All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
"Be the Change" by Brian Bolding *** So many folks think they're powerless, that their vote doesn't matter, then they don't vote, and this is replicated hundreds of thousands of times. You need to know that every little act in life creates ripples, and everyone's vote matters. So this November, go vote, as if your... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, my #gameplay series for #Atari #games, I play #Earth2042, #Earth2049, #Zia and the #Goddessesofmagic & A #Vector #Odyssey in #Space on the #AtariVCS! Join me as i play the games & discuss them! Devs include #Orionsoft, #KrazProductions & #SeekingVirtue! How do these games play? Let's find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89K3uX3Td5Q&t=1s
(episode 454) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Atari released their #preliminary FY 2026 Activity Update today, let's read it and discuss! Atari claims to have made about $60M thus far, and has about that much left in debt, so they should be in the clear to show positive growth this year, right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXGZNfOAZNM&t=5s Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCB, I take a look at #fake #Atari2600 #bootleg carts! Yes, they really existed! Back in the early to mid 80's, #Zellers, a mostly #Canadian #Departmentstore (much like #Kmart), sold fake bootleg #Atari games from #Taiwan & repackaged them, sometimes even made adjustments to the roms! One of these companies that... Continue Reading →
(episode 453) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this special edition of #AtariNewsline, 6 New #Games on the #AtariVCS in 3 Days! These are: #Escape2042, #Escape2049, #OrionX, #WoodofDespair 2600, #Zia & the #GoddessesofMagic & #BreakInvade! I discuss these games by #Kiki2600, #Orionsoft & #ArtefactoGames! PLUS: โช@krazproductionsโฌ (Kazdan Azahn) stops by for a quick interview 2... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCBConfidential, my #MembersOnly video for the month, I discuss my decision to cut my content production in half, show off some cool 'other #SpecialDeliveries' for the channel, show you the month in review & in #DispatchesFromFile13, I discuss yet another paranormal experience. All of this, plus more cool 80's-90's music than... Continue Reading →
(episode 452) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline#ArticleRoundup 7, I discuss 7 #Atari stories! 1st up, SiN Reloaded Announced for PC! / Atari's Reverse Stock Split / #GamestationGo#Firmware 1.20 is out! / #MorphFalls falls on the #AtariVCS! / #Blood + #RefreshedSupply Expansion pack coming soon! / #Win 1 of 5 #Atari#Musician#Soundtracks! Digital albums... Continue Reading →
"Shining Seriously" by Brian Bolding Walking marching waking up To a world so full of chaos Your smiling face leaves An everlasting grace The sheets you sleep in Becomes the womb I weep in Walking like ghosts Leaving no trace Kissing you softly All over your muddy face Broken inside And hardly broken in Withering... Continue Reading →
On this episode of THE ATARI VCS PODCAST, I'm replaying an interview from 2023 on my Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight Vol 5 titled 'I'm With Pedro' with the illustrious game developer -Robert Jaeger, who created MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE at the the tender age of 16! We're discussing it's release on the ATARI VCS, his interesting past... Continue Reading →
I wrote this poem nearly 2 years ago and saw it sitting in my drafts for the site. I had forgotten about it, but it was fully finished. So here it is, 2 years later... and a lot of it still applies! Enjoy... -B "The Grass is Overgrown" by Brian Bolding 6.9.24 The grass is... Continue Reading →
Review by Brian Bolding Color Me Impressed Just a few days ago, my order arrived at my local Apple Store. I was so excited. It was my new Apple MacBook Neo. It's a new 13" laptop by Apple, at a lower cost. I ended up purchasing the 512 SSD / 8 GB / Indigo model... Continue Reading →
I wrote this song while pondering why my YouTube channel of 6 years hasn't grown as much as I would have liked. Let's kill those algorithms that tell us what to say, or to think, and let's think for ourselves. Let's break the internet. -BB *** "Let's Break The Internet" by Brian Bolding *** So... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, #AtariVCS #dev โช@metgangamesโฌ joins us! His name is Can (pronounced Caan) and he's made 10 #games on the #Atari #VCS over the past few years. I've made 18 videos about him since 2022! We discuss his latest, #Digitalink & his illustrious past with the VCS, Xbox, Steam and others. It's... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Hotshots, #quickplays of #Atari #games by #ballistikcoffeeboy, I play #MorphFalls on the #AtariVCS! (It was a submission in the #JeffMinter #IRebel #GameJam!) It's a cool game released by our good friend โช@ObsidianContraptionโฌ (Liminalist Contraptions) aka Uncle Flip! In this game, you're a #blob called #Morph. You're falling down an endless #stream... Continue Reading →
Welcome to 99 Bytes! My new series detailing the #games & #hardware of the #Ti994A #homecomputer by #texasinstruments! In this series of episodes, I'll review the games, dig into the #homebrew scene for the #Ti994A, talk about #history of the company & games, as well as discuss the system with friends who were also there... Continue Reading →
On episode 17 of Tiger Bling, I take a look at two (yes, 2!) different products by #TigerElectronics that focuses on #music as means of interacting or playing! This time, it's #NamethatTune from 1997, a rather 80's looking affair that has 1-2 players guessing song titles that are as old as your grandmother's baby blanket,... Continue Reading →
He's Back! He's Bold! He's British! On this episode of #BCB, #FannyOnTech is back to dig into BCB's huge #Evercade #backlog! This time, he takes a look @ #Activision Collection 1, #RoguecraftDX & #Taito #Arcade 1! Pamela, his assistant, is along for the ride ! Will she survive the night? He plays the #games &... Continue Reading →
(episode 451) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update: โช@krazproductionsโฌ x โช@OrionSoftโฌ Collab! / โช@SneakEnergyโฌ x โช@atariโฌ partnership! / More โช@EvercadeRetroโฌ goodness coming to #BCB! #FannyonTech & more! / #CosmicCustodian#Sequel in the works! / โช@ZeroPageHomebrewโฌ coming in April to #ThatAtariShow! / #GamestationGo Custom #Firmware 1.1 on #AtariAge! / Remembering my #Dad on what... Continue Reading →
This time on #Atari #SpecialDelivery, I unbox a cool cart for the #Evercade that just arrived toda on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026! It's the #Activision #Collection 1! Featuring 15 classics! Let's take a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4FvGlAlOPs&t=211s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB ***
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, have you ever wondered if there was a better #controller option for #Tempest2000? What about the latest gadgets such as the #gamestationGo by โช@MyArcaderetroโฌ? Well, Dr. Steve has got you covered! He's the host of the amazing โช@wiredupretroโฌ here on #YouTube! He covers a ton of controller options for many... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Atari #SpecialDelivery, I #Unbox a cool #gift from my buds 7800 Pro Gamer & Vinnie over at โช@TheAtariNetworkโฌ! This is a #mug for the #game #8bitbakery, which is a standout title on the #Atari #VCS by โช@ShiphavenGamesโฌ! Let's take a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvuq_6sZ2p0&t=41s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB
(episode 450) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, some exciting news! #EducardoMello with โช@opcodegamesโฌ & #LewisHell of โช@muddyvision5188โฌ drop an #exclusive bit of news! An #Atari#Homebrew game on an Atari console u won't believe! + โช@atariโฌ#Homebrew#Award#Winners from โช@ZeroPageHomebrewโฌ! + Having issues w/ #SpiritoftheSamurai on the #AtariVCS? You're not alone, let's discuss!... Continue Reading →
(episode 449) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewlsine update, #SpiritoftheSamurai, a game highly anticipated on the #AtariVCS over 5 years ago, finally arrives! Is it too late? Let's discuss! + #MuddyvisionUk is coming to #BCB! + #ChannelUpdates you should know about! Why the big shakeup? Next on your #1 Source for #Atari#Gaming#News! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxlsVsxOySI... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCBConfidential, I discuss something that has been bugging me for the past few months, and what I plan to do about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUOZji_yn6U
This episode, METGAN GAMES joins us for his 6th appearance on the channel! He's a legendary indie game dev on the Atari VCS if there ever was one! He's released 9 games on the system, from "Doodle Taxi" (where a BCB coffeeshop awaits!) to "Escape from Popo," "Asteroid V Claw" and more! We also discuss... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCB, I take a look @ the many devices from #MyArcade that are in my collection! This includes everything from the #GamerV Portable to the #Atari #GamestationGo & #Gamepad! Let's discuss it all, many favorites here, from the #RetroChamp that plays #NES & #Famicom games on the go, to the #GamestationPro!... Continue Reading →
On this 6th surprise! (Valentines Day) double drop installment of #hotshots, my #gameplay series for #Atari #games, I play #DroneAttackDX by #ArtefactoGames on the #AtariVCS! And: #MissionArk 2600 also by #ArtefactoGames! #Krazproductions published these, too, and they're now avail! This is a double drop for V-Day on the #VCS Let's take a look! Future installments... Continue Reading →
On this 5th installment of #hotshots, my #gameplay series for #Atari#games, I play #Stagefiend by #kiki2600 on the #AtariVCS! A #free#game! And: #AlphaFighter 2600 by #ArtefactoGames! #Krazproductions published these, too, and they're now avail! Let's take a look! Future installments will come out when necessary, so stay tuned! BCB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nphgSAWJnIU&t=326s
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, my special guest is #7800ProGamer, host of โช@TheAtariNetworkโฌ here on #YouTube! We discuss favorite #Atari #games currently, beating #Karateka & #TowerToppler, modern #Atari, #AtariVCS and more! Plus: #BCB #ViewersPoll 2026 #results! AND: #GamestationGo, Yo! A little parody I made last night ๐ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrYixkFzz7U&t=6615s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching!... Continue Reading →
Hi fellow Atarians! Today, I received a very cool package from eBay, something I've been waiting for since late last year! I unbox the #Atari #Gamestation #Gamepad by #MyArcade & #Atari! Let's unbox it, take a look at the inserts & see how this thing looks & syncs up. This is in lieu of a... Continue Reading →
(episode 448) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, I show you a clip from my appearance on โช@TheAtariNetworkโฌ last week, where Michael Ponce, VP of #Design at #MyArcade, discusses the #Atari #GamestationMega & more! + #MetganGames Returns! His 6th interview on #BCB! New #Game incoming! + #BreadandFred Console #Announcement #Trailer is... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #TigerBling... McCaulay Culkin made the #Talkboy famous. It's the #toy he used in #HomeAlone & #HomeAlone2 to scare off the thieves, order food, imitate his parents and more! This toy also just happened to be one of #TigerElectronics' biggest, selling millions of the little marvels over a 7 year period, ranging... Continue Reading →
(episode 447) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update... Does NEW #Atari#Trademarks Reveal Upcoming New @atari #hardware? Would you like an #STMini or #800xlPlus? + #AtariVCS Dead? Think Twice! Let's discuss some of the latest #Atari2600#homebrew releases from a myriad of #indiedevs! + Preserving Atari's #Legacy! Story by โช@ThisWeekinRetroโฌ! Let's show a clip... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCB, I take a look at the #Intellivision #Sprint by #Atari! This console contains 45 built-in games, including #BoulderDash, a #homebrew #game and more! I discuss the #hardware, those #remote #controllers, #connectivity options, #sideloading #games & more! What's my take after 30+ days with the device? Let's find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t986xkfGJ1k&t=163s Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
The Atari Network Podcast: Discussing Atari Hardware w/ guest Ballistik Coffee Boy! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocro2NoJ1Mw
(episode 446) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, it's #Contest Time! I finally draw my 5 #winners for my BIG 5 Contests going on now! Let's see who won! + โช@SongbirdProโฌ is #nominated! + #ShoppingDead #Cards! + #Disney #Afternoon Coll on #Switch! + #BCB on #TheAtariNetwork?! Yes, this week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvocZTmhWeM Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #noFilterHD , my #gameplay series for #Atari #games on mostly the #NintendoSwitch2 and #AtariVCS, I play some cool new #Atari2600 #homebrews on the #Atari #VCS! These include: #CosmicCustodian, Boomoji, #BreakInvade and #GalacticIntrusionII by #Kiki260! Also: #BernieandtheTowerofDoom by #MuddyVision! Also: #BlowStuffUp by #Tucasoft! Many of these are #FREE #games on the VCS!... Continue Reading →
On this third rendition of #HoShots, my #QuickPlay series for #Atari games on ANY platform (with NO commentary!) I play #BreakInvade, which is coming soon to the #Atari #VCS! This is the MOST LATEST BUILD which will be going out soon as a freebie, can u believe it? "It's like if Space Invaders & Super... Continue Reading →
On this second helping of #HotShots, #QuickPlays of #Atari #games by #BCB, I play #Boomoji, a new #FREE #Game by #Kiki2600 on the #VCS! Grab it now! + #TileJong by #Webnetic, I always like to play this one for a lazy Saturday break ๐ Plus: more #MazeLabRedux by #LiminalistContraptions.. I love diving in to see... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, it's the #Stari #Keychain #Gamer #Showdown! Who will win?! + #BCB #Viewers #Poll! (Take the poll below as you watch the episode or after!) + โช@krazproductionsโฌ gives us an update, what he's #published in 2025 and what's to come! (Part 1 of 3!) + Have you played #Megamania for the... Continue Reading →
(episode 445) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Have u heard that #Atarihotels has been #cancelled? Well, I'm here to tell you that it HAS NOT been cancelled. Some click-bait-y thumbnails recently for some creators' videos recently proclaimed otherwise. Let's discuss the latest news, how you can invest in the Phoenix location & more! Time to... Continue Reading →
(episode 444) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I have a jaw-dropping 8 #Atari#news#stories to discuss! First up, #Atari x #Nubeo Console Automatic #Watches! / #YeetFighter & #CosmicCustodian on the #AtariVCS! / #Bubsy4D#Preorders are Now Live! / Official @atari HY 25/26 #financials are available! Let's quickly peek! / Atari #400Mini Still 30%... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Ristretto, my #firstlook series, I take a look at the latest devices by #Hypermegatech! (aka #BlazeEntertainment, who makes the #Evercade)! They have released 4 'super micro' players, the ones we ware looking at are the #Atari branded players. MSRP is $29.99. What do you think? Let's peel back the layers &... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone! BCB here! I started this new series so I could #unbox all of my #Atari #goodies in one place! Quickly & without too much fuss. Watch me open โช@atariโฌ items, one at a time, when I get them, right away! This episode, I unbox a special gift box that Atari sent me for... Continue Reading →
On this inaugural episode of #HotShots, my new #quickplay series 4 #Atari #games on ANY platform, I take a look @ #CosmicCustodian & #CaramujoLight by #Kiki2600 and #Krazproductions on the #AtariVCS! No commentary, just quick gameplay, so you can get on with your day! I hope these small videos help you decide whether or not... Continue Reading →
On this 8th #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight, the focus is on #GamesbyApollo (aka #Apollo), who brought 10 #games to the market for the #Atari2600 from 1981-82 then suddenly vanished. They developed games such as #FinalApproach, #SpaceCavern, #SharkAttack, #Infiltrate, #SpaceChase, #LostLuggage & more! Why did they vanish? + The first #female #game #pioneer is born w/ #Wabbit... Continue Reading →
Hoo-hoo late night #Atari fans! Who is it? Well, it's not who, but what - the latest edition of #BCBConfidential is OUT NOW 4 #BCB #CoffeeClub #Members! It's called 'Being Frank,' and boy am I ever! Plus: Alice! This is the 'extra frank' edition with MORE Frank! than you can shake a CX40 at! :)... Continue Reading →
I did it my way. ๐พ Showing some #Sinatra & mid-life introspection & #Atari content-creation #love. โค๏ธ #gaming ๐คฉโ๏ธ๐น๏ธ Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ifft42RIzPY Catch 'That Atari Show' NOW every other FRIDAY at 7 pm MT! (6 pm PT/9pm ET) biweekly! I appreciate you ALL for the ride ! BB
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, โช@BirdtekGamesโฌ joins us as our special guest! He's the #gamedev for 2 cool #games on the #AtariVCS and on #Steam! (#RunawaySleigh84 & #CheckoutBlitz: #TheShoppingDead!) We also discuss #MoonlightCow which he is working on now. I'm a #betatester and can vouch for this awesome game coming soon. We also talk about... Continue Reading →
On this star-studded welcome to Season 6 on #BCB, I discuss the channel's past, present & future & feature a cool #Atari #Unboxing from a special supporter! + Derek, the #kendoll from Hell, joins up with his ex-girlfriend, psycho #Barbie, Felicia, to poison BCB! Will they succeed? + #FannyOnTech is back to ring in the... Continue Reading →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 