On episode 11 of #XpressO3, my #Atari7800 #GameReview series, it's another #DeepDive (double episode!) I play #Robotron2084 by #Atari Inc/Corp in 1986 for the 7800, based on the famous #Williams #arcadegame. Developed by #VidKiz, which were former Williams employees #EugeneJarvis & #Demay. It's a highly influential twin-stick #shooter with lots of history & legacy. How... Continue Reading →
03.13.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Asteroids” (1986) by Atari, Inc (XpressO3: 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews) Ep 9
On episode 9 of #XpressO3, 5-Min #Atari7800 #GameReviews, I play #Asteroids from 1986, which some consider to be THE best version of Asteroids on ANY console! You know the basics. What makes this version so different? Let's discuss it, read the manual & watch a cool #commercial from back in the day! Hop along my... Continue Reading →
03.13.25 ‘STAR RAIDERS’ Turns 45! Game History & New Atari Merch! Let’s Discuss & Celebrate! (Ep 336)
On this #AtariNewsline, @Atari Celebrates 45 Years of #StarRaiders! From the legendary #Atari400 & #Atari800 #8BitComputer Release, to the #Atari2600 and #Atari5200 ports, #StarRaidersII, as well as later iterations such as on the #Ps3, we celebrate this amazing #atari #game & all the #joy it has brought gamers from around the globe! Plus: NEW #Merch... Continue Reading →
03.12.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Joust” (1987) by Atari, Inc. (XPressO 3: Atari 7800 5-Minute Game Reviews) Ep 8
On episode 8 of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 5-Minute #GameReviews, I play #Joust for the 7800, which was released in 1987 by #Atari! In this version, amongst many #Atari versions of the game, you play a Knight attempting to overcome a horde of other baddies flying about. It's a classic game, but how does it hold up... Continue Reading →
03.11.25 XPO3: “Realsports Baseball” (1988) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO3: 5-Minute Atari 7800 Game Reviews) Ep 7
On episode 7 of #XpressO3, 5-Min #Atari7800 #GameReviews on the #Atari7800Plus, I play #RealsportsBaseball, from 1988, by #Atari,Inc. This #sports #game is yet another entry in the #Realsports Sports Series. How does it hold up in 2025? Is this game better than the 2600 & 5200 versions? Pitch Perfect or Hard Pass? Let's find out!... Continue Reading →
XpressO3, 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews, is moving to WED @ 7p MST! To Celebrate, enjoy a week full of new reviews!
This wk! To Celebrate moving my #Atari7800 #GameReview show, #XpressO3, to WED's @ 7p MST, I'll b showing a NEW ep EACH NIGHT this wk only! Mon-Fri @ 7 pm MST! (6p PST/9p EST). Feat: #ScrapyardDog, #RealsportsBaseball, #Joust, #Asteroids & #PolePosition2! Join Us Tonight! Only on #BCB! #Gaming #Atari Watch: https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6GulLPQNaU
03.10.25 XPO 3: “Scrapyard Dog” (1990) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO3: 5-Minute Atari 7800 Game Reviews) Ep 6
On episode 6 of #XpressO3, 5-Minute #Atari7800 #gamereviews, on the #Atari7800Plus, I play #ScrapyardDog by #Atari from back in 1990. In this #platformer, who some call the 'poor man's #Mario', you're dumpster diving & going from city to city, trying to rescue your poor dog Scraps, the infamous #Junkyard #Dog! Your name is Louie &... Continue Reading →
03.09.25 NEW Firmware Updates For Atari Super Pockets & Atari 2600+! What’s Included? Let’s Check It Out! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, there's some new #firmware #updates in town & they're for the #Atari #SuperPockets by #HyperMegaTech! and for the #Atari2600Plus! This is version 2.0.1.3 for the #2600Plus aned 1.4.0 for the Super Pockets! Let's install 'em & discuss what's changed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTtkYoXg79Q Thanks for watching! Subscribe, Like &... Continue Reading →
03.05.25 XPO 3: (Deep Dive!) “Ballblazer” (1987) for Atari 7800 (XpressO3: 5-Minute Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On this #deepdive episode of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 5-Minute #GameReviews, I play #Ballblazer by #Atari & #LucasArts! This game was initially created in 1985 & announced that year, and came out on a variety of consoles, including the Atari 5200, 7800 & 8-Bit Computer line. It's a futuristic #sports #game, that I actually like! Let's take... Continue Reading →
02.26.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Food Fight” (1986) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO3: Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On episode 4 of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 #GameReviews, I play #FoodFight, a #game released in 1986 for the #Atari 7800. (Yes, it's another #DeepDive double episode!) This #arcade style #game featuring #CharleyChuck has you involved in various #foodfights with a cast of zany #chefs! How does this version hold up to the arcade original? I also... Continue Reading →