ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // LATE NIGHT UPDATE!!! In a quick solo overnight Q&A with #Playmaji, more details about the #Atari & #Playmaji partnership come to light! According to #Polymega on #Twitter in our Q&A, we may soon have the ability to #digitize & #play our ENTIRE #Atari #game #cart #collections! Watch for more details!... Continue Reading →
06.30.23 BCB # 112: “Retromania Wrestling” Arcade Cabinet by iiRcade (A New Owner’s 30-Day Full Review)
On this episode of #BCB, I feature the #iircade, which i purchased exactly one month ago today. I go over the games I've purchased & what was included, as well as discuss the tragic sudden #bankruptcy of the iiRcade & what this means to me as a new buyer, and for the home arcade industry... Continue Reading →
06.29.23 XPO # 16: “Mission 3000 A.D.” (1983) by Bit Corp (XpressO: Atari 2600 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #GameReviews, I take a look at #Mission3000AD, by #BitCorp for the #Atari2600. This is a rare 1983 #game released in #Europe (perhaps #Taiwan too?) that incorporates many aspects of other 'space shooters' from that time. In this game, you play the #ThunderHawk, who's mission is to blast away... Continue Reading →
06.21.23 XPO #13: “Popeye” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode, I peel back the lid on the tin can of #spinach on #Popeye, released in 1983 by #ParkerBrothers for the #Atari2600. This is based on the popular comic strip, movie & cartoon of the same name by King Features Syndicate. This is one of 3 #Atari versions for the home & while... Continue Reading →
06.16.23 Wade Rosen Discusses New Atari VCS/2600 Hardware, Nightdive & More! Plus: John Hancock’s 2 Homebrews! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, I read the new #WadeRosen #Article on #Destructoid! Rosen, #Atari's CEO, discusses potential new #hardware for the #AtariVCS and #Atari2600 #carts, #nightdivestudios, hotels, #Web3, #GamePreservation, #MobyGames & more! What does this mean for the future of #Atari? Also, I give my thoughts about the article. Plus: @johnhancockretro... Continue Reading →
06.15.23 XPO # 12: “Mario Bros” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I feature #MarioBros, by #Nintendo, for the #Atari #2600! Yes, you heard that right. This iconic game was first released in the #arcades, and then on the Atari 2600, as well as many other ports. You play #Mario & #Luigi, who are on a quest to rid... Continue Reading →
06.14.23 Crank # 9: “Flipper Lifter” by Serenity Forge (5-Minute Playdate Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate#GameReviews, I take a look at #FlipperLifter by #SerenityForge. It's a game where you're using the crank to lift the elevator to each floor, delivering impatient penguins to their destinations. It's a well made game. Does it rise to the level? Want to support this content? Vote for me... Continue Reading →
06.11.23 New “Spirit of the Samurai” Reveal Trailer! Coming in 2024 to Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // In #breakingnews, a new reveal #trailer for #thespiritofthesamurai is out today! (by #DitgitalMindGames) From Intel's #FutureGames #Showrunner #Showcase! It's inspired by #Japanese #Mythology! Let's take a look at the #preview & discuss. What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG_5TmlyvaQ
06.09.23 No Filter HD {SE} # 25: “Metgan’s Traffic Mission” / Launch Day Exclusive & First Look! Gameplay & Chat
On this episode of NO FILTER HD {Special Edition}, I play #MetgansTrafficMission on launch day, June 9, 2023. This game is by @metgangames who created #DoodleTaxi, #APathToThePrincess & #EscapeFromPoPo! In this 'pick up and play' game, you're racing against the clock, changing lanes and avoiding traffic and jumping ramps, to reach the finish line through... Continue Reading →
06.08.23 XPO # 10: “Spider Maze” (1982) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
This time on #XpressO, I #review #spidermaze by #ktelvision for the #Atari2600. It was released in 1982 in #Canada, mostly, and is an extremely #rare #Atari #2600 #game, fetching upwards of $200 for a single cart. It's essentially a #DonkeyKong #clone. Your character is called #Kong & you're jumping up girders, escaping spiders and rocks.... Continue Reading →