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 →
09.13.24 YARS RISING Review by Digital Trends (Article by Giovanni Colantonio) (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I read a #review by @digitaltrends for #YarsRising, the new #Metroidvania by @WayForward & @atari based in the same universe as the original #YarsRevenge by #HowardScottWarshaw! I read a review by Giovanni Colantonio about the #game. What did they think? How did they rank the game?... Continue Reading →
09.08.24 No Filter HD 104: The Making of Karateka Pt 4, Ch 4: “Marketing a Masterpiece” (Talkthru & Gameplay)
This time on #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse! In Part 4, Chapter 4, "Marketing a Masterpiece," #JordanMechner finds that his #game, #Karateka, is flying off the shelves, from a myriad of home #gaming consoles to #IBMPC's and more! What will the fame bring this previously unknown #indiedev? Will #Broderbund deliver? Plus: #MikeMika, President... Continue Reading →
09.07.24 ATARI 7800+ is Now Avail in More Countries! Plus: Atari VCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Update this Month! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari7800plus is NOW AVAILABLE in More Countries! (But still no Canada?) Plus: #AStariVCS Gets 1440P Support & More in Upcoming #Update! TBA! Let's discuss! Plus: a new #TiltingTiles #game on the #VCS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pI46-nSCxY Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB
09.06.24 BCB 138: National Video Game Museum Tour! Frisco, TX. July 26-27, 2024. (Special Edition w/ Commentary!)
On this episode of #BCB, a #specialedition, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday... AGAIN! (This time, with commentary throughout!) The trip includes older consoles like #Atari, #Intellivision, #Fairchild, #Nintendo, #Sega & more! Plus: #Pokemon exhibit, 70's & 80's bedrooms, #Atari #prototypes, #NES & #vintagecomputing goodness! And... Continue Reading →
09.06.24 ‘YARS RISING’ Trailer is Out! What do U think? Is this the YARS Sequel you Wanted? Let’s discuss! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the new #Yarsrising Story #GameTrailer is Out! The game itself comes out in 4 days. What do you think about this new #Yars game, and is it the sequel you wanted? Let's watch both & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpUDFFKA3dA Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB
09.04.24 XPO 75: (Deep Dive!) “Adventure” (1980) by Atari, Inc. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
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 →
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 →
08.28.24 TETRIS FOREVER by Digital Eclipse Announced! NEW Documentary Style Gaming Coming in 2024! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #TetrisForever is announced by @DigitalEclipse & coming soon later in 2024! This #documentary style #game, in the #GoldMasterSeries, showcases the crazy history & amazing highs & lows of this amazing #puzzler #franchise, and this compilation features over 2 hours of video #interviews & tons of #Tetris... Continue Reading →