09.24.24 That Atari Show 80 – Special Guest: JONO PECH, Writer for “Fatal Run 2089” (Interview)

On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, #JonoPech joins us! He's the writer for @Atari's up and coming #FatalRun2089, a #game based on the underground #Atari #apocalypse #endoftheworld #carracing console hit! We discuss his past, his future & his influences, what its like working for Atari & much more! Plus: A special #gift from ‪@TonyLongworth‬, musician, Atari... 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 →

09.07.24 ATARI 7800+ is Now Avail in More Countries! Plus: Atari VCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Update this Month! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari7800plus is NOW AVAILABLE in More Countries! (But still no Canada?) Plus: #AStariVCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Upcoming #Update! TBA! Let's discuss! Plus: a new #TiltingTiles #game on the #VCS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pI46-nSCxY Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB

09.06.24 ‘YARS RISING’ Trailer is Out! What do U think? Is this the YARS Sequel you Wanted? Let’s discuss! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the new #Yarsrising Story #GameTrailer is Out! The game itself comes out in 4 days. What do you think about this new #Yars game, and is it the sequel you wanted? Let's watch both & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpUDFFKA3dA Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB

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/

09.01.24 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 →

08.30.24 XPO 74: (Deep Dive!) “GYRUSS” (1983) by Parker Bros (XperssO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, it's another #deepdive #doubleepisode, feat. #Gyruss (1983) by #ParkerBros, but developed by #Roklan & #Konami! In this #arcade #classic, you travel through the solar system, blasting away invaders, laser beams, asteroids & more! How does the popular #game stand up over 40 years later? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cH8grNpuMI 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 →

08.18.24 NO FILTER HD 101: “The Making of Karateka” (Ch 1) Complete Talkthru & Gameplay – “Deathbounce”

On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I dig into #TheMakingofKarateka (2023) by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ on the #NintendoSwitch OLED! In this series, #DigitalEclipse pieces together the history of #Karateka, a popular #videogame steeped in history & influence. In part 1, "Deathbounce," we see dev Jordan Mechner's path to this amazing #game, from his beginnings as a student at... Continue Reading →

08.16.24 SKYFRIZZ Is Now Avail EXCLUSIVELY on ATARI VCS! Plus: Atari Summer 2024 Twitter/X Polls! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Skyfrizz is avail NOW on the #AtariVCS! By ‪@ObsidianContraption‬ (our friend) aka #LiminalistContraptions! He's worked on this game his whole life, and finally its out! Support and #indiedev & purchase today! Let's take a look! PLUS: MY Summer 2024 #Atari Twitter/X Polls! What did I find?... Continue Reading →

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