ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Atari released their #reveal #trailer for #QuantumRecharged! This is the reworking of the 1982 #vector based space shooter #Arcade title! The #game is supposedly coming by this Fall to the #AtariVCS & various consoles & platforms, such as #Switch, #Steam, #PS5, #XBOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2OEDAUoYtkX & more! Here's the short 30 second 'reveal... Continue Reading →
06.29.23 XPO # 16: “Mission 3000 A.D.” (1983) by Bit Corp (XpressO: Atari 2600 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #GameReviews, I take a look at #Mission3000AD, by #BitCorp for the #Atari2600. This is a rare 1983 #game released in #Europe (perhaps #Taiwan too?) that incorporates many aspects of other 'space shooters' from that time. In this game, you play the #ThunderHawk, who's mission is to blast away... Continue Reading →
06.28.23 Crank # 11: “Demon Quest ’85” & “Pocket Planner” (Double Episode!) (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, #Playdate 5-Minute #GameReviews, I talk about the next game in Season 1 of free games: "DemonQuest85 by #CrookedPark! This is mostly a #textadventure #game for the Playdate where your job is to #summon #demons from a big spooky #mansion by #summoning them via foodstuffs, cool #cassette tape #music & more!... Continue Reading →
06.27.23 “FAILSAFE,” an Awesome Atari 7800 Homebrew by Bob DeCreszenzo, Coming Tomorrow to Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Failsafe, an #Atari7800#Homebrew#Game by #BobDeCreszenzo (former guest on #ThatAtariShow) is Coming Tomorrow, Wed, June 28, 2023, to the #AtariVCS! Word Just in From @Atari! I Read You The Game Description on #AtariAge! Also: Catch Me Tonight on @callingallretrogamers !!!! And VOTE for BCB! Via the Link Below! ๐ Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
06.27.23 Atari Drops New E-Mail Newsletter, VCS Insider! Also: Join Me Tonight on “Calling All Retro Gamers!” (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Atari Drops New #Email#Newsletter, #VCSInsider! I read you the first #issue! Plus: It's the final 4 days of the #YTOTM#Contest! #Vote for #BCB! Also: Check Me Out Tonight on @callingallretrogamers ! I'm the #special#guest! The #show is #hosted by @BaconIceCream & @Evercade_Effect ! (aka #RetroKillDashNine)! Show airs at 615 PST/915... Continue Reading →
06.26.23 That Atari Show #45: “Top 30 Atari VCS Games You Need To Own Now!” (Gameplay & Overview)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, I'm playing my top 30 (yes, you heard that right, *30*!) #AtariVCS#Games You Need To Own Now! I show #gameplay of each #Atari#VCS#game, these include: #AsteroidsRecharged, #Atari50, #DoodleTaxi, #YarsRecharged, #BPMBoy, #GuntechII, #AvianKnights, #DonutDodo, #TowerofRubble, #AkkaArrh, #Berzerk, #Tempest4000, #AmoebaJump, #RetroGameQuest, #MissileCommandRecharged, #AtariMania, #FrogHop & Much, Much More! Episode Length: 61 minutes... Continue Reading →
06.26.23 NEW “Haunted House” & “Quantum: Recharged” Coming Soon!! So Excited!!! 06.26.23 (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. #Atari announced today that #HauntedHouse (a #remake of the original #Atari2600 #game) AND #QuantumRecharged, a new take on a 1982 #arcade #vector based #shooter! I read you two articles about these new games! Also said to be coming to the #AtariVCS & all other major platforms, including #Steam, #Switch & More!... Continue Reading →
06.25.23 BCB’s Java Junction #1: “Lost in the 8-Bit Lounge” – Rants & Old Tech (General Gaming Chat & Coffee)
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 →