ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline: the #AtariIO #ClubVCS #AtariVCS #Fanzine is LIVE & It's Superb! Let's check it out! I go over the 60 page #zine & discuss some of the awesome #articles, #reviews, #featured #Atari #VCS #contentcreators & More! So much is packed into this incredible online FREE #newsletter!... Continue Reading →
10.11.23 XPO 36: FISHING DERBY (1980) By Activision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #FishingDerby by #Activision way back in 1980. This #game was created by legendary #gamedesigner #DavidCrane, who made many classic #Atari 2600 games, created #Activision, the first 3rd party game publisher & more! Will this #fishing game turn up a big catch or a wrecked old... Continue Reading →
10.05.23 Atari Newsline Developer Spotlight v4: JD Video Game Productions, Dev for “Super Star Shooter 16” (Interview)
On this #AtariNewsline #Dev #Spotlight, the light is on JD VIDEO GAME PRODUCTIONS (aka Jameel). His game is now coming to the #AtariVCS! The demo is avail now but the full version is coming tomorrow! Catch the pre-full-release #interview only here on #BCB! A deep dive into his #gaming passions, inspirations, how 80's styles influenced... Continue Reading →
09.22.23 BCB 119: Atari Microplayer Pro by My Arcade (Gameplay & Overview)
On this episode of #BCB, I unbox the NEW #Atari #microplayer #plus by #MyArcade & @atari ! This small scale #arcade features 100 #games, 77 Atari classics & unreleased games, as well as 23 #Piko titles & knockoffs. I play some games & give you an overview. For the price, is this worth it in... Continue Reading →
09.15.23 BCB 118: Evercade Update! Sydney Hunter Collection & Piko Arcade 1 – Gameplay & Overview!
On this episode of #BCB, I play the latest 2 #Evercade carts, #PikoArcade 1 & #SydneyHunter Collection! I play all 14 included games & give my final impressions at the end. The games played include: Sydney Hunter and the Shrines of Peril, Sydney Hunter and the Sacred Tribe, Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death,... Continue Reading →
09.14.23 New ATARI NEWSLINE episodes now up on SPOTIFY!
Just FYI, there are NEW episodes of ATARI NEWSLINE, including today's #Dynablaster announcement on the #AtariVCS! Plus, info about the NEW #AtariVCS #PcMode 64 GB USB stick for sale! This comes with #Debian for your #VCS! I try to update these ASAP when new episodes drop on #YouTube! Check out the audio-only episode of Atari... Continue Reading →
09.14.23 DYNABLASTER Now Available on Atari VCS! + Need an Atari VCS PC Mode USB Stick? (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today, #dynablaster was released for the #AtariVCS! Let's take a look at that trailer to this #game based on the #Bomberman style #Intellivision #Amico game! Plus: Need an #Atari #VCS #PCMode #USB Stick? Atari has them up for sale again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uJFq9DF3eU
09.13.23 Atari Stories #2: Stories from AndyVGR & my Local Atari Gaming Buddies, Adam & Rick
On this episode of Atari Stories, I read a story sent in by AndyVGR about growing up with his Atari in 1988 after he discovered an old family 2600 in a wooden crate at the age of 4. Plus: my local gaming buddies, Adam (from the 'Bally Alley Astrocast') & Rick discuss how they got... Continue Reading →
09.13.23 No Filter 62: ULTIMATE SKI JUMPING by Blue Sunset Games (Online Play; Continuing the Tournament)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #UltimateSkiJumping by @bluesunsetgames3887 ! In this one, I play some of the #online elements with fellow friends on the #AtariVCS #Discord page. We play 10 hills & then I continue on with my #tournament jumps. What do you think? Feelin hot this Summer? This #game should cool... Continue Reading →
09.12.23 XpressO 33: “Zaxxon” (1982) by Sega (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #Game #Reviews, let's go wayy back to the end of the #Atari alphabet & play #Zaxxon by #Sega in 1982 for the #AtariVCS (uhem, #Atari2600!) It's a cool #isometric shooter that is a port of a very popular #arcadegame. How does this obviosly subpar version still hold up... Continue Reading →