All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
The picture of me on this new Journal entry is from 2015, way before Covid, way before I suffered some family & personal losses, way before I sat in lock down for literally two years... but I'm still here! And I'm continuing to grow & nurture my soul. In 2023, I hope to grow & achieve even more! (Journal entry attached) -BB
This week on #ThatAtariShow, Carl Forhan joins us! He's the head of Songbird Productions, who sell some wonderful #homebrews & previously unreleased games for the #Jaguar & #Lynx! We talk homebrews, walk down memory lane & ask him some #Atari-centric questions! Also: a new Creator Space featuring #GoGameGo & #KRAZ Productions., Podcast Blast! featuring Ferg's 2600 Podcast & Atari ST Show, Newsline with some tidbits on the #MyArcade & Atari partnership products & more!
In the past week, three new episodes have been uploaded to my #vintagegaming #YouTube channel, #BallistikCoffeeBoy! In Unbox'd #31, 8-Bit Bubba is here to co-host, and he's got a VGM replacement, the 8-Bit Bubba Box! We also talk about our first #Dreamcast & #Famicom #games! In BCB 89, I take a look at the Big Buck World home arcade cab by #Arcade1Up! Finally, in the promo for BCB #91, I'm taking a look at my Atari Force #comics, as well as go on a few #Simon Optix Challenges! Episodes below are listed in order of air date. Thanks !
From January 7-10, three new episodes were posted to #BCB. On #ThatAtariShow #24, I interview #Atari blogger & content creator, Dad is a Joke. I also take a look at the latest news and also on Atari Newsline: #CavernsofMars... Recharged? Finally, on episode 88 of BCB, I discuss some schedule changes, #VideoGamesMonthly coming to an end & what's new in Season 3! Episodes posted below in order of appearance.
In case you missed it! ...On this update, there have been some video & images leaked from #CES 2023 that show the packaging for the #MyArcade & #Atari #MicroPlayer, #GamestationPlus & #PocketPlayer! These have been retweeted & shown on #YouTube here & there tonight. Come take a look & let me know what you think!... Continue Reading →
During the days leading up to #CES 2023, #Atari & #MyArcade have been 'teasing' #retrogaming fans with pictures & media regarding new 'devices' or 'consoles' they've been working on together. There are at least 2 or 3 products the companies have been collaboring on, which I have duly reported on within my #YouTube show, #Atari Newsline Newsflash & #ThatAtariShow. I posted FOUR videos/news pieces thus far on Newline about these devices, with the big announcement coming Thursday, January 5, 2023 at CES around 10:30 am PST...
In Case You Missed It! ...On this new years' episode of That Atari Show, Bally Alley and I discuss a handful of Atari books, newsletters & such that we hope you find useful! Plus: a review of "Club Drive" for the Atari Jaguar! I play the game & discuss the manual & other information, plus some Atari news! Has Atari addressed the downloading issues with 'Atari 50'? What's all this about the collab between My Arcade & Atari? Stay tuned here to Atari Newsline Newsflash and Happy New Year! Subscribe, Like & Comment if you enjoy this content...
In case you missed it! On this end-of-the-year #ThatAtariShow #holiday special, Megan McDuffee joins me for a very cool convo & look into her wonderful #music that has captivated us #Atari fans with it's recent 'Recharged' series. "Your music is half of the joy for me when I play a 'Recharged' game," I said. Amazing interviews. Don't miss it! Also: #Podcast Blast! looks at 'Into The Vertical Blank," some news & more... #gaming #digitaleclipse #Atari50 #atarirecharged
In case you missed it! I continue on my #Atari50 journey with BCB 83 & 85! It's my complete #Talkthrough & #gameplay for Atari 50 by #DigitalEclipse! On BCB 34, I feature 'Birth of the Console' Part 2 & 'Highs & Lows' Part 1, and continue on with Highs & Lows, Part 2 for BCB 85. Check it all out below...
In case you missed it! It's the "No Filter HD" #Holiday Special! This time, I play 3 games on the #AtariVCS purchased during the 2022 Holiday game sale! These include: #Guntech2, #SirLovelot & #HeroesofLoot on the #Atari #VCS! Each #game is so different, but I found them so enjoyable. Here, I play the game without interruptions, then speak before and after the game on my initial first impressions. Which game do you think I'll like most? Tune in to find out! #HappyHolidays!
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 