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 →

08.27.24 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 →

08.25.24 NO FILTER HD 102: “The Making of Karateka” (Part 2, Chapter 2: ‘From Karate to Karateka.’)

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 →

08.18.24 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

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