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 →
10.17.25 [AN-422] ATARI Announces INTELLIVISION SPRINT! Pre-Orders open NOW for $150! 45 Games! Wireless! Hrm… (Atari Newsline)
(episode 422) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, Atari has just announced the Intellivision Sprint! Launches Dec 2025, pre-orders up NOW for $149.99! Includes 45 games to celebrate the console's 45th anniversary, I read the games list to you & discuss the 'sizzle reel' Atari has just put out! What do... Continue Reading →
10.15.25 [AN-420] NEW ATARI HARDWARE Dropping Friday? Let’s Speculate! + Upcoming Guests 4 Halloween & A Plea From Me ;) (Atari Newsline)
(episode 420) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, is NEW ATARI HARDWARE dropping this Friday? Let's Speculate! Jag Mini? 8-Bit Something Computer Mini? VCS Plus? Let's go over the recent news & acquisitions! Plus: Upcoming guests on 'That Atari Show,' including a return by The Laird's Lair & a fantastic 2... Continue Reading →
10.14.25 Ristretto 10: “Gamestation Go HDMI-Out” (by MyArcade/Atari) A 3rd Hr of Gameplay! (BCBs Short Takes)
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I give you another full hour of #GamestationGo #gameplay, this time playing via #HDMI Out on my #TV, featuring such awesome #Atari #Arcade games such as #SkyRaider, #Berzerk, #AgentX, #Centipede, #NightDriver & more! Plus: #Atari2600 fun with #HauntedHouse! #Atari5200 fun with #Meebzork & #RealsportsTennis! #Atari7800 fun with #DesertFalcon... Continue Reading →
10.13.25 Ristretto 9: “Gamestation Go Extras” (by MyArcade/Atari) A 2nd Hour of Gameplay! (BCBs Short Takes)
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I give you another full hour of #GamestationGo# gameplay, featuring such awesome #Atari#Arcade classics like #RedBaron, #SkyRaider & #Tempest, Atari #Piinball in #ballsofSteel like #Barbarian and #MissileCommand, #Jaleco#homeconsole & #Arcade hits like #CityConnection, #Piko gems like #ThunderboltII and 3 versions of #PacMan, incl #Atari2600 and #arcade versions! Let's... Continue Reading →
10.06.25 Ristretto 7: “Pixel Pocket Pro” (by MyArcade & Atari) Unboxing, Gameplay & 1st Look (BCBs Short Takes)
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I unbox the #PixelPocketPro by #MyArcade & โช@atariโฌ! This small device fits on your #keyring (or your #backpack as I suggest) and contains 25 #classic#Atari#games! Which games are they? And is the $29.99 asking price MSRP justified? Let's take a first look on my first day of ownership!... Continue Reading →
10.04.25 [AN-413] Stop! DON’T BUY this ATARI VCS Game! (Yet) + NEW Atari Stories is Up! BUSHNELL FILES Vol 3! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 413) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, I discuss a NEW #game on the #AtariVCS (#Glaive: #BrickBreaker by #BlueSunsetStudios that is BROKE! #Atari hasn't acknowledged it & won't respond, neither will the dev! What's going on? Is this the new normal? Let's discuss! + Episode 13 of #AtariStories my #podcast... Continue Reading →
08.20.25 [AN-398] Atari Gamescom Update! HyperMegaTech Super Micro Keychains! + InfoGrames & NightDive Shine! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 398) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline udpate, it's a โช@gamescom.globalโฌ update! #HyperMegaTech (aka #Blaze #Evercade) announced #SuperMicroKeychains! Let's take a look! For #Taito, #DataEast & #Atari games! Plus: #Infogrames & โช@Nightdivestudiosโฌ shine! #Wizordum & #Outlaws + #HandfulofMissions #Remaster were announced today! Let's take a look at these 2 cool games! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfkAl4gUtIc... Continue Reading →
08.10.25 Exclusive! “Vectaguard Zero” by RetroNinja! Coming Soon 2 Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline Sneak Peek # 1)
On this first Atari Newsline Sneak Peek, I take a look @ "Vectaguard: Zero," a NEW game coming soon to the Atari VCS by legendary game developer, Tony Barnes! This shooter is reminiscent of classic retro gaming elements, inspired by 'Defender,' 'Caverns of Mars' and others. I play the first 2 levels & guide you... Continue Reading →