This time on #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse! In Part 4, Chapter 4, "Marketing a Masterpiece," #JordanMechner finds that his #game, #Karateka, is flying off the shelves, from a myriad of home #gaming consoles to #IBMPC's and more! What will the fame bring this previously unknown #indiedev? Will #Broderbund deliver? Plus: #MikeMika, President... Continue Reading →
09.07.24 ATARI 7800+ is Now Avail in More Countries! Plus: Atari VCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Update this Month! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari7800plus is NOW AVAILABLE in More Countries! (But still no Canada?) Plus: #AStariVCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Upcoming #Update! TBA! Let's discuss! Plus: a new #TiltingTiles #game on the #VCS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pI46-nSCxY Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB
09.06.24 BCB 138: National Video Game Museum Tour! Frisco, TX. July 26-27, 2024. (Special Edition w/ Commentary!)
On this episode of #BCB, a #specialedition, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday... AGAIN! (This time, with commentary throughout!) The trip includes older consoles like #Atari, #Intellivision, #Fairchild, #Nintendo, #Sega & more! Plus: #Pokemon exhibit, 70's & 80's bedrooms, #Atari #prototypes, #NES & #vintagecomputing goodness! And... Continue Reading →
09.06.24 ‘YARS RISING’ Trailer is Out! What do U think? Is this the YARS Sequel you Wanted? Let’s discuss! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the new #Yarsrising Story #GameTrailer is Out! The game itself comes out in 4 days. What do you think about this new #Yars game, and is it the sequel you wanted? Let's watch both & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpUDFFKA3dA Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB
09.05.24 CRYSTAL CASTLES Replicades by New Wave Toys up for Preorder! Plus: GRS Arcade Trak-Ball Bundle! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, @NewWaveToys has announced the #CrystalCastles #Replicade! Not one, but two! There's also a #FieldTest Edition! AND: a NEW GRS (@GlensRetroShow) #TrakBall Controller bundle! Let's take a look & discuss it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7hMIHcU-o&t=3s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB ** New Wave Toys link: https://newwavetoys.com/
09.04.24 XPO 75: (Deep Dive!) “Adventure” (1980) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this special #deepdive episode of #XpressO, my 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReview series. On this one, I take a look at #Adventure, a hugely popular 1980 #actionadventure #RPG on the 2600! I discuss the infamous #easteregg by #gamedesigner #WarrenRobinett, the #game's legacy & much more! How does this one rank 44 years later? Let's find out!... Continue Reading →
09.01.24 No Filter HD 103: THE MAKING OF KARATEKA (Pt 3, Ch 3) “Drawing From Life” (Talkthru & Gameplay)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse! In Part 3, Chapter 3, I read #DrawingFromLife, and show you the #videos, #gameplay, read the #journals from #JordanMechner and More, as his family assist him with his #karate inspired #game! Next up: Part 4, Chapter 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRn7IcgalwU Thanks for watching! Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
08.30.24 ATARI.COM Labor Day Weekend Sale! Plus: PAXWest, Digital Eclipse Releases & More! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I discuss the #Atari.com #laborday weekend #sale! This sale features items up to 50% off, including #AtariVCS#SPeakerhat Bundles, #Atari400Mini, #Atari#Art from #Artovision, #SummerCamp wares, tees & more! Intrerested? Also, the latest Atari news including #DigitalEclipse releases, #PAXWest info & much, much more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQpzbdT1Jnw&t=9s Subscribe, LIke &... Continue Reading →
08.30.24 XPO 74: (Deep Dive!) “GYRUSS” (1983) by Parker Bros (XperssO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, it's another #deepdive #doubleepisode, feat. #Gyruss (1983) by #ParkerBros, but developed by #Roklan & #Konami! In this #arcade #classic, you travel through the solar system, blasting away invaders, laser beams, asteroids & more! How does the popular #game stand up over 40 years later? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cH8grNpuMI Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
08.28.24 TiGER BLiNG 7: “The One with Thumb Thing” (Tiger Electronics’ THUMB THING, Circa 2003)
On this episode of #TigerBling, I take a gander at... the #ThumbThing! Yes, an electronic #thumbwrestling #toy by #TigerElectronics! I mean... Who would have thought?!! I wrastle over this glorious addition to the toy industry of 2003, and go a few rounds myself. How does this one rank? Or does it tank? Plus: #HulkHogan retrospective!... Continue Reading →