On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I dig into #TheMakingofKarateka (2023) by @DigitalEclipse on the #NintendoSwitch OLED! In this series, #DigitalEclipse pieces together the history of #Karateka, a popular #videogame steeped in history & influence. In part 1, "Deathbounce," we see dev Jordan Mechner's path to this amazing #game, from his beginnings as a student at... Continue Reading →
08.16.24 UNBOXD 42: “Summer Showcase of Retro Goodness!” (Atari Asteroids Deluxe, 2600, 5200 & 7800 Games!)
On this jam-packed #Summer episode of #Unboxd, I take the wraps off of tons of #Atari & #retro goodness! Including #Sears #Telegames #VideoArcadeII, #Krull for the #Atari2600, #MrCool for #Atari8bit, #CircusConvoy by @audacitygames7731, #MarioBros for the #Atari5200, #Ballblazer for the #Atari7800, #AtariAge #magazines, and my first ever REAL #Atari commercial grade #arcadecabinet, #asteroidsdeluxe ! (And...... Continue Reading →
08.16.24 SKYFRIZZ Is Now Avail EXCLUSIVELY on ATARI VCS! Plus: Atari Summer 2024 Twitter/X Polls! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Skyfrizz is avail NOW on the #AtariVCS! By @ObsidianContraption (our friend) aka #LiminalistContraptions! He's worked on this game his whole life, and finally its out! Support and #indiedev & purchase today! Let's take a look! PLUS: MY Summer 2024 #Atari Twitter/X Polls! What did I find?... Continue Reading →
08.13.24 That Atari Show 78: “Interview with the Team!” (JD Video Game Productions & SUPER 3D MAZE 16!)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, my special guests is the indie team behind #Super3dmaze16! A Free Demo is avail now on the #AtariVCS, with the full game coming soon! I talk to Jameel, Tony Longworth & Winson with @JDVideoGameProductions-mc8nk about this amazing #game, influences, working with #Atari, future plans & more! This is a double... Continue Reading →
07.30.24 That Atari Show 77: Stuart’s Pixel Games (Dev of “Puzzledorf” talks Atari VCS, Steam & Xbox Update!)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, my special guest is Stuart with @SPG-Games ! He's the dev for #Puzzledorf on the #AtariVCS, #Steam & now #Xbox! We discuss the huge new update to his awesome #puzzler, plus future plans, #gaming influences, working with #Atari, #games that shaped his youth, and much more! Plus: I took a... Continue Reading →
07.27.24 BCB 137: National Video Game Museum Tour! Frisco, TX. July 26-27, 2024. (Atari, NES, Pokemon & more!)
On this episode of #BCB, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday! 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 at the end, a cool #retro 80's #arcade!... Continue Reading →
07.23.24 That Atari Show 76: “Obsidian Contraption Returns!” (‘SKYFRIZZ’ & the Journey of an Indie Dev)
On this episode, my good friend @ObsidianContraption returns! He discusses his new #game, #Skyfrizz, and how it took him nearly his whole life to fully realize & complete. This is the story of an #indiedev who grew up with @Atari & who's dream was to get his #game published, and how that led him to... Continue Reading →
07.19.24 ATARI & ALAN-1 Announce ASTEROIDS: RECHARGED Cab! Up 4 Preorder! Plus: PUZZLEDORF Gets Update & Demo! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Update, #Atari & #Alan1 announce the #AsteroidsRecharged #ArcadeCabinet! This is a real commercial grade #cab, up for #preorder now! Plus: #Puzzledorf by @SPG-Games has a NEW #update & a #FREE #DEMO now up on the #AtariVCS! Let's check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXIZj90EDvc&t=17s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
07.12.24 Atari Newsline Who’s Who? (Ep 1) “Who is Ray Kassar?” (Atari CEO & President, 1978-1983)
On this #AtariNewsline special, #WhosWho?, I talk about influential figures at #Atari! This includes former #CEO's, #Presidents, #Programmers, #Devs, #hardware & #software partners & more! On this inaugural episode, I take a look at #RayKassar... who was he? And why did he matter in the greater @atari universe? Let's discuss & take a greater look... Continue Reading →
07.09.24 That Atari Show 75: A Coffee Break w/ the Lioness! Special Guest: Shelion Gaming, Atari 2600+ & More
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, my good friend @SheLionGaming is my special guest! We discuss early #Atari influences, how she got started on @YouTube, @atari#2600plus#review, #homearcade mods (incl. @Arcade1UpOfficial cabs), #AtariJaguar stories & much, much more! Included is her FULL #Atari2600Plus Review, incl. her fave #games, such as #DesertFalcon & more! Length: About 60 minutes.... Continue Reading →