On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I unfortunately have the mispleasure of playing #SneakNPeek, by #USGames (aka #QuakerOats) back in 1982. Yes, even #oatmeal companies made #videogames! Can u believe it? In this top tier game (lol) you play #hideandseek. For real. And there are just like 5 hiding places. Am I being... Continue Reading →
12.13.23 XPO 44: SPACE INVADERS (1980) by Atari, Taito & Midway (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #SpaceInvaders, a 1980 port for the #Atari #2600 published by #Atari, and licensed by #Taito & #Midway. In this classic, you're blasting away aliens and UFO's... it's a classic game for sure. Does it hold up well on the ol' VCS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMuP3F0tzys
08.02.23 XPO 23: “SpaceMaster X-7” (1983) by 20th Century Fox (XpressO: Atari 5-Minute Game Reviews)
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 →
07.25.23 XPO 22: “Dishaster” (1983) by ZiMag (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I'm taking a mini break from my #Summer theme of related games. This time, I dare to play #Dishaster by #ZIMAG from back in 1983. In this game, you're this creepy blonde-haired little (evil?) girl balancing #plates. Yep. #BalancingPlates. That's about it! I read you a bit... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
05.31.23 Crank No.7: “Lost Your Marbles” by Sweet Baby Inc (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of Crank, I take a look at "Lost Your Marbles" by Sweet Baby Inc. This game is an adorable & well-crafted 'visual novel,' integrating pinball & puzzler elements into a nice little package. However, there are a couple of annoyances. What did I think about this game? Did I lose my marbles... Continue Reading →
05.31.03 XPO #8: “Crackpots” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at #Activision's #Crackpots, by #DanKitchen in 1983. This #game is Dan Kitchen's first game for the #Atari2600, who went on to have an illustrious career with #gaming. In this game, you play Potsy, who is tasked with dropping petunias on pesky pests, since insecticide won't work as the... Continue Reading →