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 →
04.06.24 Creative Bloq Interviews ATARI’s New Creative Director TIM LAPETINO (by Ian Dean) (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, I read a new #CreativeBloq #interview w/ #TimLapetino, #Atari's new #creativedirector! In this #article, Tim discusses the psychological Atari #Ethos, the #Art of @Atari, the past & future of the iconic company, #SteveJobs, #Wozniak, former creative director #Opperman, #Atari50, #DigitalEclipse & a look at the iconic Atari... Continue Reading →
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 →
03.18.24 Baud Day 2024 Update! My Local Atari User group’s GTG / Feb 2024 BCB Free 2600 Game Winner Announced! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, I detail my local #Atari #UserGroup's GTG on #BaudDay, which was held all day on 3.12.24! On this day, you connect to an #AtariBBS using your 8 bit #Atari computer, or iOS/PC using #Muffinterm or #Syncterm. I detail our day & show a cool video... Continue Reading →
03.13.24 XPO 59: “Galaxian” (1983) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Galaxian, by #Atari from 1983! This is a cool #port based on the most popular #arcadegame of 1980! It's sequel, of course, #Galaga, went on to even greater hights & a variety of sequels. How does this gem hold up in 2024? Let's find out... Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
03.11.24 That Atari Show 65: G-Fuel Atari 2600 + Collector Box / Baud Day 2024 / Activision / Floppy Deep Dive
On this G-Fueled episode of #ThatAtariShow, I unbox & try out the @GFuelEnergy#Atari2600Plus Collectors Box! Plus: #BaudDay 2024! What's it all about & how to connect! #FloppyDeepDive is my featured content creator, #IntoTheVerticalBlank is the #Podcast, #AtariNewsline & a #gamereview for #Activision's #Atari2600#ActionPack2! For #Windows! Also: What is a #BBS? And #AtariBBS Corner w/ @ballyalley!... Continue Reading →