In Case You Missed This: On this episode of #Atari Newsline, I discuss the 'Atari #GamePool' on Republic.com, what that means, why I don't like to cover these more financial aspects of Atari. I show you the 'investor' video, too. Plus: how you can cheaply support Atari right now, and it's staring us right in the face. Also: a new Atari #CavernsofMarsRecharged' arcade mode trailer has dropped! What do you think?
2.17.23 BCB #94: “Thrift Crawl 3000!” (1 Day & $100; Atari games, CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, Kitsch, Retro Tech & Toys!) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It... Since my Evercade shipment from Funstock is STILL lost at sea: It's time to introduce... #THRIFTCRAWL 3000!!! One day of #Thrifting on $100! What did I buy? Well, the items range from: a weird #vinyl, vintage #CD's, retro #DVD's, #anime, #Atari games, vintage #tech, #toys, weird cat signs, a stuffed animal, a weird lamp, kitschy home decor items, audio cassettes & more! What's my most outrageous buy? Tune in to see what my haul & indulge in a little 'self-help therapy' w/ me! Stores visited: Savers, Noble Gaming & Goodwill, in under 2 hours! 😉
2.16-17.23 “WIN a Signed #Atari #FoodFight #Replicade by #NewWaveToys! (Atari Newsline) & #Residual Trailer for #AtariVCS! (YouTube)
Missed the premiere? ...On this quick #AtariNewsline, want to win a signed #FoodFight #replicade by #Atari & #NewWaveToys? Watch to find out how and where! This is playable 1/6 scale replica of the arcade classic: "Charley Chuck's Food Fight" by Atari! New Wave Toys makes some incredible products, what do you think? Also: #Residual (by #OrangePixel) trailer for the #AtariVCS!
2.15.23 Unbox’d #32: “Is That a Pocket Player in Your Pocket or are You Just Happy to See Me?” (YouTube)
Did you see February's unboxings? On this episode of #Unboxd for Feb 2023, #BCB unboxes some #thiftstore finds, free #PC and #Playstation #Games, a cool sequel on the #NES, CD's & more! (Hey, what's that in your pocket?) 8-Bit Bubba shows us his 8-Bit Bubba Box pick, chock full of two cool #Nintendo games & some free stuff! Plus: Coop Kitty is coming up with ideas for next month in "Coop Kitty Corner," a new feature. Join us as we continue on our quest to unbox a lot of vintage goodies to fill that deep empty void inside. Enjoy!
2.12-14.23 “Star Wars 40th Anniv Arcade1Up Cab Review” Promo & Atari Newsline Utomik & Flash Sale Update (YouTube)
Did You See It? ... Between Feb 12 & 14, I published 2 new videos featuring a promo for my #Arcade1Up #StarWars 40th Anniversary Home #Arcade Cab & another with more news about #Utomik, Apple's new game streaming partner, and a new #FlashSale for #ValentinesDay week! See em both below 😉 #YouTube #BallistikCoffeeBoy
2.13.23 That Atari Show #29: “Mr. Poestyle Presents…” (Interview, Podcasts, Homebrews by Songbird & more!) (YouTube)
Have you seen it? 🙂 On This jam-packed episode of #ThatAtariShow, my good #YouTube friend, Mr. Poestyle, joins us! He features #Atari content, plays himself 80 years in the future & is a joy to watch! We talk childhood memories, #Atari2600, #Atari50, Stampede & much more! (And what's this about a giant duck chasing him?) Also: new Podcast updates, Homebrews by #SongbirdProductions for the #Lynx & #Jaguar, plus Atari News & all the latest & new #AtariVCS games on the horizon. Join us!
02.11-14.23 Utomik & Atari Partnership, 2 Videos (Atari Newsline) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! ...In the past few days, I published two videos regarding Atari's new #partnership with #Utomik, a #cloud #streaming #game #subscriptionservice. They begin their collaboration on February 24th, which provides in-cloud on-demand #gaming to any Android/Google or Windows based device, including phones, tablets and PC's. Digging a little more into the company, I provided my initial thoughts & what I think after having a few days to sit on it. The first video below is the first aired, followed by the most recent. What do you think?
02.10.23 BCB #93: 8-Bit Bubba’s Toy Box V. 1 (Vintage Toys n Junk, Cool Retro Toy Commercials – w/ 8-Bit Bubba) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! On 8-Bit Bubba's #ToyBox special, he digs deep into his childhood #toy box to bring you such awesome things like the #RadioShack Remote Controlled Tractor #Trailer, #Alphie, his original #RubiksCube, #Alf, #toy #cars, #boardgames like the #MatchMe by Kingsford Ltd, and much more! Plus: Tons of crazy classic #vintage toy #commercials! What will 8-Bit Bubba uncover next?!
02.08.23 No Filter #39: Ballistik’s Game Night #3 – Atari Program Exchange & Cassettes on 1200XL w/ Atari 1010 (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! On No Filter #39, I dig into another Ballistik's #Game Night and proudly bring you... games & programs on cassette tapes!! Wha-? Yes, it's true. Back in the day, they used cassette tapes to load programs with! Do what?! Yes. It's true! This episode, I show you a video about the #Atari Program Exchange (#APX) as well as suffer through the long loading times for "Presidents of the United States" and "States & Capitals" by Atari on my Atari 1010 Program Recorder. Come along with me & let's get geeky!
02.08.23 Atari Newsline: Atari XP Limited Edition Box Set is Sold Out, New Atari VCS Challenge Posted! + Games We’re Expecing for the Atari VCS (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It: #ATARINEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this #Atari Newsline update, #AtariXP Limited Box (Set of 10 Limited Edition XP #Games) for $999 is now Sold Out! Did you order this? Also: The latest Club #VCS Challenge is Posted! What game is featured this month? Get a high score, post it and possibly win a prize! Plus: the next few #AtariVCS games we're looking forward to!