On this #Fall #Surprise episode of #Unboxd, I unwrap some of the coolest #retro #toys & #tech, including: #Atari #Couchcade by โช@Arcade1UpOfficialโฌ, #StarpathSupercharger @Atari #games, the #BoobTube 70's #Toy in the Box!, #IndependanceDay for the #Rzone by #TigerElectronics & more! Plus: #IBiBubba returns for 8-Bit Bubba's Corner O' Unboxin' Madness! In episode 1, "The Gift,"... Continue Reading →
09.06.24 BCB 138: National Video Game Museum Tour! Frisco, TX. July 26-27, 2024. (Special Edition w/ Commentary!)
On this episode of #BCB, a #specialedition, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday... AGAIN! (This time, with commentary throughout!) The trip includes older consoles like #Atari, #Intellivision, #Fairchild, #Nintendo, #Sega & more! Plus: #Pokemon exhibit, 70's & 80's bedrooms, #Atari #prototypes, #NES & #vintagecomputing goodness! And... 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 →
08.16.24 UNBOXD 42: “Summer Showcase of Retro Goodness!” (Atari Asteroids Deluxe, 2600, 5200 & 7800 Games!)
On this jam-packed #Summer episode of #Unboxd, I take the wraps off of tons of #Atari & #retro goodness! Including #Sears #Telegames #VideoArcadeII, #Krull for the #Atari2600, #MrCool for #Atari8bit, #CircusConvoy by โช@audacitygames7731โฌ, #MarioBros for the #Atari5200, #Ballblazer for the #Atari7800, #AtariAge #magazines, and my first ever REAL #Atari commercial grade #arcadecabinet, #asteroidsdeluxe ! (And...... Continue Reading →
06.29.24 Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ Edition is a Wonderful Glimpse into Fine Computing (Tech Review)
by Brian Bolding Back on June 18, 2024, when Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 was officially announced, I was excited to see what all this "CoPilot" fuss was about. Sure, I'd used the CoPilot app on my previous Windows 11 PC, the Surface Laptop Studio, but I wasn't sure just what was going... Continue Reading →
04.30.24 “Our Experience with YouTuber of the Month!” (Retro Bliss Rewind Podcast) w/ Mike’s Gaming Gala, Retro Bliss Gaming, Mr. Poestyle & Game Closet!
Last week, I was honored to be a surprise part of #RetroBlissGaming's #RetroBlissRewind #Podcast! Check it out below! Feat. Dr Scott w/ #GameCloset, #MrPoestyle, #MikesGamingGala & of course #RetroBlissGaming from #YouTube! We discuss our experiences with being #nominated for #YTOTM (#YoutuberoftheMonth!) Check out the good times, and wait for me as I make a surprise... 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
03.15.24 BCB 130: “TIGER Strikes Back!” (History of Tiger Electronics, New Additions to my Collection & More)
On this tiger-rific episode of #BCB, I talk about #TigerElectronics. Yes, the quirky #toy & #gaming#company accused of selling half-baked, sometimes proposterous YET engaging and sometimes innovative #games & devices! This time, I go over what's been added to my collection since #SighoftheTiger on #Unboxd last year (see link below), and also give you a... Continue Reading →
03.14.24 ATARI Back in the Arcade Cab Biz? Alan-1 Teams Up! Plus: LLAMASOFT Drops! And… BREATH OF THUNDER? (Atari Newsline)
TARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Is #Atari back in the arcade cab biz? Plus: #Llamasoft The #JeffMinter Story (by @DigitalEclipse) drops today! And: #BreathofThunder by @sungrandstudiosmay be coming to the #AtariVCS! Let's read the #Kickstarter page. Next on #Atari #Newsline! Subscribe, LIke & Commment! Thanks for watching! BCB Links "Breath of Thunder" by Sungrand (on... Continue Reading →
03.13.24 XPO 59: “Galaxian” (1983) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Galaxian, by #Atari from 1983! This is a cool #port based on the most popular #arcadegame of 1980! It's sequel, of course, #Galaga, went on to even greater hights & a variety of sequels. How does this gem hold up in 2024? Let's find out... Subscribe,... Continue Reading →