ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this surprise edition of #AtariNewsline, #Atari officially announces the acquisition of more than 100 #PC & Console Titles from the 80's & 90's! This is from #GlobeNewswire & consists of #Hardball, #Bubsy, #DemolitionRacer & more! This also includes trademarks from #GTI & #Accolade! What does this mean for the... Continue Reading →
04.19.23 XpressO #2: “Beamrider” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
This time, I take a quick look at "Beamrider" by Activision, which was released in 1983 for the Atari 2600. It's a unique space shooter with a variety of enemies, bonuses & more! It was created by David Rolfe, who was a huge force in the 'golden years' of gaming. Will this game blast your... Continue Reading →
04.14.23 BCB #101: Evercade Update! Evercade EXP LE Bundle Game Overview! (Playing all 32 Games!)
On this episode, I take a look at the included (whopping) 32 games that come with the #Evercadeexp LE bundle! This includes the built-in 18 #Capcom #Games, the #Irem Arcade 1 Collection & #Toaplan #Arcade 1 Collections! Each of these games is expertly picked & provides a huge variety of #gameplay which I find is... Continue Reading →
04.12.23 XpressO #1: “Tax Avoiders” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews!)
On this first episode of 'XpressO' (5 Minute Atari Game Reviews), I take a timely look at "Tax Avoiders," a 1982 release by American Videogame (how generic is that?) that pits you, John Q, against beauracratical red tape, tax consultants, audits & more! Have you filed your taxes yet? Is this game a good investment?... Continue Reading →
04.03.23 That Atari Show #36: Rich Whitehouse, Creator of BigPEmu! (Interview, Podcasts, “Iron Soldier.”)
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, #RichWhitehouse joins us! He's the creator of #BIGPEMU for #Atari50 (w/ #DigitalEclipse) but now it's available for all! It's an #AtariJaguar #emulator that will run via #PCMode on the #VCS, on #Windows & other systems. It's a great convo! Plus, some Atari news & #IronSoldier #game #review for... Continue Reading →
04.02.23 Porsche & Atari Team Up For “Taycan Arcade” (AKA ‘Porsche Pong’) Ad! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Porsche & #Atari team up for "#Taycan #Arcade" (AKA 'Porsche #Pong') #Ad! Announced today on April 2, 2023, this #partnership with Porsche Australia (AU) brings together the retro name & joy of Atari games and pairs it with a new Porsche #sportscar, Taycan. I play the #game & show the... Continue Reading →
03.31.23 BCB #99: Evercade EXP Limited Edition! Unboxing & First Impressions! (Part 1 of 2)
This week on BCB, I take the wraps off the #EvercadeEXP #LimitedEdition Bundle by #Blaze Entertainment! I go over in the included #Capcom #games, the #Irem #arcade & #toaplan arcade carts, and all the extra goodies this came with... even a little #Evercade cart keychain! It's pretty amazing! This is my first impressions and unboxing of the #EvercadeEXPLE ! Join me as I unwrap the magic! Was it worth the 8 month wait?
03.30.23 “Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence” New Premiere Trailer! / Releases Apr 28, 2023 on Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. A new premiere release trailer for #SkinnyandFranko : Fists of Violence' is out TODAY, by #BlueSunsetGames! This game will officially premiere on the #AtariVCS & other consoles on April 28, 2023. Enjoy the new trailer! Let me know in comments what you think! #Atari #gaming #vintagegaming #retrogaming #ballistikcoffeeboy #Atarinewsline
03.29.23 “Jousting Heroes” Name Change; Missile Command Replicade Re-Release; GDC Fun & Atari VCS Game Rumors (Atari Newsline)
Missed the news? On this #Atari Newsline, I discuss a few topics that have come up in recent days. #JoustingHeroes, an upcoming #AtariVCS #game, has a name change, Atari re-releases #MissileCommandReplicade by #NewWaveToys, #GDC Fun (Gaming Dev Conference) & #VCS Game Rumors! Some of the games I feel 'for sure' about, and why I don't cover every single rumor.
03.27.23 Atari Releases Limited Edition XP Cart & VCS Collector Sets! Ends Apr 9! (Atari Newsline)
ENDS TODAY! #Atari releases limited edition #AtariXP Cart (Standard & Limited Edtiions) as well as #AtariVCS Collector (Backer) systems! I read you the email, show you the website & discuss these products & if they're worth it. I'm seriously considering the Limited Edition 3 #Atari XP cart set! Let me know what you think! Also: an update to my "Steam/Atari" games story. #VCS #Gaming