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 →

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06.21.24 BCB’s Java Junction 20: “The Thing Is…” (Coffeecade Chronicles Pt. 3) ‘The Thing’, Atari Mindlink

On this episode of #BCB's #JavaJunction, I talk about the latest #vintage & #retrogaming news, plus: Channal Updates, #TheThing Remastered by ‪@Nightdivestudios‬ (game trailer!), #Atari #Mindlink, #AtariArchive Vol 1 in #Bookish, a new feature - #TotallyoffTopic (about #selfcare) & much, much more! (Oh, and #gameplay on my #MortalKombatII #homearcade by ‪@Arcade1UpOfficial‬... but not the #games... Continue Reading →

June 21, 2024 0

01.03.23 XPO 48: (DEEP DIVE!) “Q-Bert” (1983) by Parker Bros. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Qbert! One of my most favorite childhood #games, in the #arcades & on the 2600! In this game, you're an orange creature named QBert with the goal of filling in colors on the pyramid, while avoiding Coily & other menacing foes. Will this game have... Continue Reading →

January 3, 2024 0

11.22.23 XPO 42: TUTANKHAM (1983) by Parker Bros. (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this #Thanksgiving #holiday episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Tutankham by #ParkerBros in 1982 for the #Atari 2600! This is a port of the popular 1982 #arcade #game hit by #Konami! In this one, you're running for your life in #KingTut's #tomb, escaping deadly snakes, scorpions, #spells & more! Your goal is... Continue Reading →

November 24, 2023 0

11.15.23 Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight v.5: ROB JAEGER. “I’m With Pedro.” 40 Years of MONTEZUMA’S REVENGE!

On this #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight, I sit down with #RobJaeger, #game #developer for one of the first & most influential & beloved platformers of all time, #MontezumasRevenge! The game celebrates it's 40th anniversary this year. Rob talks about being a young teen creating #games for the #BallyAstrocade, the great success of Montezuma, his new port... Continue Reading →

November 15, 2023 0

10.27.23 No Filter HD 72: MONTEZUMA’S REVENGE on the Atari VCS! (Launch Day Exclusive! Gameplay & Chat!)

On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #MontezumasRevenge, the 2020 reimagining of the 1983 #gaming #classic! You play #PanamaJoe, lead in the original #retro version & the #modern 2020 version, both here! This beloved #game was developed by #RobJaeger when he was only 16 years old, before meeting up with #ParkerBros who made the game... Continue Reading →

October 27, 2023 0

07.12.23 XPO # 17: “Reactor” (1983) by Parker Bros (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #Game #Reviews, I take a look at #Reactor, which was released in 1983 by #ParkerBrothers for the #Atari #2600! This is based on the 1982 #Gottlieb #arcade game! In this game, your job is knock particles into rods which slow down the overheating of the reactor core! Will... Continue Reading →

July 12, 2023 0

06.21.23 XPO #13: “Popeye” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)

On this episode, I peel back the lid on the tin can of #spinach on #Popeye, released in 1983 by #ParkerBrothers for the #Atari2600. This is based on the popular comic strip, movie & cartoon of the same name by King Features Syndicate. This is one of 3 #Atari versions for the home & while... Continue Reading →

June 27, 2023 0

05.17.23 XPO #6: “Frogger” (1982) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)

On this episode of XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #game #reviews, I take a look at #Frogger, by #ParkerBros & #Sega for the #Atari2600! It's based on a hugely successful 1981 #arcadegame of the same name! Sure, I have my own #memories of this game as a kid, but is the game still relevant in 2023? Join... Continue Reading →

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