In Case You Missed It! ...this time on BCB, I discuss the #AtariForce #comics, which were produced from 1982-1986. The first 5 mini comics came in #Atari 2600 cartridges, the others were a regular #DC comic series. Mission Commander Martin Champion meets up with Doctor Orion & Lydia Perez to find New Earth in their ship, Scanner One. This episode, I read Atari Force #1 to you (with bad accents & such on full display.) Plus: the BCB #SimonOptix Challenge is here! Can I find the items in under a minute wearing this annoying flashy helmet thing? Tune in to find out! #gaming
01.25.23 Jeff Minter – From Deflex to Akka Arrh & Beyond: The Man & His Legacy (Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight V1) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! ...On the first volume of #AtariNewsline Dev Spotlight, I peel back the layers on #JeffMinter, founder of #Llamasoft & developer of many groundbreaking #games throughout #videogame history. From #Deflex to #Tempest2K to #MooseLife & beyond! I also discuss the freshly announced #AkkaArrh reimagining due out soon. Jeff Minter has been an influencial force in #videogames for over 40 years! Come along with me as I discover this amazing game developer & his awesome creations. #AtariVCS
01.25.23 It’s Official! “Caverns of Mars: Recharged” Coming on March 9th! (Atari Newsline Newsflash) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! ...It's official! I woke up today to this amazing news! As reported earlier, #CavernsofMars Recharged WILL BE the new #Atari #Recharged game! Coming on March 9 to the #AtariVCS & all major platforms! I share the #trailer with you and discuss over my morning coffee. Also: #MeganMcDuffee's 2nd #Atari #Soundtrack is up for preorder today on #BandCamp! Links below!
01.23.23 That Atari Show #26: “All That Kaz” (Part 1) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! This episode, I begin my 3 part interview with Kazdan with KRAZ Productions on #YouTube (you won't wanna miss this!) I also take a look at a fantastic #book, "Electronic Plastic," discuss some updates in #Atari Newsline, feature Podan/"I Love" from YouTube in Creator Space & feature an amazing episode from #KRAZ Productions regarding the #AtariVCS. I also share some of the latest info on the #MyArcade & Atari devices. Join us!
01.16.23 That Atari Show #25: “Carl Forhan w/ Songbird Productions” (YouTube)
This week on #ThatAtariShow, Carl Forhan joins us! He's the head of Songbird Productions, who sell some wonderful #homebrews & previously unreleased games for the #Jaguar & #Lynx! We talk homebrews, walk down memory lane & ask him some #Atari-centric questions! Also: a new Creator Space featuring #GoGameGo & #KRAZ Productions., Podcast Blast! featuring Ferg's 2600 Podcast & Atari ST Show, Newsline with some tidbits on the #MyArcade & Atari partnership products & more!
01.04.23 My Arcade & Atari Collaborate on New Products (4 Videos,YouTube)
During the days leading up to #CES 2023, #Atari & #MyArcade have been 'teasing' #retrogaming fans with pictures & media regarding new 'devices' or 'consoles' they've been working on together. There are at least 2 or 3 products the companies have been collaboring on, which I have duly reported on within my #YouTube show, #Atari Newsline Newsflash & #ThatAtariShow. I posted FOUR videos/news pieces thus far on Newline about these devices, with the big announcement coming Thursday, January 5, 2023 at CES around 10:30 am PST...
01.02.23 That Atari Show #23: New Year Book Nook Special! (w/ Bally Alley) (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! ...On this new years' episode of That Atari Show, Bally Alley and I discuss a handful of Atari books, newsletters & such that we hope you find useful! Plus: a review of "Club Drive" for the Atari Jaguar! I play the game & discuss the manual & other information, plus some Atari news! Has Atari addressed the downloading issues with 'Atari 50'? What's all this about the collab between My Arcade & Atari? Stay tuned here to Atari Newsline Newsflash and Happy New Year! Subscribe, Like & Comment if you enjoy this content...
12.26.22 That Atari Show #22 – Holiday Special! “Megan McDuffee, Electronic Sorceress” (YouTube)
In case you missed it! On this end-of-the-year #ThatAtariShow #holiday special, Megan McDuffee joins me for a very cool convo & look into her wonderful #music that has captivated us #Atari fans with it's recent 'Recharged' series. "Your music is half of the joy for me when I play a 'Recharged' game," I said. Amazing interviews. Don't miss it! Also: #Podcast Blast! looks at 'Into The Vertical Blank," some news & more... #gaming #digitaleclipse #Atari50 #atarirecharged
12.22.22 That Atari Show #21 – Tim Lapetino & the Art of Atari (YouTube)
In Case You Missed It! This episode, Tim Lapetino, author of "Art of Atari" joins us! We discuss the amazing artistry behind some of Atari's greatest hits! Are you a fan of 'atari art'? Then you'll love this interview! Also: I feature 'Mean Santa' by Tim Duarte in this episode's "Homebrewz" segment & some cool #Atari news on Newsline! Watch, behold the amazing Atari art & subscribe, like & comment if you enjoy this content!
12.18.22 Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration – Complete Talkthrough & Gameplay, Part 6. (YouTube)
In case you missed it!... on this episode of BCB, I continue on with my '#Atari50: The Anniversary Celebration' complete talkthrough & gameplay! This is part 6, featuring 'Birth of the Console,' part 2 & 'Highs & Lows,' Part 1! This time, we take a look at the #Atari2600, #Atari7800 & #Atari5200, and discuss the growing pains #Atari endured going from one console to the next, thus, beginning the idea of generations of consoles. There were some troubles, to be sure, but some great #games were produced, such as "Star Raiders" and "Super Breakout" on the 5200. What lies ahead? You'll have to tune in to find out!