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 →
12.01.25 ThatAtariShow 119: ‘The Laird’s Lair Returns’ Author Kieren Hawken & Unreleased Atari consoles. Part 1/2. Plus: Special Delivery!
MON 12/1 on #ThatAtariShow: #Gaming Author Kieren Hawken returns! (#TheLairdsLair on YT!) We discuss #intellivision #Sprint, unreleased @atari consoles & #lore, #Nintendo VS #Atari, the #Mirai, the #Cosmos & much more! 1/2 + #SpecialDelivery! #BCB https://youtu.be/WxfFzlrd_eM On this double-feature of #ThatAtariShow, Author & Atari Historian Kieren Hawken returns to discuss unreleased Atari consoles & prototypes.... Continue Reading →
05.29.25 New ATARI ‘PLUS’ Console Imminent? Reading the Tea Leaves of ATARI’s 2025 Q1 Report! (Atari Newsline Episode 367)
(episode 367) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // New ATARI "Plus" Console Imminent? Let's read the tea leaves of #Atari's Q1 Financial Report! Not only are there some amazing standout games, such as #YarsRising & #BreakoutBeyond, but... mention of a NEW #Plus Console, too? Let's discuss! What new #AtariPlus console would u like to see? #JaguarPlus?... Continue Reading →
04.25.25 BCB’s Coffee Club Dispatch #11: “April Showers Bring…” (Contests, Whats New, Mindfulness 4 Gamers)
On this episode of #BCB's #CoffeeClub #Dispatch, I have some cool news! All dispatches will now be available for everyone! Why? Because I'm changing the rules a bit. Plus: March #Contest #Winner Announced for the #Atari #Flashback9Gold AND a NEW #Giveaway for another cool system! Tune in to find out how to win! Also: What's... Continue Reading →
02.28.25 BCB 160: Sears TeleGames Video Arcade II: My First Atari 2600 Console! History, Overview & Review!
On this episode of #BCB, I #review the #Sears #Telegames #VideoArcadeII! This system came out in 1983 and was actually my very first #Atari #gameconsole as a kid in the early 80's. (It came with some funky controllers, to be sure!) Being reunited with the #console after all these years is very nostalgic. But how... Continue Reading →
01.27.25 A New Stance on the Atari 50 DLC/VCS Debacle. Feeling Grateful, Still a Little Pissed. Is VCS Dying? (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // So I've had a slight change of heart since yesterday. Feeling grateful, but still a little pissed. Plus: Is the VCS Dying? Ever since #Atari announced that the #Atari50#DLC would no longer be coming to the #AtariVCS, hardcore fans like myself have been in a complete uproar online behind the... Continue Reading →
11.19.24 ATARI Theatre Vol. 4: ATARI 5200 SuperSystem Videos & More! (Commercials & Promos, 1982-1984) (Atari Newsline Special)
It came in like a lion and left like a lamb. The #Atari5200 #SuperSystem was lauded as the 'next best thing,' but in fact, was cancelled in 1984 to make way for the #Atari7800, which did not appear on store shelves until two full years later. There are only a handful of #commercials & #videos... Continue Reading →
07.08.24 Exputer / “Atari Interview: The Company Has No Plans To Enter the Modern Console Market” by Hussain (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, a new #interview has come out, by โช@exputer8586โฌ titled, "@Atari Interview: The Company Has No Plans To Enter The Modern Console Market." This article is by Mudassin Hussein, with #Atari#VP of #Games, Ethan Stearn. I read the article to you and discuss... And why are Atari... Continue Reading →
09.19.23 THE GEM COLLECTOR out NOW for Atari VCS! + Atari Gamestation Pro Update & “Days of Doom” This Week! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #TheGemCollector by @TreeFallStudios is out now for the #AtariVCS! Plus: #Atari #GameStationPro is up for #Preorder! And... the #roguelite #game #DaysofDoom is coming this week to #!VCS & all major platforms! Are you ready? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DomXGKen0w
05.29.23 That Atari Show #43: “Atari Flashback: A Complete Overview” (News, Poor Mans RGR, BCB on Location!)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, I take a deep-dive into the #Atari#Flashback#consoles... all of them! From the original to the variants to the #Flashbackportable#handheld, the mini #FlashbackBlast, the #Atari50th Flashback & more! Plus history. Which is your favorite of all 20+ variations? Also: Some #AtariVCS News of #Homebrew#Games on the way, @ThePoorMansRetroGameRoom is featured on... Continue Reading →