On this episode of #BCB, #8bitBubba is BACK! And he's here completely without permission to unbox & discuss #FatalRun & #NinjaGolf (the latest re-releases by #Atari under the #AtariXP brand). He pours over the manuals & tells his life story in about 8 minutes, or what he's been up to lately, which aint much. How... Continue Reading →
01.15.25 XPO2: (Ep9) DEEP DIVE! “Berzerk” by Atari, Inc. (XpressO2: 5-Minute Atari 5200 Game Reviews)
On this #DeepDive double episode of #XpressO2, I delve into #Berzerk for the #Atari5200. This #game has a long & varied history, from the creation of the #game by Alan McNeil for #SternElectronics in the #Arcades, invoking #speech commands into a game for the first time ever! I read a bit about the history &... Continue Reading →
01.12.25 1983 Atari 2600 Prototype Found! (AtariProtos.com) +BleedingCool’s MyArcade & Atari CES RoundUp! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // @bleedingcool8718 has summarized some of the NEW #Atari Products by #MyArcade announced last week at @CES! Let's discuss! Plus: New 1983 #Atari2600#Prototype#Game Found! It's called #Fish and it looks to be a ton of fun! Let's take a look at some #gameplay from @IntoTheVerticalBlank here on #YouTube and info from... Continue Reading →
01.10.25 BCB 156: STORE TOUR #3: GDE VINTAGE (Coronado Mall, ABQ NM. Vintage Toys, Comics & Collectibles!)
On this episode of #BCB, I take you on yet another #storetour! This time, we're visiting #GDE #Vintage in #CoronadoMall in #AlbuquerqueNM! This store features a mix of new & old #toys, including #vintage titles such as #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles, #StarWars, #StarTrek, #HeMan, #GIJoe, #HotWheels, #Matchbox, #CreepyTerrors, #Chucky, #BridgeofChucky, #DukesofHazzard, #TheSimpsons, #FuncoPops & much, much more! At... Continue Reading →
01.08.25 TiGER BLiNG 8: “The One with Lights Out” (Tiger Electronics’ LIGHTS OUT, Circa 1995)
On this fresh episode of #TigerBling for the new year, I take a look at #LightsOut, a brand within the #TigerElectronics' portfolio that hoped to make inroads in the portable #gaming market. From 1995 until, um, I'm not sure exactly how late, but at least until 2002, #Tiger produced a series of units all with... Continue Reading →
01.07.25 CRANK Ep 21 – “SNAK” by STFJ (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, #Playdate 5-Minute #GameReviews, I play #SNAK by #STFJ! It's a cool version of #Snake (without the "E"!) that's fun to play, but just how fun is it? I mean, how can you make Snake new & lively & different, and in just a few hundred KB in size? Let's crank... Continue Reading →
12.27.24 Atari Theatre Vol 6: ATARI LYNX (Commercials, Promos & Homebrew Videos, 1989-2024) (Atari Newsline Special)
n this episode of #AtariTheatre, an #AtariNewsline #sp;ecial, I peel back the covers on the #AtariLynx, the most underrated 16-bit #handheld #gamingconsole of our time! It was introduced in the late 80's & quickly became a powerfhouse of fantastic titles, from #CaliforniaGames to #BatmanReturns, rarities such as #Battlezone & more! I also discuss some essential... Continue Reading →
12.26.24 XPO2: (Ep7) Deep Dive! “Super Breakout” (1982) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Min Atari 5200 Game Reviews)
On this #deepdive! double episode of #XpressO2, #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I play #SuperBreakout, a pack-in title for the console back in 1982. It's a port of the famous #sequel to #Breakout, which was created by #SteveWozniak, co-creator of #applecomputers. It's the classic brick busting game of #Atari lore. How did this pack-in version compare to the... Continue Reading →
12.24.24 That Atari Show 87: “Megan McDuffee Returns” (musician on ‘Atari Recharged’): “Toys Will Be Toys” 40’s Holiday Cartoon!
On this extra-festive episode of #ThatAtariShow, @MeganMcDuffee returns to update us on her life since her last appearance in 2022! She updates on her double vinyl coming out next month for #AstariRecharged music, as well as her covers for classic music tracks from great bands such as #Placebo, #TheCure & much, much more! Plus: an... Continue Reading →
12.22.24 Ristretto 1 (BCB’s Short Takes) “Caverns of Mars 2600” For Atari 2600, 2600+, 7800 & 7800+!
On this first episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #shorttakes on #Atari #games & products, I'm reviewing #CavernsofMars by @Atari, and programmed by John Champeu of #champgames! This is a fantastic shooter with punchy graphics, great sound & huge replayability value! Let's check out some #gameplay & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZnYvzA8204 Check on 'Caverns of Mars' on Atari.com: https://atari.com/products/caverns-of...