Here is the new #gametrailer for #Atari50: #TheWiderWorldofAtari by #Atari! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz9H6_mcr6U
09.26.24 ‘ATARI 50: The Wider World of Atari’ DLC Pack 1 Release Trailer for Atari 50: The Anniv Celebration by Digital Eclipse
09.25.24 XPO2 (Ep1) “Asteroids” (1982; Atari, Inc.) for 5200 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
(Premieres WED 9/25 @ 8a MDT!) On this first episode of #Xpresso Squared, I take a look at #Atari5200 #games & review them with a modern eye, but also with a nostalgic eye. In this first episode, I play the #unreleased launch title, #Asteroids for the #Atari5200, which never made it to a public release... Continue Reading →
09.15.24 No Filter HD 105: The Making of Karateka, Pt 5 Ch 5: “Karateka II” (Talkthru, Gameplay & Final Score)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play the FINAL chapter in #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse (aka @atari!) In chapter 5, #Jordanmechner dabbles with a potential sequel to his breakout hit #Karateka, but it slowly morphs into something else, which will also be a huge defining point in Mechner's career as an #indiedev! Plus: I play the... Continue Reading →
09.13.24 BCB 139: Pong Head2Head Cocktail Table by Arcade1Up (Assembly & Review! All 12 Games!)
On this episode of #BCB, I take a look at the #Pong Head2Head #CocktailTable by @Arcade1UpOfficial! This #homearcade features 12 classic #Atari games, including #Pong, #Warlords, #Destroyer, #Indy500, #Quadrapong, #PongSports, #Avalanche, #MajorHavoc, #Tempest & much more! Come along as I unbox this beauty, put it together & play the #games! For under $300, I found... Continue Reading →
09.08.24 No Filter HD 104: The Making of Karateka Pt 4, Ch 4: “Marketing a Masterpiece” (Talkthru & Gameplay)
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 →
09.04.24 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 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 →
08.27.24 THAT ATARI SHOW #79: Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment Returns! Interview, Super Asteroids/MC, 7800+ News & More!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, Christian w/ #CuirassEntertainment (aka @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874) joins us to discuss his latest #game, #OffWorldRally, as well as his previous game, #EndsReach! We discuss other favorite #carracing #games, what he's playing now, future plans & more! Plus: #Atari7800Plus was announced! I go over all the items up for #preorder, including #BentleyBearsCrystalQuest! #FannyPacks... Continue Reading →
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