Ballistik

On this episode, I show gameplay & share commentary on two recent #AtariVCS releases! First up is #EscapeFromPoPo by #MetganGames! It's a pick-up-and-play game inspired by #DodgeEm for the #Atari2600. Next up is #SkinnyandFranko #FistsofViolence by #BlueSunsetGames! It's an extremely profane & terribly fun #beatemup for the #VCS! I discuss the game and gab about other stuff, too.

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. "Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence," by Blue Sunset Games, out today on the Atari VCS! I give you some disclaimers about the game, discuss where my gameplay videos are & highlight some important aspects to installing the game. Will you be purchasing it?

On this exclusive 3-part series, I delve into #AtariXP & the 3 previously #unreleased #Atari #games they recently sold in an extremely limited quanity of 45 sets worldwide! Thanks to a very special viewer, I was sent this #exclusive 3 #game #boxset, and this episode, I go over the first! It's #Saboteur by #HowardScottWarshaw! It's an unreleased #Atari game from 1983 that's amazing! It's def one of my favorites. This special edition comes with a pin, a patch, an awesome manual, digital copy of the game & of course, the light up #marquee & custom designed cart! It's def a piece of #art! Join me on this fun journey through some awesome #gaming fun!

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 look at the #AtariXP #Collectible #Unreleased #Atari2600 3 #game set! Including #Saboteur, #Aquaventure & #Yarsreturn! Stay tuned for more!

On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, #CarlForhan w/ @SongbirdPro joins us! Again! He returns to tell us about #TowersII (the Enhanced Stargazer Edition) for the #AtariJaguar that he sells on his website, #SongbirdProductions! It's a fantastic update to a late #Jag release, #Towers2! Also: I go over my #Atari #JaguarCD collection thus far, which games I recommend & some stuff I bought from Songbird to enhance my experience!

On this episode of #NoFilter: HD (Special Edition!), I take a look at #HeroesofLoot2," for the #AtariVCS, by #Orangepixel! This is the 2016 sequel to the original game, #HeroesofLoot," already on the #VCS. It's a #Gauntlet-inspired #dungeoncrawler where you rack up the loot and, in this sequel, you can choose 2 unique characters to go along for the ride! Each with different powers or spells, weapons, abilities & more! This #gameplay includes #commentary! Let me know what you think! Is it a must buy?

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 be? I drop some teasers. 😉

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 future of Atari? Also: new #Twitter #polls are up! I go over them! AND: #AvianKnights gets a release date on #AtariVCS!

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 in comments or live in chat!

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. A new #Axios #Atari #article (and #WadeRosen #interview) say nothing new! We've heard it all before, really. Also: What's #ClubAtari? You may not like it. Plus: 2 new series on #BCB you may enjoy!

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 2. Run time: About 85 minutes.

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 #gamereview series is coming tomorrow! Learn about #XpressO! Catch it here first on #AtariNewsline!

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 content creator is @thenosweargamer1449 on #YouTube! (aka Phil!) He's a cool guy with a great channel! Plus: Atari Newsline is back! #gaming #retrogaming #vintagegaming #VCS

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Best Buy has listed the Atari VCS 800 "All-In-Bundle" on sale today for $199.99! (That's a $200 savings!) But act fast! This deal expires at 12 pm EST tonight! I show you the ad. Will you be purchasing a new or backup VCS for your collection? Let me know in comments! Also: Happy Easter! Special thanks to Luke's Awakening & Mr. Poestyle for this info.

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 the #Jag!

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Porsche & #Atari team up for "#Taycan #Arcade" (AKA 'Porsche #Pong') #Ad! Announced today on April 2, 2023, this #partnership with Porsche Australia (AU) brings together the retro name & joy of Atari games and pairs it with a new Porsche #sportscar, Taycan. I play the #game & show the promo video. Let me know what you think. Do you like these kind of partnerships? It's all gravy.

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Happy April Fools day! This is no joke! #SongbirdProductions JUST announced at #MidwestGamingClassic 2023 that he will be releasing "#TowersII: Enhanced Stargazer Edition" for the #AtariJaguar! It's an enhanced edition of the underground cult #Atari #Jaguar & #Falcon rarity & classic #game! Also: what else you may be interested in on Songbird's website or on his eBay page! Carl Forhan is a true asset to the Atari gaming community! Plus: Original trailer for "Towers II" for #AtariFalcon, later for #Atari #Jaguar via JV Games & Songbird Productions.

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. A new premiere release trailer for #SkinnyandFranko : Fists of Violence' is out TODAY, by #BlueSunsetGames! This game will officially premiere on the #AtariVCS & other consoles on April 28, 2023. Enjoy the new trailer! Let me know in comments what you think! Thanks to Blue Sunset Games.

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this #Atari Newsline, I discuss a few topics that have come up in recent days. #JoustingHeroes, an upcoming #AtariVCS #game, has a name change, Atari re-releases #MissileCommandReplicade by #NewWaveToys, #GDC Fun (Gaming Dev Conference) & #VCS Game Rumors! Some of the games I feel 'for sure' about, and why I don't cover every single rumor.

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. Atari releases limited edition XP Cart (Standard & Limited Edtiions) as well as Atari VCS Collector (Backer) systems! I read you the email, show you the website & discuss these products & if they're worth it. I'm seriously considering the Limited Edition 3 Atari XP cart set! Let me know what you think! Also: an update to my "Steam/Atari" games story.

On this episode, the legendary dev, Jani Penttinen joins us! He's been involved with #Atari since #Utopos on the #AtariST back in 1993, until today, with #Guntech2 on the #AtariVCS! We talk about game development, COVID, his early years & what he's been working on lately. Also: "Computer Monsters" is my Book Nook review, and "#Toki" is reviewed, a game for the Atari #Lynx I enjoy very much.

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 NO FILTER HD, I play '#SydneyHunter and the Curse of the Mayan' on my #AtariVCS! This is by Collectorvision Games for $9.99 on the VCS currently. It's my first time playing it! "Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is a love-letter to 8-bit action adventure games with challenging platformer gameplay and a huge number of Maya-inspired bosses. You play as Sydney Hunter, adventure supreme, who by sheer luck manages to get trapped inside a massive Maya pyramid!" I play the game, you be the judge. What do you think?

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. So apparently there are 30 #Atari #games on #Steam not yet on #AtariVCS! Which are they? I go over the list with you. Will these be coming to the #VCS anytime soon? #Games like #RollercoasterTycoon & #Qomp, #CastlesandCatapults, #BubbleGhost & more! Let me know in comments what you think!

On this episode of No Filter HD, I play #Tailgunner on the #AtariVCS! This game was released back in 2021 by #GrizzlyMachine & I just now bought it to play it here. This is a simple game where youre shooting down enemy #planes while piloting as tailgunner. I play the #game, you be the judge! Is it worth purchasing? Description: "Inspired by the iconic arcade classic of the same name, Tailgunner tests your aerial combat skills, featuring 10 modes! Do you have what it takes to avoid the watery grave?! Rack up high scores to become the most notorious gunner of all-time! Fully optimized for use with the Atari VCS Wireless Classic Joystick"