Here is the alternating 'backdrop' of gameplay (from myself & the dev) for my interview with Abstract Polygon, who created "Protobeast" in ONE week, along with Obsidian Contraption & others ! in the Jeff Minter & Atari GameJam, 'I, Rebel'! This was held April 11-18, 2025. He's also the dev for the fabulous 'Roasty Buds'... Continue Reading →
04.21.25 “I, REBEL” Game Jam by Atari / Exclusive Interview w/ Participant ABSTRACT POLYGON, Dev of Roasty Buds (Atari Newsline Special Edition, Ep 351)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // This episode of #AtariNewsline, I interview @AbstractPolygon, dev of #RoastyBuds on the #AtariVCS, as well as #Protobear for the #IRebel #GameJam, a week-long #contest for #devs to create a full game in ONE Week only. We discuss his game & the challenges, as well as the fun, of participating in... Continue Reading →
04.20.25 ‘I, REBEL’ Game Jam by Atari / Exclusive Interview w/ participant Obsidian Contraption, Heart of Neon! (Atari Newsline Special Edition, Episode 350)
ATARI NEWSLINE, BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Special edition, I delve into the #IRebel #GameJam by #Atari, a cool week-long #contest for #devs new & old alike, to publish a #game within one week, centered around a central theme. This episode, #ObsidianContraption joins us to discuss his journey in the 'jam,' as well as... Continue Reading →
04.16.25 XPO3: (Deep Dive!) “Desert Falcon” (1987) by Atari Corp (XpressO3: 5-Min Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On episode 14 of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 #Game Reviews on the #Atari7800 (using the #Atari7800plus), I play #DesertFalcon by #Atari from 1987. In this original #Atari game designed loosely around #egyptian #mythology, you're tasked as #Falcon with gathering the #Pharaoh's lost #jewels in the #desert! They're scattered everywhere! Let's play this game & rank it nearly... Continue Reading →
04.08.25 That Atari Show 96: 5 New Atari+ Games! MyPlayWatch! CommieMutants! AtariAge Mag, Podcasts & Atari Show Cinema!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, it's a nice #variety! 5 NEW #AtariPlus #Games Were Announced! Which ones? Plus: #Atari2600 #MyPlay #Watch! And: #GameReview for #CommunistMutantsFromSpace for the #Arcadia #Supercharger & 2600! Also: #PodcastBlast takes a look at @IntoTheVerticalBlank #Podcast! #AtariNewsline is here in #X form & #BookNook is back with a look @ my #AtariAge... Continue Reading →
04.06.25 MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC Update! Plus: HEROES OF LOOT: GAUNTLET OF POWER on the Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline Ep 346)
(EP 346) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // The @midwestgamingclassic is going on RIGHT NOW as we speak! Let's take a a look @ some photos from @BrianChilders1234, @atari, @johnhancockretro, @SongbirdPro, #AtariX & more! Plus: #HeroesofLoot#GauntletofPower is @orangepixelgames's latest on the #AtariVCS! It's a super cool #RPG#RogueLite sequel in the HOL series! Let's take a look... Continue Reading →
04.04.25 BCB 162: Evercade Review! (Pt1) Piko 4, Tomb Raider 1 & Thalamus 1! 24 Games! Play, Chat & Review!
On #BCB 162, I take a look at my #Evercade cart #collection, which has grown massively! Since we last spoke last July, a ton of carts have been released! I haven't stopped collecting, so here they are! In part 1, I take a look @ #Piko Collection 4, #TombRaider Collection 1 & #Thalamus #Collection 1!... Continue Reading →
04.03.25 5 New ATARI+ Games Announced & Up For Preorder! Includes Super Circus Atari, Tiger Heli & More! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 5 NEW #games are announced today for the #Atariplus platform! These include a mix of #Atari7800 & #Atari2600 #homebrews, #rereleases & new #games! Including #TigerHeli 7800, #DarkChambers 7800, #CounterMeasure2 7800, #Avalanche 2600 & #SuperCIrcusAtari 7800! Let's take a look @ atari.com & discuss! Are u gonna... Continue Reading →
04.02.25 XPO3: (DEEP DIVE!) “Centipede” (1986) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO3: 5-Minute Atari 7800 Game Reviews)
On episode 12 of #XpressO3, #Atari7800 #gameReviews, as played on the NEW #Atari7800Plus, I play #Centipede by #Atari from back in 1986 for the glorious #Atari7800 #ProSystem! (It's another #DeepDive double episode!) This is such as #classic & #iconic title, right? I go over the #manual and a #review from makes this version better or... Continue Reading →
03.30.25 Ristretto 3: ‘Microvaders’ for Atari Lynx, by Songbird Prod (Review, Plus: Why Support Indie Devs)
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I #review #Microvaders, by @SongbirdPro, for the #AtariLynx console! Yes, the #Lynx! There are still #indiedevs out there cranking out BRAND NEW & Licensed Re-Releases of #games, such as here with this gem, which is a #homebrew #game by a Lynx community legend, Carl Forhan! Let's #unbox it,... Continue Reading →