Welcome to 99 Bytes! My new series detailing the #games & #hardware of the #Ti994A #homecomputer by #texasinstruments! In this series of episodes, I'll review the games, dig into the #homebrew scene for the #Ti994A, talk about #history of the company & games, as well as discuss the system with friends who were also there... Continue Reading →
01.21.26 Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight V8 – Games by Apollo (Company History, Van Mai, Gameplay & Analysis!)
On this 8th #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight, the focus is on #GamesbyApollo (aka #Apollo), who brought 10 #games to the market for the #Atari2600 from 1981-82 then suddenly vanished. They developed games such as #FinalApproach, #SpaceCavern, #SharkAttack, #Infiltrate, #SpaceChase, #LostLuggage & more! Why did they vanish? + The first #female #game #pioneer is born w/ #Wabbit... Continue Reading →
07.14.25 That Atari Show 105: ‘Retro Gaming Bros Reactivated!’ (Retro Bliss Gaming & MIke’s Gaming Gala Pt 1)
On this episode, โช@mikesgaminggalaโฌ & โช@RetroBlissGamingโฌ are my special guests! It's #RetroGaming Bros Reactivated! (part 1!) We discuss a variety of topics, incl connecting with the audience, being authentic, #homebrews, #atari, #YTOTM & much, much more! Plus, โช@YorkiesTVโฌ is back with #AtariVCS Chat, Part 1 - "Most #Underrated #Atari #VCS #games!" Don't miss it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlolAY3N3iU&t=1809s... Continue Reading →
05.12.25 ATARI Polymega Teaser + ATARI @ PAX EAST 2025 + Galactic Intrusion on VCS & 50’th Birthday VCS Bash! (Atari Newsline Ep 358)
(Episode 358) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I discuss a few stories, #OnLocation in my #hometown of #DallasTX! First up: #Atari#Polymega module #teasers from #Playmaji! Let's discuss! Is it an #AtariLynx module or...? Plus: @Atari @ #PaxEast2025 in #Boston! Let's check out some pics & stuff! And: #GalacticIntrusion by โช@kikipdphโฌ (Kiki2600)... Continue Reading →
12.23.24 Atari Stories #9: “It’s a Holly, Jolly Atari Christmas!” (Spotify Audio-Only Podcast)
On a NEW #AtariStories! "It's a Holly, Jolly #Atari#Christmas!" Feat. 4 listener stories, incl. one from @YorkiesTV! Plus: #BCB's most favorite new @Atari game, ways to live more #mindfully in 2025 & more! Only on @Spotify! Subscribe today! #Gaming Click: https://tinyurl.com/pbuadwv6
11.27.24 BCB #146: Store Tour No 2: BUC-EE’S (Melissa, TX) More than a Gas Station! (Full Walkthrough w/ Fam)
On this episode of #BCB, my family & I travel to #Bucees in Melissa, TX! ...Because my neice Daisy insisted upon it before heading back home to California after visiting for the #Thanksgiving #holiday. It's WAY MORE than just a simple #gasstation! How so? Come follow me! What did we find? What didn't we find!... Continue Reading →
12.01.23 BCB 125: META QUEST 3 (w/ BCB & Nephew Damian) 1st Impressions After 1 Week (Plus: Siri-ous Convos!)
On this episode of #BCB, my nephew Damian and I have spent a week with the #MetaQuest3! We give our first impressions after one week of use. This video includes chat, #gameplay & more! Plus: Stay for the end for "#Siri-ous Conversations!" This is a fun blooper bit that Damian and I included for your... Continue Reading →
11.27.23 That Atari Show 57: TONY LONGWORTH (Atari Fan & Musician) Jeff Minter: Heart of Neon, Gaming, Dr Who (Interview)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, I welcome @TonyLongworth to the show! He's a HUGE #Atari #fan & a great #musician, to boot! I use 2 of his tracks on my channel (Atari Newsline & Atari Stories)! He and I discuss everything from a great new #documentary he's working on, #JeffMinter #HeartofNeon, Atari, #DrWho, @Atari, Musical... Continue Reading →
11.20.23 BCB’s Java Junction 14: Meta Quest 3, Atari 2600+ Preorder Delays, Giving Thanks!
On this special #holiday episode of #JavaJunction, I'm home in #Dallas for #Thanksgiving (#OnLocation! Haha) & thought I'd give you some quick updates. There are #Atari #2600Plus #Predorder #Delays (& TOTAL #FOMO!), I'll soon be featuring the #MetaQuest3 here on #BCB, Giving #Thanks to you, the viewer & more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze9VveDqwSw
11.15.22 “Pull The Plow” (Poetry, 1999)
"Pull the Plow" was written on August 20, 1999, at the moment I decided to get 'clean.' I've been clean now for 23 years and 3 months. #writing #poetry #journal #gettingclean #clean #addiction