On this episode, I take a look at #Thunderground by #Sega for the #Atari2600. It was released in 1983 and is Sega's final 3rd party #game for the #2600. This game borrows heavily from #Combat and #DigDug or #MrDo, but is a port (of sorts) of #Borderline by Sega/#Gremlin, a 1981 #arcade game. Is this... Continue Reading →
05.31.23 Crank No.7: “Lost Your Marbles” by Sweet Baby Inc (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of Crank, I take a look at "Lost Your Marbles" by Sweet Baby Inc. This game is an adorable & well-crafted 'visual novel,' integrating pinball & puzzler elements into a nice little package. However, there are a couple of annoyances. What did I think about this game? Did I lose my marbles... Continue Reading →
05.24.23 Crank No. 6: “Boogie Loops” by Khoe & Matushak (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at #BoogieLoops by Khoe & Matushak. It's more or less a 'music' or 'sound' app that is controlled by the #Playdate's buttons. But what about that crank? The game is cute, cuddly & well designed, but how is the gameplay? Tune in to find out my score! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qqtSvieD8
05.24.23 XPO #7: “Bank Heist” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #GameReviews, I take a look at #BankHeist for the #Atari2600! It's a #game by #20thcenturyfox about a #gangster in the #roaring20s who's #robbing #banks and running from the #police! It's another #pacman #clone in a library full of them, but does this game stand out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl1zrc3I2Wk
05.17.23 Crank No. 5: “Time Travel Adventures” by Crankin (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On episode 5 of Crank, I feature #TimeTravelAdventures" by #Crankin! It's meant to showcase the #Playdate (by #Panic) #handheld in all its glory! In this one, you're trying to make it to your #date on time, but you never seem to get there quite fast enough ๐ There are obstacles in the way, such as... Continue Reading →
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 →
05.05.23 BCB #104: Atari XP Limited Edition Part 2: “Aquaventure” by Shannon & Frye (Unboxing & Gameplay)
This week on BCB, I continue on with my #AtariXP #LimitedEdition #Unreleased #Game Box Set! In part 2, I unbox #Aquaventure, by Gary Shannon & Tod Frye, from 1983. This game was never released due to the #videogamecrash & now is available as a physical cart from #Atari! I go over the box, the contents,... Continue Reading →
05.03.23 XpressO #4: “Adventures of TRON” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
This time on #XpressO, I take a look at "Adventures of #Tron," released in 1982 by M Network (#Mattel Electronics) for the #Atari2600. In this game based on the Disney movie, you play Tron, fighting bits and bytes inside a computer world. This game features one challenging screen, featuring Recognizers, Tanks & Solar Sailers. As... Continue Reading →
04.19.23 Crank No. 1: “Introduction” (Panic Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews!)
On this first episode of #Crank, #Panic #Playdate 5-minute #gamereviews... I show you my Playdate as it is now & discuss what #games I'll be covering over the next few weeks... The Playdate is a unique device with some awesome games & I'm excited to cover it for you! Do you have a Playdate? What... Continue Reading →
04.14.23 BCB #101: Evercade Update! Evercade EXP LE Bundle Game Overview! (Playing all 32 Games!)
On this episode, I take a look at the included (whopping) 32 games that come with the #Evercadeexp LE bundle! This includes the built-in 18 #Capcom #Games, the #Irem Arcade 1 Collection & #Toaplan #Arcade 1 Collections! Each of these games is expertly picked & provides a huge variety of #gameplay which I find is... Continue Reading →