On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue my complete #talkthru & #gameplay for #themakingofkarateka (2023) by @DigitalEclipse! In this episode, I read Chapter 2, #FromKaratetoKarateka, which details #indiedev Jordan Mechner's path to his most popular #game, #Karateka. In this one, Mechner draws upon a family hobby to bring forth soething unique & wonderful... The #gaming... Continue Reading →
08.21.24 XPO 73: “Coco Nuts” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CoconNuts, by #Telesys from back in '82. In this game, you play Stanley, who is being assaulted by Coco's #coconuts! You're equipped with only a hat and an umbrella for protection. How far can you make it? Does this game contain any intrinsic value at... Continue Reading →
08.18.24 NO FILTER HD 101: “The Making of Karateka” (Ch 1) Complete Talkthru & Gameplay – “Deathbounce”
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I dig into #TheMakingofKarateka (2023) by @DigitalEclipse on the #NintendoSwitch OLED! In this series, #DigitalEclipse pieces together the history of #Karateka, a popular #videogame steeped in history & influence. In part 1, "Deathbounce," we see dev Jordan Mechner's path to this amazing #game, from his beginnings as a student at... Continue Reading →
08.09.24 No Filter HD 100: “Circus Interstellar” by Ettinsoft & “Lunar Lander Beyond” by Dreams Uncorporated (Gameplay & Chat)
On this 100th episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #CircusInterstellar by @ettinsoft (until my classic #AtariVCS #joystick breaks!), an awesome #evilclown #platformer and #shooter! PLUS: #LunarLanderBeyond by @dreamsuncorporated4952 & @Atari! Yes, the reimagining of the classi Atrari #arcade game! Let's play these #games & discuss... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC5FlARRFEg
08.06.24 XPO 72: “Cat Trax” (1983; 2003) by UA Limited (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CatTrax, from 1983, by a company called #UALimited! In this #pacman or #mousetrap #clone #game, you play a #cat on the run from some pesky #dogs, until, you drink the potion, that is, that turns your into a #dogwarden! Who would have thought? Can this... Continue Reading →
07.21.24 No Filter HD 99: “SATRYN DX” by Team 17 & “YOKU’S ISLAND EXPRESS” by Flynn’s Arcade on Nintendo OLED Switch!
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #SatrynDX by @Team17Ltd & #YokusIslandExpress by #FlynnsArcade on the #NintendoSwitch! Two awesome games at a super low price! Satryn DX is a modern take on #Robotron2084 while Yoku's Island Express is an awesome #pinball #metroidvania #platformer! I give commentary while I dig in. Let's play! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpRGM0qX8rA Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
07.16.24 Special Delivery! Finally! ‘Mr. Run & Jump (Ltd Ed)” & “Outlaw” Have Arrived! Atari XP Cart Goodness (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update... FINALLY! IT'S ARRIVED! Almost a year later... #MrRunandJump #LimitedEdition & #Outlaw have arrived! WOW! Let's unbox 'em! I just can't believe it! I could have had a baby already... if I were a woman 😉 Anyways, let's take a FIRST LOOK at these amazing #Atari releases!... Continue Reading →
07.03.24 XPO 70: (DEEP DIVE!) “JAWBREAKER” (1982) by Tigervision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
n this special #deepdive on episode 70 of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Jawbreaker by #Tigervision from 1982! This game is a game where you're chomping candy bars as fast as you can, without getting caught! Some say its a #Pacman#clone, others say it stands on it's own. What do you think? Subscribe, Like &... Continue Reading →
07.01.24 XPO 69: “RAM IT” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #RamIt, by #Telesys from 1982! In this rare game, you're beating back colorful, musical bars, in a claustrophobic cavalcade of fun! This #puzzler is actually pretty unique. I discuss & rank it, damn it. Just one question... will you be able to ram it? Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
06.29.24 ATARI Family Summer Sale! + Celebrate Indie Devs on July 8 + Atari 2600+ Goodies R Here! Let’s Unbox! (Atari Newsline)
TARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the @atari Family #Summer #Sale is here! This includes #games from #Infogrames, @Nightdivestudios, @DigitalEclipse & #Atari! Let's take a look! Plus: Celebrate #IndieDevs on July 8th for #VideoGameDay! Paul Docherty, director of the #JeffMinter #documentary, @heartofneon, kicks it off! And: My atari.com #atari2600Plus goodies have arrived!... Continue Reading →