Here is the alternating 'backdrop' of gameplay (from myself & the dev) for my interview with Abstract Polygon, who created "Protobeast" in ONE week, along with Obsidian Contraption & others ! in the Jeff Minter & Atari GameJam, 'I, Rebel'! This was held April 11-18, 2025. He's also the dev for the fabulous 'Roasty Buds'... Continue Reading →
04.28.25 No Filter HD 114: ATARI VCS 8-Bit Homebrew Heaven Pt 2 – Meooow!2, Jutland Skies & Bernie and the Tower of Doom
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I take a look at 3 more Atari homebrew games on the #AtariVCS which were just released! The system now has us in #homebrewheaven! These include: #Meooow2, #JutlandSkies & #BernieandtheTowerofDoom! These games are by #Kiki2600 & #Muddyvision! Let's play 'em, discuss & I give you my final thoughts @ the... Continue Reading →
04.25.25 BERNIE & THE TOWER OF DOOM on the Atari VCS! Another Great Homebrew by Muddyvision on the latest Atari Hardware! (Atari Newsline Episode 353)
(ep 353) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today, #BernieandtheTowerofDoom was released on the #AtariVCS! This is a delightful #platformer#puzzler by #Muddyvision that you have to check out! It's an #Atari7800#homebrew#game originally on โช@AtariAgeโฌ only, now on the #VCS! I show you this gem & play it! Plus: Why the #AtariVCS is the perfect #atari#homebrew#game player... Continue Reading →
04.21.25 “I, REBEL” Game Jam by Atari / Exclusive Interview w/ Participant ABSTRACT POLYGON, Dev of Roasty Buds (Atari Newsline Special Edition, Ep 351)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // This episode of #AtariNewsline, I interview โช@AbstractPolygonโฌ, dev of #RoastyBuds on the #AtariVCS, as well as #Protobear for the #IRebel #GameJam, a week-long #contest for #devs to create a full game in ONE Week only. We discuss his game & the challenges, as well as the fun, of participating in... Continue Reading →
04.16.25 No Filter HD 113: ATARI VCS – Homebrew Heaven! (Pt1) w/ Ninja Hashiru, Meooow! & Stellar Drive Mars (Chat, Gameplay & Review)
On thie episode of #NoFilterHD, my #gameplay, #chat & #review show for mostly #Atari#games, I play 3 (of 6) FREE #Atari2600#Homebrew#Games by #kiki2600 & โช@krazproductionsโฌ! These are: #NInjaHashiru, #Meooow! & #StellarDriveMars! I play the #game, sip joe & chat, then give my final thoughts & review of each. Also: Why the #Atari#VCS is quickly becoming... Continue Reading →
03.30.25 Ristretto 3: ‘Microvaders’ for Atari Lynx, by Songbird Prod (Review, Plus: Why Support Indie Devs)
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I #review #Microvaders, by โช@SongbirdProโฌ, for the #AtariLynx console! Yes, the #Lynx! There are still #indiedevs out there cranking out BRAND NEW & Licensed Re-Releases of #games, such as here with this gem, which is a #homebrew #game by a Lynx community legend, Carl Forhan! Let's #unbox it,... Continue Reading →
03.26.25 No Filter 112: “Breakout Beyond” by Choice Provisions & Atari! Gameplay, Chat & Review on ATARI VCS!
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #BreakoutBeyond by โช@ChoiceProvisionsโฌ & โช@atariโฌ on the #atarivcs! This game was released on March 25, 2025 (yesterday as of this review) & while I'm not a #Breakout super-fan, it's a fun take on the #game, if not a little predictable. Are there bonus stages? How does the #game... Continue Reading →
03.22.25 NO FILTER HD 111 – ATARI VCS: HOMEBREW POWERHOUSE! “Torpedo Torpor” & “Nite Bear”! Gameplay & Chat
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play two AWESOME #AtariVCS #Atari #Homebrew #games! First up is #TorpedoTorpor, a FREE #game currently on the #VCS! This one's by #Zetotronics! It's a #shooter in the vein of #YarsRevenge & other #games of that genre. Also we have #NiteBear, by Gemintronic! This #game is a game that looks... Continue Reading →
03.22.25 NITE BEAR Drops Today on ATARI VCS! By Gemintronic & KRAZ! Let’s Take an Exclusive 1st Look! (Atari Newsline Ep 341)
(ep 341) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // A SUPRISE TODAY for ATARI VCS fans! #NiteBear is dropping today by #Gemintronic & โช@krazproductionsโฌ! This #Atari2600 #homebrew #game is by #JasonSantuci of #Gemintronic & was made using #BatariBasic & 6502 #Assembly! It's an 8-bit #tourdeforce for under $3 on the #AtariVCS! Let's take a look at some... Continue Reading →
03.14.25 XPO3: (Deep Dive!) “Pole Position II” (1987) by Atari Inc. (XpressO3: 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On episode 10 of #XpressO3, I play #PolePositionII, a pack-in title for some, for the #Atari7800 #gameconsole! On this #deepdive double episode, I go more into detail on some titles. This one's a classic for sure, the sequel to 1983's #PolePosition by #Namco, it's a cool #game many enjoy to this day. Is it unflawed... Continue Reading →