On this episode of #BCB's #JavaJunction, I unbox 2 new #Evercade #games, and show off the #VCamNow by #TigerElectronics, a cute portable little #videocamera! Plus: I play #BiomechanicalToy & #MoonPatrol on the #iiRcade, chat about what's to come on the channel, feature a #book, #RetroHell, show off some new old skool #boardgame pickups & much... Continue Reading →
05.03.24 TiGER BLiNG 1: “The One with the Poo-Chi” (Tiger Electronics’ Poo-Chi, 2000-2002)
On this inaugural episode of #TigerBling, I take a look at #ThePoochi, which was produced from 2000-2002 by #tigerelectronics. It was a take on the #idog which they previously sold. The #Poochi (or Poo-Chi) is more or less a #robotic #dog, who would #bark, #pant, #growl & more! Finally, after some history, I rank this... Continue Reading →
04.26.24 ASTEROIDS ATARI VCS WEEEKEND! (Asteroid V Claw & Asteroids Deluxe OUT NOW on Atari VCS!) WIN a COPY! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, it's #Asteroids #AtariVCS #Weekend! Today, #AsteroidsDeluxe was released by #BobDecrescenzo! He's an amazing #indiedev who has been a guest on #ThatAtariShow in the past. Great game & some cool #gameplay! Plus: #AsteroidVClaw by @metgangames was released earlier this week! #WIN A COPY for the #Atari... Continue Reading →
04.26.24 XPO 64: “FAST EDDIE” (1982) by 20th Century Fox (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, #Atari2600 5-Minute #GameReviews, I pop in #FastEddie (1982) by #20thcenturyfox! This game screams #DonkeyKong #clone but oh wow, it's amazing fun! You go up and down stairs in search of #treasures, but can you avoid the pesky #sneakers? And what's this #key I keep hearing about? Tune in to find... Continue Reading →
04.17.24 CRANK #15: “QUESTY CHESS” by Dadako (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews) Plus Updates! Double Episode! Season 2 Premiere
On this season 2 opener of #Crank, my 5-Minute #Playdate #gamereview series, I tackle #QuestyChess by #Dadako. This came out in the later part of Season 1 for the Playdate #handheld. This game has great industrial design, with some cool characterization, but... every zone I go to is a dead end! Plus: Updates galore! Let's... Continue Reading →
04.03.24 XPO 62: “Mouse Trap” (1982) by Exidy/Coleco (Xpresso: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #MouseTrap by #Exidy & #Coleco from 1982! In this #deepdive episode, I play the game, play a vintage 80's #commercial for the game, as well as play a bit of #BucknerandGarcia's "Mouse Trap" song on their #PacManFever #LP from 1982. What do u think about... Continue Reading →
03.31.24 NO Filter HD 91: “LLAMASOFT: The Jeff Minter Story” by Digital Eclipse (Pt. 2) Complete Talkhru & Gameplay
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with "#Llamasoft: The #JeffMinter Story"! In part 2, we begin chapter 2, 'The Hairy Years,' in which young Jeff Minter grows a fascination with 'hairy beasties' (aka sheep, camels & llamas) and is even called one himself! Games featured include the classic #Gridrunner, #Gridrunner2: #Matrix and more,... Continue Reading →
03.29.24 “Cash Cow DX” is Out Today on Atari VCS! Plus: THE 400 MINI: Now Shipping! And: What’s New on BCB!” (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Update: #CashCowDX by @pixelgamesSARLS is out TODAY on #ATARIVCS! Let's Check it out! I Show some Gameplay! Plus: #The400Mini is #NowShipping! Have you gotten yours? Where's my #unboxing? And: What's coming up on #BCB! Including #Llamasoft The #JeffMinter Story on #NoFilterHD this #Sunday & my latest @arcade1up... Continue Reading →
03.20.24 XPO 60: “Commando” (1988) by Activision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XPresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Commando by #Activision in 1983, on the #Atari 2600. In this port of the super popular 1985 arcade game, you're gunning down foes as a commando in the desert. This version is obviously graphically inferior to the popular #NES version. How does it hold up 39... Continue Reading →
12.25.23 XPO 46: (DEEP DIVE) “Mean Santa” (2009) by Duarte/Harvey (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this extra special #deepdive episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #MeanSanta, a 2009 #homebrew game by Tim Duarte & John K Harvey! In this game, you play #Santa, but with a twist! You've gone rogue & are out to steal back ALL the #presents on #Christmaseve! This game was originally sold by... Continue Reading →