recently played 'Moonlight Cow: Guardian of the Night' on the Atari VCS, the free DEMO that's out right now. This is an amazing game that anyone can play, a cool platformer following... Continue Reading →
On this episode of That Atari Show, our friend Kevin w/ Birdtek Games joins us again! His first appearance was around Christmas-time with 'Runaway Sleigh 84' and his Shopping Blitz games. He's back with a cool chat about his latest project, "Moonlight Cow," which now has a free DEMO out on Atari VCS, Steam and... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'No Filter HD,' I play Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection by Digital Eclipse & Atari! In part 1, I read 'The Kreation of Mortal Kombat: Prepare Yourself' in the documentary about the game. We discover how the game began, learn about the fearless foursome & what didn't quite make it in the... Continue Reading →
Episode 475) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. / So apparently, some content creators out there are saying I "don't exist anymore," despite me putting out 5 videos this past week! Yes, five. This is the fifth. For some of these so called content creators who supported me, 2 months later, they're (mostly) nowhere to be found,... Continue Reading →
On this edition of Atari Special Delivery, I unbox something quite special, a limited edition Atari watch! Which one did I get? Clue: what has between 30 and 380 legs? Also: 2 new pickups in the wild! One from Digital Eclipse and the other from Mattel! What could they be? Oh yeah, you can see... Continue Reading →
(Episode 474) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, its Games Galore! This episode, I go over some brand new game announcements & preorders, including 'Microvaders: Caravan Edition' by Songbird Productions, 'Toy Story: Retro Roundup' and 'Toy Story 3 Complete Edition', 'Thief: The Dark Project Remastered', and 'Moonlight Cow' Demo on the... Continue Reading →
On this episode of No Filter HD, I play 3 cool games that I purchased recently on my Atari VCS that I feel are the cool downloads for the Summer! These include: Orion X by Artefacto Games, Elansar: VCS Edition by Orionsoft & Puck Paddle 2600 by Kiki 2600! Lets play the games and chat!... Continue Reading →
On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, I take a look at the Atari VCS for Summer 2026 & discuss some of the latest 20 or so titles up for sale! Which ones do I recommend for this Summer? PLUS, I got my 2nd VCS! Yes, you heard that right! My backup VCS! It's... Continue Reading →
On this episode of THAT ATARI SHOW, my special guest is Alex w/ Turbo Zone Gaming on YouTube! He's actually been around the podcasting & YT arena for over a decade, yet, his Mother is my age. (Go figure!) Age withstanding (jk) he's a phenomenal content creator & friend, and in this episode we discuss... Continue Reading →
2Nite on a New #BCBStorytime: 8 yr old Bradley Bolt discovers his Grandma's health is on the decline & his Dad's drinking continues, forcing him to withdraw more into #Atari & create a make believe world inside his Mom's laundrymat biz. https://rumble.com/embed/v78xja6/?pub=2pa0g0
(atari newsline. breaking news.) On this Atari Newsline update, 4 major stories we're discussing. First up, a tale of 2 watches! MyPlay has a Centipede 45th Anniv Limited Edition watch up for sale, and its limited edition! Plus, Nubeo x Atari are back at it with the Missile Command watch! + Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters... Continue Reading →
(Atari Newsline. Breaking News.) On this Atari Newsline, Atari historian & authoer Kieren Hawken ("The Laird's Lair" on YouTube) discusses new Atari Trademarks, Game IP & Future Releases! What could be up Atari's sleeves? We read the tea leaves & discuss some of the latest Atari news, rumors & future releases Atari are working on... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss a few stories... First up, Atari Summer Indie Game Sale! + Atari buys 'Hipster Whale,' publisher for Crossy Road & other games, for nearly 40 million. Too much? + Songbird productions had 3 more Atari Lynx & Jag games up for sale, and one more that's a... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 99 Bytes, it's the gameplay only episode for 'Blasto' & 'The Attack,' two cool games that I reviewed last episode. In this one, enjoy the gameplay without any commentary, so you can get a better feel for the game. Including new gameplay created on 6/1/26 and uploaded on 6/2/26. Enjoy! https://rumble.com/v7apulm-99-bytes-5-blasto-and-the-attack-gameplay-only-for-the-ti-994a-home-compute.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Atari Newsline, Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment (dev of "off-world rally" and "end's reach" on the Atari VCS! He's here to discuss his next project he's been working on, called Ends Reach: Wake of Reason. It's the second installment in his end's reach sci fi metroidvania, that he is making for the... Continue Reading →
TONIGHT on a NEW #99Bytes! My #TexasInstruments #TI994A #GameReview series! Ep 4 features #TheAttack & #Blasto, 2 #MiltonBradley classics from my childhood that I play again, some 44 yrs later! Plus history, memories & ranking! Join me! #BCB 7p MT! Link: https://tinyurl.com/kvvztfwj https://rumble.com/v7ao566-99-bytes-4-blasto-and-the-attack-for-the-texas-instruments-ti-994a-gameplay.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a
On this episode of THAT ATARI SHOW, I discuss finding an Atari VCS Black Walnut system in the wild! Yes, it's possible! + Book Nook: Home Applications & Games for the Atari Home Computers, Game Review; Burgertime 2600, Creator Space, Atari's Financials & Future of VCS, plus Atari Show Cinema is back w/ a cool... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'Atari Special Delivery,' I take a look at two new buys in the wild.. One from Barnes & Noble today locally, and the other at a local thrift store called Savers. I submit to you… the Handheld Gaming Collection by Retro Gamer! This is one of those super expensive glossy gaming... Continue Reading →
(episode 469) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline: Atari recently filed for the 800xl trademark. Should we be excited? + Alex w/ Turbo Zone Gaming is our new co-host w/ "Turbo Time Warp!" In ep 1, he tackles 'Pitfall!' + Have I found the perfect retro atari pc gaming laptop? Meet the... Continue Reading →
On this episode of BCB, I take you on another grand tour of 'Freeplay Arcade' in Richardson, TX. My fam & I visited on Mother's Day on May 10, 2026 & had a great time. I show you the cabs (some Atari, Centuri, Sega and more), as well as that electromagnetic Pong table, pinball machine... Continue Reading →
On this 3rd episode of XpressO5 (Atari Jaguar 20 Minute Game Reviews), I play 'Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales' from 1994, by Imagitec for the Atari Jaguar! This game gets a bad rap, for some reason. I used to like it, what do I think now? Let's take a look @ the game, the box... Continue Reading →
On this introductory episode of BCB Live!, Ballistik Coffee Boy, Atari content creator since 2020, discusses his upcoming live show & introduces Turbo Zone Gaming, who will be a new semi-permanent guest on Atari Newsline with monthly video drops! The first is shown here for "Pitfall!" by Activision from 1983. I also discuss the new... Continue Reading →
On this episode of BCB Storytime, I delve into chapter 2 of 'Sweet Pea,' my novel about growing up in the 80's, surviving an alcoholic father, drug addiction & homelessness, via the power of gaming & second chances. In this one, I lose my best friend & deal with abuse by my father, as well... Continue Reading →
TODAY on #AtariNewsline! #Activision Coll 3 is announced 4 the #Evercade! + #Atari Buys #Wizardry! + 2 New #VCS #Games! + #Breakout @ 50! Who made it? + #WadeRosen talks to @Bloomberg + What is #BCBLive? Check it out on #Rumble! 10a MT! #BCB Link: https://rumble.com/v79yz74-atari-newsline-468-activision-3-wizardry-breakout-at-50-wade-and-bloomberg-.html
On this episode of 'That Atari Show' (now exclusively on Rumble!), it's the 'Alan-1 Contest Winners!' Yorkies TV & Retroman21 join us as our special guests to discuss the contests in Utah and Vegas, as well as the Amusement Expo earlier in March! What did they win & how was the experience? + Yorkies TV... Continue Reading →
Finally! A video 'vidcast' version of my audio-only monthly podcast for the Atari VCS! No, not the OG one from the 70's (we love that one, too) but the 2020 AtariBox version. Yes, that one. We love it here! So enjoy the podcast in audio only anywhere or HERE in video format! (Audio in video... Continue Reading →
In BCB Storytime, my renewed series, I read chapters of my novel 'Sweet Pea' which I wrote from 1989-2005 about growing up in a rich family, then losing it all... facing family tragedies, childhood lessons of life, keeping a dark secret or two, surviving drug addiction, homelessness and more, to ultimately become a retro gaming... Continue Reading →
(episode 467) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this edition of Atari Newsline, Paul Docherty (director of 'Heart of Neon,' a documentary about Jeff Minter) and Tony Longworth (musician for the film, Atari fan & BCB channel musician), joins us to discuss the upcoming 'Heart of Neon' Watchalong, which will be a LIVE event on... Continue Reading →
Join me on @MikesGamingGala as I discuss what happened to my 6 year old YouTube channel, where I'm going next, what I discovered in the past week & what content creators should watch out for on the troubled platform, riddled with AI bots & fake support. Retro Bliss Gaming joins us to discuss! 'Retro Replay'... Continue Reading →
(Atari Newsline) ep 466 / ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update for March 5, 2026, the Atari Star Wars 3-Game Cab is up for sale again, this time redesigned by Arcade Classics! Is it worth the price? I show you my previous model & discuss! + GamestationGo is on sale at... Continue Reading →
(episode 464) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, Champ Games has just announced what he's working on... 'Zaxxon 2600'! This port looks amazing, very similar to the Arcade game that I grew up with, playing at my Dad's barber shop in the early 80's! Let's take a look at the post... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Atari Newsline, I bring you a special edition: "The Dirty Truth About YouTube." In the past week since my entire YouTube channel was taken down that I literally slaved over for 6 years, I have learned A LOT. Many not so great, some that may be helpful for subscribers and content... Continue Reading →
On episode 11 of BCB's Storytime, I dig into chapter 11 of my novel 'Sweet Pea' that I wrote for about 2 decades. This time, it's the late 80's/early 90's, and Bradley Bolt is befriended by an Asian boy his age, who is experiencing a different kind of welcome as he and his parents had... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'That Atari Show,' Vinnie 'Funkmaster V' Vineyard is our special guest! We discuss his illustrious past as a wrestler, musician, actor, producer and co-host of 'The Atari Network' on YouTube, alongside his friend 7800 Pro Gamer (John), who was a previous guest! So what crazy roads led Vinnie to co-hosting on... Continue Reading →
(episode 463) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline special, I wrap up my convo with Kazdan Azahn of Kraz Productions. We discuss his game 'ghost on the run' and what's next! You won't wanna miss this engaging final leg of our discussion that began a few episodes back. Go back and watch... Continue Reading →
(episode 458) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. / Kazdan Azahn, founder of KRAZ PRODUCTIONS, returns to the show to discuss a myriad of topics! Mainly, that his new game, "Ghost on the Run" is out NOW on the Atari VCS! KRAZ has published nearly 50 games on the VCS, and this one coming is one he... Continue Reading →
(episode 461) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, I continue on with the latest about my 6 year old YouTube channel being terminated while I slept last Friday night, for absolutely ZERO reason that the YouTube AI Bots could give me. After being terribly upset last episode, I've started to... Continue Reading →
TODAY on #AtariNewsline! #BCB Is #Cancelled! What happened 2 my #Atari focused #YouTube channel after 6 yrs, 1.8k videos & nearly 3k Subs. + Where I'm going next & the trek 2 get there. Where's my content? Don't Miss It on #Rumble! 8a MT! #Gaming Show Link: https://rumble.com/v78zeby-ep-460-bcb-is-cancelled-what-happened-to-my-youtube-channel-atari-newsline.html
MON 4/20 on #BCB! #AtariNewsline is back w/ part 2 of an exclusive interview w/ Kazdan of #KrazProductions! He's published nearly 50 #games on the #Atari #VCS! + now his own game, #GhostontheRun! We discuss #AI, its pros & cons & more! #gaming 7p MT! NOW EXCLUSIVELY on RUMBLE! Follow me! Show Link: https://rumble.com/v795eau-an-459-interview-kraz-productions-pt-2-of-3-kazdan-and-bcb-discuss-ai-and-p.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a
TONIGHT on #BCB! #Gamestation #Gamepad 60 Day #Review! How does this $60 #accessory 4 the #Atari x #MyArcade #GamestationGo feel after 60 days? Who's it for? What else is it compatible with? Let's play some #games, discuss & rank it! 7p MT! #gaming NOW ON RUMBLE! FOLLOW ME & SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL THE LATEST BCB... Continue Reading →
It is with a heavy heart that I have to come to you guys to sadly inform you... I got home on Thursday night, April 24th, after a long day and work event, sat down with dinner and found out swiftly that my YouTube page was missing. What?! I dropped my food, then began to... Continue Reading →
On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, it's "The KRAZ Invasion!" That is, a sort of 'best of' featuring Kazdan R Azahn, founder of KRAZ Productions. He has published nearly 50 games on the Atari VCS to date! He's also just published his own game, 'Ghost on the Run!' In these 3 clips from... Continue Reading →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 