All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
Hey guys! Ballistik Coffee Boy from YouTube (Brian) here. Just wanted to blog about this topic for a moment. "Turning the Atari Hate Trend Around." It sucks to even have to post something with that title in my blog, but, its happening. Here goes... So, as Atari fans, we are no doubt used to the... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #Game #Reviews, let's go wayy back to the end of the #Atari alphabet & play #Zaxxon by #Sega in 1982 for the #AtariVCS (uhem, #Atari2600!) It's a cool #isometric shooter that is a port of a very popular #arcadegame. How does this obviosly subpar version still hold up... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #TyreTrax & #DareDevil by #MuddyVision! These are 2 great #homebrew #games from 2019 now available on the #AtariVCS! I play the games & chat with you as I play them for the first time! Both fun games made for the #Atari2600 now available on the #Atari #VCS for... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #AtariAge has announced today that #Atari is buying them. Is this GOOD or BAD for the community? For homebrew devs? What about for #VCS users? I explain my personal experience on the site & why I have mixed emotions about it. How do you feel? Plus: 2 New #Homebrew #Games... Continue Reading →
On the 1st episode of #AtariStories (now it's OWN #podcast!) I talk about my 1st #Atari2600 & the subsequent #PacMan fever situation that developed! 🙂 Send me your stories, as well & I'll include it on a future episode! & Subscribe! #Atari #gaming Click: https://open.spotify.com/show/7egdzioB0iYFtREP1X8flU?si=c99901ee9f354a1d
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I do a #DEEPDIVE on #VideoPinball, which was released in 1980 by #AtariInc, and Programmed by #BobSmith. Sadly, Bob Smith left us 3 months ago, but he made some incredible #games for #Atari, and even helped start #Imagic, and was also responsible for #RiddleoftheSphinx & #Moonsweeper. I... Continue Reading →
Sep 3, 2023. In this exclusive Labor Day holiday episode just for ATARI NEWSLINE: THE PODCAST listeners on Spotify, I recall a couple of Atari-themed stories from my childhood. First up, the day my Dad brought our new Sears Telegames (Atari VCS clone from Sears) home, and playing Steeplechase and Space Invaders. Next, I talk... Continue Reading →
NEW #podcast for #AtariNewsline now available on @Spotify! 1st Upload: #96: "Arcade1Up Atari 50th Anniv Deluxe Arcade is for Sale! Plus: ULTIMATE SKI JUMPING is out for Atari VCS!" by Atari Newsline - The Podcast by #ballistikcoffeeboy! #Atari#gaming#BCB Click: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atarinewsline SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST FOR ALL YOUR "ON THE GO" ATARI NEWS! Via SPOTIFY! You... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this update, I discuss the NEW @Arcade1UpOfficial #Atari50 #Deluxe #Arcade! It's now UP to order on #Atari.com! Let's go over all 64 included #games, which includes a mix of #Atari2600 #classics AND #AtariArcade gems! Plus: #UltimateSkiJumping2020 by @bluesunsetgames3887 is up on the #AtariVCS today! Let's discuss! Are you interested?... Continue Reading →
On this #DeepDive episode of #XpressO, #Atari2600 5-Minute #Game #Reviews, I play #FantasticVoyage by #FoxInteractive (aka #20thCenturyFox) in 1982. On this double episode, I take a deeper dive into these #games. This one is a loose adaptation of the 1966 #sciencefiction #film, Fantastic Voyage. I read some interesting reviews & tidbits, as well as the... Continue Reading →
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