All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this episode of 'That Atari Show,' it's a Halloween Spook-tacular! Hosted by none other than 'Ballistik From the Future!' We don't know why BCB has an english accent & is visiting himself in the past, but it's most likely to steal games he (er, I) sold! Also: Featuring Aries (@BrainSlushTV) discussing his Atari Flashback... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #TigerBling, my series discussing & reviewing #toys & #games by #TigerElectronics. This time, I discuss the #VcamNow & #VideoNow of the #Now product line from 2003-07 by Tiger. These were 2 examples of unique tech savvy devices, cheaper alternatives to #ipodvideos and the like. I also #unbox a new #VideoNowDX and... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCB, I unveil the @Arcade1UpOfficial #ClawMachine! Yes, you heard that right, claw machine! Is this the ultimate #homearcade #accessory or just a waste of money? And who's it for? How easy is it to assemble? Is the claw a big a pain as they say it is? And what other things... Continue Reading →
On a NEW #AtariStories! "It's a Holly, Jolly #Atari#Christmas!" Feat. 4 listener stories, incl. one from @YorkiesTV! Plus: #BCB's most favorite new @Atari game, ways to live more #mindfully in 2025 & more! Only on @Spotify! Subscribe today! #Gaming Click: https://tinyurl.com/pbuadwv6
ATARI NEWSLINE. SPECIAL REPORT. // On this #AtariNewsline#specialreport, I take you back to #1983, where #Atari#ComputerCamps were a thing. I show you an #NBC#TheTodayShow piece titled #AtariCamps & then follow it up with the full 30 minute #documetnary, #TheMagicRoom from 1983, which showcases a series of vignettes with kids enjoying learning how to #program, ride... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, @atari #SummerCamp is back! For the 2nd season, #Atari decided to mix it up a bit & throw in some new #merch, more #contests & yes, more #fun! Including #games & more! Let's take a look at the new merch... PLUS: Enjoy a1983 Promo for #TheMagicRoom,... Continue Reading →
On this inaugural episode of #TigerBling, I take a look at #ThePoochi, which was produced from 2000-2002 by #tigerelectronics. It was a take on the #idog which they previously sold. The #Poochi (or Poo-Chi) is more or less a #robotic #dog, who would #bark, #pant, #growl & more! Finally, after some history, I rank this... Continue Reading →
On this Halloween themed episode of #AtariStories, I introduce to you spooky gaming related Halloween stories from three listeners - Grace, Vic & Shane, as well as recall some of my own favorite Halloween stories. These include: going to a fun Halloween carnival at school when I was 7, finding ill-fated old Atari gold in... Continue Reading →
Another week, another school shooting massacre. We've all become "used to it," and we never truly should. This poem came to me while walking my dogs on Memorial Day, 2022, in the aftermath of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 elementary school students were massacred by an 18-year-old, as well as 2 adults, while 19 cops stood nearby and did nothing for over an hour. Feel angry? You should. And you should make your voice count at the polls this year. Here's how I also deal with mine. Read on...
So, I never thought the day would come! The first novel I wrote, "Sweet Pea," is now up on YouTube as part of an ongoing weekly series named 'Storytime.' In this new series, I read my writings & get cozy with a cup of joe. Take a look and subscribe, like & comment! Enjoy. -BB
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 