03.22.24 2 Great Atari Homebrews Out Today: “Space Duel: 7800” & “Crystal Quest: 7800”! Plus: March VCS Update (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, there are 2 GREAT #Atari#HomebrewGames out today for the #AtariVCS! Both by #BobDecrescenzo! (aka #PacManPlus!) These are: #SpaceDuel7800 & #CrystalQuest7800! I show you some #gameplay! Plus: March #AtariVCS#Update is out! What's in it? Do you know? 🙂 Plus: Exciting news about #Llamasoft The #JeffMinter Story... Continue Reading →

March 24, 2024 0

03.20.24 XPO 60: “Commando” (1988) by Activision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #XPresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Commando by #Activision in 1983, on the #Atari 2600. In this port of the super popular 1985 arcade game, you're gunning down foes as a commando in the desert. This version is obviously graphically inferior to the popular #NES version. How does it hold up 39... Continue Reading →

March 21, 2024 0

03.14.24 ATARI Back in the Arcade Cab Biz? Alan-1 Teams Up! Plus: LLAMASOFT Drops! And… BREATH OF THUNDER? (Atari Newsline)

TARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Is #Atari back in the arcade cab biz? Plus: #Llamasoft The #JeffMinter Story (by @DigitalEclipse) drops today! And: #BreathofThunder by @sungrandstudiosmay be coming to the #AtariVCS! Let's read the #Kickstarter page. Next on #Atari #Newsline! Subscribe, LIke & Commment! Thanks for watching! BCB Links "Breath of Thunder" by Sungrand (on... Continue Reading →

March 15, 2024 0

02.02.24 FRENZY 7800, a Port of the 1982 Sequel to BERZERK, is OUT NOW on Atari VCS! Let’s Take a Look! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, I'm proud to report that #Frenzy7800 is out NOW on the #AtariVCS! This is a 2013 port of #Frenzy, the 1982 sequel to #Berzerk, the #arcade #classic! This #game by #BobDecrescenzo is an amazing port! This version also features his version of Berzerk! What do u think?... Continue Reading →

February 2, 2024 0

01.05.23 BCB’s Java Junction 16: Local ATARI Computer Group Reborn, CLUB VCS Fanzine, Yar’s Revenge, Atari50 Cab

On this episode of #BCB's #javajunction, I discuss my local #Atari #Computer Group Getting Back Together After 20+ years! Plus: Highlighting 2 COOL 2023 #Unboxings! #ClubVCS #Fanzine & #someYarsRevenge Special Edition! And: #arcade #gaming fun on the #Atari50 #cabinet by #Arcade1Up! Including: #SpaceDuel, #CrystalCastles, #SuperBreakout, #Telepathy (an unreleased #demo) & #Centiped! Fun times ahead! Filmed... Continue Reading →

January 5, 2024 0

01.01.24 THAT ATARI SHOW 60: Paul Docherty, Director on HEART OF NEON (Jeff Minter Documentary), New 2600+ Firmware, Ferg’s Back!

On this first #ThatAtariShow of 2024, I sit down with #PaulDocherty, #director & #editor on @heartofneon, a new #documentary about #JeffMinter due out early this year! We discuss his first meeting with Jeff, #gamingmemories, his favorite #Llamasoft #games, what's in store & much more! Plus: #PodcastBlast is back! #Ferg's return! And: #AtariNewsline is here with... Continue Reading →

December 31, 2023 0

12.20.23 XPO 45: (DEEP DIVE!) DEFENDER (1982) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #GameReviews, I feature #Defender, a 1982 port for the #Atari2600 of the popular #Williams #Arcade #Game! This is obviously a #classic #game for many! My big Sis and I received this gem on #Christmas Day in 1982. It's a great title, for sure, but how does it hold... Continue Reading →

December 20, 2023 0

11.29.23 RTFM* 18: GRIDRUNNER (1982) by Jeff Minter (Gameplay on Atari XEGS, History & Manual Reading)

On this new episode of #RTFM (*Read the Freaking Manual), I play #Gridrunner, by #JeffMinter from 1982-1983 for the #Atari800 #homecomputer & on a variety of other platforms. This game has a rich history dating back to 1982, up through 2018. You play the pilot of the Gridrunner, tasked with maneuvering alien droids on the... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2023 0

11.22.23 XPO 42: TUTANKHAM (1983) by Parker Bros. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this #Thanksgiving #holiday episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Tutankham by #ParkerBros in 1982 for the #Atari 2600! This is a port of the popular 1982 #arcade #game hit by #Konami! In this one, you're running for your life in #KingTut's #tomb, escaping deadly snakes, scorpions, #spells & more! Your goal is... Continue Reading →

November 24, 2023 0

11.17.23 Atari 2023 Holiday Gift Guides are Live! Let’s Take a Peek! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, @Atari has dropped new 2023 #Holiday #Gift #Guides! These include the #atari2600plus, #Berzerk Enhanced, awesome #Atari #tees & #merch, plus #PCB #Arcade boards, #speakerhats, #AtariVCS consoles & more! Orders over $150 - instant free #shipping! Let's take a peek! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muaL4BUo-sk

November 17, 2023 0

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