ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, there's a new article by Meg Pelliccio for #thegamer.com titled, "In An Age Where Everything Is Going Digital, #Atari is Fighting To Preserve Retro With New Releases." The article was released on 9/8/24. I read the article, discussing the #Atari7800plus and other new #games under... Continue Reading →
09.13.24 BCB 139: Pong Head2Head Cocktail Table by Arcade1Up (Assembly & Review! All 12 Games!)
On this episode of #BCB, I take a look at the #Pong Head2Head #CocktailTable by @Arcade1UpOfficial! This #homearcade features 12 classic #Atari games, including #Pong, #Warlords, #Destroyer, #Indy500, #Quadrapong, #PongSports, #Avalanche, #MajorHavoc, #Tempest & much more! Come along as I unbox this beauty, put it together & play the #games! For under $300, I found... Continue Reading →
09.06.24 BCB 138: National Video Game Museum Tour! Frisco, TX. July 26-27, 2024. (Special Edition w/ Commentary!)
On this episode of #BCB, a #specialedition, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday... AGAIN! (This time, with commentary throughout!) The trip includes older consoles like #Atari, #Intellivision, #Fairchild, #Nintendo, #Sega & more! Plus: #Pokemon exhibit, 70's & 80's bedrooms, #Atari #prototypes, #NES & #vintagecomputing goodness! And... Continue Reading →
09.06.24 ‘YARS RISING’ Trailer is Out! What do U think? Is this the YARS Sequel you Wanted? Let’s discuss! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the new #Yarsrising Story #GameTrailer is Out! The game itself comes out in 4 days. What do you think about this new #Yars game, and is it the sequel you wanted? Let's watch both & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpUDFFKA3dA Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB
09.05.24 CRYSTAL CASTLES Replicades by New Wave Toys up for Preorder! Plus: GRS Arcade Trak-Ball Bundle! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, @NewWaveToys has announced the #CrystalCastles #Replicade! Not one, but two! There's also a #FieldTest Edition! AND: a NEW GRS (@GlensRetroShow) #TrakBall Controller bundle! Let's take a look & discuss it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7hMIHcU-o&t=3s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB ** New Wave Toys link: https://newwavetoys.com/
09.04.24 XPO 75: (Deep Dive!) “Adventure” (1980) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this special #deepdive episode of #XpressO, my 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReview series. On this one, I take a look at #Adventure, a hugely popular 1980 #actionadventure #RPG on the 2600! I discuss the infamous #easteregg by #gamedesigner #WarrenRobinett, the #game's legacy & much more! How does this one rank 44 years later? Let's find out!... Continue Reading →
08.30.24 XPO 74: (Deep Dive!) “GYRUSS” (1983) by Parker Bros (XperssO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, it's another #deepdive #doubleepisode, feat. #Gyruss (1983) by #ParkerBros, but developed by #Roklan & #Konami! In this #arcade #classic, you travel through the solar system, blasting away invaders, laser beams, asteroids & more! How does the popular #game stand up over 40 years later? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cH8grNpuMI Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
08.27.24 THAT ATARI SHOW #79: Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment Returns! Interview, Super Asteroids/MC, 7800+ News & More!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, Christian w/ #CuirassEntertainment (aka @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874) joins us to discuss his latest #game, #OffWorldRally, as well as his previous game, #EndsReach! We discuss other favorite #carracing #games, what he's playing now, future plans & more! Plus: #Atari7800Plus was announced! I go over all the items up for #preorder, including #BentleyBearsCrystalQuest! #FannyPacks... Continue Reading →
08.23.24 BCB’s Unofficial ATARI.COM Buyers Guide & Tips (Part One) (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I give you #BCB's Unofficial #Atari.com #BuyersGuide & #Tips! (Part One)! In this cool helpful video, I discuss some of @Atari's issues with shipping preorders & how to better navigate shopping & save some money in the process, as well as some grief! I've got TEN... Continue Reading →
08.21.24 XPO 73: “Coco Nuts” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CoconNuts, by #Telesys from back in '82. In this game, you play Stanley, who is being assaulted by Coco's #coconuts! You're equipped with only a hat and an umbrella for protection. How far can you make it? Does this game contain any intrinsic value at... Continue Reading →