On the latest installment of #XpressO2, 5-Minute #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I do a #deepdive on #bountybobstrikesback!, which was released after the North American #videogamecrash in 1983. This game, rather, came out in 1985 as a sequel to #Miner2049er, where you're tasked with 'claiming' sections of mines, avoiding monsters & terrible traps, and more! How does the... Continue Reading →
12.31.24 That Atari Show 88: ABSTRACT POLYGON, Dev for ROASTY BUDS on the ATARI VCS! Plus: Coffee Taste Test w/ Sis Kris!
On this special #NewYearsEve edition of #ThatAtariShow, my special guest is #AbstractPolygon, dev for #RoastyBuds #SpecialBrew on the #AtariVCS! Nick discusses working with #Atari, #gamedevelopement, #Atari in the licensing space & much more! This cool #platformer was released alongside a special blend of #AtariVCS #Coffee! Including #GamingBlend & more! This episode, I also show you... Continue Reading →
12.30.24 ATARI Year End Review 2024 / What Was Your Favorite Moment? (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I give my full #yearend #review for #Atari in 2024! I take a look at the #news articles I've posted & remarked about the past year, including #MyArcade #GamestationPro updates, #Atari7800Plus, #DigitalEclipse, #NightdiveStudio, #FatalRun2089, #BaudDay 2024, #Atari400Mini launch, #Intellivision #games aquisitions, #ThatAtariShow, #TimLapetino going to work... Continue Reading →
12.26.24 XPO2: (Ep7) Deep Dive! “Super Breakout” (1982) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Min Atari 5200 Game Reviews)
On this #deepdive! double episode of #XpressO2, #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I play #SuperBreakout, a pack-in title for the console back in 1982. It's a port of the famous #sequel to #Breakout, which was created by #SteveWozniak, co-creator of #applecomputers. It's the classic brick busting game of #Atari lore. How did this pack-in version compare to the... Continue Reading →
12.22.24 Ristretto 1 (BCB’s Short Takes) “Caverns of Mars 2600” For Atari 2600, 2600+, 7800 & 7800+!
On this first episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #shorttakes on #Atari #games & products, I'm reviewing #CavernsofMars by @Atari, and programmed by John Champeu of #champgames! This is a fantastic shooter with punchy graphics, great sound & huge replayability value! Let's check out some #gameplay & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZnYvzA8204 Check on 'Caverns of Mars' on Atari.com: https://atari.com/products/caverns-of...
12.21.24 BCB 154: OUTLAW & SAVE MARY (Atari 7800+ Game Review Series, V6) w/ Fanny on Tech!
He's Back. He's Bold. He's British. It's #FannyOnTech! #UK #Tech #Influencer, formerly a #childstar of the #80s in the #UK! He's a little long in the tooth but Fanny plays #Outlaw & #SaveMary on the #Atari7800Plus! These are 2 new releases from #Atari! For use with the #Atari2600, #Atari2600Plus, #Atari7800 & #Atari7800Plus! Is it any... Continue Reading →
12.19.24 BCB 153: CAVERNS OF MARS & REALSPORTS COLLECTION (Atari 7800+ Game Review Series, V.5) w/ Fanny on Tech!
On this 5th installment of new #AtariPlus#games for the #Atari7800Plus, #Atari2600Plus & other #Atari consoles, this time, #FannyonTech (#UK#Tech Influencer, 80's #ChildActor & #Superstar) is BACK! His plane didn't take off yesterday like planned (no thanks to Pamela!) and he's back! This time, he's taking a look at the next 2 #games in @Atari's #retro... Continue Reading →
12.16.24 BCB 151: “Berzerk’ & ‘Frenzy’ on the Atari 7800+! (Atari 7800+ Review Week, Volume 3) w/ 8-Bit Bubba
This time on #BCB, #8BitBubba (Ballistik's #doppelganger) takes over! He comes across #Berzerk & #Frenzy, two NEW titles by @Atari, released alongside the #7800plus! These are modern #homebrew ports of #classic #games! These games almost seemed suited to be reviewd by a crazed #megalomaniac roommate & 1st-2nd cousin type! That's right! It's him! He's baaaaack!... Continue Reading →
12.15.24 BCB 150: ‘Asteroids Deluxe’ & ‘Space Duel’ on the Atari 7800+! (Atari 7800+ Review Week, Volume 2)
On this episode of #BCB, episode 150!, I'm taking a look at 2 more #new #games on the #Atari7800Plus! These are: #AsteroidsDeluxe & #SpaceDuel, two #homebrew #games based on popular #arcade #classics! Let's play the #games, look at the box contents & what about that pesky #wireless #gamepad? Did it improve this time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ps4vpyVSU Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
12.14.24 BCB 149: “Bentley Bear & Bounty Bob” on ATARI 7800+! (Atari 7800+ Review Week! Volume 1)
On this special episode of #BCB, I take a look at the #Atari7800Plus all week! In this first Volume, I play 'Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest" & "Bounty Bob Strikes Back!" on the Atari 7800+! Just the old fashioned way, me playing on a regular screen & giving my first hand impressions of the 7800Plus console,... Continue Reading →