All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
In BCB Storytime, my renewed series, I read chapters of my novel 'Sweet Pea' which I wrote from 1989-2005 about growing up in a rich family, then losing it all... facing family tragedies, childhood lessons of life, keeping a dark secret or two, surviving drug addiction, homelessness and more, to ultimately become a retro gaming... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Retro Bliss Rewind Podcast celebrated its 100th episode! To help usher in this important milestone, Retro Bliss Gaming, Mike's Gaming Gala & Brian 'BD Retro Mods' invited some past guests and friends of the show to come along to help celebrate! These hosts include: Mr. Poestyle, Doctor Scott, Off-Grid... Continue Reading →
(episode 455) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I discuss new #games on the #AtariVCS, which were all formerly #AtariJaguar & #ST Games, too! + #PuckPaddle 2600 is coming this THURS to the #VCS! Let's take a look! + #Evercade#Nexus is announced! Pre-orders up tomorrow for standard edition! + #PAXEast 2026 update... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCB, I take a look at #fake #Atari2600 #bootleg carts! Yes, they really existed! Back in the early to mid 80's, #Zellers, a mostly #Canadian #Departmentstore (much like #Kmart), sold fake bootleg #Atari games from #Taiwan & repackaged them, sometimes even made adjustments to the roms! One of these companies that... Continue Reading →
On this episode of THE ATARI VCS PODCAST, I'm replaying an interview from 2023 on my Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight Vol 5 titled 'I'm With Pedro' with the illustrious game developer -Robert Jaeger, who created MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE at the the tender age of 16! We're discussing it's release on the ATARI VCS, his interesting past... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, have you ever wondered if there was a better #controller option for #Tempest2000? What about the latest gadgets such as the #gamestationGo by @MyArcaderetro? Well, Dr. Steve has got you covered! He's the host of the amazing @wiredupretro here on #YouTube! He covers a ton of controller options for many... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, my special guest is #7800ProGamer, host of @TheAtariNetwork here on #YouTube! We discuss favorite #Atari #games currently, beating #Karateka & #TowerToppler, modern #Atari, #AtariVCS and more! Plus: #BCB #ViewersPoll 2026 #results! AND: #GamestationGo, Yo! A little parody I made last night 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrYixkFzz7U&t=6615s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching!... Continue Reading →
(episode 447) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update... Does NEW #Atari#Trademarks Reveal Upcoming New @atari #hardware? Would you like an #STMini or #800xlPlus? + #AtariVCS Dead? Think Twice! Let's discuss some of the latest #Atari2600#homebrew releases from a myriad of #indiedevs! + Preserving Atari's #Legacy! Story by @ThisWeekinRetro! Let's show a clip... Continue Reading →
The Atari Network Podcast: Discussing Atari Hardware w/ guest Ballistik Coffee Boy! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocro2NoJ1Mw
(episode 446) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, it's #Contest Time! I finally draw my 5 #winners for my BIG 5 Contests going on now! Let's see who won! + @SongbirdPro is #nominated! + #ShoppingDead #Cards! + #Disney #Afternoon Coll on #Switch! + #BCB on #TheAtariNetwork?! Yes, this week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvocZTmhWeM Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 