All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
(Atari Newsline. Breaking News.) On this Atari Newsline, Atari historian & authoer Kieren Hawken ("The Laird's Lair" on YouTube) discusses new Atari Trademarks, Game IP & Future Releases! What could be up Atari's sleeves? We read the tea leaves & discuss some of the latest Atari news, rumors & future releases Atari are working on... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 99 Bytes, it's the gameplay only episode for 'Blasto' & 'The Attack,' two cool games that I reviewed last episode. In this one, enjoy the gameplay without any commentary, so you can get a better feel for the game. Including new gameplay created on 6/1/26 and uploaded on 6/2/26. Enjoy! https://rumble.com/v7apulm-99-bytes-5-blasto-and-the-attack-gameplay-only-for-the-ti-994a-home-compute.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Atari Newsline, Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment (dev of "off-world rally" and "end's reach" on the Atari VCS! He's here to discuss his next project he's been working on, called Ends Reach: Wake of Reason. It's the second installment in his end's reach sci fi metroidvania, that he is making for the... Continue Reading →
On this episode of THAT ATARI SHOW, I discuss finding an Atari VCS Black Walnut system in the wild! Yes, it's possible! + Book Nook: Home Applications & Games for the Atari Home Computers, Game Review; Burgertime 2600, Creator Space, Atari's Financials & Future of VCS, plus Atari Show Cinema is back w/ a cool... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'Atari Special Delivery,' I take a look at two new buys in the wild.. One from Barnes & Noble today locally, and the other at a local thrift store called Savers. I submit to you… the Handheld Gaming Collection by Retro Gamer! This is one of those super expensive glossy gaming... Continue Reading →
On this episode of BCB, I take you on another grand tour of 'Freeplay Arcade' in Richardson, TX. My fam & I visited on Mother's Day on May 10, 2026 & had a great time. I show you the cabs (some Atari, Centuri, Sega and more), as well as that electromagnetic Pong table, pinball machine... Continue Reading →
On this introductory episode of BCB Live!, Ballistik Coffee Boy, Atari content creator since 2020, discusses his upcoming live show & introduces Turbo Zone Gaming, who will be a new semi-permanent guest on Atari Newsline with monthly video drops! The first is shown here for "Pitfall!" by Activision from 1983. I also discuss the new... Continue Reading →
On this episode of BCB Storytime, I delve into chapter 2 of 'Sweet Pea,' my novel about growing up in the 80's, surviving an alcoholic father, drug addiction & homelessness, via the power of gaming & second chances. In this one, I lose my best friend & deal with abuse by my father, as well... Continue Reading →
On this episode of 'That Atari Show' (now exclusively on Rumble!), it's the 'Alan-1 Contest Winners!' Yorkies TV & Retroman21 join us as our special guests to discuss the contests in Utah and Vegas, as well as the Amusement Expo earlier in March! What did they win & how was the experience? + Yorkies TV... 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 →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 