09.15.24 No Filter HD 105: The Making of Karateka, Pt 5 Ch 5: “Karateka II” (Talkthru, Gameplay & Final Score)

On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play the FINAL chapter in #TheMakingofKarateka by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ (aka ‪@atari‬!) In chapter 5, #Jordanmechner dabbles with a potential sequel to his breakout hit #Karateka, but it slowly morphs into something else, which will also be a huge defining point in Mechner's career as an #indiedev! Plus: I play the... Continue Reading →

09.13.24 BCB 139: Pong Head2Head Cocktail Table by Arcade1Up (Assembly & Review! All 12 Games!)

On this episode of #BCB, I take a look at the #Pong Head2Head #CocktailTable by ‪@Arcade1UpOfficial‬! This #homearcade features 12 classic #Atari games, including #Pong, #Warlords, #Destroyer, #Indy500, #Quadrapong, #PongSports, #Avalanche, #MajorHavoc, #Tempest & much more! Come along as I unbox this beauty, put it together & play the #games! For under $300, I found... Continue Reading →

09.13.24 YARS RISING Review by Digital Trends (Article by Giovanni Colantonio) (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I read a #review by ‪@digitaltrends‬ for #YarsRising, the new #Metroidvania by ‪@WayForward‬ & ‪@atari‬ based in the same universe as the original #YarsRevenge by #HowardScottWarshaw! I read a review by Giovanni Colantonio about the #game. What did they think? How did they rank the game?... Continue Reading →

09.08.24 No Filter HD 104: The Making of Karateka Pt 4, Ch 4: “Marketing a Masterpiece” (Talkthru & Gameplay)

This time on #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #TheMakingofKarateka by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬! In Part 4, Chapter 4, "Marketing a Masterpiece," #JordanMechner finds that his #game, #Karateka, is flying off the shelves, from a myriad of home #gaming consoles to #IBMPC's and more! What will the fame bring this previously unknown #indiedev? Will #Broderbund deliver? Plus: #MikeMika, President... Continue Reading →

09.07.24 ATARI 7800+ is Now Avail in More Countries! Plus: Atari VCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Update this Month! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari7800plus is NOW AVAILABLE in More Countries! (But still no Canada?) Plus: #AStariVCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Upcoming #Update! TBA! Let's discuss! Plus: a new #TiltingTiles #game on the #VCS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pI46-nSCxY Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB

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 →

09.06.24 ‘YARS RISING’ Trailer is Out! What do U think? Is this the YARS Sequel you Wanted? Let’s discuss! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the new #Yarsrising Story #GameTrailer is Out! The game itself comes out in 4 days. What do you think about this new #Yars game, and is it the sequel you wanted? Let's watch both & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpUDFFKA3dA Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB

09.05.24 CRYSTAL CASTLES Replicades by New Wave Toys up for Preorder! Plus: GRS Arcade Trak-Ball Bundle! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, ‪@NewWaveToys‬ has announced the #CrystalCastles #Replicade! Not one, but two! There's also a #FieldTest Edition! AND: a NEW GRS (‪@GlensRetroShow‬) #TrakBall Controller bundle! Let's take a look & discuss it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7hMIHcU-o&t=3s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB ** New Wave Toys link: https://newwavetoys.com/

09.04.24 XPO 75: (Deep Dive!) “Adventure” (1980) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this special #deepdive episode of #XpressO, my 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReview series. On this one, I take a look at #Adventure, a hugely popular 1980 #actionadventure #RPG on the 2600! I discuss the infamous #easteregg by #gamedesigner #WarrenRobinett, the #game's legacy & much more! How does this one rank 44 years later? Let's find out!... Continue Reading →

09.01.24 No Filter HD 103: THE MAKING OF KARATEKA (Pt 3, Ch 3) “Drawing From Life” (Talkthru & Gameplay)

On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #TheMakingofKarateka by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬! In Part 3, Chapter 3, I read #DrawingFromLife, and show you the #videos, #gameplay, read the #journals from #JordanMechner and More, as his family assist him with his #karate inspired #game! Next up: Part 4, Chapter 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRn7IcgalwU Thanks for watching! Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →

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