ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline #update, I pose the question: Is @Google systematically #erasing #Atari's #history? Well, their #BorregasAve offices have all been #demolished for #parkinglots & huge glass monstrosities. I read this #article by @KezaMacDonald with @timeextension64. See for yourself & let me know what u think in comments! Pretty disgraceful... Continue Reading →
04.08.24 BCB 133: 1,000th Video Special! (Retrospective, Ballistik Coffee Boy YouTube Channel, 2021-2024)
On this special edition of #BCB, it's my 1,000th #video on #YouTube! I'm #celebrating by picking up right after where my very first episode of #BallistikCoffeeBoy aired, back in Sept 2021! I discuss my favorite YouTube #memories of creating the channel, in all its glorioius (and not so glorious) incarnations. Come along w/ me and... Continue Reading →
04.06.24 Creative Bloq Interviews ATARI’s New Creative Director TIM LAPETINO (by Ian Dean) (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, I read a new #CreativeBloq #interview w/ #TimLapetino, #Atari's new #creativedirector! In this #article, Tim discusses the psychological Atari #Ethos, the #Art of @Atari, the past & future of the iconic company, #SteveJobs, #Wozniak, former creative director #Opperman, #Atari50, #DigitalEclipse & a look at the iconic Atari... Continue Reading →
03.27.23 That Atari Show #35: Jani Penttinen, Father of Utopos (Interview, Computer Monsters, “Toki” on Lynx) (YouTube)
On this episode, the legendary dev, Jani Penttinen joins us! He's been involved with #Atari since #Utopos on the #AtariST back in 1993, until today, with #Guntech2 on the #AtariVCS! We talk about game development, COVID, his early years & what he's been working on lately. Also: "Computer Monsters" is my Book Nook review, and "#Toki" is reviewed, a game for the Atari #Lynx I enjoy very much.
2.13.23 That Atari Show #29: “Mr. Poestyle Presents…” (Interview, Podcasts, Homebrews by Songbird & more!) (YouTube)
Have you seen it? ๐ On This jam-packed episode of #ThatAtariShow, my good #YouTube friend, Mr. Poestyle, joins us! He features #Atari content, plays himself 80 years in the future & is a joy to watch! We talk childhood memories, #Atari2600, #Atari50, Stampede & much more! (And what's this about a giant duck chasing him?) Also: new Podcast updates, Homebrews by #SongbirdProductions for the #Lynx & #Jaguar, plus Atari News & all the latest & new #AtariVCS games on the horizon. Join us!
02.06.23 That Atari Show #28: “All That Kaz” (KRAZ Productions Interview Pt 2, Game Review: Desert Falcon for Atari 7800) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It: Hello, fellow #Atarians! Kazdan from #KRAZ Productions is back in part 2 of our interview! We discuss everything from the #AtariJaguar to the #Lynx & #VCS. It's a great time you won't wanna miss! Also: a new game review for "Desert Falcon" on the #Atari7800, #Atari #XEGS & #Atari2600. Which version do I think is best, and what are my feelings about the game overall? Join us on #ThatAtariShow! Where ATARI is KING.
02.03.23 BCB #92: “Atari Oddities! Bizarre #Atari Products” (Atari Jukebox, AtariTel, Puppy Pong, MindLink & More!) (YouTube)
Previously, on BCB... On this episode of BCB, I talk about some odd #Atari products! These include: Atari CC 192 Calculator, #AtariTel Video Phone, #PuppyPong & tons more! Did you know Atari made a jukebox? How about a sun visor for your Atari Lynx handheld? Would you believe, records? The Atari Mind Link? How about a music visualizer? Even a hide n' go seek video game that sucks?! Tune in to find out about some wacky products that Atari came up with over the years!