Coming this #Summer to #BCB! #TigerBling! My new series about the most outrageous #toy & #game#company ever! #TigerElectronics, of course! I unbox some rare items, talk about the history & give a review of these items from Zero to Hero, and 8 mediocre grades in between. From the #idog to the #gigapet to the #Furby... Continue Reading →
04.06.24 Creative Bloq Interviews ATARI’s New Creative Director TIM LAPETINO (by Ian Dean) (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, I read a new #CreativeBloq #interview w/ #TimLapetino, #Atari's new #creativedirector! In this #article, Tim discusses the psychological Atari #Ethos, the #Art of @Atari, the past & future of the iconic company, #SteveJobs, #Wozniak, former creative director #Opperman, #Atari50, #DigitalEclipse & a look at the iconic Atari... Continue Reading →
04.05.24 UNBOX’D #40: “Staycations, Palmtops & Atari 400 Minis!” (Unboxings: Atari 400 Mini, HP 620 LX, Color CoCo, HP 660LX, Tandy & Radio Shack.
On this chock-full episode of #Unbox'd, #8BitBubba is back! But he's trapped from going on #vacation! Meanwhile, #BCB unboxes #The400Mini by #Atari, opens up his first #Commodore in years! And: #BoogeyBall by #TigerElectronics, memories of #TandyCenter in #FortWorth #TX, more #RadioShack #games & Goodness & an #HP #660LX #Palmtop #Computer! What else?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-trebq1b_ME
03.22.24 BCB’s Java Junction 17: “The Telnet Ate My Sofa” (PCMOde on VCS, BBSing on Atari 1200XL, Casinocade, Tiger Kids Computer)
On this episode of #BCB's #JavaJunction, I delve into #BBS'ing on my #Atari1200XL, show you a little bit of #PCMode on my #AtariVCS using #Debian, unbox a cool #AtariClub item, play on my #WheelofFortune#Casinocade by @Arcade1UP & chat about the upcoming #Atari#400Mini & why I hate half-baked "#reviews" ๐ Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
03.05.24 Atari Stories #5: Atari.IO Atari Memories! Plus: First Atari Falcon & ST Computers! My 7800 Story & More! (Podcast, Audio-Only)
Welcome to a NEW #AtariStories#Podcast! Only on #Spotify! This time, I read some #Atari memories from @atariio ! Including: 1st #AtariFalcon & #AtariST#Computer, More #Atari2600 on #Christmas, my personal #Atari7800 story & more! #Atari#gaming Click: https://tinyurl.com/yckhdt4m
03.29.23 “Jousting Heroes” Name Change; Missile Command Replicade Re-Release; GDC Fun & Atari VCS Game Rumors (Atari Newsline)
Missed the news? On this #Atari Newsline, I discuss a few topics that have come up in recent days. #JoustingHeroes, an upcoming #AtariVCS #game, has a name change, Atari re-releases #MissileCommandReplicade by #NewWaveToys, #GDC Fun (Gaming Dev Conference) & #VCS Game Rumors! Some of the games I feel 'for sure' about, and why I don't cover every single rumor.
03.15.23 RTFM #17: All About Dem Manualz (Pt. 2) Nintendo Games (NES, GBA, N64, SNES, 3DS, Wii U & Switch!) (YouTube)
On this installment of RTFM, it's part 2 of "All About Dem Manualz!" I take a look at some #Nintendo #boxart & #manuals, from the #NES to the #GBA, #WiiU to #Switch & more. Most of the console generations are represented. I go over some favorites & others random picks, including #LunarPool for the NES, #Tetris Axis on the Nintendo #3DS to "New Super Mario Bros U + Luigi U" on the Wii U and even "Monster Trucks Mayhem" on the #GameBoy Advance. Plus more! What's my all-time favorite here? Come along with me as I explore these manuals, box art, show some gameplay, some ancient Nintendo commercials, history & more! Episode length: 40 mins.
02.27.22 That Atari Show #31: Retro Rich Bacon & Ice Cream Sandwich (YouTube)
This episode, it's a Double Rich Special! Retro Rich Heywood with Bacon Ice Cream Productions on #YouTube joins us! In part 1, we learn about Rich's channel, his Alzheimer's Walk cause & the #Evercade/Funstock delays. In part 2, Rich digs up a breaking news story (at the time), shares it with me, and it's the coolest. #CavernsofMars; Recharged news breaks. It's an amazing moment. Also: #Atari News in under 1 Minute! Can I do it? Watch and find out. ๐
2.17.23 BCB #94: “Thrift Crawl 3000!” (1 Day & $100; Atari games, CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, Kitsch, Retro Tech & Toys!) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It... Since my Evercade shipment from Funstock is STILL lost at sea: It's time to introduce... #THRIFTCRAWL 3000!!! One day of #Thrifting on $100! What did I buy? Well, the items range from: a weird #vinyl, vintage #CD's, retro #DVD's, #anime, #Atari games, vintage #tech, #toys, weird cat signs, a stuffed animal, a weird lamp, kitschy home decor items, audio cassettes & more! What's my most outrageous buy? Tune in to see what my haul & indulge in a little 'self-help therapy' w/ me! Stores visited: Savers, Noble Gaming & Goodwill, in under 2 hours! ๐
2.16-17.23 “WIN a Signed #Atari #FoodFight #Replicade by #NewWaveToys! (Atari Newsline) & #Residual Trailer for #AtariVCS! (YouTube)
Missed the premiere? ...On this quick #AtariNewsline, want to win a signed #FoodFight #replicade by #Atari & #NewWaveToys? Watch to find out how and where! This is playable 1/6 scale replica of the arcade classic: "Charley Chuck's Food Fight" by Atari! New Wave Toys makes some incredible products, what do you think? Also: #Residual (by #OrangePixel) trailer for the #AtariVCS!