This time, I take a quick look at "Beamrider" by Activision, which was released in 1983 for the Atari 2600. It's a unique space shooter with a variety of enemies, bonuses & more! It was created by David Rolfe, who was a huge force in the 'golden years' of gaming. Will this game blast your... Continue Reading →
04.18.23 New Axios Atari Wade Rosen Article Says Nothing New + What’s Club Atari? (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. A new #Axios #Atari #article (and #WadeRosen #interview) say nothing new! We've heard it all before, really. Also: What's #ClubAtari? You may not like it. Plus: 2 new series on #BCB you may enjoy! Subscribe, Like & Comment if you enjoy this content. Thanks for watching! BCB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9T2bKJEpXU
04.17.23 That Atari Show #38: “Geekstorian: The Interview” (Part 1 & 2)
On this double-sized episode, my buddy Nick (aka "@geekstorian ) joins us! We discuss a variety of topics including #Atari #oddities, #vintagegaming, #contentcreation, childhood #gaming #memories, #MortalKombat & much more! We also discuss his channel, Geekstorian, and the many topics he covers. Great interview that you won't wanna miss! This episode contains part 1 and... Continue Reading →
04.14.23 BCB #101: Evercade Update! Evercade EXP LE Bundle Game Overview! (Playing all 32 Games!)
On this episode, I take a look at the included (whopping) 32 games that come with the #Evercadeexp LE bundle! This includes the built-in 18 #Capcom #Games, the #Irem Arcade 1 Collection & #Toaplan #Arcade 1 Collections! Each of these games is expertly picked & provides a huge variety of #gameplay which I find is... Continue Reading →
04.12.23 XpressO #1: “Tax Avoiders” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews!)
On this first episode of 'XpressO' (5 Minute Atari Game Reviews), I take a timely look at "Tax Avoiders," a 1982 release by American Videogame (how generic is that?) that pits you, John Q, against beauracratical red tape, tax consultants, audits & more! Have you filed your taxes yet? Is this game a good investment?... Continue Reading →
04.11.23 Press Run Books’ “Atari Archive Vol. 1” Out Soon! + Songbird’s Jaguar CD Power Bundle! Plus: XpressO (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #PressRunBooks announced today that #AtariArchive Vol. 1" will be coming out soon, with a special #book signing this weekend! Tune in for all the deets. #Songbird Productions' #JaguarCD Power Bundle" is out with 3 cool Atari #Jaguar CD games + a soundtrack for under $100! Plus: my new #Atari 5-minute... Continue Reading →
04.10.23 That Atari Show #37: “Metgan Games”(Interview, News, ‘The Atari Experience,’ The No-Swear Gamer)
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, Can (pronounced John) joins us this week! He founded #MetganGames & has made 1 game for the #AtariVCS currently, with more on the way! Find out what's coming, how the game got its name & more! Also, for #Book Nook, I take a look at #TheAtariExperience.! My featured... Continue Reading →
04.09.23 Atari VCS Easter Sale @ Best Buy! One Day Only! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Best Buy has listed the Atari VCS 800 "All-In-Bundle" on sale today for $199.99! (That's a $200 savings!) But act fast! This deal expires at 12 pm EST tonight! I show you the ad. Will you be purchasing a new or backup VCS for your collection? Let me know in... Continue Reading →
04.07.23 BCB100: 100 Episode Celebration! (Unbox’d, BCB, That Atari Show & BCB Storytime… w/ 8-Bit Bubba!)
On this special BCB celeberation, I'm celebrating 100 episodes! Yes! Can u believe it? This jumbo sized episode includes new & unseen clips from: #Unboxd, #BCB, #ThatAtariShow & #BCBStorytime ! TONS of new #Atari #Jaguar stuff unveiled! (Thanks, Songbird Productions!) You won't wanna miss it! Also: #8BitBubba returns & unboxes some awesome #Atari #vintagegaming stuff... Continue Reading →
04.03.23 That Atari Show #36: Rich Whitehouse, Creator of BigPEmu! (Interview, Podcasts, “Iron Soldier.”)
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, #RichWhitehouse joins us! He's the creator of #BIGPEMU for #Atari50 (w/ #DigitalEclipse) but now it's available for all! It's an #AtariJaguar #emulator that will run via #PCMode on the #VCS, on #Windows & other systems. It's a great convo! Plus, some Atari news & #IronSoldier #game #review for... Continue Reading →