On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I #review #Microvaders, by @SongbirdPro, for the #AtariLynx console! Yes, the #Lynx! There are still #indiedevs out there cranking out BRAND NEW & Licensed Re-Releases of #games, such as here with this gem, which is a #homebrew #game by a Lynx community legend, Carl Forhan! Let's #unbox it,... Continue Reading →
03.28.25 TiGER BLiNG 9: “The One with R-Zone” (Circa 1995-97) History, Gameplay & My Collection
On this episode of #TigerBling, I take a look at the infamous #Rzone #gaming systems! This includes the #Rzone #Headgear, the #XPG (X-Treme Portable gaming System), the #Datazone #diary and #player, and the #SuperScreen! These essentailly played larger versions of #Tiger's #LCD #games, and in some cases, larger as in directly over one of your... Continue Reading →
03.26.25 No Filter 112: “Breakout Beyond” by Choice Provisions & Atari! Gameplay, Chat & Review on ATARI VCS!
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #BreakoutBeyond by @ChoiceProvisions & @atari on the #atarivcs! This game was released on March 25, 2025 (yesterday as of this review) & while I'm not a #Breakout super-fan, it's a fun take on the #game, if not a little predictable. Are there bonus stages? How does the #game... Continue Reading →
03.22.25 NO FILTER HD 111 – ATARI VCS: HOMEBREW POWERHOUSE! “Torpedo Torpor” & “Nite Bear”! Gameplay & Chat
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play two AWESOME #AtariVCS #Atari #Homebrew #games! First up is #TorpedoTorpor, a FREE #game currently on the #VCS! This one's by #Zetotronics! It's a #shooter in the vein of #YarsRevenge & other #games of that genre. Also we have #NiteBear, by Gemintronic! This #game is a game that looks... Continue Reading →
03.22.25 NITE BEAR Drops Today on ATARI VCS! By Gemintronic & KRAZ! Let’s Take an Exclusive 1st Look! (Atari Newsline Ep 341)
(ep 341) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // A SUPRISE TODAY for ATARI VCS fans! #NiteBear is dropping today by #Gemintronic & @krazproductions! This #Atari2600 #homebrew #game is by #JasonSantuci of #Gemintronic & was made using #BatariBasic & 6502 #Assembly! It's an 8-bit #tourdeforce for under $3 on the #AtariVCS! Let's take a look at some... Continue Reading →
03.20.25 ATARI JAGUAR Plus or Mini? Will This Be Coming in 2025? Let’s Discuss the Pros & Cons! (Atari Newsline Ep 340)
(ep 340) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Will An #AtariJaguar Plus or Mini be coming later in 2025? I've heard rumblings! Let's discuss the pros & cons! From the #games to #BigPemu inclusion, #RichWhitehouse, @SongbirdPro & more! What games might be included? Who would the target consumer be? What games might not be included? Let's... Continue Reading →
03.19.25 XPO3: DEEP DIVE! “Robotron:2084” (1986) by Atari Inc (XpressO3: 5-Minute Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On episode 11 of #XpressO3, my #Atari7800 #GameReview series, it's another #DeepDive (double episode!) I play #Robotron2084 by #Atari Inc/Corp in 1986 for the 7800, based on the famous #Williams #arcadegame. Developed by #VidKiz, which were former Williams employees #EugeneJarvis & #Demay. It's a highly influential twin-stick #shooter with lots of history & legacy. How... Continue Reading →
03.14.25 XPO3: (Deep Dive!) “Pole Position II” (1987) by Atari Inc. (XpressO3: 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On episode 10 of #XpressO3, I play #PolePositionII, a pack-in title for some, for the #Atari7800 #gameconsole! On this #deepdive double episode, I go more into detail on some titles. This one's a classic for sure, the sequel to 1983's #PolePosition by #Namco, it's a cool #game many enjoy to this day. Is it unflawed... Continue Reading →
03.13.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Asteroids” (1986) by Atari, Inc (XpressO3: 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews) Ep 9
On episode 9 of #XpressO3, 5-Min #Atari7800 #GameReviews, I play #Asteroids from 1986, which some consider to be THE best version of Asteroids on ANY console! You know the basics. What makes this version so different? Let's discuss it, read the manual & watch a cool #commercial from back in the day! Hop along my... Continue Reading →
03.12.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Joust” (1987) by Atari, Inc. (XPressO 3: Atari 7800 5-Minute Game Reviews) Ep 8
On episode 8 of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 5-Minute #GameReviews, I play #Joust for the 7800, which was released in 1987 by #Atari! In this version, amongst many #Atari versions of the game, you play a Knight attempting to overcome a horde of other baddies flying about. It's a classic game, but how does it hold up... Continue Reading →