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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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

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

07.11.23 Classic Game, “Montezuma’s Revenge!,” Coming to the Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Yes, it's true! Grab your crown #jewels!!! #MontezumasRevenge is coming soon to the #AtariVCS! This 1984 #game was created by #RobJaeger when he was all of 16 years old for the #ParkerBrothers! I show a clip of my #interview with him last November, where he talks about being 'in talks'... Continue Reading →

July 11, 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 →

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