On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play the #classic #game, #HumanCannonball, from 1979 by #Atari Inc. In this game, the premise is simple... you're shooting a dude from a cannon into a moveable water tower, which you do or dont have control of depending upon the game variation played. How does this... Continue Reading →
05.17.24 BCB 134: Bally Alley & BCB’s Game Night V1 (3 Beleagured Atari 2600 Games: Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, ET)
On this episode of #BCB, my good friend @ballyalley and I got together on my #birthday recently to play 3 (we feel) underrated but much beleagured #Atari2600#games: #Pacman, #DonkeyKong and #ET! Many people have their opinions about these #games, but are there good things about these titles that you may not have realized? We go... Continue Reading →
05.07.24 The CIRCUS is Coming to Town! ETTINSOFT’s “Circus Interstellar” is Coming to Atari VCS on May 10th! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // The #Circus is coming to town! (#AtariVCS town, that is!) #CIrcusInterstellar by @ettinsoft will be dropping this Friday on May 10, 2024! In this #AtariNewsline special, I show you the NEW #gametrailer by #Ettinsoft & take a look at this awesome #game, including a very special clip from a recent... Continue Reading →
04.30.24 “Our Experience with YouTuber of the Month!” (Retro Bliss Rewind Podcast) w/ Mike’s Gaming Gala, Retro Bliss Gaming, Mr. Poestyle & Game Closet!
Last week, I was honored to be a surprise part of #RetroBlissGaming's #RetroBlissRewind #Podcast! Check it out below! Feat. Dr Scott w/ #GameCloset, #MrPoestyle, #MikesGamingGala & of course #RetroBlissGaming from #YouTube! We discuss our experiences with being #nominated for #YTOTM (#YoutuberoftheMonth!) Check out the good times, and wait for me as I make a surprise... Continue Reading →
05.04.24 ‘BORREGAS, NO MORE.’ Is GOOGLE Systematically Erasing Atari’s History? (Time Extension Article) 05.04.23 (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline #update, I pose the question: Is @Google systematically #erasing #Atari's #history? Well, their #BorregasAve offices have all been #demolished for #parkinglots & huge glass monstrosities. I read this #article by @KezaMacDonald with @timeextension64. See for yourself & let me know what u think in comments! Pretty disgraceful... Continue Reading →
05.01.24 XPO 65: “GORF” (1982) by CBS Electronics (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Gorf by #CBSElectronics back in 1982! This is the 2600 port of the #Midway 1981 #ArcadeGame. This version integrates elements from #SpaceInvaders to #Galaxian, and more! How does this version stack up to the rest? I play the game, you be the judge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTHvfgXEHQg&t=110s
04.26.24 XPO 64: “FAST EDDIE” (1982) by 20th Century Fox (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, #Atari2600 5-Minute #GameReviews, I pop in #FastEddie (1982) by #20thcenturyfox! This game screams #DonkeyKong #clone but oh wow, it's amazing fun! You go up and down stairs in search of #treasures, but can you avoid the pesky #sneakers? And what's this #key I keep hearing about? Tune in to find... Continue Reading →
04.16.24 More Merch Up @ Atari.com! Let’s Dig in! Plus: March 2024 2600+ FREE GAME Contest Winner! Who won?! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Update, there's MORE MERCH up @ Atari.com! What is it? Let's Dig In! More #RollercoasterTycoon#merch & more! Plus: Who won my #atari2600+ #FreeGame#Contest for March 2024? Let's Find Out! Also: Enter HERE for April 2024's Game Contest! Watch & Find Out How! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks... Continue Reading →
04.12.24 TANKS BUT NO TANKS & TILE CROSS by Set Sail Games! Out Today on the Atari VCS! Let’s Play ‘Em! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Update, 2 New #Games were released today for the #AtariVCS! These are: #TanksButNoTanks & #TileCross by #SetSailGames! #Tanks is a reimagining of the ZiMag 1983 #Atari2600 #rare #game! This new version packs a #multiplayer punch! And another #puzzler in #Tile is always a welcome addition. Let's play... Continue Reading →
04.10.24 XPO 63: “Marauder” (1982) by Tigervision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Marauder by #Tigervision from 1982. (Yes, the very same #TigerElectronics we've come to love/hate!) This #game is very similar to #Berzerk, but it offers up some extended #gameplay! Does it do enough to justify the lacking graphics? What do YOU think? Subscribe, Like & Comment!... Continue Reading →