On episode 10 of #XpressO3, I play #PolePositionII, a pack-in title for some, for the #Atari7800 #gameconsole! On this #deepdive double episode, I go more into detail on some titles. This one's a classic for sure, the sequel to 1983's #PolePosition by #Namco, it's a cool #game many enjoy to this day. Is it unflawed... Continue Reading →
10.03.24 ATARI Vs. STATE FARM. The Inside Scoop. Jake is in Trouble! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, it's the #insidescoop on #Atari Vs. #StateFarm! What's your verdict? I read 2 updates about the case & discuss the history, and how #CrystalCastles fits into the whole scheme of things. And what's this about #Jake from...? Includes a not so classic #statefarm #commercial featuring a... Continue Reading →
05.22.24 XPO 66: “HUMAN CANNONBALL” (1979) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play the #classic #game, #HumanCannonball, from 1979 by #Atari Inc. In this game, the premise is simple... you're shooting a dude from a cannon into a moveable water tower, which you do or dont have control of depending upon the game variation played. How does this... Continue Reading →
05.07.24 The CIRCUS is Coming to Town! ETTINSOFT’s “Circus Interstellar” is Coming to Atari VCS on May 10th! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // The #Circus is coming to town! (#AtariVCS town, that is!) #CIrcusInterstellar by @ettinsoft will be dropping this Friday on May 10, 2024! In this #AtariNewsline special, I show you the NEW #gametrailer by #Ettinsoft & take a look at this awesome #game, including a very special clip from a recent... Continue Reading →
04.04.24 NEOSPRINT, the 1st Atari Sprint Title in 35 Yrs, Goes Big! + Missing 400 Mini Manual & A Review (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update (on a very busy #Atari news week!), #Neosprint by @Headlesschickengames & @atari, the first major #Sprint title since 1989, comes to major consoles this Summer! (Psst! It's already on the #AtariVCS!) 2 Articles! Plus: A New #The400Mini #Review, by @TheVerge... And: The 'LOST" #400Mini #UserGuide! (Thx... Continue Reading →
02.02.24 FRENZY 7800, a Port of the 1982 Sequel to BERZERK, is OUT NOW on Atari VCS! Let’s Take a Look! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, I'm proud to report that #Frenzy7800 is out NOW on the #AtariVCS! This is a 2013 port of #Frenzy, the 1982 sequel to #Berzerk, the #arcade #classic! This #game by #BobDecrescenzo is an amazing port! This version also features his version of Berzerk! What do u think?... Continue Reading →
12.20.23 XPO 45: (DEEP DIVE!) DEFENDER (1982) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #GameReviews, I feature #Defender, a 1982 port for the #Atari2600 of the popular #Williams #Arcade #Game! This is obviously a #classic #game for many! My big Sis and I received this gem on #Christmas Day in 1982. It's a great title, for sure, but how does it hold... Continue Reading →
12.13.23 XPO 44: SPACE INVADERS (1980) by Atari, Taito & Midway (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #SpaceInvaders, a 1980 port for the #Atari #2600 published by #Atari, and licensed by #Taito & #Midway. In this classic, you're blasting away aliens and UFO's... it's a classic game for sure. Does it hold up well on the ol' VCS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMuP3F0tzys
10.25.23 MONTEZUMA’S REVENGE, 2020 Version of 80’s Classic, is Coming this Fri to Atari VCS! Let’s look @ that trailer! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Here is the #game #trailer for the 2020 update to #MontezumasRevenge! This game was a HUGE hit in the 80's for #Atari & many many other consoles! #RobertJaeger, who created the game as a teen, was on #ThatAtariShow last year to talk about this awesome experience. Check out that interview... Continue Reading →
10.25.23 XPO 38: NIGHT DRIVER by Atari (1980) (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #NightDriver by #Atari from 1980 for the #AtariVCS/2600. This game was hugely popular in the #arcades in 1976 and is also known as the first electro- mechanical #driving #game in the #arcade. On the 2600, it was a huge hit in 1980. I played it... Continue Reading →