ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, there's a new article by Meg Pelliccio for #thegamer.com titled, "In An Age Where Everything Is Going Digital, #Atari is Fighting To Preserve Retro With New Releases." The article was released on 9/8/24. I read the article, discussing the #Atari7800plus and other new #games under... Continue Reading →
09.15.24 No Filter HD 105: The Making of Karateka, Pt 5 Ch 5: “Karateka II” (Talkthru, Gameplay & Final Score)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play the FINAL chapter in #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse (aka @atari!) In chapter 5, #Jordanmechner dabbles with a potential sequel to his breakout hit #Karateka, but it slowly morphs into something else, which will also be a huge defining point in Mechner's career as an #indiedev! Plus: I play the... Continue Reading →
09.08.24 No Filter HD 104: The Making of Karateka Pt 4, Ch 4: “Marketing a Masterpiece” (Talkthru & Gameplay)
This time on #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse! In Part 4, Chapter 4, "Marketing a Masterpiece," #JordanMechner finds that his #game, #Karateka, is flying off the shelves, from a myriad of home #gaming consoles to #IBMPC's and more! What will the fame bring this previously unknown #indiedev? Will #Broderbund deliver? Plus: #MikeMika, President... Continue Reading →
09.05.24 CRYSTAL CASTLES Replicades by New Wave Toys up for Preorder! Plus: GRS Arcade Trak-Ball Bundle! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, @NewWaveToys has announced the #CrystalCastles #Replicade! Not one, but two! There's also a #FieldTest Edition! AND: a NEW GRS (@GlensRetroShow) #TrakBall Controller bundle! Let's take a look & discuss it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7hMIHcU-o&t=3s Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB ** New Wave Toys link: https://newwavetoys.com/
09.04.24 XPO 75: (Deep Dive!) “Adventure” (1980) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this special #deepdive episode of #XpressO, my 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReview series. On this one, I take a look at #Adventure, a hugely popular 1980 #actionadventure #RPG on the 2600! I discuss the infamous #easteregg by #gamedesigner #WarrenRobinett, the #game's legacy & much more! How does this one rank 44 years later? Let's find out!... Continue Reading →
08.30.24 ATARI.COM Labor Day Weekend Sale! Plus: PAXWest, Digital Eclipse Releases & More! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I discuss the #Atari.com #laborday weekend #sale! This sale features items up to 50% off, including #AtariVCS#SPeakerhat Bundles, #Atari400Mini, #Atari#Art from #Artovision, #SummerCamp wares, tees & more! Intrerested? Also, the latest Atari news including #DigitalEclipse releases, #PAXWest info & much, much more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQpzbdT1Jnw&t=9s Subscribe, LIke &... Continue Reading →
08.28.24 TiGER BLiNG 7: “The One with Thumb Thing” (Tiger Electronics’ THUMB THING, Circa 2003)
On this episode of #TigerBling, I take a gander at... the #ThumbThing! Yes, an electronic #thumbwrestling #toy by #TigerElectronics! I mean... Who would have thought?!! I wrastle over this glorious addition to the toy industry of 2003, and go a few rounds myself. How does this one rank? Or does it tank? Plus: #HulkHogan retrospective!... Continue Reading →
08.27.24 THAT ATARI SHOW #79: Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment Returns! Interview, Super Asteroids/MC, 7800+ News & More!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, Christian w/ #CuirassEntertainment (aka @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874) joins us to discuss his latest #game, #OffWorldRally, as well as his previous game, #EndsReach! We discuss other favorite #carracing #games, what he's playing now, future plans & more! Plus: #Atari7800Plus was announced! I go over all the items up for #preorder, including #BentleyBearsCrystalQuest! #FannyPacks... Continue Reading →
08.26.24 FATAL RUN 2089 Announced for 2025, for all Major Consoles! Let’s Watch that Trailer & Discuss! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. #FatalRun2089 was announced today by #MUNSTR Studio & #Atari! Releasing to all major consoles in 2025! (No word on Atari VCS, as of yet.) This is a #reimagining of the classic #Atari2600 and #Atari7800 game, #Fatalrun! What do you think? This racer created via #Unreal looks seriously cool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFm3J0PSNEk Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
08.21.24 XPO 73: “Coco Nuts” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CoconNuts, by #Telesys from back in '82. In this game, you play Stanley, who is being assaulted by Coco's #coconuts! You're equipped with only a hat and an umbrella for protection. How far can you make it? Does this game contain any intrinsic value at... Continue Reading →