All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this episode of 'That Atari Show,' something that I thought was canon within the larger confines of video game history is that Activision purchased Imagic and its games in the late 80's. Recently, when I appeared on MIke's Gaming Gala's 'Retro Replay Podcast,' this question came to light & I steadfastly proclaimed that Activision... Continue Reading →
From Mike's Gaming Gala on YouTube: "Atari just announced that in a partnership with Activision, they'll be bringing the 2600 Activision library BACK! New cartridges of the classic games that you can get as collector sets or individually. Will they be worth it? Also, what's NEXT for Atari? Join us on the Retro Replay Podcast... Continue Reading →
(Episode 486) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss the new Atari x Activision set announcements and drops. From $39 to $1.3K, is it worth it? I discuss why I'm revising my initial opinions about these sets. Is it a good deal? Who are these for? It aims to... Continue Reading →
(Episode 485) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update... I woke up to discover that ATARI has announced its big surprise! The Activision collection/s! There are 4 coming, 39 games, and we go over whats been announced, how much, and why there are 3 versions of this you can buy. Is this... Continue Reading →
(episode 482) atari newsline. breaking news. / on this atari newsline update, we discuss: Bubsy 4d Black Hole Update (15 new levels!), Atari x Brickcraft, Atari x Vice Beer, Computer Space is up for auction (one week left!) and a leaked Atari x Activision Brickcraft set coming soon? Let's discuss all that and more, on... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'That Atari Show,' our special guest is Michael Greenhut, dev of 'Gh0st' & 'Sentinels of Atlantis' on the Atari VCS! We discuss his games, childhood gaming memories, being inspired by Tron, the original movie, and much more! Plus: the Intellivision Gang of Four makes an appearance in Atari Show CInema! Plus... Continue Reading →
In my new 'shorts' series 'What's Brewing? with BCB!' on Rumble, Tik Tok and Instagram, you can hear what's coming in the week on BCB, but also hear my takes on late breaking Atari stories. This time, I discuss the short-sightedness of an Activision handheld that seems otherwise perfect, except for one glaring omission! Read... Continue Reading →
(episode 469) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline: Atari recently filed for the 800xl trademark. Should we be excited? + Alex w/ Turbo Zone Gaming is our new co-host w/ "Turbo Time Warp!" In ep 1, he tackles 'Pitfall!' + Have I found the perfect retro atari pc gaming laptop? Meet the... Continue Reading →
On this introductory episode of BCB Live!, Ballistik Coffee Boy, Atari content creator since 2020, discusses his upcoming live show & introduces Turbo Zone Gaming, who will be a new semi-permanent guest on Atari Newsline with monthly video drops! The first is shown here for "Pitfall!" by Activision from 1983. I also discuss the new... Continue Reading →
TODAY on #AtariNewsline! #Activision Coll 3 is announced 4 the #Evercade! + #Atari Buys #Wizardry! + 2 New #VCS #Games! + #Breakout @ 50! Who made it? + #WadeRosen talks to @Bloomberg + What is #BCBLive? Check it out on #Rumble! 10a MT! #BCB Link: https://rumble.com/v79yz74-atari-newsline-468-activision-3-wizardry-breakout-at-50-wade-and-bloomberg-.html
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 