Atari Newsline - The Podcast by Ballistik Coffee Boy

(Episode 493) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline 'Article Roundup!', I take a look at 8 unique Atari stories! Yes, eight! This includes new homebrews by AtariAge, released at PRGE last weekend... 5 New Atari VCS games, including an 8 bit version of a previously released title! ... FUJIGRID by Kay Savetz (host of ANTIC)... SEGTari Goes Halloween... Atari & PRGE &am...

(Episode 492) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, I hypothesize about the newly re-announced Atari 800 XL & what this could mean for Atari & retro gaming fans... Plus, I ponder questions like 'Will FujiNet work on this?" ... "Will Atari start making their own 800xl games again?" ... and "What does this mean for the future of hardware released by Atari...

(Episode 491) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Wow! I just got back in from my trip to Texas (after a long 9.5 hour drive) and found this had arrived in my email as soon as my head hit the pillow! And it's 7 am! No joke! ;) Atari has announced a NEW Atari 800XL! Complete with 25 built in games, a built in cartridge slot, and it plays a ton of legacy Atari computer original carts, and you can...

(episode 490) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, there's a new Atari Sweepstakes in town! The more you spend, the more entries you get! Sound familiar? Plus: FUJI NET goes 2600! Some amazing advancements are underway for the ol 2600! Let's discuss! Also: Ultravore Zero update by Songbird Productions! Check it all out & more on this Atari Newsline update! V...

(episode 489) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, I talk to my buddy Turbo Zone Gaming (Alex) about a new collab podcast we're working together on, SEGTari! That's right... Sega... and Atari! It's the perfect marriage of two great worlds. We discuss the premise of the show, what's coming & more! Don't miss it! Also tune into episode 1 of Segtari...

(episode 488) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, there are 6 new games on the Atari VCS since we last talked! Can u believe it? Let's take a look! + Preorder Madness! What BCB preordered incl. the Activision sets! + SEGTari! My new podcast w/ Turbo Zone is live now! You can watch it on YouTube or Rumble! + Catch me Tues nite on Mike's Gaming Gala on his Retro...

(episode 487) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, i read 'Atari's 2026 Slate,' a story by Comicbook.com, including some Gamescom content and Atari releases, including Rollercoaster Tycoon: Wonderworks! Plus: 'Atari Rises from the Ashes!,' a story by CBC Radio Digital. And: in 'Feedback Loop,' I discuss keeping an open mind when it comes to researching Atari history...

(Episode 486) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss the new Atari x Activision set announcements and drops. From $39 to $1.3K, is it worth it? I discuss why I'm revising my initial opinions about these sets. Is it a good deal? Who are these for? It aims to be directed at us hardcore Atari gamers... but do hardcore gamers who have these CIB need these? P...

(Episode 485) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update... I woke up to discover that ATARI has announced its big surprise! The Activision collection/s! There are 4 coming, 39 games, and we go over whats been announced, how much, and why there are 3 versions of this you can buy. Is this what you wanted? Let's go talk about it! Video Link: https://rumble.com/v7eon0y-atari-...

(Episode 484. ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, is Atari's BIG 'mystery' cracked? Is it a Mr Nutz game or compilation with Strictly Limited? All signs point to something being released tomorrow (8/20/26) so we shall soon see! Thanks to Lego JT for your news tip & for keeping an eye out! Let's discuss it and watch the French TV spots for this old S...

(EPISODE 483. ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS.) / On this episode, BCB breaks down today's surprise Atari e-mail! In fact, there were 2 versions that were sent out (so far) that can be authenticated. Let's take a look and discuss! What does this mean? What would you like to see vs what do you THINK we will see? Let's talk about it, fellow Atarians! Comment, Follow & Like! Thanks for...

(episode 482) atari newsline. breaking news. / on this atari newsline update, we discuss: Bubsy 4d Black Hole Update (15 new levels!), Atari x Brickcraft, Atari x Vice Beer, Computer Space is up for auction (one week left!) and a leaked Atari x Activision Brickcraft set coming soon? Let's discuss all that and more, on Atari Newsline! Don't miss it! Video Link: https://rumble.com/v7e4iyy-at...

(Episode 481) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS.// On this Atari Newsline update, BCB is coming at you live from his OG Atari Game Cart corner, along with his Vectrex, to bring you the latest Atari news stories! First up: The Atari 5200 has a new episode up! Feat Berzerk & Vanguard! Let's take a look! + OlPro & Atari Go Camping! New euro outdoorsy partnership! + Atari's quarterly finan...

(episode 480) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss Atari World Championships, newly announced by Twin Galaxies & Atari! Do you have what it takes? Plus: Gamestation Go Community Firmware released! What does it include? Support for Amiga and TI-99/4A? Let's gander! AND: BCB is now on Patreon! Yes, another way to support me if you don't want to s...

(Episode 479) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update: Atari Space Camp 2026 is in full swing! Let's take a look! + 2 New Atari VCS Games: Thunder Tank: 2600 & Elements of Love! + AOL's Best & Worst new Atari 2600 Articles, Pitfall! Concept Map & Notes up for sale on eBay! Speaking of eBay, "Ghost on the Run" has a special offer up on eBay as w...

(episode 478) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline NIGHT OWL UPDATE, some cool news! 'Centipede Swarm' was announced over the past couple days & released today on July 8, 2026. It's not midnight (yet) when uploading this, and I wanted to get this news out and share the fun, so this is my first NIGHT OWL update! This new game is a mobile game on Amazon Luna, what...

(episode 477) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, we discuss: Atari Hotels update from Phoenix TV station, Free Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 on Epic Games store, a new Atari Magazine printed on a real Atari computer. No joke! Plus: Deep Mind 2014 article about Atari, Thunderful deal - It's done and dusted, but is it 'thunderful'? And: The winner of the Summer Atari VCS Contest...

(episode 476) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this episode, Carl Forhan (Songbird Productions) stops by the show to discuss Jaguar 2026 & his latest release, 'Microvaders Caravan,' including what he's working on next & more! + 'Celtic' and 'Thief' remastered is announced by Nightdive, Infogrames & Atari! Trailers Incoming! + 'Gh0st' by Michael Gree...

(Episode 475) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. / So apparently, some content creators out there are saying I "don't exist anymore," despite me putting out 5 videos this past week! Yes, five. This is the fifth. For some of these so called content creators who supported me, 2 months later, they're (mostly) nowhere to be found, now some of these (at least 2 I know of) are saying I &#3...

(Episode 474) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, its Games Galore! This episode, I go over some brand new game announcements & preorders, including 'Microvaders: Caravan Edition' by Songbird Productions, 'Toy Story: Retro Roundup' and 'Toy Story 3 Complete Edition', 'Thief: The Dark Project Remastered', and 'Moonlight Cow' D...

(atari newsline. breaking news.) On this Atari Newsline update, 4 major stories we're discussing. First up, a tale of 2 watches! MyPlay has a Centipede 45th Anniv Limited Edition watch up for sale, and its limited edition! Plus, Nubeo x Atari are back at it with the Missile Command watch! + Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Remastered Announced! + Barbie Rewind Collection by Digital Eclipse! + Fe...

(Atari Newsline. Breaking News.) On this Atari Newsline, Atari historian & authoer Kieren Hawken ("The Laird's Lair" on YouTube) discusses new Atari Trademarks, Game IP & Future Releases! What could be up Atari's sleeves? We read the tea leaves & discuss some of the latest Atari news, rumors & future releases Atari are working on (or could potentially work on.) On...

On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss a few stories... Atari buys 'Hipster Whale,' publisher for Crossy Road & other games, for nearly 40 million. Too much? + Sonbird Productions had 3 more Atari Lynx & Jag games up for sale, and one more that's a limited release! + Story roundup from the last That Atari Show, including Atari no longer recognized as a French company. Why is that? Le...

On this episode of Atari Newsline, Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment (dev of "off-world rally" and "end's reach" on the Atari VCS! He's here to discuss his next project he's been working on, called Ends Reach: Wake of Reason. It's the second installment in his end's reach sci fi metroidvania, that he is making for the Atari VCS and also for Steam release! You can wish list the game now! Also, we...

(episode 469) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline: Atari recently filed for the 800xl trademark. Should we be excited? + Alex w/ Turbo Zone Gaming is our new co-host w/ "Turbo Time Warp!" In ep 1, he tackles 'Pitfall!' + Have I found the perfect retro atari pc gaming laptop? Meet the Inspiron 1900 w/ Windows XP! + Atari & Commodore Rivalry Reborn? + New V...