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 →
07.07.23 BCB 113: “Atari Video Pinball” A 1977 Home Video Gaming Console by Atari (Overview, History & Gameplay)
On this episode of #BCB, I unveil the #Atari #VideoPinball, which is a 1977 home #gaming #console! In the time of #Pong home releases, #VideoPinball made a splash in 1977 & solidified the popularity of similar games at the time. #Sears even made their own models! I go over the hardware, talk a little history... Continue Reading →
07.05.23 No Filter HD # 21: Atari VCS Vault 1 (Part 2) Atari Arcade Games (Coffee & Chat)
On this episode of NO FILTER HD, I play #Atari #VCS #Vault 1 again. On this part 2, I play the included #Atari #Arcade #Games! I guzzle down some joe & give my bloody commentary. These include: #Asteroids, #BlackWidow, #Centipede, #CrystalCastles, #Gravitar, #Liberator, #LunarLander, #MajorHavoc, #Millipede, #MissileCommand, #Pong, #RedBaron, #SpaceDuel, #Sprint, #SuperBreakout, #Tempest & #Warlords!... Continue Reading →
06.30.23 BCB # 112: “Retromania Wrestling” Arcade Cabinet by iiRcade (A New Owner’s 30-Day Full Review)
On this episode of #BCB, I feature the #iircade, which i purchased exactly one month ago today. I go over the games I've purchased & what was included, as well as discuss the tragic sudden #bankruptcy of the iiRcade & what this means to me as a new buyer, and for the home arcade industry... Continue Reading →
06.29.23 Atari’s NEW “Quantum: Recharged” Reveal Trailer Is OUT NOW! Let’s Watch! 06.29.23 (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Atari released their #reveal #trailer for #QuantumRecharged! This is the reworking of the 1982 #vector based space shooter #Arcade title! The #game is supposedly coming by this Fall to the #AtariVCS & various consoles & platforms, such as #Switch, #Steam, #PS5, #XBOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2OEDAUoYtkX & more! Here's the short 30 second 'reveal... Continue Reading →
06.26.23 NEW “Haunted House” & “Quantum: Recharged” Coming Soon!! So Excited!!! 06.26.23 (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. #Atari announced today that #HauntedHouse (a #remake of the original #Atari2600 #game) AND #QuantumRecharged, a new take on a 1982 #arcade #vector based #shooter! I read you two articles about these new games! Also said to be coming to the #AtariVCS & all other major platforms, including #Steam, #Switch & More!... 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 →
06.16.23 BCB 110: Evercade Update! 2 New Carts & A Showcase! (Toaplan Arcade 2 & Piko Interactive 3)
Tonight on #BCB, I take a look at a #specialdelivery I got from #Funstock recently... containing 4 new #Evercade #carts! #Piko Collection 3, #Toaplan #Arcade 2, C64 Collection 2 & #Team17 Collection 1 (w #Amiga games.) I'm just taking a look at the first 2 tonight, Toaplan & Piko. I show gameplay of ALL the... Continue Reading →
05.27.23 BCB #107: “Cobra Arcade Bar” Crawl (Phoenix, AZ Barcade Walkthrough) Barcade Crawl Series No. 3
In early May, I graduated from my Master's Degree program out in Phoenix, Arizona. While there, my fam & I decided to stop at #CobraArcadeBar to celebrate! It's a local #barcade with some cool #retro inspired styling (and drinks!), a #dancefloor , a #DJ, a #bar, a rotating selection of #Arcadecabs & #pinballmachines & much... Continue Reading →
05.22.23 That Atari Show #42: “Alan-1: The Interview” (All About VCS’ AVIAN KNIGHTS & What’s To Come!)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, @alan-1-Inc. joins us! They're a father & son team (Jim & Luke) who head #Alan1 #Games who released #AvianKnights recently on the #AtariVCS! It's loosely based on #Joust, but it's so much more. In this special 2 part episode, we discuss everything about this fantastic game, including leaderboards, future events,... Continue Reading →