All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this episode of 'Ristretto,' BCB's Short Takes & First Impressions, I unbox the #Atari2600 #PacMan #Ghost Edition Wireless CX40+ #Joystick set! This included 5 joysticks fashioned after the Atari 2600 & Pac-Man ghosts. (The joysticks were provided by Plaion for purposes of review.) Let's discuss who this is for, who might want them &... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Ristretto, BCB's Short Takes & First Impressions, I take a look @ the Nubeo x Atari 2600 'Asteroids' Watch! This is a limited edition watch, mine styled as 'Fireball Fury'! Is this $300 watch worth it? Let's unbox it, discuss it, wear it for a few days & take a look!... Continue Reading →
On October 30, 2025, my friend @lukesawakening64 texted me to inform me that the Google.com homepage was a Halloween version of Pac-Man! So I played all 8 levels. Come take a look! And Happy Halloween! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXPOs9_kf84 https://www.google.com/
(episode 425) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS! // On this episode of Atari Newsline (this quick episode!) the 3 next Toaplan games for the Atari+ consoles have been announced! This is for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ and will be produced next in the exciting retro lineup! What do you think? Are you interested? Sound off... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I unbox the Modretro Chromatic, a device that is a Gameboy & Gameboy Color player, in a sleek aluminum alloy shell. It's got heft, the screen pops & the sound will blow you away. I ordered the Midnight bundle from their website, which included the Midnight Koss Porta... Continue Reading →
(episode 424) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, I discuss the My Arcade x Atari Gamestation Mega! It's under $250, has a nice 10 inch screen, wood construction, multiple control points & fits on a counter! What is it, where is it, what games are included & when can we order... Continue Reading →
WELCOME TO BCB CONFIDENTIAL! The (semi, apparently!) monthly MEMBERS ONLY video to BCB Coffee Club Members! In episode 4, I discuss the past (uhem!) 6 weeks' or more worth of videos, podcasts & more! From the Gamestation Go by My Arcade to the upcoming announcement on October 17th @ PRGE in Portland, I discuss the... Continue Reading →
(episode 421) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, we put together the pieces... is an Intellivision console imminent by Atari? Let's discuss! Plus: MODRETRO about to announce the M64 Console at PRGE! What do we know? Plus: Brent Bushnell Paves his own Path w/ Two-Bit Circus & Future Circus! As seen on Shark... Continue Reading →
(episode 420) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, is NEW ATARI HARDWARE dropping this Friday? Let's Speculate! Jag Mini? 8-Bit Something Computer Mini? VCS Plus? Let's go over the recent news & acquisitions! Plus: Upcoming guests on 'That Atari Show,' including a return by The Laird's Lair & a fantastic 2... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #ShortTakes, I give you another full hour of #GamestationGo# gameplay, featuring such awesome #Atari#Arcade classics like #RedBaron, #SkyRaider & #Tempest, Atari #Piinball in #ballsofSteel like #Barbarian and #MissileCommand, #Jaleco#homeconsole & #Arcade hits like #CityConnection, #Piko gems like #ThunderboltII and 3 versions of #PacMan, incl #Atari2600 and #arcade versions! Let's... Continue Reading →
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