On this episode of #Crank, I take a look at #PickPackPup by Magnier, et al. This is a cool #Tetris style #matching #puzzler that incorporates this cute story about a #pup working at #Fetch, a #shipping #company much like #Amazon! I play some of the game & give you my final score at the end.... Continue Reading →
06.07.23 XPO # 9: “Thunderground” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at #Thunderground by #Sega for the #Atari2600. It was released in 1983 and is Sega's final 3rd party #game for the #2600. This game borrows heavily from #Combat and #DigDug or #MrDo, but is a port (of sorts) of #Borderline by Sega/#Gremlin, a 1981 #arcade game. Is this... Continue Reading →
06.07.23 BCB (Special Edition)”I’ve Been Nominated! (Again!) For YouTuber of the Month! – June 2023.” Go Vote!
On this special edition of #BCB, guess what???! I've been #nominated! Again! For #YTOTM! For June 2023 on @therealbitwars's page. You can check out the nomination video below & also check out the videos below this video description if you are new to the channel & want a good sampling of what my page has... Continue Reading →
05.31.23 Crank No.7: “Lost Your Marbles” by Sweet Baby Inc (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of Crank, I take a look at "Lost Your Marbles" by Sweet Baby Inc. This game is an adorable & well-crafted 'visual novel,' integrating pinball & puzzler elements into a nice little package. However, there are a couple of annoyances. What did I think about this game? Did I lose my marbles... Continue Reading →
05.31.03 XPO #8: “Crackpots” (1983) for the Atari 2600 (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at #Activision's #Crackpots, by #DanKitchen in 1983. This #game is Dan Kitchen's first game for the #Atari2600, who went on to have an illustrious career with #gaming. In this game, you play Potsy, who is tasked with dropping petunias on pesky pests, since insecticide won't work as the... Continue Reading →
05.26.23 No Filter HD {SE} #23: “Doodle Taxi” (2023) by Metgan Games for the Atari VCS! (Commentary & Gameplay)
On this episode of #NoFilterHD, I take a look at #DoodleTaxi by @metgangames ! This game was officially released today on May 26, 2023 and this is my #launchday #exclusive & #firstlook at this #Taxi #Sim #Game! In the first section, I give you #commentary on the game as I play it, followed by some... Continue Reading →
05.27.23 BCB #107: “Cobra Arcade Bar” Crawl (Phoenix, AZ Barcade Walkthrough) Barcade Crawl Series No. 3
In early May, I graduated from my Master's Degree program out in Phoenix, Arizona. While there, my fam & I decided to stop at #CobraArcadeBar to celebrate! It's a local #barcade with some cool #retro inspired styling (and drinks!), a #dancefloor , a #DJ, a #bar, a rotating selection of #Arcadecabs & #pinballmachines & much... Continue Reading →
05.26.23 “Doodle Taxi,” a Taxi Sim by Metgan Games, Now Out Exclusively on Atari VCS! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Surprise!! Today, @metgangames released #DoodleTaxi! This is the #Taxi #Sim #Game we've heard so much about lately! In a surprising mode, he released it TODAY exclusively for the #AtariVCS! It's a sub-$10 game on the #VCS and it's amazing! I show you the #trailer & discuss my initial opinions for... Continue Reading →
05.25.23 “Days of Doom” Announcement Trailer! By SneakyBox & Atari / For Atari VCS & All Major Consoles! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // @atari & @SneakyBoxStudios #Announcement #Trailer! #DaysofDoom! It's a turn-based apocalyptic survival #game! I show you the #trailer! What do you think? This dropped on May 25, 2023. It will be coming soon to the #AtariVCS, #PS5, #Xbox, #Switch & more! Let me know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM5Wv-PbFZA
05.24.23 Crank No. 6: “Boogie Loops” by Khoe & Matushak (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at #BoogieLoops by Khoe & Matushak. It's more or less a 'music' or 'sound' app that is controlled by the #Playdate's buttons. But what about that crank? The game is cute, cuddly & well designed, but how is the gameplay? Tune in to find out my score! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qqtSvieD8