All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On the final episode (of this series of) XpressO4 Atari Lynx Game Reviews, I play #Roadblaseters by #AtariCorp from 1990, based on the popular #arcadegame! I won't lie.. this is my FAVORITE #AtariLynx #game ever released & in this episode, I'm going to explain why. Of course, I'm in good company, creators such as @CGRundertow... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I unbox the Modretro Chromatic, a device that is a Gameboy & Gameboy Color player, in a sleek aluminum alloy shell. It's got heft, the screen pops & the sound will blow you away. I ordered the Midnight bundle from their website, which included the Midnight Koss Porta... Continue Reading →
On episode 7 of #XpressO4, #AtariLynx #GameReviews, in about 20 minutes, I play #ChipsChallenge for the #Lynx! This is a game by #Epyx! It was released first on the #Lynx, then became hugely popular once released onto #Microsoft #Windows 3.1 and later #Windows95! (That's where I first played it.) In this game, you're a geek... Continue Reading →
On episode 6 of #XpressO4, #AtariLynx #GameReviews, in about 20 minutes, I play #Shanghai for the #Lynx! This is a game by #Activision (I had no idea!) that has been on just about every home game console imaginable. However, the Lynx version shines... Let's read the manual & history of the game, including the history... Continue Reading →
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 →
On this episode of #BCB, it's another #unboxing special featuring #Atari #SpecialDeliveries, #ZoltarSpeaks from #NewWaveToys & #videogamesmonthly for August 2025! What's in the box? Join me on this cavalcade of old skool #Atari irregular carts & #NES goodness! Featuring more #games from #tigerelectronics for the #Atari #8bitcomputers & #atari2600 ! Bonus: my re-creation of the... Continue Reading →
On episode 5 of #XpressO4, #AtariLynx#GameReviews, in about 20 minutes, I play #PacLand for the #Lynx! This is a 1991 port of the super-popular 1985 #arcadegame, a sequel of sorts to #PacMan! How does this one hold up today? #BCB takes a look @ the #box, #manual & reads about the #gamehistory, then shows some... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, it's my first #RechargedReview! Including a Secret Menu I found that unlocks a WHOLE NEW GAME! plus more footage of #speedruns & #randommazes! I unbox & play #PacManDoubleFeature for the #Atari7800! This is a NEW #game out by #bobdecrescenzo & #Atari featuring the classic #Atari2600 #PacMan ! Plus:... Continue Reading →
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