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 →
11.05.25 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 (@GenXGrownUp) 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 →
11.03.25 That Atari Show 115: “Interview: Retroninja” (Part 2) Getting to know Game Developer Tony Barnes; ‘The Intellivision Gamer’
On this episode of That Atari Show, Retroninja (Tony Barnes) is back with Part 2 of our awesome interview. In this portion, we get to know Tony a bit better as he answers some random questions, discusses the influence arcade games & Atari had on him in his youth, and more! Plus, "Vectaguard: Zero" is... 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 →
10.27.25 [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 →
10.17.25 [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 →
10.16.25 BCB CONFIDENTIAL 4 – “A Sorta Kinda Halloween Special” (Sept-Oct 2025) Six Week Rundown, ‘Swing You Sinners,’ Aries, 8-Bit Bubba & More! (Members Only!)
WELCOME TO BCB CONFIDENTIAL! The (semi, apparently!) monthly MEMBERS ONLY video to BCB Coffee Club Members! In episode 4, I discuss the past (uhem!) 6 weeks' or more worth of videos, podcasts & more! From the Gamestation Go by My Arcade to the upcoming announcement on October 17th @ PRGE in Portland, I discuss the... Continue Reading →
10.16.25 [AN-421] ATARI Intellivision Console Imminent? Modretro Announces M64! Brent Bushnell Paves Own Path! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 421) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, we put together the pieces... is an Intellivision console imminent by Atari? Let's discuss! Plus: MODRETRO about to announce the M64 Console at PRGE! What do we know? Plus: Brent Bushnell Paves his own Path w/ Two-Bit Circus & Future Circus! As seen on Shark... Continue Reading →