On this episode of XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari #game #reviews, I take a look at #Frogger, by #ParkerBros & #Sega for the #Atari2600! It's based on a hugely successful 1981 #arcadegame of the same name! Sure, I have my own #memories of this game as a kid, but is the game still relevant in 2023? Join... Continue Reading →
05.10.23 XPO #5: “Kangaroo” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
This time on #XpressO, I take a look at #Kangaroo from 1983. It's the #Atari2600 version of the 1982 #donkeykong #clone #arcade #hit! You play Mother Kangaroo who's on a mission to rescue her Baby Kangaroo from hostile #monkeys! Mother Kangaroo dodges apples and punches monkeys with her boxing gloves on her quest to rescue... Continue Reading →
05.03.23 XpressO #4: “Adventures of TRON” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
This time on #XpressO, I take a look at "Adventures of #Tron," released in 1982 by M Network (#Mattel Electronics) for the #Atari2600. In this game based on the Disney movie, you play Tron, fighting bits and bytes inside a computer world. This game features one challenging screen, featuring Recognizers, Tanks & Solar Sailers. As... 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 →
04.19.23 XpressO #2: “Beamrider” for the Atari 2600 (5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
This time, I take a quick look at "Beamrider" by Activision, which was released in 1983 for the Atari 2600. It's a unique space shooter with a variety of enemies, bonuses & more! It was created by David Rolfe, who was a huge force in the 'golden years' of gaming. Will this game blast your... 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 →