On this #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight (v.2), I talk to Christian w/ @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874 (Cuirass Entertainment), dev for #EndsReach out today exclusively on the #AtariVCS! This is an indie #metroidvania style #game that has been in the making for more than 3 years by a solo dev. I talk to the dev about #gaming inspirations, working with... Continue Reading →
07.07.23 “Turnament” Out Today for the Atari VCS! Trailer Incoming! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today, #Turnament dropped for the #AtariVCS! This is a #space #puzzler by the #developer for #CattyandBatty! Let's read what's on #Steam about this $5.99 #game and talk about it! The #trailer looks fun! Let's check out this cool new #VCS game! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEL9hsOWjOU
06.03.23 “Metgan’s Traffic Mission” Coming Fri, June 9 to ATARI VCS! + “Sneak Peek” Video + Interview Teaser! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, I'm announcing that #MetgansTrafficMission by @metgangames is coming out on June 9th on the #AtariVCS! It's a "pick up and play" #car #racing #game! I show you a #sneakpeek #video #teaser of the #game PLUS: another #teaser of our upcoming interview on #ThatAtariShow, airing Monday, June 12th!... Continue Reading →
03.27.23 That Atari Show #35: Jani Penttinen, Father of Utopos (Interview, Computer Monsters, “Toki” on Lynx) (YouTube)
On this episode, the legendary dev, Jani Penttinen joins us! He's been involved with #Atari since #Utopos on the #AtariST back in 1993, until today, with #Guntech2 on the #AtariVCS! We talk about game development, COVID, his early years & what he's been working on lately. Also: "Computer Monsters" is my Book Nook review, and "#Toki" is reviewed, a game for the Atari #Lynx I enjoy very much.
03.20.23 “PolyGunR” Announced for the Atari VCS! (Plus: All About Tony Barnes, AKA RetroNinja!) (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Yes, it's true! Today, #RetroNinja & #ClubVCS dropped an #Atari #announcement #trailer for a new game, #PolyGunR - coming soon to the #AtariVCS, #Switch, #xbox, #Steam & more! I show you the trailer for this "physics-based isometric run or gun shooter!" I also go over Tony Barnes' illustrious career in video game development, including the #Atari #VCS exlusive, #BPMBoy! What do you think?
01.25.23 Jeff Minter – From Deflex to Akka Arrh & Beyond: The Man & His Legacy (Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight V1) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! ...On the first volume of #AtariNewsline Dev Spotlight, I peel back the layers on #JeffMinter, founder of #Llamasoft & developer of many groundbreaking #games throughout #videogame history. From #Deflex to #Tempest2K to #MooseLife & beyond! I also discuss the freshly announced #AkkaArrh reimagining due out soon. Jeff Minter has been an influencial force in #videogames for over 40 years! Come along with me as I discover this amazing game developer & his awesome creations. #AtariVCS