On this first Atari Newsline Sneak Peek, I take a look @ "Vectaguard: Zero," a NEW game coming soon to the Atari VCS by legendary game developer, Tony Barnes! This shooter is reminiscent of classic retro gaming elements, inspired by 'Defender,' 'Caverns of Mars' and others. I play the first 2 levels & guide you... Continue Reading →
08.05.25 [AN-394] Is INTEL Funding ATARI Hotels?+ ‘Adventure’ Release Date Announced + GameZone + The Sneeze!
(episode 394) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 4 stories! Is @Intel funding #AtariHotels? Let's discuss this unconfirmed story! + #AdventureofSamsara by @atari & #Ilex has a new #gametrailer & release date announcment! Let's check it out! + #Ironblast#GameZone opens up in an #OhioMall. Why is this cool? + The #Sneeze heard... Continue Reading →
06.23.25 That Atari Show 102: LOST ASTRONAUT (Dev of “Apolune 2” on ATARI VCS & Steam!) Interview & Updates!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, Herb w/ #LostAstronaut joins me to discuss his #game, #Apolune2, on the #AtariVCS & now also on #Steam! We discuss influences, the major #update live now and what's included, plus life & what's to come! Join us for this awesome discussion from an #indiedev who has much history with #Atari... Continue Reading →
12.15.24 BCB 150: ‘Asteroids Deluxe’ & ‘Space Duel’ on the Atari 7800+! (Atari 7800+ Review Week, Volume 2)
On this episode of #BCB, episode 150!, I'm taking a look at 2 more #new #games on the #Atari7800Plus! These are: #AsteroidsDeluxe & #SpaceDuel, two #homebrew #games based on popular #arcade #classics! Let's play the #games, look at the box contents & what about that pesky #wireless #gamepad? Did it improve this time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ps4vpyVSU Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
12.27.23 XPO 47: “The Challenge of Nexar” (1982) by Spectravision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
2On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #TheChallengeofNexar (1982) by #Spectravision. This is one of my favorite #Atari #games & in this #deepdive, I'll read you the entire manual & discuss why I think it's amongst my top 20 @atari gems! Spectravision made some great ones, and this #game is no different!.... Continue Reading →
11.29.23 RTFM* 18: GRIDRUNNER (1982) by Jeff Minter (Gameplay on Atari XEGS, History & Manual Reading)
On this new episode of #RTFM (*Read the Freaking Manual), I play #Gridrunner, by #JeffMinter from 1982-1983 for the #Atari800 #homecomputer & on a variety of other platforms. This game has a rich history dating back to 1982, up through 2018. You play the pilot of the Gridrunner, tasked with maneuvering alien droids on the... Continue Reading →
03.20.23 “PolyGunR” Announced for the Atari VCS! (Plus: All About Tony Barnes, AKA RetroNinja!) (YouTube)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Yes, it's true! Today, #RetroNinja & #ClubVCS dropped an #Atari #announcement #trailer for a new game, #PolyGunR - coming soon to the #AtariVCS, #Switch, #xbox, #Steam & more! I show you the trailer for this "physics-based isometric run or gun shooter!" I also go over Tony Barnes' illustrious career in video game development, including the #Atari #VCS exlusive, #BPMBoy! What do you think?
12.24.22 No Filter HD #13: Holiday Special! “Gunning for Love & Loot!” 3 Cool Games for the Atari VCS (YouTube)
In case you missed it! It's the "No Filter HD" #Holiday Special! This time, I play 3 games on the #AtariVCS purchased during the 2022 Holiday game sale! These include: #Guntech2, #SirLovelot & #HeroesofLoot on the #Atari #VCS! Each #game is so different, but I found them so enjoyable. Here, I play the game without interruptions, then speak before and after the game on my initial first impressions. Which game do you think I'll like most? Tune in to find out! #HappyHolidays!