On this #BCB, I take a look at #StuntCycle, a 1977 home #arcade#console by #Atari. It featured 4 games from the Arcade hit of the same name. Both were inspired by #EvelKnievel & the #stuntcycle#craze of the 70's. I unveil the console, show some #vintage#commercials from the #idealtoycompany, show a #trailer for #PureEvel & more!... Continue Reading →
06.23.23 BCB Special Edition #2: I Just Hit 1K Subs! (Plus: There’s STILL Time to VOTE for BCB! for #YTOTM!)
On this quick #special#episode, I give huge #thanks to YOU, the #viewer, for getting #BCB to 1,000 #Subscribers! It's an AMAZING feat I don't take lightly! I talk about my channel, what's coming down the pike & how you can still #support me by #voting for me for YouTuber of the Month! For June 2023... Continue Reading →
06.22.23 XPO #14: “Solaris” (1986) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, I take a look at #Solaris, published by #Atari for the #Atari2600 and programmed by #DougNeubauer and released in Nov 1986. The game is commonly referred to as one of the best "space shooters" for the #2600. It's definitely action-packed! Neubauer also worked on #StarRaiders previously and later on #SuperFootball... Continue Reading →
06.17.23 BCB’s Java Junction 1: “The Death of iiRcade” (Coffee & General Gaming Chat)
On this inaugural episode of #BCB's #JavaJunction, I discuss the end of #iircade which was announced over the past two days in a video put out by company CEO Jong-Wook Shin. Apparently, the company lost a major investor when they were about to begin 'Phase 2' of the company & everything fell apart. I share... Continue Reading →
06.16.23 BCB 110: Evercade Update! 2 New Carts & A Showcase! (Toaplan Arcade 2 & Piko Interactive 3)
Tonight on #BCB, I take a look at a #specialdelivery I got from #Funstock recently... containing 4 new #Evercade #carts! #Piko Collection 3, #Toaplan #Arcade 2, C64 Collection 2 & #Team17 Collection 1 (w #Amiga games.) I'm just taking a look at the first 2 tonight, Toaplan & Piko. I show gameplay of ALL the... Continue Reading →
06.16.23 Wade Rosen Discusses New Atari VCS/2600 Hardware, Nightdive & More! Plus: John Hancock’s 2 Homebrews! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline, I read the new #WadeRosen #Article on #Destructoid! Rosen, #Atari's CEO, discusses potential new #hardware for the #AtariVCS and #Atari2600 #carts, #nightdivestudios, hotels, #Web3, #GamePreservation, #MobyGames & more! What does this mean for the future of #Atari? Also, I give my thoughts about the article. Plus: @johnhancockretro... Continue Reading →
06.15.23 “Pixel Ripped 1978” is out TODAY on PS VR2, Meta Quest 2 & Steam! Let’s Watch the Trailer & Discuss! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today, #PixelRipped1978 was released by #Atari & #Arvore! This is a #virtualreality #game inspired by old skool #Atari & integrating new, exciting experiences, meshed with #vintagegaming love. Are you going to grab it? Its only $24.99 for #MetaQuest2, #psvr2 & #Steam! This is #Atari's first foray into #VR inspired #gaming... Continue Reading →
06.15.23 XPO # 12: “Mario Bros” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I feature #MarioBros, by #Nintendo, for the #Atari #2600! Yes, you heard that right. This iconic game was first released in the #arcades, and then on the Atari 2600, as well as many other ports. You play #Mario & #Luigi, who are on a quest to rid... Continue Reading →
06.14.23 Crank # 9: “Flipper Lifter” by Serenity Forge (5-Minute Playdate Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate#GameReviews, I take a look at #FlipperLifter by #SerenityForge. It's a game where you're using the crank to lift the elevator to each floor, delivering impatient penguins to their destinations. It's a well made game. Does it rise to the level? Want to support this content? Vote for me... Continue Reading →
06.14.23 Atari VCS Combo Update! “Mr Run & Jump”+”Catacombs of Chaos,” “Retro Game Quest” & “Turnament!” (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Woah! Stop the Presses! More #AtariVCS News & Goodness than you can shake a CX-40 #Atari #Joystick at! New #updates for the following #games: #MrRunandJump, #CatacombsofChaos, #RetroGameQuest & #Turnament! Some Coming this Friday & the rest coming SOON to the #VCS! Let's watch the trailer for the nw game &... Continue Reading →