11.15.24 BCB 144: “ATARI 50” DLC 2: “The First Console War” (Part 2) Complete Talkthru, Gameplay & Review)

On this episode of #BCB, I continue with my complete #talkthru, #gameplay & #review for #Atari50#TheAnniversaryCelebration by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ & ‪@atari‬ , #DLC No. 2 - "The First #ConsoleWar"! In this final look, I play the rest of the NEW DLC and give my final review at the end! #Games played include #MNetwork#Prototypes including #SwordFight, #AntBear,... Continue Reading →

11.08.24 BCB 143: “ATARI 50: DLC 2: “The First Console War” (Part 1) Complete Talkthru, Gameplay & Review!

It's "#nofilterhd on BCB!" On this special episode, I play the latest #DLC for #Atari50: #TheAnniversaryCelebration! "The First Console War" details the #consolewar between #Intellivision & @Atari which spanned nearly a decade! This awesome #compilation by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ details the war between two #videogame #rivals, who eventaully learned that combining their powers to be the best... 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 →

09.04.24 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 →

09.01.24 No Filter HD 103: THE MAKING OF KARATEKA (Pt 3, Ch 3) “Drawing From Life” (Talkthru & Gameplay)

On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #TheMakingofKarateka by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬! In Part 3, Chapter 3, I read #DrawingFromLife, and show you the #videos, #gameplay, read the #journals from #JordanMechner and More, as his family assist him with his #karate inspired #game! Next up: Part 4, Chapter 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRn7IcgalwU Thanks for watching! Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →

08.25.24 NO FILTER HD 102: “The Making of Karateka” (Part 2, Chapter 2: ‘From Karate to Karateka.’)

On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue my complete #talkthru & #gameplay for #themakingofkarateka (2023) by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬! In this episode, I read Chapter 2, #FromKaratetoKarateka, which details #indiedev Jordan Mechner's path to his most popular #game, #Karateka. In this one, Mechner draws upon a family hobby to bring forth soething unique & wonderful... The #gaming... Continue Reading →

08.09.24 No Filter HD 100: “Circus Interstellar” by Ettinsoft & “Lunar Lander Beyond” by Dreams Uncorporated (Gameplay & Chat)

On this 100th episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #CircusInterstellar by ‪@ettinsoft‬ (until my classic #AtariVCS #joystick breaks!), an awesome #evilclown #platformer and #shooter! PLUS: #LunarLanderBeyond by ‪@dreamsuncorporated4952‬ & @Atari! Yes, the reimagining of the classi Atrari #arcade game! Let's play these #games & discuss... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC5FlARRFEg

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑