All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate#gamereviews, I play #inventoryhero by #Panic, which is an in-house game for Season 1 on the Playdate handheld. In this one, you're focused on your inventory only, and must get rid of 'bad' items to make way for 'good' ones that will aid in your battle and progression. How... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Crank, we march on with Season 1 with #Spellcorked, by Gibbs, Splendour & Splendour. In this puzzler, you're Lune, making potions for customers... and while cutesy and crank-happy, does this game have enough charm to make it a winner? Tune in to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex5GoejKGxw Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate handheld #gamereviews, I play #StarSled by #Panic! In this #game, you encircle objects in #space and score big points while avoiding obstacles. It's very reminiscent of #Quantum, the #arcadegame by #Atari. It draws inspiration from #vector style games of the past. What's your score? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7ylOLWYzso Subscribe, Like &... Continue Reading →
(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 →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play the FINAL chapter in #TheMakingofKarateka by โช@DigitalEclipseโฌ (aka โช@atariโฌ!) 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 →
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 →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #TheMakingofKarateka by โช@DigitalEclipseโฌ! 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 →
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 →
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 →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #SatrynDX by โช@Team17Ltdโฌ & #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 →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 