All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #FirstImpressions, #Unboxings & #Shorttakes series, I take the wraps off the brand new #Atari2600Plus #PacMan Edition! w/ the #Atari #HighScore Collection #BoxSet of 4 #games! This includes #PacmanDoubleFeature, #Xevious, #DigDug & #Galaga! These are limited editions with #patches & #pins! Let's take a look @ the set, unbox it,... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'Ristretto,' BCB's Short Takes & First Impressions, I unbox the #Atari2600 #PacMan #Ghost Edition Wireless CX40+ #Joystick set! This included 5 joysticks fashioned after the Atari 2600 & Pac-Man ghosts. (The joysticks were provided by Plaion for purposes of review.) Let's discuss who this is for, who might want them &... Continue Reading →
(episode 427) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, Jon (@GenXGrownUp) spoke about the #GamestationGo#FirmwareUpdate yesterday & said it might arrive last night. Where is it? Jon gives us an update on what's going on, too! (Thx J!) + #Atari#Preorders now #shipping! What did you order, where is it, and is yours late? +... Continue Reading →
On this episode of BCB, I finally reveal my final review of the My Arcade & Atari Gamestation GO, which is on sale for $179+ right now in October 2025. I received it 2 weeks ago and put it through its paces on my 'Ristretto' Quick Takes series here on BCB. The system comes with... Continue Reading →
(episode 426) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this awesome update, we take a sneak peek @ my upcoming interview with Tim Lapetino, Atari's Creative Director! He talks Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition & More! + Atari Announces a new Chief Operations Officer (COO)! Let's take a look @ her LinkedIn! + Atari Pac-Man 2600+ Now... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'That Atari Show,' it's a Halloween Spook-tacular! Hosted by none other than 'Ballistik From the Future!' We don't know why BCB has an english accent & is visiting himself in the past, but it's most likely to steal games he (er, I) sold! Also: Featuring Aries (@BrainSlushTV) discussing his Atari Flashback... Continue Reading →
(episode 425) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS! // On this episode of Atari Newsline (this quick episode!) the 3 next Toaplan games for the Atari+ consoles have been announced! This is for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ and will be produced next in the exciting retro lineup! What do you think? Are you interested? Sound off... Continue Reading →
(episode 423) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, John & Rob, 2 Sysops for current operating Atari BBS'es, join us to discuss +++ Day! (or #PlusPlusPlusDay!) Tomorrow on Wed, join an Atari BBS to celebrate! We discuss HOW to CONNECT & WHY you should care! + Celebrating 'Computer Chronicles' &... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'That Atari Show,' Tony Barnes (Retroninja) joins us! He's been a dev for over 4 decades & has created such masterful hits such as the Strike series (Urban Strike, etc) through to working at Electronic Arts, creating Buffy, Stryder & many more! On the Atari VCS side, he created BPM BOY,... Continue Reading →
Premieres SUN 10/19 @ 7p MT! On this episode of BCB, I give you my full review of the PIXEL POCKET PRO by My Arcade & Atari! This is my full review after owning the device for nearly 2 weeks. Have I integrated this keychain player in to my life at all? What games are... Continue Reading →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 