All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
Hey guys! Ballistik Coffee Boy from YouTube (Brian) here. Just wanted to blog about this topic for a moment. "Turning the Atari Hate Trend Around." It sucks to even have to post something with that title in my blog, but, its happening. Here goes... So, as Atari fans, we are no doubt used to the... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #Game #Reviews, let's go wayy back to the end of the #Atari alphabet & play #Zaxxon by #Sega in 1982 for the #AtariVCS (uhem, #Atari2600!) It's a cool #isometric shooter that is a port of a very popular #arcadegame. How does this obviosly subpar version still hold up... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #JavaJunction, I discuss an #update to my #AtariAge story about being #bullied in the forums. An #apology has come my way. Should I accept? I also play my #Tron #HomeArcade by @Arcade1UP ! I do an #AtariClub #Unboxing, talk about #AtariStories, my new #podcast on #Spotify (join now!) & also an... Continue Reading →
So, i'm going to be completely frank here. Aren't I always? I joined a Facebook Atari VCS group earlier tonight, on September 10, 2023, and merely an hour later, I was banned for posting something. Remember how I said that I had felt nothing but LOVE & ACCEPTANCE from all areas of the Atari VCS... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #TyreTrax & #DareDevil by #MuddyVision! These are 2 great #homebrew #games from 2019 now available on the #AtariVCS! I play the games & chat with you as I play them for the first time! Both fun games made for the #Atari2600 now available on the #Atari #VCS for... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #DoodleTaxi (with the new HUGE #update) by @metgangames, with some help from our mutual great friend @ObsidianContraption (Uncle Flip!) I take you to my (uhem) Ballistk's Coffee Shop & onward to the NEW 2nd city! Which is MASSIVE! Come along with me as I collect the fares,... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #AtariAge has announced today that #Atari is buying them. Is this GOOD or BAD for the community? For homebrew devs? What about for #VCS users? I explain my personal experience on the site & why I have mixed emotions about it. How do you feel? Plus: 2 New #Homebrew #Games... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, we have release dates for 3 new #games coming soon to the #AtariVCS! #CymaticallyMuffed, #SimpleLightCycles & #Dynablaster! Let's take a look @ the #trailers & discuss. Also: Have an #Atari #Story you want to share for #AtariStories on #Spotify? It's my new #podcast! Check it out... Continue Reading →
On the 1st episode of #AtariStories (now it's OWN #podcast!) I talk about my 1st #Atari2600 & the subsequent #PacMan fever situation that developed! 🙂 Send me your stories, as well & I'll include it on a future episode! & Subscribe! #Atari #gaming Click: https://open.spotify.com/show/7egdzioB0iYFtREP1X8flU?si=c99901ee9f354a1d
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I do a #DEEPDIVE on #VideoPinball, which was released in 1980 by #AtariInc, and Programmed by #BobSmith. Sadly, Bob Smith left us 3 months ago, but he made some incredible #games for #Atari, and even helped start #Imagic, and was also responsible for #RiddleoftheSphinx & #Moonsweeper. I... Continue Reading →
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