All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this special Rumble 'vid-cast' episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, myself (Ballistik Coffee Boy) and my friend GreekGeek unveil the somewhat convoluted history and origins of the Atari VCS (aka 'AtariBox'). This includes angry indiegogo backers, many hardware delays, management changes, lawsuits & some nasty press. We discuss the colorful history and issues surrounding... Continue Reading →
On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, I take a look at the Atari VCS for Summer 2026 & discuss some of the latest 20 or so titles up for sale! Which ones do I recommend for this Summer? PLUS, I got my 2nd VCS! Yes, you heard that right! My backup VCS! It's... Continue Reading →
Finally! A video 'vidcast' version of my audio-only monthly podcast for the Atari VCS! No, not the OG one from the 70's (we love that one, too) but the 2020 AtariBox version. Yes, that one. We love it here! So enjoy the podcast in audio only anywhere or HERE in video format! (Audio in video... Continue Reading →
This episode, METGAN GAMES joins us for his 6th appearance on the channel! He's a legendary indie game dev on the Atari VCS if there ever was one! He's released 9 games on the system, from "Doodle Taxi" (where a BCB coffeeshop awaits!) to "Escape from Popo," "Asteroid V Claw" and more! We also discuss... Continue Reading →
On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, I begin a multi-part series titled 'Best of 'That Atari Show,' featuring Atari VCS devs, some legendary, some indie, some new, some that have been around for a few decades. Jani Penttinen (now with Utopos Games) was a guest early on in episode 35 back in March... Continue Reading →
On episode 2, Obsidian Contraption is my special guest! He's the dev for "Skyfrizz" on the Atari VCS, worked on it for much of his life. He's also a great friend to the VCS community & a supporter of my shows 'That Atari Show' & 'Atari Newsline'! We discuss his TOP VCS games from every... Continue Reading →
On this double episode of #ThatAtariShow, #Drew from #DWOStudios joins us! He's the #dev for #LastStop on the #AtariVCS! He discusses getting a #game made in #UnrealEngine5 running on the #Atari #VCS plus pitfalls he encountered. And: What's next? Also, โช@YorkiesTVโฌ is back w/ Atari VCS chat! In episode 6, he discusses the best VCS... Continue Reading →
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