On this episode of #XpressO2, 5-Minute #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I play #FriskyTom by #Jorudan in 1983. This is a port of a game by Nichibutsu based on a boy who is trying to repair damaged pipes... damaged by deranged mice, and his one goal is to keep the water flowing to an assumingly pretty woman in... Continue Reading →
11.06.24 Crank #20: “Inventory Hero” by PANIC (Crank: 5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate#gamereviews, I play #inventoryhero by #Panic, which is an in-house game for Season 1 on the Playdate handheld. In this one, you're focused on your inventory only, and must get rid of 'bad' items to make way for 'good' ones that will aid in your battle and progression. How... Continue Reading →
10.29.24 That Atari Show 82: Halloween Special! Atari Super Pocket Review, Seven of 7, Axe Murder Hollow & more! (Feat. Ballistik from the Future as Co-Host)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, it's the annual #Halloween special! #BCB reviews the #Atari #SuperPockets by โช@HyperMegaTechโฌ! (Both the special edition & standard.) How do they stack up in the already crowded @Atari portable gaming space? BCB gives his take after a full week of use! In #Podcast Blast, there's a new #Swordquest Podcast you... Continue Reading →
10.16.24 Crank 18: “Star Sled” by PANIC (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate handheld #gamereviews, I play #StarSled by #Panic! In this #game, you encircle objects in #space and score big points while avoiding obstacles. It's very reminiscent of #Quantum, the #arcadegame by #Atari. It draws inspiration from #vector style games of the past. What's your score? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7ylOLWYzso Subscribe, Like &... Continue Reading →
09.25.24 XPO2 (Ep1) “Asteroids” (1982; Atari, Inc.) for 5200 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
(Premieres WED 9/25 @ 8a MDT!) On this first episode of #Xpresso Squared, I take a look at #Atari5200 #games & review them with a modern eye, but also with a nostalgic eye. In this first episode, I play the #unreleased launch title, #Asteroids for the #Atari5200, which never made it to a public release... Continue Reading →
09.01.24 No Filter HD 103: THE MAKING OF KARATEKA (Pt 3, Ch 3) “Drawing From Life” (Talkthru & Gameplay)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #TheMakingofKarateka by โช@DigitalEclipseโฌ! In Part 3, Chapter 3, I read #DrawingFromLife, and show you the #videos, #gameplay, read the #journals from #JordanMechner and More, as his family assist him with his #karate inspired #game! Next up: Part 4, Chapter 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRn7IcgalwU Thanks for watching! Subscribe, Like... Continue Reading →
08.21.24 XPO 73: “Coco Nuts” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #CoconNuts, by #Telesys from back in '82. In this game, you play Stanley, who is being assaulted by Coco's #coconuts! You're equipped with only a hat and an umbrella for protection. How far can you make it? Does this game contain any intrinsic value at... Continue Reading →
07.17.24 TiGER BLiNG 6: “The One with Robo Baby” (Tiger Electronics’ ROBO BABY, Circa 2001)
On this episode of #TigerBling, I take the wraps off a creepy #robotic #baby! Er, #RoboBaby! From 2001 by #tigerelectronics! This #electronic #demon was only around for one year, but it made quite the impression on me! (Just check the knife marks!) Come along & let's discuss this weird, crazy, unique & scary #toy! How... Continue Reading →
07.01.24 XPO 69: “RAM IT” (1982) by Telesys (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #RamIt, by #Telesys from 1982! In this rare game, you're beating back colorful, musical bars, in a claustrophobic cavalcade of fun! This #puzzler is actually pretty unique. I discuss & rank it, damn it. Just one question... will you be able to ram it? Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
06.29.24 Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ Edition is a Wonderful Glimpse into Fine Computing (Tech Review)
by Brian Bolding Back on June 18, 2024, when Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 was officially announced, I was excited to see what all this "CoPilot" fuss was about. Sure, I'd used the CoPilot app on my previous Windows 11 PC, the Surface Laptop Studio, but I wasn't sure just what was going... Continue Reading →