On this episode of #XpressO, taking one last Summer game excursion, I'm showcasing a 1983 #space #shooter but this time, it's a #game with the same title of a 1958 horror/sci fi flick, #SpaceMasterX7! In this game by #20thCenturyFox & later by #Siriussoftware under a different title, you're attacking a Hyperion military base that has... Continue Reading →
07.31.23 2 More Atari VCS Games Announced + MR. RUN & JUMP Cart Pre-Orders Begin Today @ Atari.com! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // 2 New #AtariVCS #Games were Announced over the Weekend! #Puzzledorf (by @StuartsPixelGames)... and a #Skiing #RPG by @bluesunsetgames3887! Let's Take a Look at the info & discuss! Plus: #mrrunandjump #Atari2600 #AtariXP #Cart #Preorders Begin Today @ #Atari.com! What do you think? Let's ponder this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtNeSvroIgA
07.13.23 XPO 18: “Glacier Patrol” (1988) by Telegames (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
In episode 18, I decided to take a slippery #diversion during our #hot #Summer, the super-rare #GlacierPatrol! It's a 1983 game that was made by #Apollo but never released until 1988 by #Telegames when they purchased it. In this chilly romp around the ice, you're protecting Earth from a mysterious #Aquafreeze craft in the sky,... Continue Reading →
07.12.23 XPO # 17: “Reactor” (1983) by Parker Bros (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #Game #Reviews, I take a look at #Reactor, which was released in 1983 by #ParkerBrothers for the #Atari #2600! This is based on the 1982 #Gottlieb #arcade game! In this game, your job is knock particles into rods which slow down the overheating of the reactor core! Will... 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 →
06.22.23 XPO #14: “Solaris” (1986) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, I take a look at #Solaris, published by #Atari for the #Atari2600 and programmed by #DougNeubauer and released in Nov 1986. The game is commonly referred to as one of the best "space shooters" for the #2600. It's definitely action-packed! Neubauer also worked on #StarRaiders previously and later on #SuperFootball... Continue Reading →
06.21.23 XPO #13: “Popeye” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode, I peel back the lid on the tin can of #spinach on #Popeye, released in 1983 by #ParkerBrothers for the #Atari2600. This is based on the popular comic strip, movie & cartoon of the same name by King Features Syndicate. This is one of 3 #Atari versions for the home & while... Continue Reading →
06.15.23 XPO # 12: “Mario Bros” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I feature #MarioBros, by #Nintendo, for the #Atari #2600! Yes, you heard that right. This iconic game was first released in the #arcades, and then on the Atari 2600, as well as many other ports. You play #Mario & #Luigi, who are on a quest to rid... Continue Reading →
06.14.23 XPO # 11: “Asteroids” (1981) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #Game #Reviews, I take a look at #Asteroids, which was released in 1981, on the #Atari #2600! This is a #classic game, for sure, but how has it aged in 40 years? I read a description of the game, spout some fun facts & give my final conclusion... Continue Reading →
06.13.23 “Mr Run & Jump” Coming Soon 2 Atari VCS & Atari XP as 2600 Cart! + How is John Hancock Involved?
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, more #Atari news announced! #MrRunandJump is coming soon to #AtariVCS & also to #AtariXP as the first NEW #Atari #2600 #game on #cart in over 40 yrs! How does @johnhancockretro figure into this? Let's watch the new #Trailer for this awesome game & discuss! I also show... Continue Reading →