On part 2 of this double-feature of #ThatAtariShow, Author & Atari Historian Kieren Hawken returns to discuss unreleased Atari consoles & prototypes. We discuss it all, from the legendary Mirai to the wondrous Cosmos handheld. And some Atari Jaguar lore thrown in for good measure. Part 2 of 2. Plus: 'Atari Newsline Newsflash' with the... Continue Reading →
10.29.25 TiGER BLiNG 14: “The One With Boogey Ball” (Circa 1999) by Tiger Electronics! Unboxing & Review!
On this episode of #TigerBling, my series discussing & reviewing #toys & #games by #TigerElectronics. This time, I discuss the #BoogeyBall from 1999! This little (big) marvel is a glorious ball encrusted with light up lights that you can play 6 games on, some of them much like #PacMan chasing ghosts! How does it hold... Continue Reading →
09.29.25 That Atari Show 112: ‘Be 2600 Cart Smart’! + Bally Alley, Yorkies TV, Nolan Bushnell, ‘Gauntlet’ Mini-Review, More!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, I discuss #Atari2600#Cart#Variations, from an article by #AtariAge! Plus: โช@YorkiesTVโฌ & โช@ballyalleyโฌ are back! In #AtariNewsline#Newsbrief, I discuss my latest Atari tweets on #X. Plus: #BookNook ('Retro Gaming: A Bite-Sized History'), #AtariCinema (#nolan on 'People Are Talking' in 1982), #PodcastBlast (Ferg & much more, with Bally Alley), #Creatorspace (โช@btbfilms76โฌ) &... Continue Reading →
05.26.25 ATARI THEATRE Vol 9: ATARI ST Series Home Computer – Commercials, Dealer Promos, Featurettes & More! (Atari Newsline Special Ed)
On this episode of #AtariTheatre, I take a look at the #AtariST #HomeComputer #commercials, #Dealerpromos, #Featurettes & more! From the intial 520 ST line on up to the Atari 1040STF & STFM, the ST line of Atari home computers made a definite splash in 1986 & beyond! Let's take a look at some of the... Continue Reading →
04.30.25 ‘Doom’ on the ATARI ST? ‘Drip Drop’! Atari Announces Spring 2025 Merch! Plus: 7800+ for $65 on WOOT! (Atari Newsline Ep 354)
(ep 354) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, have you ever considered playing #Doom on the #AtariST? Let's read this article by @techspot! Plus: #Atari announces #Spring2025 #Merch entitled #DripDrop! What's in store? And: the @atari #7800plus on sale for $65 on #woot for a limited time! Article by @CNET ! Let's... Continue Reading →
03.20.25 ATARI JAGUAR Plus or Mini? Will This Be Coming in 2025? Let’s Discuss the Pros & Cons! (Atari Newsline Ep 340)
(ep 340) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Will An #AtariJaguar Plus or Mini be coming later in 2025? I've heard rumblings! Let's discuss the pros & cons! From the #games to #BigPemu inclusion, #RichWhitehouse, โช@SongbirdProโฌ & more! What games might be included? Who would the target consumer be? What games might not be included? Let's... Continue Reading →
03.13.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Asteroids” (1986) by Atari, Inc (XpressO3: 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews) Ep 9
On episode 9 of #XpressO3, 5-Min #Atari7800 #GameReviews, I play #Asteroids from 1986, which some consider to be THE best version of Asteroids on ANY console! You know the basics. What makes this version so different? Let's discuss it, read the manual & watch a cool #commercial from back in the day! Hop along my... Continue Reading →
03.12.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Joust” (1987) by Atari, Inc. (XPressO 3: Atari 7800 5-Minute Game Reviews) Ep 8
On episode 8 of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 5-Minute #GameReviews, I play #Joust for the 7800, which was released in 1987 by #Atari! In this version, amongst many #Atari versions of the game, you play a Knight attempting to overcome a horde of other baddies flying about. It's a classic game, but how does it hold up... Continue Reading →
02.25.25 ATARI THEATRE VOL 7: ATARI JAGUAR (Commercials, Infomercials, Promos & More!) World’s 1st 64-Bit!
On this episode of #AtariTheatre, I take a look @ the #AtariJaguar, the world's first #64bit home #videogame console! Through a series of zany #commercials, #promos, #infomercials & more, let's analyze the cultural significance of such a crazy console. From #Doom to #TrevorMcFur to #Cybermorph to #KasumiNinja to #AliensVsPredator to #Tempest2000 to much, much more!... Continue Reading →
01.12.25 1983 Atari 2600 Prototype Found! (AtariProtos.com) +BleedingCool’s MyArcade & Atari CES RoundUp! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // โช@bleedingcool8718โฌ has summarized some of the NEW #Atari Products by #MyArcade announced last week at โช@CESโฌ! Let's discuss! Plus: New 1983 #Atari2600#Prototype#Game Found! It's called #Fish and it looks to be a ton of fun! Let's take a look at some #gameplay from โช@IntoTheVerticalBlankโฌ here on #YouTube and info from... Continue Reading →