On November 9th, I sat down with my good #YouTube buddy Total Level (aka Joey) and we talked about being content creators, #Atari50 & #Atari in general, why we created our channels, the importance of #gaming #buddies, #TheLegendofZelda franchise and our memories of the #games, #mentalhealth and much more! It was a highly enjoyable interview and I was honored to be on his show. Total Level features RPG's, vintage gaming on a variety of systems, "Positive Pete" reviews & more! Click before for details...
11.16.22 “Manzano” (Poetry, 2012)
Shortly after I moved here to Albuquerque to 'start over' after a string of long term failed relationships (and a dead end career) in Dallas, TX, where I lived on and off for 35 years, I settled in to a room in a local church that was $300 per month, all bills paid... (Read more) #poetry #writing #moving #life #travel #movingon #introspection #friendship #nm
11.16.22 Unbox’d #28 “The One with Lucy, Intellivision, Gameboy, Switch & New Evercade!”
On this episode of UNBOX'D, before the series goes on a month break, I #unbox some of the last things I've saved for you all, including bits of #Switch, #Evercade, #Gameboy and #Intellivision. And... #Lucy. 😉 What's in the next box? Tune in to find out! (Click the video below) #gaming #vintagegaming #retrogaming #unboxings #ballistikcoffeeboy #youtube
11.15.22 “Pull The Plow” (Poetry, 1999)
"Pull the Plow" was written on August 20, 1999, at the moment I decided to get 'clean.' I've been clean now for 23 years and 3 months. #writing #poetry #journal #gettingclean #clean #addiction
11.13.22 “Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration” Not Another Copy-Cat Atari Collection, More like a Fan’s Dream Come True (Review)
When Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was anounced by Atari on June 29, 2022, I was doubtful that the game would be anything substantial. This isn't because I felt Digital Eclipse could not deliver, but, rather, I didn't know Digital Eclipse's reputation for pumping out some amazing games...
11.11.22 No Filter HD: Special Edition! “Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration” (Launch Day Exclusive & First Look!)
On launch day, I did an 'exclusive first look' of #Atari50: The Anniversary Celebration," by #DigitalEclipse. It's touted as one of the most complete collections to date of #Atari ephemera, #videogames & the history of the company, all in one single package. I played my #NintendoSwitch 'Steelbook' special edition copy for the first time and gave my immediate input and comments on NO FILTER HD, my series where I play games on launch day & give feedback. Click for more!
11.07.22 ‘Atari 50 Eve Party!,’ with Stephen Frost w/ Digital Eclipse; ‘Atari Mania’ review & Twitter polls. (YouTube update)
On today's THAT ATARI SHOW, I interview Stephen Frost, head of production at Digital Eclipse, the team behind the upcoming 'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration,' which is out this Friday on 11/11. Join me as we discuss some lesser known details, the amazing memories of Sonic the Hedgehog & his years with Sega, the attention... Continue Reading →
10.23.22 [YouTube Update] Unbox’d Round Up! Episodes #24-27: “The Last Stand,” “Filling in the Blanks,” “Why Did The Chicken Boi Cross The Road?” & “Lego My Eggo, Atari 2600 Style”
Since we last left off with "UNBOX'D," I've published 4 new episodes to my #YouTube #VintageGaming & Retro #Unboxing channel! From a super mega huge hour and a half Summer finale episode featuring Rayman for the Atari Jaguar, to Summer unboxings I'd saved, to $13 NES Rom tiny handhelds from overaseas, to the Atari 2600 Lego Set! Lots of goodness to unbox for sure! See below for details, and remember... every box was made to be opened 😉 Enjoy! BB
10.14.22 “Atari Mania” Round-Up. (YT Channel Update)
Over the past few days, I published 3 cool videos about #AtariMania from #Atari & #Illogika, which is now available on the #AtariVCS! (I published a handful of others leading up to the launch, which I'll also post below.) Some users have also mentioned that they are having glitches when trrying to buy the game,... Continue Reading →
10.13.22 Sorry for the delayed posts. (Site News)
Sorry for the delay in posts. There's just not enough time in the day, so I'm not posting as frequently, but I'm still posting! Read on...