All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
In BCB Storytime, my renewed series, I read chapters of my novel 'Sweet Pea' which I wrote from 1989-2005 about growing up in a rich family, then losing it all... facing family tragedies, childhood lessons of life, keeping a dark secret or two, surviving drug addiction, homelessness and more, to ultimately become a retro gaming... Continue Reading →
(episode 464) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, Champ Games has just announced what he's working on... 'Zaxxon 2600'! This port looks amazing, very similar to the Arcade game that I grew up with, playing at my Dad's barber shop in the early 80's! Let's take a look at the post... Continue Reading →
On episode 11 of BCB's Storytime, I dig into chapter 11 of my novel 'Sweet Pea' that I wrote for about 2 decades. This time, it's the late 80's/early 90's, and Bradley Bolt is befriended by an Asian boy his age, who is experiencing a different kind of welcome as he and his parents had... Continue Reading →
Welcome to 99 Bytes! My new series detailing the #games & #hardware of the #Ti994A #homecomputer by #texasinstruments! In this series of episodes, I'll review the games, dig into the #homebrew scene for the #Ti994A, talk about #history of the company & games, as well as discuss the system with friends who were also there... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCBConfidential, I discuss something that has been bugging me for the past few months, and what I plan to do about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUOZji_yn6U
On this 8th #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight, the focus is on #GamesbyApollo (aka #Apollo), who brought 10 #games to the market for the #Atari2600 from 1981-82 then suddenly vanished. They developed games such as #FinalApproach, #SpaceCavern, #SharkAttack, #Infiltrate, #SpaceChase, #LostLuggage & more! Why did they vanish? + The first #female #game #pioneer is born w/ #Wabbit... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, #Youtube#contentcreator@timstinyarcade170 joins us as our special guest! We discuss his love for #homearcades & #Gaming, his favorite videos he's created, #Atari#games, #arcades & #childhoodmemories, covering modern Atari & more! Plus: My local group, Albuquerque Atari Computer Enthusiasts (AACE 2.0) meets up with the local ABQ Retro Computers group in 'Techstravaganza!'... Continue Reading →
Finally got my heater working! #Heat #winter #BCB #Gaming #80sKid #80s Check out the #YouTube short. Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/f3CBJJ_bp4Q?si=eTuOAuRsEdVbg6qh
Atari.com Holiday Gift Guide 2025 w/ special guest, Fanny on Tech! This snippet from the latest episode of #ThatAtarishow features some of the latest #Atari products & devices, from the #GamestationGo from #myArcade to the #Atari2600Plus#PacMan Edition & more! From #Nubeo#Asteroids2600#Atari#Watches to the Atari #USB#WallPlug, we've got it all! What do you think? PS Keep... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #FirstImpressions, #Unboxings & #Shorttakes series, I take the wraps off the brand new #Atari2600Plus #PacMan Edition! w/ the #Atari #HighScore Collection #BoxSet of 4 #games! This includes #PacmanDoubleFeature, #Xevious, #DigDug & #Galaga! These are limited editions with #patches & #pins! Let's take a look @ the set, unbox it,... Continue Reading →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 