On this episode of Atari Stories, I read you an article on Kotaku.com titled "Sex, Pong & Pioneers: What Atari Was Really Like, According to the Women Who Were There." By Cecilia D'Anastasio from 2018. According to this article, there was some wild sexism going on and perhaps while Nolan Bushnell, reportedly, turned a blind... Continue Reading →
03.07.25 ATARI THEATRE V.8 – “Inside ATARI HQ & Atari News Reports of the 80’s” (Videos & Much More!) (Atari Newsline Special)
Next Fri! 3/7 on #BCB! It's Vol 8 of #AtariTheatre! "INSIDE #ATARI & #News Reports of the 80s!" Feat: HQ @Atari Employee Christmas vid from 82, #Asteroids Tourney, 83 #VideoGame Crash stories, #Arcade Cab & #Atari2600 Manufacturing & more! 7p MDT! Watch: https://youtu.be/7NuedI0I53M
02.21.25 Crank No 23: Exclusive Interview! KRAZ Productions, Producer for “Cyber Run”! Avail on Playdate Now!
On this episode of #Crank, it's an #exclusive #interview in this #DeepDive episode, featuring Kazdan R. Azahn w/ โช@krazproductionsโฌ , producer of #CyberRun on the #Playdate #gaming handheld! This #game is a prequel to #GhostontheRun coming soon to the #AtariVCS! We discuss inspirations for the game, how the 2 are interconnected & much, much more!... Continue Reading →
02.12.25 “I, ROBOT” by Jeff Minter & ATARI Announced! Coming This Spring to Atari VCS & Major Consoles! WOW! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #IRobot, the #arcade #game that flopped but is considered a masterpiece by some, is being totally re-actualized by #Llamasoft & #JeffMinter & is coming this Spring! Let's take a look at an article by #Polygon & look at #Atari.com to read about time game, as well... Continue Reading →
02.04.25 ATARI’S “BREAKOUT BEYOND”! More Details Come to Light! Article by GAME RANT! Let’s Read & Discuss! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Since my last rushed episode of #AtariNewsline earlier today about #BreakoutBeyond by โช@atariโฌ , more details have come to light! Let's read an article by #GameRant that discusses this #game's past with the #Amico & what we know about #AtariVCS functionality of the game! Let's dig in! P.S. Sorry for... Continue Reading →
12.26.24 XPO2: (Ep7) Deep Dive! “Super Breakout” (1982) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Min Atari 5200 Game Reviews)
On this #deepdive! double episode of #XpressO2, #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I play #SuperBreakout, a pack-in title for the console back in 1982. It's a port of the famous #sequel to #Breakout, which was created by #SteveWozniak, co-creator of #applecomputers. It's the classic brick busting game of #Atari lore. How did this pack-in version compare to the... Continue Reading →
12.23.24 Atari Stories #9: “It’s a Holly, Jolly Atari Christmas!” (Spotify Audio-Only Podcast)
On a NEW #AtariStories! "It's a Holly, Jolly #Atari#Christmas!" Feat. 4 listener stories, incl. one from @YorkiesTV! Plus: #BCB's most favorite new @Atari game, ways to live more #mindfully in 2025 & more! Only on @Spotify! Subscribe today! #Gaming Click: https://tinyurl.com/pbuadwv6
12.22.24 Ristretto 1 (BCB’s Short Takes) “Caverns of Mars 2600” For Atari 2600, 2600+, 7800 & 7800+!
On this first episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #shorttakes on #Atari #games & products, I'm reviewing #CavernsofMars by @Atari, and programmed by John Champeu of #champgames! This is a fantastic shooter with punchy graphics, great sound & huge replayability value! Let's check out some #gameplay & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZnYvzA8204 Check on 'Caverns of Mars' on Atari.com: https://atari.com/products/caverns-of...
11.20.24 BERZERK & BOUNTY BOB Head to the Atari 7800+! Plus: Atari.com Early Access Sale! Let’s check it out! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Berzerk & #BountyBobStrikesBack Head to the #Atari7800Plus! (Which is shipping soon!) Let's discuss! These are TWO Physical #AtariPlus platform carts w/ boxes & manuals, that are cross-compatible w/ a variety of #Atari systems old & new. What do u think? Plus: #Atari #earlyaccess #sale is on!... Continue Reading →
11.19.24 ATARI Theatre Vol. 4: ATARI 5200 SuperSystem Videos & More! (Commercials & Promos, 1982-1984) (Atari Newsline Special)
It came in like a lion and left like a lamb. The #Atari5200 #SuperSystem was lauded as the 'next best thing,' but in fact, was cancelled in 1984 to make way for the #Atari7800, which did not appear on store shelves until two full years later. There are only a handful of #commercials & #videos... Continue Reading →