In Case You Missed It! ...On the first volume of #AtariNewsline Dev Spotlight, I peel back the layers on #JeffMinter, founder of #Llamasoft & developer of many groundbreaking #games throughout #videogame history. From #Deflex to #Tempest2K to #MooseLife & beyond! I also discuss the freshly announced #AkkaArrh reimagining due out soon. Jeff Minter has been an influencial force in #videogames for over 40 years! Come along with me as I discover this amazing game developer & his awesome creations. #AtariVCS
11.28.22 Atari Black Friday & Cyber Week Sales 2022 (Atari Newsline Roundup)
Since last week, I've published two #Atari #Newsline Newsflashes about Atari #BlackFriday & #CyberWeek #Sales & #Specials. Cyber week runs November 28-end of the week. Click below to find out more details! #Speakerhats are now 70% off at $39.99 & #Atari50 #tshirts are down to just $15.00! Also: #AtariVCS bundles & deals! #vintagegaming #retrogaming #gaming
11.17.22 Interview with Total Level: “Talking Games w/ Friends ft. Ballistik Coffee Boy” (YouTube)
On November 9th, I sat down with my good #YouTube buddy Total Level (aka Joey) and we talked about being content creators, #Atari50 & #Atari in general, why we created our channels, the importance of #gaming #buddies, #TheLegendofZelda franchise and our memories of the #games, #mentalhealth and much more! It was a highly enjoyable interview and I was honored to be on his show. Total Level features RPG's, vintage gaming on a variety of systems, "Positive Pete" reviews & more! Click before for details...
11.07.22 ‘Atari 50 Eve Party!,’ with Stephen Frost w/ Digital Eclipse; ‘Atari Mania’ review & Twitter polls. (YouTube update)
On today's THAT ATARI SHOW, I interview Stephen Frost, head of production at Digital Eclipse, the team behind the upcoming 'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration,' which is out this Friday on 11/11. Join me as we discuss some lesser known details, the amazing memories of Sonic the Hedgehog & his years with Sega, the attention... Continue Reading →
06.10.22 This weekend on YouTube: BCB #50 – Fifty Episodes of 8-Bit Love! & Unbox’d #18 – Open Sesame! (What I won on Ferg’s #Atari 2600 Podcast!)
This weekend, I posted two new videos to my #vintagegaming #YouTube channel. Both are pretty exciting, imho! In BCB #50, I celebrate 50 episodes in the 9 months I've had my channel, and I've had some wonderful times. I detail some of those and discuss future updates, as well as show some clips & read some 'mail.' Last, but not least, in UNBOX'D #18 - "Open Sesame!," I open what I won from Ferg's Atari 2600 Game by Game podcast, and it's pretty awesome! Tune in, subscribe, comment, like & as always, I appreciate your time & I hope you enjoy my passion for 8-64 bit gaming. Love ya! -BB
05.13.22 BCB #44 – Atari Touch Tablet, RTFM #3 – Run to the Sun! 2 Vectrex Classics & Unbox’d #13 – Swatch Watches!
Hey gang! Just got back from vacationing... catching up here once again. Within the past 2 weeks, I've published a few more videos to my YouTube page... From the #Atari Touch Tablet to a look at 2 great #Vectrex classics & Unbox'd #13, where I show off part of my #Swatch #Watch collection - it's all chock full of #vintage #8bit & #retro goodness. Click below to explore, subscribe, like & more!
01.20.22 This week – Two “No Filter” episodes posted on my YouTube page, featuring the Atari 2600 & Mattel Intellivision
Earlier this week, I published two episodes of "no filter' on my #youtube page. In episode #17 on Monday, I brought you the #Atari2600 Showcase Vol. 1, featuring 8 great games for the system. Come check out which ones... I also posted episode #18 on Wednesday, which features the Mattel #Intellivision Showcase Vol. 1, featuring 4 great games. You know the drill....
12.18.21 The Edge of December (Journal)
So here we are! On the edge of December... on the verge of yet another new year. Can you believe it? In this month's journal, I talk about the fast pace of life I've become accustomed to lately. Enjoy!
12.13.21 “Ballistik Coffee Boy – Storytime,” a new feature on my YouTube page, features chapters of my first novel, ‘Sweet Pea’ & more!
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
11.27.21 No Filter – “NES w/ Gradius” and “Atari 2600 w/ Dark Cavern” & “BCB #18 – Atari 5200 SuperSystem” now up on YouTube!
Happy Holidays! This past week, three new episodes were published to my vintage gaming YouTube page, including No Filter #7 - NES w/ Gradius, No Filter #8 - Atari 2600 w/ Dark Cavern & Ballistik Coffee Boy #18 - Atari 5200 SuperSystem ! Catch some image captures below and make sure to visit my page to subscribe, like & comment!