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 →
06.18.24 ‘Lunar Lander’ 1969 Origin Text Based Game Bug Found! Plus: ‘Metgan’s Multiball!’ VCS Exclusive! (Atari Newsline)
Atari Newsline. Breaking News. // On this #AtariNewsline Update, I discuss a cool story about a bug being found 55 years later in the original #LunarLander text based origin game! Plus: An exclusive look at the latest from โช@metgangamesโฌ, #MetgansMultiball! The 1st #Pinballgame for the #AtariVCS! Let's take a look! Subscribe, Like & Comment! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iglFHlF0b6Q... Continue Reading →
05.20.24 That Atari Show 70: Metgan Games Returns! Pinball on VCS? (Plus: Atari News, Game Review: Crack’ed)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, our friend @metgangames drops in to discuss his latest #games on the #AtariVCS, including ... the first #Pinball game on the #VCS?! Plus another 2 in development that are coming pretty soon. Metgan also talks about his plans for the #XBox and #VCS! Also: all the latest #Atari news in... Continue Reading →
09.06.23 XPO 32 (Deep Dive!) “Video Pinball” (1980) by Atari Inc (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I do a #DEEPDIVE on #VideoPinball, which was released in 1980 by #AtariInc, and Programmed by #BobSmith. Sadly, Bob Smith left us 3 months ago, but he made some incredible #games for #Atari, and even helped start #Imagic, and was also responsible for #RiddleoftheSphinx & #Moonsweeper. I... Continue Reading →
07.07.23 BCB 113: “Atari Video Pinball” A 1977 Home Video Gaming Console by Atari (Overview, History & Gameplay)
On this episode of #BCB, I unveil the #Atari #VideoPinball, which is a 1977 home #gaming #console! In the time of #Pong home releases, #VideoPinball made a splash in 1977 & solidified the popularity of similar games at the time. #Sears even made their own models! I go over the hardware, talk a little history... Continue Reading →
06.30.22 Atari Memories, Frozen Perfectly in Place. (Poetry)
To honor Atari's amazing 50th Anniversary this week, I decided to write a new poem. This one's inspired by #Atari and a lifetime of fun, amusement & great times. These were all produced by Atari's amazing home gaming consoles, 8-bit computer lines & arcade games which are dotted throughout our lives and memories. This poem was written on 6/30/22, in honor of Atari's wonderful, glorious 50 years of entertainment this week. Thanks, Atari! And here's to the next 50!