All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
On this episode of #BCB, I take you with me on the final night of my 50th #birthdayparty week with my fam in Dallas, TX. My Sis Kris took me to #Arcade92 in beautiful downtown #mckinneytx! It's a cool #arcade where you pay $12 & can play all day! Has a cool bar, snacks &... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play the FINAL chapter in #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse (aka @atari!) In chapter 5, #Jordanmechner dabbles with a potential sequel to his breakout hit #Karateka, but it slowly morphs into something else, which will also be a huge defining point in Mechner's career as an #indiedev! Plus: I play the... Continue Reading →
This time on #NoFilterHD, I continue playing #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse! In Part 4, Chapter 4, "Marketing a Masterpiece," #JordanMechner finds that his #game, #Karateka, is flying off the shelves, from a myriad of home #gaming consoles to #IBMPC's and more! What will the fame bring this previously unknown #indiedev? Will #Broderbund deliver? Plus: #MikeMika, President... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #TheMakingofKarateka by @DigitalEclipse! 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 →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue my complete #talkthru & #gameplay for #themakingofkarateka (2023) by @DigitalEclipse! In this episode, I read Chapter 2, #FromKaratetoKarateka, which details #indiedev Jordan Mechner's path to his most popular #game, #Karateka. In this one, Mechner draws upon a family hobby to bring forth soething unique & wonderful... The #gaming... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I dig into #TheMakingofKarateka (2023) by @DigitalEclipse on the #NintendoSwitch OLED! In this series, #DigitalEclipse pieces together the history of #Karateka, a popular #videogame steeped in history & influence. In part 1, "Deathbounce," we see dev Jordan Mechner's path to this amazing #game, from his beginnings as a student at... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I continue on with #Llamasoft The #JeffMinter Story by #DigitalEclipse! In Part 4, we delve into Chapter 3 of this amazing interactive #documentary about #indie #dev #minter, including his work with "The Light Fantastic," creating visual images that correspond to music and user's commands. A fantastic segue to an otherwise... Continue Reading →
On this very special series for #NoFilterHD, I play #Llamasoft #TheJeffMinterStory by @DigitalEclipse, on the #Nintendo #Switch! (2nd in the #GoldMasterSeries!) This is a complete "#talkthrough" of the #game, including all the #videos & #games from Chapters 1-4 of the awesome #documentary-styled #game about one of the world's most amazing #gamedevelopers! Join me on this... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I play #MrRunandJump on the #AtariVCS for the first time! It's my #launchday #exclusive & #firstlook for this colorful, frantic #puzzle-like #platformer! I also guzzle down some #coffee & show my first hour of #gameplay for this gem, made by @GraphiteLab & @atari ! What do you think? Come along... Continue Reading →
In case you missed it! I continue on my #Atari50 journey with BCB 83 & 85! It's my complete #Talkthrough & #gameplay for Atari 50 by #DigitalEclipse! On BCB 34, I feature 'Birth of the Console' Part 2 & 'Highs & Lows' Part 1, and continue on with Highs & Lows, Part 2 for BCB 85. Check it all out below...
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 