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 →
10.29.24 That Atari Show 82: Halloween Special! Atari Super Pocket Review, Seven of 7, Axe Murder Hollow & more! (Feat. Ballistik from the Future as Co-Host)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, it's the annual #Halloween special! #BCB reviews the #Atari #SuperPockets by @HyperMegaTech! (Both the special edition & standard.) How do they stack up in the already crowded @Atari portable gaming space? BCB gives his take after a full week of use! In #Podcast Blast, there's a new #Swordquest Podcast you... Continue Reading →
10.08.24 That Atari Show 81: Top 30 Atari Games for The 400 Mini! (M.A.D. Review, Podcasts & 8Bit, Atari 5200)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow! Top 30 #Atari#Games for the #Atari #400Mini! I use the #AtariAge list as a basis & change a few around, including #Atari5200 and @Atari #8bitcomputer#games, from #Megamania to great #homebrews like #Flob to #Turmoil, #Arkanoid, #PrinceofPersia, to #pitfall2 #LostCaverns to #Qbert & more! Which are your favorites? And# #AtariNewsline is... Continue Reading →
09.26.24 ‘ATARI 50’ DLC 1st Impressions & Thoughts! ALL 19 Games! More Nov DLC + @MetalJesusRocks Video Response (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline special, I discuss the newly announced #Atari50 #TheWiderworldofAtari #DLC Collection #1! This includes 19 #classic #Atari #arcade, #atari2600 & #searstelegames ...#games! I discuss my #thoughts & #opinions about these.. are they #wow! or #wow? Plus, more #DLC in Nov! And an Expanded #Atari50 Edition coming soon! Plus:... Continue Reading →
09.26.24 ‘ATARI 50: The Wider World of Atari’ DLC Pack 1 Release Trailer for Atari 50: The Anniv Celebration by Digital Eclipse
Here is the new #gametrailer for #Atari50: #TheWiderWorldofAtari by #Atari! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz9H6_mcr6U
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 →
09.20.24 ‘CENTIPEDE’ MYSTERY SOLVED! It’s CENTIPEDE BLAST! Plus: TINY HANDS ADVENTURE Now Avail on Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the #Centipede Mystery is Solved! It's #CentipedeBlast! A new #cardgame up on #Kickstarter by #AtariClub! I discuss an article by @techradar about this #cardgame & discuss ways to purchase for pretty cheap! Let's discuss it all! What do YOU think? Plus: #TinyHandsAdventure is NOW AVAIL on... Continue Reading →
09.18.24 Topic: Why an ATARI VCS 2.0 Makes Sense (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I put forth a topic: Why an #AtariVCS 2.0 Makes Sense! I discuss why @atari producing a 2nd iteration of its new #VCS console would be a smart idea. Not only could #Atari #CEO #WadeRosen put his personal stamp on it, it could be a great... 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 →