ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, it's the #insidescoop on #Atari Vs. #StateFarm! What's your verdict? I read 2 updates about the case & discuss the history, and how #CrystalCastles fits into the whole scheme of things. And what's this about #Jake from...? Includes a not so classic #statefarm #commercial featuring a... Continue Reading →
09.25.24 XPO2 (Ep1) “Asteroids” (1982; Atari, Inc.) for 5200 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
(Premieres WED 9/25 @ 8a MDT!) On this first episode of #Xpresso Squared, I take a look at #Atari5200 #games & review them with a modern eye, but also with a nostalgic eye. In this first episode, I play the #unreleased launch title, #Asteroids for the #Atari5200, which never made it to a public release... Continue Reading →
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 →