08.30.24 XPO 74: (Deep Dive!) “GYRUSS” (1983) by Parker Bros (XperssO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, it's another #deepdive #doubleepisode, feat. #Gyruss (1983) by #ParkerBros, but developed by #Roklan & #Konami! In this #arcade #classic, you travel through the solar system, blasting away invaders, laser beams, asteroids & more! How does the popular #game stand up over 40 years later? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cH8grNpuMI Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →

August 31, 2024 0

08.21.24 XPO 73: “Coco Nuts” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CoconNuts, by #Telesys from back in '82. In this game, you play Stanley, who is being assaulted by Coco's #coconuts! You're equipped with only a hat and an umbrella for protection. How far can you make it? Does this game contain any intrinsic value at... Continue Reading →

August 25, 2024 0

08.16.24 UNBOXD 42: “Summer Showcase of Retro Goodness!” (Atari Asteroids Deluxe, 2600, 5200 & 7800 Games!)

On this jam-packed #Summer episode of #Unboxd, I take the wraps off of tons of #Atari & #retro goodness! Including #Sears #Telegames #VideoArcadeII, #Krull for the #Atari2600, #MrCool for #Atari8bit, #CircusConvoy by ‪@audacitygames7731‬, #MarioBros for the #Atari5200, #Ballblazer for the #Atari7800, #AtariAge #magazines, and my first ever REAL #Atari commercial grade #arcadecabinet, #asteroidsdeluxe ! (And...... Continue Reading →

August 17, 2024 0

08.11.24 Atari Stories #7: The Joy of Atari Podcasts! (Part 1) Ferg’s Atari 2600 Podcast, Shinto’s Jaguar, Mark’s Lynx Handycast & more!

On this episode of #AtariStories, I dig into #AtariPodcasts & discuss the immense joy they have brought into my life! These range from Ferg's Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast to Inverse Atascii: the Atari Productivity Software Podcast to Antic: Atari 8-Bit Computer Podcast to Shinto's Atari Jaguar Podcast & Mark Little's amazing Atari Lynx... Continue Reading →

August 11, 2024 0

07.27.24 BCB 137: National Video Game Museum Tour! Frisco, TX. July 26-27, 2024. (Atari, NES, Pokemon & more!)

On this episode of #BCB, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday! The trip includes older consoles like #Atari, #Intellivision, #Fairchild, #Nintendo, #Sega & more! Plus: #Pokemon exhibit, 70's & 80's bedrooms, #Atari #prototypes, #NES & #vintagecomputing goodness! And at the end, a cool #retro 80's #arcade!... Continue Reading →

July 27, 2024 0

07.23.24 That Atari Show 76: “Obsidian Contraption Returns!” (‘SKYFRIZZ’ & the Journey of an Indie Dev)

On this episode, my good friend ‪@ObsidianContraption‬ returns! He discusses his new #game, #Skyfrizz, and how it took him nearly his whole life to fully realize & complete. This is the story of an #indiedev who grew up with @Atari & who's dream was to get his #game published, and how that led him to... Continue Reading →

July 23, 2024 0

07.16.24 Special Delivery! Finally! ‘Mr. Run & Jump (Ltd Ed)” & “Outlaw” Have Arrived! Atari XP Cart Goodness (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update... FINALLY! IT'S ARRIVED! Almost a year later... #MrRunandJump #LimitedEdition & #Outlaw have arrived! WOW! Let's unbox 'em! I just can't believe it! I could have had a baby already... if I were a woman 😉 Anyways, let's take a FIRST LOOK at these amazing #Atari releases!... Continue Reading →

July 16, 2024 0

07.09.24 That Atari Show 75: A Coffee Break w/ the Lioness! Special Guest: Shelion Gaming, Atari 2600+ & More

On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, my good friend ‪@SheLionGaming‬ is my special guest! We discuss early #Atari influences, how she got started on ‪@YouTube‬, ‪@atari‬#2600plus#review, #homearcade mods (incl. ‪@Arcade1UpOfficial‬ cabs), #AtariJaguar stories & much, much more! Included is her FULL #Atari2600Plus Review, incl. her fave #games, such as #DesertFalcon & more! Length: About 60 minutes.... Continue Reading →

July 12, 2024 0

07.02.24 ATARI SUPER POCKET Special Edition Announced! 50 ATARI Games! Preorders Open Now! 2600 Units Avail! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline#Update, ‪@blazeentertainment9851‬ (‪@HyperMegaTech‬) announced the #Atari#SuperPocket#SpecialEdition! It contains 50 Classic #Atari#games spanning the #Atari2600, #Atari5200, #AtariLynx, #Atari7800 and #AtariArcade! There's a version w/ black zipper #case & one without. What do u think?? I'm #preordering! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! Also: Coming up next on #ThatAtariShow:... Continue Reading →

July 2, 2024 0

06.29.24 ATARI Family Summer Sale! + Celebrate Indie Devs on July 8 + Atari 2600+ Goodies R Here! Let’s Unbox! (Atari Newsline)

TARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the ‪@atari‬ Family #Summer #Sale is here! This includes #games from #Infogrames, ‪@Nightdivestudios‬, ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ & #Atari! Let's take a look! Plus: Celebrate #IndieDevs on July 8th for #VideoGameDay! Paul Docherty, director of the #JeffMinter #documentary, ‪@heartofneon‬, kicks it off! And: My atari.com #atari2600Plus goodies have arrived!... Continue Reading →

June 29, 2024 0

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