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 →
08.30.24 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 →
08.21.24 XPO 73: “Coco Nuts” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CoconNuts, by #Telesys from back in '82. In this game, you play Stanley, who is being assaulted by Coco's #coconuts! You're equipped with only a hat and an umbrella for protection. How far can you make it? Does this game contain any intrinsic value at... Continue Reading →
07.24.24 XPO 71: “The Earth Dies Screaming” (1983) by Fox Video Games (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #TheEarthDiesScreaming, from 1983 by #FoxVideoGames (aka #20thcenturyfox!) In this one, you're protecting the Earth from invading Trillians, hell bent on destroying the Earth! The film title is inspired by a 60's UK sci-fi film. Does the game hold up to the shocking name? Let's find... Continue Reading →
07.21.24 No Filter HD 99: “SATRYN DX” by Team 17 & “YOKU’S ISLAND EXPRESS” by Flynn’s Arcade on Nintendo OLED Switch!
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #SatrynDX by @Team17Ltd & #YokusIslandExpress by #FlynnsArcade on the #NintendoSwitch! Two awesome games at a super low price! Satryn DX is a modern take on #Robotron2084 while Yoku's Island Express is an awesome #pinball #metroidvania #platformer! I give commentary while I dig in. Let's play! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpRGM0qX8rA Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
07.01.24 XPO 69: “RAM IT” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #RamIt, by #Telesys from 1982! In this rare game, you're beating back colorful, musical bars, in a claustrophobic cavalcade of fun! This #puzzler is actually pretty unique. I discuss & rank it, damn it. Just one question... will you be able to ram it? Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
06.19.24 XPO 68: (DEEP DIVE!) “Pitfall!” (1982) by Activision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play the #legendary #game #Pitfall! by #davidcrane in 1982 for #Activision! This game has lots of praise & for good reason, it's a great #game! (Didn't wanna keep u in suspense!) This game has you playing #pitfallharry as he traverses an immense #jungle & has to... Continue Reading →
06.05.24 XPO 67: “MOTOCROSS” (1983) by Quelle (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Motocross from 1983, by #German #gamepublisher #Quelle. This is one of those rare Euro games, but also a complete #copycat of #Enduro by #Acivision, which is one of my favorite #Atari 2600 #games of ALL time. How does this #motorcycle #racing game stack up? Can... Continue Reading →
06.05.24 Crank #17: “Saturday Edition” by Wild Rose (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate handheld #gamereviews, I take a look at @SaturdayEdition by @WildRose! This is a cool game about John Kornfield, who survived alien abductions 10 years prior. He finds himself in quite a pickle with a series of disappearances that lead him on a trek across the city to unlock... Continue Reading →