Missed the news? On this #Atari Newsline, I discuss a few topics that have come up in recent days. #JoustingHeroes, an upcoming #AtariVCS #game, has a name change, Atari re-releases #MissileCommandReplicade by #NewWaveToys, #GDC Fun (Gaming Dev Conference) & #VCS Game Rumors! Some of the games I feel 'for sure' about, and why I don't cover every single rumor.
03.27.23 Atari Releases Limited Edition XP Cart & VCS Collector Sets! Ends Apr 9! (Atari Newsline)
ENDS TODAY! #Atari releases limited edition #AtariXP Cart (Standard & Limited Edtiions) as well as #AtariVCS Collector (Backer) systems! I read you the email, show you the website & discuss these products & if they're worth it. I'm seriously considering the Limited Edition 3 #Atari XP cart set! Let me know what you think! Also: an update to my "Steam/Atari" games story. #VCS #Gaming
02.26.23 “Bloo Kid” Coming to Atari VCS! Plus: Speculated Games – Neg, Vampire Hunters & Super Hamster Havoc! (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Atari announces #BlooKid as coming to the #AtariVCS! I show you the 2011 trailer. Plus: Some speculated games may be on the horizon, too. We have #NegtheThreefoldCord, #VampireHunters & #SuperHamsterHavoc! No official confirmations of those last three, but YT user AIR seems to think so, and he has been right in the past! I show you those trailers. BlooKid is def coming, what about the rest? What do you think? #90degreegames
03.25.23 30 (er, 29) Atari Games on Steam Not Yet on the VCS! (YouTube)
Don't you hate it when you get something wrong? ๐ In such a public way? lol. So apparently there are 30 (er, 29) #Atari #games on #Steam not yet on #AtariVCS! Which are they? I go over the list with you. Will these be coming to the #VCS anytime soon? #Games like #RollercoasterTycoon & #Qomp, #CastlesandCatapults, #BubbleGhost & more! Let me know in comments what you think! Correction: "Harriet Jump Jet" IS on the VCS, my apologies.
03.21.23 Atari goes Virtual!! Atari teams up w/ Arvore for “Pixel Ripped 1978!” (YouTube)
Did you catch this? ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. #Atari teams up with #Arvore for #PixelRipped1978! A new #VirtualReality #experience coming soon for #PC, #PSVR2, #MetaQuest2, and #PlayStation5! You play a variety of '#games within a #game' and you can even visit the old #Atari HQ just like in #ClubDrive on the #Jaguar! Let's watch the trailer & discuss in comments! ๐ WOW. The news just keeps on dropping daily!
03.20.23 “PolyGunR” Announced for the Atari VCS! (Plus: All About Tony Barnes, AKA RetroNinja!) (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Yes, it's true! Today, #RetroNinja & #ClubVCS dropped an #Atari #announcement #trailer for a new game, #PolyGunR - coming soon to the #AtariVCS, #Switch, #xbox, #Steam & more! I show you the trailer for this "physics-based isometric run or gun shooter!" I also go over Tony Barnes' illustrious career in video game development, including the #Atari #VCS exlusive, #BPMBoy! What do you think?
03.19.23 All 12 Games from Stern Electronics Atari acquired! Plus: A Quick History / “Escape from PoPo” Video
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this deluxe #Atari Newsline, I discuss the 12 #games that Atari acquired from #SternElectronics. I also include a quick #history of the company and #gameplay of ALL 12 games! Plus: #MetganGames has sent me a quick gameplay video of #EscapeFromPoPo, coming soon to the #AtariVCS. Take a look... Wow. So many games. So you think Atari is dead now? ๐
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!
03.16.23 Atari Nabs the Rights to 12 Retro Titles Including “Berzerk” & “Frenzy!” (Press Release) (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. When it rains, it pours! MORE #Atari news today!! According to GameDeveloper.Com & Atari.com, "Atari Nabs the Rights to 12 Retro Titles, Including #Berzerk & #Frenzy!" This is GREAT news for Atari & #VCS fans! What does this mean for future Recharged #games, licensing deals & more! The sky's the limit! Watch to read & learn more. #retrogaming #sternelectronics
03.16.23 “Gunslugs II” is Coming to Atari VCS March 23! Plus: “Basic Math Recharged” is Back Up! (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS // Guess what? #GunslugsII by #OrangePixel will be coming to the #AtariVCS on March 23rd! Plus: #BasicMathRecharged is back up in lieu of #AprilFoolsDay! What do you think? I show you the trailers & groggily tell you all the deets. (It's early!) #Atari #Gaming