(episode 480) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss Atari World Championships, newly announced by Twin Galaxies & Atari! Do you have what it takes? Plus: Gamestation Go Community Firmware released! What does it include? Support for Amiga and TI-99/4A? Let's gander! AND: BCB is now on Patreon! Yes,... Continue Reading →
07.15.26 / The Atari VCS Podcast Ep 12 – “The AtariBox Files” / Atari VCS Launch Issues Explored
On this special Rumble 'vid-cast' episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, myself (Ballistik Coffee Boy) and my friend GreekGeek unveil the somewhat convoluted history and origins of the Atari VCS (aka 'AtariBox'). This includes angry indiegogo backers, many hardware delays, management changes, lawsuits & some nasty press. We discuss the colorful history and issues surrounding... Continue Reading →
07.08.26 / Atari Newsline #477: Atari Hotels, Thunderful, Deep Mind, RCT3, Magazine, VCS Summer Contest Winner!
(episode 477) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, we discuss: Atari Hotels update from Phoenix TV station, Free Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 on Epic Games store, a new Atari Magazine printed on a real Atari computer. No joke! Plus: Deep Mind 2014 article about Atari, Thunderful deal - It's done and dusted, but is... Continue Reading →
06.18.26 / Atari Newsline #474: Games Galore! Moonlight Cow Demo, Microvaders Caravan, Wolfenstein 3D, JagFest, Kiki2600!
(Episode 474) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, its Games Galore! This episode, I go over some brand new game announcements & preorders, including 'Microvaders: Caravan Edition' by Songbird Productions, 'Toy Story: Retro Roundup' and 'Toy Story 3 Complete Edition', 'Thief: The Dark Project Remastered', and 'Moonlight Cow' Demo on the... Continue Reading →
06.03.26 / Atari Newsline #471: Atari Buys Hipster Whale for $40M/ VCS Summer Indie Sale / Songbirds New Games / Story Roundup
On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss a few stories... First up, Atari Summer Indie Game Sale! + Atari buys 'Hipster Whale,' publisher for Crossy Road & other games, for nearly 40 million. Too much? + Songbird productions had 3 more Atari Lynx & Jag games up for sale, and one more that's a... Continue Reading →
05.25.26 Atari Newsline #469: 800XL Trademark + Turbo Time Warp + Atari Gaming Laptop + Commodore + VCS Game? (Memorial Day Episode!)
(episode 469) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline: Atari recently filed for the 800xl trademark. Should we be excited? + Alex w/ Turbo Zone Gaming is our new co-host w/ "Turbo Time Warp!" In ep 1, he tackles 'Pitfall!' + Have I found the perfect retro atari pc gaming laptop? Meet the... Continue Reading →
5.17.26 Atari Newsline #468: Activision 3 + Wizardry + Breakout at 50 + Wade & Bloomberg + 2 New VCS Games! + BCB Live!
TODAY on #AtariNewsline! #Activision Coll 3 is announced 4 the #Evercade! + #Atari Buys #Wizardry! + 2 New #VCS #Games! + #Breakout @ 50! Who made it? + #WadeRosen talks to @Bloomberg + What is #BCBLive? Check it out on #Rumble! 10a MT! #BCB Link: https://rumble.com/v79yz74-atari-newsline-468-activision-3-wizardry-breakout-at-50-wade-and-bloomberg-.html
04.11.26 [AN-457] Bubsy 4D! + D&D Heroes + New VCS Games! + NOLAnerdcast + Atari Is Hiring + Apple Turns 50! (Atari Newsline Episode 457)
(episode 457) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, I read you 3 articles - 1 by โช@timeextension64โฌ Re: #DungeonsandDragons#Heroes + another article by โช@nintendolifeโฌ Re: #Bubsy4D! #Fabraz discusses how they got involved with reimagining #Bubsy! + @apple Turns 50! Article by Macrumors! Why this is cool for us #Breakout & Atari... Continue Reading →
03.04.26 [AN-451] KRAZ x ORIONSOFT! / SNEAK ENERGY! / EVERCADE! / COSMIC CUSTODIAN SEQUEL! / ZPH / GSG! / DAD (Atari Newsline)
(episode 451) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update: โช@krazproductionsโฌ x โช@OrionSoftโฌ Collab! / โช@SneakEnergyโฌ x โช@atariโฌ partnership! / More โช@EvercadeRetroโฌ goodness coming to #BCB! #FannyonTech & more! / #CosmicCustodian#Sequel in the works! / โช@ZeroPageHomebrewโฌ coming in April to #ThatAtariShow! / #GamestationGo Custom #Firmware 1.1 on #AtariAge! / Remembering my #Dad on what... Continue Reading →
02.07.26 [AN-447] NEW Atari Trademarks = NEW Hardware? + VCS Dead? Think Twice! + Preserving Atari + Apple! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 447) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update... Does NEW #Atari#Trademarks Reveal Upcoming New @atari #hardware? Would you like an #STMini or #800xlPlus? + #AtariVCS Dead? Think Twice! Let's discuss some of the latest #Atari2600#homebrew releases from a myriad of #indiedevs! + Preserving Atari's #Legacy! Story by โช@ThisWeekinRetroโฌ! Let's show a clip... Continue Reading →