On this first episode of 'XpressO' (5 Minute Atari Game Reviews), I take a timely look at "Tax Avoiders," a 1982 release by American Videogame (how generic is that?) that pits you, John Q, against beauracratical red tape, tax consultants, audits & more! Have you filed your taxes yet? Is this game a good investment?... Continue Reading →
04.11.23 Press Run Books’ “Atari Archive Vol. 1” Out Soon! + Songbird’s Jaguar CD Power Bundle! Plus: XpressO (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #PressRunBooks announced today that #AtariArchive Vol. 1" will be coming out soon, with a special #book signing this weekend! Tune in for all the deets. #Songbird Productions' #JaguarCD Power Bundle" is out with 3 cool Atari #Jaguar CD games + a soundtrack for under $100! Plus: my new #Atari 5-minute... Continue Reading →
04.10.23 That Atari Show #37: “Metgan Games”(Interview, News, ‘The Atari Experience,’ The No-Swear Gamer)
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, Can (pronounced John) joins us this week! He founded #MetganGames & has made 1 game for the #AtariVCS currently, with more on the way! Find out what's coming, how the game got its name & more! Also, for #Book Nook, I take a look at #TheAtariExperience.! My featured... Continue Reading →
04.07.23 BCB100: 100 Episode Celebration! (Unbox’d, BCB, That Atari Show & BCB Storytime… w/ 8-Bit Bubba!)
On this special BCB celeberation, I'm celebrating 100 episodes! Yes! Can u believe it? This jumbo sized episode includes new & unseen clips from: #Unboxd, #BCB, #ThatAtariShow & #BCBStorytime ! TONS of new #Atari #Jaguar stuff unveiled! (Thanks, Songbird Productions!) You won't wanna miss it! Also: #8BitBubba returns & unboxes some awesome #Atari #vintagegaming stuff... Continue Reading →
04.03.23 That Atari Show #36: Rich Whitehouse, Creator of BigPEmu! (Interview, Podcasts, “Iron Soldier.”)
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, #RichWhitehouse joins us! He's the creator of #BIGPEMU for #Atari50 (w/ #DigitalEclipse) but now it's available for all! It's an #AtariJaguar #emulator that will run via #PCMode on the #VCS, on #Windows & other systems. It's a great convo! Plus, some Atari news & #IronSoldier #game #review for... Continue Reading →
04.02.23 Porsche & Atari Team Up For “Taycan Arcade” (AKA ‘Porsche Pong’) Ad! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Porsche & #Atari team up for "#Taycan #Arcade" (AKA 'Porsche #Pong') #Ad! Announced today on April 2, 2023, this #partnership with Porsche Australia (AU) brings together the retro name & joy of Atari games and pairs it with a new Porsche #sportscar, Taycan. I play the #game & show the... Continue Reading →
04.01.23 Songbird’s Big Reveal: Towers II – “Enhanced Stargazer Edition” for the Atari Jaguar! + More Goodies! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Happy April Fools day! This is no joke! #SongbirdProductions JUST announced at #MidwestGamingClassic 2023 that he will be releasing "#TowersII: Enhanced Stargazer Edition" for the #AtariJaguar! It's an enhanced edition of the underground cult #Atari #Jaguar & #Falcon rarity & classic #game! Also: what else you may be interested in on... Continue Reading →
03.30.23 “Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence” New Premiere Trailer! / Releases Apr 28, 2023 on Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. A new premiere release trailer for #SkinnyandFranko : Fists of Violence' is out TODAY, by #BlueSunsetGames! This game will officially premiere on the #AtariVCS & other consoles on April 28, 2023. Enjoy the new trailer! Let me know in comments what you think! #Atari #gaming #vintagegaming #retrogaming #ballistikcoffeeboy #Atarinewsline
03.29.23 “Jousting Heroes” Name Change; Missile Command Replicade Re-Release; GDC Fun & Atari VCS Game Rumors (Atari Newsline)
Missed the news? On this #Atari Newsline, I discuss a few topics that have come up in recent days. #JoustingHeroes, an upcoming #AtariVCS #game, has a name change, Atari re-releases #MissileCommandReplicade by #NewWaveToys, #GDC Fun (Gaming Dev Conference) & #VCS Game Rumors! Some of the games I feel 'for sure' about, and why I don't cover every single rumor.
03.27.23 Atari Releases Limited Edition XP Cart & VCS Collector Sets! Ends Apr 9! (Atari Newsline)
ENDS TODAY! #Atari releases limited edition #AtariXP Cart (Standard & Limited Edtiions) as well as #AtariVCS Collector (Backer) systems! I read you the email, show you the website & discuss these products & if they're worth it. I'm seriously considering the Limited Edition 3 #Atari XP cart set! Let me know what you think! Also: an update to my "Steam/Atari" games story. #VCS #Gaming