ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Today, #Atari announced new Atari #Arcade#Collectible#PCB boards up for sale! Also: #EscapefromPopo is out today from @metgangames on the #AtariVCS! I show you the #trailer! WIll you be downloading this update on #DodgeEm? And: '#SkinnyandFranko Fists of Violence' will be out this week, too! Finally: What's new on #Ballistikcoffeeboy, including my... Continue Reading →
04.26.23 Crank #2: “Whitewater Wipeout” (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at one of the very first #Playdate #games that every Playdate owner gets to play, "Whitewater Wipeout," by Chuhai Labs. It's a fantastic tribute to California Games' surfing game, in all it's 8-bit grayscale glory here. You perform 360's, Double 360's and more, all with the turn of... Continue Reading →
04.26.23 XpressO #3: “Millipede” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
This episode, I take a look at "Millipede" for the #Atari2600! #Millipede was released in arcades in 1982, and in 1984 for the 2600. It's a sequel to the highly successful #Centipede in 1981. In this #game, you #play an #elf called 'Archer' who's goal is to score as many #points as possible by zapping... Continue Reading →
04.21.23 ‘Heroes of Loot 2’ Out Today on Atari VCS! Plus: My Mystery Atari 3-Part Series! What Could It Be?! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this late late late #AtariNewsline, it was announced today that #HeroesofLoot2 was dropped for the #AtariVCS! You heard that right! I downloaded it & will be showing a No Filter HD special edition launch day gameplay video tomorrow, stay tuned! Also: my upcoming mystery #Atari 3-part series! What could it... Continue Reading →
04.19.23 Atari Announces Acquisition of 100 PC & Console Titles from the 80’s and 90’s! Plus: Polls & Avian Knights! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this surprise edition of #AtariNewsline, #Atari officially announces the acquisition of more than 100 #PC & Console Titles from the 80's & 90's! This is from #GlobeNewswire & consists of #Hardball, #Bubsy, #DemolitionRacer & more! This also includes trademarks from #GTI & #Accolade! What does this mean for the... Continue Reading →
04.19.23 Crank No. 1: “Introduction” (Panic Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews!)
On this first episode of #Crank, #Panic #Playdate 5-minute #gamereviews... I show you my Playdate as it is now & discuss what #games I'll be covering over the next few weeks... The Playdate is a unique device with some awesome games & I'm excited to cover it for you! Do you have a Playdate? What... Continue Reading →
04.19.23 What is Atari’s New Hardware Add-On Accessory? (*Specuation Space!*) (Atari Newsline)
On this #Atari #Newsline, we speculate... What exactly is #Atari's New Hardware Add-On #Accessory? Some think it's a universal USB Atari-branded #controller, some think it's a new #trackball... others think it might be an #Atari2600 #cart player/adapter! (One can dream...) Others think it may be oter things. What do you think? Let me know below... Continue Reading →
04.12.23 XpressO #1: “Tax Avoiders” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews!)
On this first episode of 'XpressO' (5 Minute Atari Game Reviews), I take a timely look at "Tax Avoiders," a 1982 release by American Videogame (how generic is that?) that pits you, John Q, against beauracratical red tape, tax consultants, audits & more! Have you filed your taxes yet? Is this game a good investment?... Continue Reading →
04.11.23 Press Run Books’ “Atari Archive Vol. 1” Out Soon! + Songbird’s Jaguar CD Power Bundle! Plus: XpressO (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #PressRunBooks announced today that #AtariArchive Vol. 1" will be coming out soon, with a special #book signing this weekend! Tune in for all the deets. #Songbird Productions' #JaguarCD Power Bundle" is out with 3 cool Atari #Jaguar CD games + a soundtrack for under $100! Plus: my new #Atari 5-minute... Continue Reading →
04.10.23 That Atari Show #37: “Metgan Games”(Interview, News, ‘The Atari Experience,’ The No-Swear Gamer)
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, Can (pronounced John) joins us this week! He founded #MetganGames & has made 1 game for the #AtariVCS currently, with more on the way! Find out what's coming, how the game got its name & more! Also, for #Book Nook, I take a look at #TheAtariExperience.! My featured... Continue Reading →