All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I read a #review by @digitaltrends for #YarsRising, the new #Metroidvania by @WayForward & @atari based in the same universe as the original #YarsRevenge by #HowardScottWarshaw! I read a review by Giovanni Colantonio about the #game. What did they think? How did they rank the game?... 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 #ThatAtariShow, Christian w/ #CuirassEntertainment (aka @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874) joins us to discuss his latest #game, #OffWorldRally, as well as his previous game, #EndsReach! We discuss other favorite #carracing #games, what he's playing now, future plans & more! Plus: #Atari7800Plus was announced! I go over all the items up for #preorder, including #BentleyBearsCrystalQuest! #FannyPacks... 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 →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Skyfrizz is avail NOW on the #AtariVCS! By @ObsidianContraption (our friend) aka #LiminalistContraptions! He's worked on this game his whole life, and finally its out! Support and #indiedev & purchase today! Let's take a look! PLUS: MY Summer 2024 #Atari Twitter/X Polls! What did I find?... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari has announced a week-long #Summer #Sale on the #Nintendo #Switch console! These include #games from @DigitalEclipse, @Nightdivestudios & @atari! Which ones?? Plus, what am I going to purchase? Bonus: "The Making of #Karateka" Trailer! What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib8nG9klKkE Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I discuss the newly released Full Year 2024 #Financial Results, including #game #acquisitions, #hardware such as the #atari2600plus and #400mini, #AtariX (#AtariClub & Web 3.0 initiatives), #AtariXP (physical #carts & media), #Polymega & #Playmaji, plus #partnerships & more! What's the bottom line? Let's read the report... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #offworldrally by @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874 is now avail on the #AtariVCS! He brought us the awesome #EndsReach for the #VCS & is a former guest on the show! Plus: @TopSpin2K celebrates 50 yrs of #Pong by #Atari! Let's take a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK94vH8ip9c Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #BCB, I take you on a #tour of the #NationalVideoGameMuseum on my nephew Damian's 12th #birthday! The trip includes older consoles like #Atari, #Intellivision, #Fairchild, #Nintendo, #Sega & more! Plus: #Pokemon exhibit, 70's & 80's bedrooms, #Atari #prototypes, #NES & #vintagecomputing goodness! And at the end, a cool #retro 80's #arcade!... Continue Reading →
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #TheEarthDiesScreaming, from 1983 by #FoxVideoGames (aka #20thcenturyfox!) In this one, you're protecting the Earth from invading Trillians, hell bent on destroying the Earth! The film title is inspired by a 60's UK sci-fi film. Does the game hold up to the shocking name? Let's find... Continue Reading →
Ballistik Coffee Boy. 