Author: ballistikcoffeeboy

Writer, artist, blogger, photog, gamer, poet, ham, therapist, YouTuber & advocate for all. 💕.

01.30.23 “Atari & Atari VCS is *NOT* Dead!” Don’t Believe the Click-Bait Stories. (Atari Newsline) (YouTube)

In case you missed it! ...You've seen the headlines here & there on #YouTube & #Twitter... On this #AtariNewsline, my topic is: #Atari & #AtariVCS is NOT Dead! (Don't believe the click-bait stories!) Unfortunately, some content creators & writers feel the need to pile on the anti-Atari sentiment by advancing their stories with click-bait headlines. Fact is, the Atari & Atari VCS is NOT dead! Atari is NOT being sold! Watch it all here! There are LOTS of projects in the pipleine and game releases coming this year! #gaming

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01.30.23 That Atari Show #27: “Yorkies TV Strikes Back!” (YouTube)

In Case You Missed It! ...on this episode of That #Atari Show, Andrew (aka Patrick John) from #YorkiesTV is back with part 2 of our interview! This is a continuation of the first interview where we were going to record the end and stop, but kept on going! 🙂 It's a fun convo! Also: It's Official! #CavernsofMars : Recharged' is due out on March 9th! I show you the trailer, discuss the game, and more! I also play an entire episode from Yorkies TV dealing with negative moot points regarding the Atari VCS. Plus: #AtariForce #comics are featured in Book Nook. Join us!

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01.27.23 BCB #91: ‘Atari Force’ Comics! (Overview, History & Reading) Plus: BCB Simon Optix Challenge! (YouTube)

In Case You Missed It! ...this time on BCB, I discuss the #AtariForce #comics, which were produced from 1982-1986. The first 5 mini comics came in #Atari 2600 cartridges, the others were a regular #DC comic series. Mission Commander Martin Champion meets up with Doctor Orion & Lydia Perez to find New Earth in their ship, Scanner One. This episode, I read Atari Force #1 to you (with bad accents & such on full display.) Plus: the BCB #SimonOptix Challenge is here! Can I find the items in under a minute wearing this annoying flashy helmet thing? Tune in to find out! #gaming

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01.25.23 Jeff Minter – From Deflex to Akka Arrh & Beyond: The Man & His Legacy (Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight V1) (YouTube)

In Case You Missed It! ...On the first volume of #AtariNewsline Dev Spotlight, I peel back the layers on #JeffMinter, founder of #Llamasoft & developer of many groundbreaking #games throughout #videogame history. From #Deflex to #Tempest2K to #MooseLife & beyond! I also discuss the freshly announced #AkkaArrh reimagining due out soon. Jeff Minter has been an influencial force in #videogames for over 40 years! Come along with me as I discover this amazing game developer & his awesome creations. #AtariVCS

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01.25.23 It’s Official! “Caverns of Mars: Recharged” Coming on March 9th! (Atari Newsline Newsflash) (YouTube)

In Case You Missed It! ...It's official! I woke up today to this amazing news! As reported earlier, #CavernsofMars Recharged WILL BE the new #Atari #Recharged game! Coming on March 9 to the #AtariVCS & all major platforms! I share the #trailer with you and discuss over my morning coffee. Also: #MeganMcDuffee's 2nd #Atari #Soundtrack is up for preorder today on #BandCamp! Links below!

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01.23.23 That Atari Show #26: “All That Kaz” (Part 1) (YouTube)

In Case You Missed It! This episode, I begin my 3 part interview with Kazdan with KRAZ Productions on #YouTube (you won't wanna miss this!) I also take a look at a fantastic #book, "Electronic Plastic," discuss some updates in #Atari Newsline, feature Podan/"I Love" from YouTube in Creator Space & feature an amazing episode from #KRAZ Productions regarding the #AtariVCS. I also share some of the latest info on the #MyArcade & Atari devices. Join us!

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01.20.23 BCB #90: Atari VCS Pajama PowWow! (YouTube)

In case you missed it! ...I don't have #Atari 50 on my VCS (I own it for the #Switch) but I've wanted to do this episode for awhile. Here are my top 10 (er, 13) #AtariVCS games. Everything from #YarsRecharged to #AtariMania' are here, including #BPMBoy, #Aery, #Kombinera, #MissileCommandRecharged & #SirLovelot! Plus many more. Which are your favorites? I also throw in the odd trailer or two. Grab your pajamas and lets play some #VCS!

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01.18.23 No Filter #38: E.T. Phone Home, Defender, Dig Dug & Gyruss on the Atari 130XE! (YouTube)

In case you missed it... ! On this episode of #NoFilter, welcome to Season 3! Today, I'm playing a few classic #8bit #Atari games on my 130XE home #computer! These are: E.T. Phone Home, #Defender, #DigDug & #Gyruss. And get this! Original sofware on original hardware! Which one will I like best? #gaming #vintagegaming #retrogaming #atari8bitcomputer #games #ballistikcoffeeboy #youtube

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01.17.23 Another Year to Accomplish More (Journal)

The picture of me on this new Journal entry is from 2015, way before Covid, way before I suffered some family & personal losses, way before I sat in lock down for literally two years... but I'm still here! And I'm continuing to grow & nurture my soul. In 2023, I hope to grow & achieve even more! (Journal entry attached) -BB

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01.16.23 That Atari Show #25: “Carl Forhan w/ Songbird Productions” (YouTube)

This week on #ThatAtariShow, Carl Forhan joins us! He's the head of Songbird Productions, who sell some wonderful #homebrews & previously unreleased games for the #Jaguar & #Lynx! We talk homebrews, walk down memory lane & ask him some #Atari-centric questions! Also: a new Creator Space featuring #GoGameGo & #KRAZ Productions., Podcast Blast! featuring Ferg's 2600 Podcast & Atari ST Show, Newsline with some tidbits on the #MyArcade & Atari partnership products & more!

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