On this episode of Atari Stories, I read a story sent in by AndyVGR about growing up with his Atari in 1988 after he discovered an old family 2600 in a wooden crate at the age of 4. Plus: my local gaming buddies, Adam (from the 'Bally Alley Astrocast') & Rick discuss how they got... Continue Reading →
09.13.23 No Filter 62: ULTIMATE SKI JUMPING by Blue Sunset Games (Online Play; Continuing the Tournament)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #UltimateSkiJumping by @bluesunsetgames3887 ! In this one, I play some of the #online elements with fellow friends on the #AtariVCS #Discord page. We play 10 hills & then I continue on with my #tournament jumps. What do you think? Feelin hot this Summer? This #game should cool... Continue Reading →
Atari Blog #2: Turning the Atari Hate Trend Around (it starts with US!)
Hey guys! Ballistik Coffee Boy from YouTube (Brian) here. Just wanted to blog about this topic for a moment. "Turning the Atari Hate Trend Around." It sucks to even have to post something with that title in my blog, but, its happening. Here goes... So, as Atari fans, we are no doubt used to the... Continue Reading →
09.12.23 XpressO 33: “Zaxxon” (1982) by Sega (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #Game #Reviews, let's go wayy back to the end of the #Atari alphabet & play #Zaxxon by #Sega in 1982 for the #AtariVCS (uhem, #Atari2600!) It's a cool #isometric shooter that is a port of a very popular #arcadegame. How does this obviosly subpar version still hold up... Continue Reading →
09.11.23 BCB’s Java Junction 10: Atari(R)Age Pt. 2: Apologies, Tron A1Up Gameplay, Unboxing, MyArcade & More!
On this episode of #JavaJunction, I discuss an #update to my #AtariAge story about being #bullied in the forums. An #apology has come my way. Should I accept? I also play my #Tron #HomeArcade by @Arcade1UP ! I do an #AtariClub #Unboxing, talk about #AtariStories, my new #podcast on #Spotify (join now!) & also an... Continue Reading →
09.10.23 Atari Blog #1: “The Time when a Facebook Atari VCS Group Moderator Banned Me For Posting a Link to Atari’s own PC Mode USB Device.”
So, i'm going to be completely frank here. Aren't I always? I joined a Facebook Atari VCS group earlier tonight, on September 10, 2023, and merely an hour later, I was banned for posting something. Remember how I said that I had felt nothing but LOVE & ACCEPTANCE from all areas of the Atari VCS... Continue Reading →
09.08.23 No Filter HD 61: TYRE TRAX & DARE DEVIL on the Atari VCS! (Launch Day Exclusive, Gameplay & Chat!)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #TyreTrax & #DareDevil by #MuddyVision! These are 2 great #homebrew #games from 2019 now available on the #AtariVCS! I play the games & chat with you as I play them for the first time! Both fun games made for the #Atari2600 now available on the #Atari #VCS for... Continue Reading →
09.08.23 No Filter HD 60: DOODLE TAXI – Making it to the 2nd City & Ballistik Coffee Shop! (Gameplay & Chat)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #DoodleTaxi (with the new HUGE #update) by @metgangames, with some help from our mutual great friend @ObsidianContraption (Uncle Flip!) I take you to my (uhem) Ballistk's Coffee Shop & onward to the NEW 2nd city! Which is MASSIVE! Come along with me as I collect the fares,... Continue Reading →
09.07.23 Atari Buying AtariAge: Good or Bad? + 2 New Homebrews Coming to Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #AtariAge has announced today that #Atari is buying them. Is this GOOD or BAD for the community? For homebrew devs? What about for #VCS users? I explain my personal experience on the site & why I have mixed emotions about it. How do you feel? Plus: 2 New #Homebrew #Games... Continue Reading →
09.07.23 Cymatically Muffed, Simple Light Cycles & Dynablaster Coming Soon to Atari VCS! And: Got an ‘Atari Story’? (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, we have release dates for 3 new #games coming soon to the #AtariVCS! #CymaticallyMuffed, #SimpleLightCycles & #Dynablaster! Let's take a look @ the #trailers & discuss. Also: Have an #Atari #Story you want to share for #AtariStories on #Spotify? It's my new #podcast! Check it out... Continue Reading →