All Things Atari, Vintage Gaming & More
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 →
On this double-sized episode, my buddy Nick (aka "@geekstorian ) joins us! We discuss a variety of topics including #Atari #oddities, #vintagegaming, #contentcreation, childhood #gaming #memories, #MortalKombat & much more! We also discuss his channel, Geekstorian, and the many topics he covers. Great interview that you won't wanna miss! This episode contains part 1 and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
On this episode of THAT #ATARI SHOW, #RichWhitehouse joins us! He's the creator of #BIGPEMU for #Atari50 (w/ #DigitalEclipse) but now it's available for all! It's an #AtariJaguar #emulator that will run via #PCMode on the #VCS, on #Windows & other systems. It's a great convo! Plus, some Atari news & #IronSoldier #game #review for... Continue Reading →
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Atari announces #BlooKid as coming to the #AtariVCS! I show you the 2011 trailer. Plus: Some speculated games may be on the horizon, too. We have #NegtheThreefoldCord, #VampireHunters & #SuperHamsterHavoc! No official confirmations of those last three, but YT user AIR seems to think so, and he has been right in the past! I show you those trailers. BlooKid is def coming, what about the rest? What do you think? #90degreegames
On this episode of "That Atari Show," #Ethacade from #YouTube joins us! He's a 19 year old UK #Atari #stockholder & loves #Atari #games, as well as his #evercade ! He's got some pretty strong opinions, too. However, he plays Atari games on #Steam as the #VCS is still not available in Europe. He's got his pulse on the latest news, the current state of Atari & what's to come. Also: #Vanguard #gamereview for the #Atari5200! Join us!
On this episode of #BCB, 8-Bit Bubba and I take a look at a true #Atari oddity, the Atari 12-Digit Lap Top Folding #Calculator! (Wow, that's a mouthful.) We go over all 187 keys (lol) and even take you on a tour of all the other #Ataricalculators we've seen online, here and there, and everywhere. What use will 8-Bit Bubba find for it? You might not be that surprised. How does this lap top calculator thing add up?
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Guess what?!! Today, I just had 'this feeling'... I checked my #AtariVCS and... voila! There it was! #BERZERK, the #arcade classic by Alan McNeil in 1980, comes home to the Atari VCS where it belongs! It's only $2.99 and it's one of my favorite classic Atari #games! I go over a bit of the history of the game and pay homage to Alan McNeil. Will you be purchasing it? At $2.99, it's literally a no brainer! Besides, #EvilOtto is watching! Oh, and Happy #StPatricksDay! Wear green!
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. When it rains, it pours! MORE #Atari news today!! According to GameDeveloper.Com & Atari.com, "Atari Nabs the Rights to 12 Retro Titles, Including #Berzerk & #Frenzy!" This is GREAT news for Atari & #VCS fans! What does this mean for future Recharged #games, licensing deals & more! The sky's the limit! Watch to read & learn more. #retrogaming #sternelectronics
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