ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, when it rains #Atari news, it pours! Today, #AlienAbduction2600 was released on the #AtariVCS… #exclusively! It's by the creator of #HERO by #Activision for the #Atari2600, #Atari5200 and #Atari8bit #Computer Systems! It's $8.99 and very much in the tradition of an Atari 2600 game from 1984. What... Continue Reading →
04.28.23 BCB #103: Atari XP Limited Edition Part 1: “Saboteur” by Howard Scott Warshaw (Unboxing & Gameplay)
On this exclusive 3-part series, I delve into #AtariXP & the 3 previously #unreleased #Atari #games they recently sold in an extremely limited quanity of 45 sets worldwide! Thanks to a very special viewer, I was sent this #exclusive 3 #game #boxset, and this episode, I go over the first! It's #Saboteur by #HowardScottWarshaw! It's... Continue Reading →
04.26.23 XpressO #3: “Millipede” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
This episode, I take a look at "Millipede" for the #Atari2600! #Millipede was released in arcades in 1982, and in 1984 for the 2600. It's a sequel to the highly successful #Centipede in 1981. In this #game, you #play an #elf called 'Archer' who's goal is to score as many #points as possible by zapping... Continue Reading →
04.23.22 “ATARI BABY” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik (Video by ‘Our Lady of the Exquisite Cotard’ on YouTube!) (Music Video)
This song was released by Sigue Sigue Sputnik in 1986: #AtariBaby, from their album, #FlauntIt. Property of BMG Music Group. Fan-made #MusicVideo originally posted & created by 'Our Lady of the Exquisite Cotard' on July 24, 2019. Visit them on #YouTube! Just sharing the #Atari love 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKCCgYluR38
04.19.23 XpressO #2: “Beamrider” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
This time, I take a quick look at "Beamrider" by Activision, which was released in 1983 for the Atari 2600. It's a unique space shooter with a variety of enemies, bonuses & more! It was created by David Rolfe, who was a huge force in the 'golden years' of gaming. Will this game blast your... Continue Reading →
04.17.23 That Atari Show #38: “Geekstorian: The Interview” (Part 1 & 2)
On this double-sized episode, my buddy Nick (aka "@geekstorian ) joins us! We discuss a variety of topics including #Atari #oddities, #vintagegaming, #contentcreation, childhood #gaming #memories, #MortalKombat & much more! We also discuss his channel, Geekstorian, and the many topics he covers. Great interview that you won't wanna miss! This episode contains part 1 and... Continue Reading →
04.12.23 XpressO #1: “Tax Avoiders” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews!)
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 →
04.07.23 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 →
03.17.23 ‘Berzerk 2600’ is OUT NOW for the ATARI VCS for $2.99! (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Guess what?!! Today, I just had 'this feeling'... I checked my #AtariVCS and... voila! There it was! #BERZERK, the #arcade classic by Alan McNeil in 1980, comes home to the Atari VCS where it belongs! It's only $2.99 and it's one of my favorite classic Atari #games! I go over a bit of the history of the game and pay homage to Alan McNeil. Will you be purchasing it? At $2.99, it's literally a no brainer! Besides, #EvilOtto is watching! Oh, and Happy #StPatricksDay! Wear green!