On this episode of #BCB's #JavaJunction, I'm lost in my #8bit #lounge! I talk about #rants & old #vintage #tech... PLUS: #dialup #software, such as #AOL & #MSNExplorer. Back in the day, I was a #betatester for #Microsoft with their #MSN #Explorer #sofware (we're talking 1997 or 98.) I found some cool stuff to show... Continue Reading →
06.24.23 Atari Age To End Unlicensed Homebrew Game Sales! (Plus: Thank you for 1K!) (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #AtariAge to stop selling #Unlicensed#Homebrew#VideoGame#Sales Soon! It was announced on @ZeroPageHomebrew's #Twitter that #Atari#Age will no longer be selling these games on or around July 23, 2023, in about a month! There is a store-wide #sale going on (all games 10% off) affected by this decision. What do you think?... Continue Reading →
06.23.23 BCB #111: Atari “Stunt Cycle” (1977) Gameplay & Overview! Plus: Who was Evel Knievel?
On this #BCB, I take a look at #StuntCycle, a 1977 home #arcade#console by #Atari. It featured 4 games from the Arcade hit of the same name. Both were inspired by #EvelKnievel & the #stuntcycle#craze of the 70's. I unveil the console, show some #vintage#commercials from the #idealtoycompany, show a #trailer for #PureEvel & more!... Continue Reading →
06.23.23 BCB Special Edition #2: I Just Hit 1K Subs! (Plus: There’s STILL Time to VOTE for BCB! for #YTOTM!)
On this quick #special#episode, I give huge #thanks to YOU, the #viewer, for getting #BCB to 1,000 #Subscribers! It's an AMAZING feat I don't take lightly! I talk about my channel, what's coming down the pike & how you can still #support me by #voting for me for YouTuber of the Month! For June 2023... Continue Reading →
06.22.23 XPO #14: “Solaris” (1986) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, I take a look at #Solaris, published by #Atari for the #Atari2600 and programmed by #DougNeubauer and released in Nov 1986. The game is commonly referred to as one of the best "space shooters" for the #2600. It's definitely action-packed! Neubauer also worked on #StarRaiders previously and later on #SuperFootball... Continue Reading →
06.21.23 Crank #10: “Echoic Memory” by Samantha Fox (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate #Reviews, I take a look at #EchoicMemory by #SamanthaZero. It's a fun #musical #memorization #game where you not only have to remember the #beats, but also the #rhythms and #bebops. It's an interesting game with a cute story, and great graphics. But how is the gameplay? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqWy_-j1hZ4
06.21.23 XPO #13: “Popeye” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode, I peel back the lid on the tin can of #spinach on #Popeye, released in 1983 by #ParkerBrothers for the #Atari2600. This is based on the popular comic strip, movie & cartoon of the same name by King Features Syndicate. This is one of 3 #Atari versions for the home & while... Continue Reading →
06.19.23 No Filter HD 20: “Atari VCS Vault 2” (Part 2) (Gameplay & Commentary)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #AtariVCS #Vault 2 as I play the 14 #Atari #Arcade games included. These include: #Avalanche, #CanyonBomber, #Destroyer, #PoolShark, #Dominoes, #MazeInvaders, #MonteCarlo, #FireTruck, #SkyDiver, #SuperBug, #Dominoes, #AtariBaseketball, #AtariFootball, #AtariSoccer & more! What do you think about the Atari #VCS Vault 2 ? Episode Length: About 32 minutes... Continue Reading →
06.17.23 BCB’s Java Junction 1: “The Death of iiRcade” (Coffee & General Gaming Chat)
On this inaugural episode of #BCB's #JavaJunction, I discuss the end of #iircade which was announced over the past two days in a video put out by company CEO Jong-Wook Shin. Apparently, the company lost a major investor when they were about to begin 'Phase 2' of the company & everything fell apart. I share... Continue Reading →
06.16.23 No Filter HD {SE} 26: “Catacombs of Chaos” & “Retro Game Quest” on Atari VCS! (Launch Day Special!)
On this #launchday #exclusive & #firstlook, we have 2 cool #Atari2600 #homebrew games on the #VCS! Both by #TheImmortalJohnHancock (aka @johnhancockretro !) These are 2 cool #games made for the 2600 homebrew scene by JH. I play the game, give my commentary & let YOU be the judge! Support #indie #devs & grab these games... Continue Reading →