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 →
11.07.25 Ristretto 14: Atari Pac-Man CX40+ Wireless Ghost Joystick Set! Full Unoboxing & 1st Impressions!
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 →
11.07.25 ATARI 50 Pac-Man Namco DLC Pack! + CYBER RUN: LOW TECH on VCS! + Gamestation Go Firmware 1.1 & Sideloading Issues (Atari Newsline)
(episode 428) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this update, #Atari50 #PacMan #Namco #DLC Coming Nov 13! Let's discuss! Article by #Engadget! + #CyberRun #LowTech by #kiki2600 & โช@krazproductionsโฌ NOW Avail on #Atari #VCS! + #GamestationGo #Firmware 1.1 #Update & #Sideloading #Games (incl. #PS1 Issues) - Where do you stand? + My Atari2600Plus #PacMan Goodies... Continue Reading →
11.05.25 GamestationGo Firmware Update? + Atari Vault – What is it? + NOW Shipping + Maze Lab Redux & Vectaguard: Zero on VCS! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 427) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, Jon (โช@GenXGrownUpโฌ) 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 →
10.31.25 BCB 179: GAMESTATION GO Full Review! A Complete, Unsponsored & Unbiased Review After 2 Weeks! (Revised Review)
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 →
10.31.25 [AN-426] TIM LAPETINO Interview Sneak Peek! + ATARI’s Announces New COO + Pac-Man 2600+ Now Shipping! (Atari Newsline)
(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 →
10.29.25 Ristretto 12: ATARI 90’s REWIND Collection! For Modretro Chromatic! By Atari (BCB’s Short Takes)
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I #unbox & #play the #Atari#90sRewind Collection! By โช@ModRetroHubโฌ & โช@atariโฌ ! Featuring #Asteroids, #SuperBreakout & Centipede! Remixed & remade versions of 90's #gameboy classics! Let's unbox this, read the manuals, take a look @ the box contents & play the games! BONUS: HDMI footage included! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KiqIekG8iM What's... Continue Reading →
10.27.25 [AN-425] 3 NEW TOAPLAN ATARI+ Games Announced! What are they? Are you interested in these? Minisode! (Atari Newsline)
(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 →
10.24.25 [AN-424] ATARI Gamestation MEGA! When’s it coming & more! Plus: Feedback Loop – Help Us Help You! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 424) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, I discuss the My Arcade x Atari Gamestation Mega! It's under $250, has a nice 10 inch screen, wood construction, multiple control points & fits on a counter! What is it, where is it, what games are included & when can we order... Continue Reading →
10.22.25 XPO4 – #10: “Dracula: The Undead” (1991) by Hand Made (XpressO4: 20-Minute Atari Lynx Game Reviews!)
On episode 10 of Xpresso4, my Atari Lynx Game Review series, it's a special Halloween episode! For starters, 'Ballistik From the Future' is BACK to hijack the show! (Not seen since wayy back in 2023! Retro!) He's back to review 'Dracula: The Undead' by Hand Made Software for the Atari Lynx back in 1991. Ancient... Continue Reading →