ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Best Buy has listed the Atari VCS 800 "All-In-Bundle" on sale today for $199.99! (That's a $200 savings!) But act fast! This deal expires at 12 pm EST tonight! I show you the ad. Will you be purchasing a new or backup VCS for your collection? Let me know in... Continue Reading →
12.23.22 BCB #84 – Holiday Special: Chinese Knockoffs by My Arcade (plus: 8-Bit Bubba’s Mailbag!) (YouTube)
On this extra extra extra special BCB-sized holiday special, 8-Bit Bubba co-hosts a unique look at chinese knockoff consoles & handhelds by #MyArcade. You know the ones... the ones about $20 with #games that aren't really REAL games. Ok, mostly. This includes the #DataEast Gamer Pro V, a faulty Gamer V Portable, Go Gamer Retro (16-Bit), the new Go Gamer Classic, SNES Retro Wireless Controllers, the Data East Gamestation Wireless (what a piece of junk) & one truly unique thing... the My Arcade #RetroChamp. Which will climb to the top? Also, 8-Bit Bubba reads us his first ever Mailbag spot! Check it out here on BCB #84. And have a happy happy #holiday!
12.31.21 “BCB #23 – Holiday Storytime!,” “No Filter #14 – Evercade w/ Psycho Pinball,” & “BCB Storytime #4 – Sweet Pea Ch. 4 – The Glorious Blurry TV Years” now up on YouTube!
This past week, I've released three new episodes on my #vintagegaming #YouTube channel! They are: "BCB #24 - Holiday Storytime! (Bonus Dec 25th Episode!)" which is a break from gaming to discuss two holiday stories from my youth, "No Filter #14 - Evercade w/ Psycho Pinball," where I play this Codemasters Vol. 1 title on... Continue Reading →
12.9.19 The Clang of December (Poem)
"The Clang of December" by Brian Bolding © 2019 Pop Art Trash Productions *** *** Raining down Soaked in the insanity Of yet another full day of vanity It’s pasty white out there And people pass and go And don’t ever worry or care About one another Nobody looks after their brother It’s so sad it... Continue Reading →
7.4.19 Happy 4th! (Journal)
I wanted to say "Happy 4th of July!" to everyone who celebrates this amazing country, along with myself. This includes everyone from ALL political parties. This is such an amazing country and I, along with many others, owe all our service men and women deep appreciation and gratitude today, and every day. For without them,... Continue Reading →
1.7.19 New Year, New You, New Me (Journal)
First off... Happy New Year! I know that gets old, but I really mean it. I wish everyone a happy new year. I promise I won't ask you about resolutions. I don't really 'do' resolutions, but instead, I use new years to reflect back upon the year and make sure I've learned my lessons and... Continue Reading →
12.31.17 This is the End / New Beginnings (Journal)
As today draws to a close, I can’t help but look back upon the past year and deem it a successful if a little turbulent year. Politically, don’t go there. This year was terrible. Everything else was pretty great for me.. I took steps to improve my life by undergoing varicose vein surgery in March.... Continue Reading →
12.25.17 What Christmas Means To Me (Poem)
What Christmas Means To Me  Up at the crack of dawn Shivering a little from the morning cold Holding back another yawn I never do what I am told Put on a pot of coffee That I just can’t wait to Sip so blissfully  I’m up before mom or dad I just want... Continue Reading →
6.18.17 Father’s Day (Poem)
 Fathers Day by Brian Bolding  You raised us You raised us so well At the time I thought Living with you was living hell  You raised us You taught us to be strong I kicked and I screamed And I hated it all along  You raised us up You taught us to... Continue Reading →