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 →
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 →
06.29.23 XPO # 16: “Mission 3000 A.D.” (1983) by Bit Corp (XpressO: Atari 2600 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #GameReviews, I take a look at #Mission3000AD, by #BitCorp for the #Atari2600. This is a rare 1983 #game released in #Europe (perhaps #Taiwan too?) that incorporates many aspects of other 'space shooters' from that time. In this game, you play the #ThunderHawk, who's mission is to blast away... 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?