Ballistik Coffee Boy

Atari Newsline - The Podcast by Ballistik Coffee Boy

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On #AtariNewsline, I discuss ALL the latest #Atari #News, #Game Releases, #Company news, #Gaming IP Acquisitions & #interviews. Including new #AtariVCS #games, new partnerships & more! Watch on YouTube at ballistikcoffeeboy.com or simply listen to the audio "on the go" here! Theme music by TONY LONGWORTH #Atari4Life!

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Ballistik Coffee Boy

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Atari Newsline #377: Jun 19, 2025. [AN-377] Digital Eclipse Talks 'MORTAL KOMBAT: Legacy Kollection" & 'BREAKOUT BEYOND' goes TATE! 19.06.2025 24:29

(episode 377) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today on #AtariNewsline just a couple of cool new stories featuring @atari & ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ that I thought I'd share, that highlight the great success of the #retrogaming inspired #company we love - #Atari ! First up, #BreakoutBeyond will gain #TATE Mode functionality in a new update, discussed in an article by #gamesindustry .biz! Next, #...

Atari Newsline #376: Jun 18, 2025. [AN-376] GOOD NEWS for ATARI VCS Fans! + 'Golden Tee', Game Giveaways, Alan-1 Bringing More Games to VCS? & More! 18.06.2025 17:14

(episode 376) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Good news for #AtariVCS fans! @atari put out a statement earlier today regarding the future of the #Atari #VCS ! Let's read it & discuss! Plus: 2 #game #giveaways for #Skyfrizz by ‪@ObsidianContraption‬ on the #atarivcs plus #endsReach by ‪@cuirass_entertainment_ltd‬ on ‪@Steam‬ ! #GoldenTee #ArcadeClassics has been announced by ‪@DigitalEcli...

Atari Newsline #375: Jun 14, 2025. Chat-GPT Wrecked by Atari CHESS! + Happy 40th, ST! + NEW Atari 2600 Game Found! + The Cuco's "Atari VCS Lament" Song! 14.06.2025 24:52

(episode 375) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this weekend #AtariNewsline update: #ChatGPT Wrecked by 1977 #Atari #Chess #Program ! Story by #PCWorld ! + HAPPY 40th #Birthday to the #AtariST ! + New #Atari2600 #Game Discovered! (Both stories by #TimeExtension ) &, finally... my good friend #TheCuco created a song for us about the #AtariVCS store issues, entitled #AtariVCSLament ! Let'...

Atari Newsline #374: Jun 13, 2025. [AN-374] Atari VCS Store Down For A Week? A Fan's OUTCRY! Plus: Guest Updates, POLYMEGA Sale & More! 13.06.2025 19:53

(episode 374) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today on #AtariNesline , I discuss the #AtariVCS Store being down for a week! Crazy! What's the latest update? What's going on, Atari? Plus: A Fan's Outcry! (From 'AtariVCSOnyxUser' on Atari Club & BallistikCoffeeBoy's Coffeehouse Discord! AND: a new #Polymega #sale ! and fast #shipping ! Let's take a look! PLUS... Gue...

Atari Newsline #373: Jun 10, 2025. 2 More Atari Polymega Collections Announced! Play JAGUAR & LYNX on your Polymega! & More! 11.06.2025 15:56

(EPISODE 373) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 2 new #Atari #Polymega #collections were announced today! One featuring #Tempest2000 from the #Jaguar & the other, #Adventure from #Atari2600 ! Plus a #Lynx game in there! #Dracula : #TheUndead ! Crazy! Let's take a look! Do you want to buy one now? Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! Watch the...

Atari Newsline #372: Jun 8, 2025. [AN-372] Taking The ADVENTURE out of SAMSARA, Atari's Latest! + THE LAIRDS LAIR + A Bedazzled VCS? 08.06.2025 20:21

(episode 372) ATARI NEWLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Atari announced #AedventureofSamsara yesterday at the #SummerGameFest , let's take a look at this new #Metroidvania from #Ilex ! Plus: #Atari is tying this to #Adventure2600 ... is that a stretch to far? Plus: ‪@thelairdslair‬ coming soon to #ThatAtariShow ! Let's discuss! AND: A #Bedazzled #AtariVCS ? Story update time! Subscribe, Like &...

Atari Newsline #371: Jun 7, 2025. SPECIAL EDITION! Atari VCS Carbon Gold "Kevlar" WalMart Edition: Did It Ever Really Exist? PLUS: Atari+ Poll Results & More! 07.06.2025 1:00:47

(episode 371) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline #specialedition , I attempt to follow a long rabbit trail about a very specific #launchday edition of the #AtariVCS #console ! (The Atari VCS 800, to be precise, which was sold at #WalMart on preorder.) The cool thing about this console is that it was called the #CarbonGold #Kevlar #Edition ! And it was unlike anything I've...

Atari Newsline #370: Jun 4, 2025. [AN-370] MORTAL KOMBAT KOLLECTION Announced! + ATARIs Revenues Skyrocket! + Stamp-Sized Atari 8-Bit! + TAS Guests Announced ! 05.06.2025 30:01

(episode 370) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline we have 4 stories! (Yes, 4!) #MortalKombat #Kollection is announced by ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ & ‪@NetherRealmStudios‬ ! Let's read the story by ‪@gamespot‬ & watch the #gametrailer ! Plus: A #postagestamp -sized #Atari8bit #Computer ? Let's delve into this cool article by #BenjEdwards on ‪@arstechnica‬ ! Finally, I r...

Atari Newsline #369: Jun 3, 2025. [AN-369] Atari Spring Sale @ GOG! + THAT ATARI SHOW Season 3 Promo! + Latest 2 Merch Drops + BIGPEMU Update! 03.06.2025 20:34

(episode 369) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari is having a #SpringSale on #GOG , let's go take a look! Plus: #ThatAtariShow Season 3 #Promo #SneakPeek ! Lots of fun coming! + The latest 2 @Atari #Merch Drops! + #BIGPEMU gets a nice #update ! Let's discuss it all.. on this Newsline update! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! Watch the...

Atari Newsline #368: May 31, 2025. [AN-368] NEW Atari 'Plus' Console: YOUR Feedback! What do U wanna see? Plus: Atari Needs a Roadmap! 31.05.2025 30:24

(episode 368) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // More #Atari #Plus #Console #Feedback ! I share viewer feedback with you! Atari recently announced they are working on NEW #AtariPlus hardware additions! What are they? Let's discuss it all! New #IntellivisionPlus ? Or a #5200Plus ? #VCSPlus ? #JagPlus ? #LynxPlus ?! Also: Atari Needs a #Roadmap ! Yes or no? Watch the video here: https://www.youtu...

Atari Newsline #367: May 29, 2025. New ATARI 'PLUS' CONSOLE Imminent? Reading the Tea Leaves of ATARI's 2025 Q1 Report! 30.05.2025 16:50

(episode 367) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // New ATARI "Plus" Console Imminent? Let's read the tea leaves of #Atari 's Q1 Financial Report! Not only are there some amazing standout games, such as #YarsRising & #BreakoutBeyond , but... mention of a NEW #Plus Console, too? Let's discuss! What new #AtariPlus console would u like to see? #JaguarPlus ? #LynxPlus ? Something else plus? :) Let's g...

Atari Newsline #366: May 28, 2025. ATARI's 'My Play' Delay! / Atari Announces Watch Delay, Plus: Atari's Unboxing Preview! And 2 YouTube Shorts! 28.05.2025 15:28

(episode 366) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Moments ago, @Atari announced their #MyPlay #Atari2600 #Watch would be #delayed ! Let's discuss this, plus... will it affect other #preorders or #orders in general? Also: Atari's #Unboxing #Preview of the Watch! Are u intersted? Bonus: #YouTube #Shorts featuring my initial news report earlier @ work & also my local #mall I walk to sometim...

Atari Newsline #365: May 27, 2025. ATARI FERRARI?! Branded w/ ATARI HOTELS? Plus: New ATARI VCS High Score CONTEST! Runs June 5-8! 27.05.2025 18:02

(episode 365) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #AtariFerrari ?! There's a new #Ferrari in town & it's marked with #Atari ! Not just the #fuji , that is, but also... #Atarihotels ! What do u think? Let's take a look! (Story provided by Powerdubs!) Plus: NEW #ATARIVCS #HighScore #Contest ! Runs June 5-8, 2025 & sponsored by ‪@krazproductions‬ ! Let's take a lo...

Atari Newsline #364: May 24, 2025. 'RETRO CLASSICS' On XBOX! 50 ACTIVISION Games! Plus: 'HEART OF NEON' Hits KICKSTARTER! + VCS Updates 25.05.2025 24:34

(EP 364) ATARI NEWSLINE .BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline , we discuss a cool article by ‪@purexbox‬ ! #RetroClassics is now avail on #Xbox and FREE to #GamePass holders! This includes over 50 #Activision #games including many #Atari2600 titles such as #Pitfall ! and #Kaboom ! Let's discuss, plus a #gametrailer ! And: #HeartofNeon hits #Kickstarter ! This is for the upcoming #Bl...

Atari Newsline #363: May 22, 2025. ARTICLE ROUNDUP 3! VCS Firmware Update, Atari Maturity Check, Jay & Silent Bob, More 22.05.2025 26:22

(episode 363) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewline #ArticleRoundup 3! I discuss 5 different lil dawgies, er, stories! Yes, five! First up: #Atari #maturity Check!, Jay & Silent Bob's New Game!, Good Stockholder News?, Atari VCS Firmware Update & #totallyreliabledeliveryservice gets new #DLC and more by #Infogrames ! (Story by ‪@bleedingcool8718‬ !) At the end, I rope...

Atari Newsline #362: May 20, 2025. 2 New Game Trailers! Tiger-Heli 7800 & Missile Command: Delta! Plus: Special ATARI Delivery! Woah! 20.05.2025 22:15

(episode 362) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today on #AtariNewsline , I discuss & show you the 2 latest #Atari #GameTrailers , for #TigerHeli7800 & #MissileCommandDelta ! Both cool #Games , let's take a look & chat about it. (Avail on #Xbox , #Switch , #PS5 , #PS4 , #PC & NOT the #VCS ?!) Plus: a Special #Atari #Delivery ! What's in there? Something to do with bugs? And...

Atari Newsline #361: May 16, 2025. MINI DRAGON CHALICE Now Avail on ATARI VCS! Plus: ATARI's IP LIST Updated! + 'I,Robot' Vanishing Act! 16.05.2025 18:10

(Episode 361) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // 4 Stories! 'Mini Dragon Chalice' is NOW AVAIL on the ATARI VCS! Plus: ATARI's IP LIST Updated! Let's take a look! Any standouts? + The Case of the Mysteriously Disappearing 'I,Robot' on the VCS! And: What's coming up next on #ThatAtariShow ? Some 1040STF Love w/ ‪@ballyalley‬ ! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LIS...

Atari Newsline #360: May 15, 2025. 'I,ROBOT' Is Now Avail on ATARI VCS! + 'I,ROBOT' Refresher & Atari IO's Club VCS! Have u Joined? 15.05.2025 15:17

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #IRobot , #JeffMinter 's #reimagining of the doomed #arcade #game by #Atari , is NOW AVAIL on the #AtariVCS ! Let's discuss it, watch the latest Release Day #trailer , plus delve into a quick 'I, Robot" #Refresher ! Why I love #Llamasoft games so much & more! Plus: Have u joined #AtariIO 's #ClubVCS yet? Go do it today! :)Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks...

Atari Newsline #359: May 14, 2025. ATARI POLYMEGA Module Announced! How Much Is YOUR Nostalgia Worth? $700? Plus: Ferg! 15.05.2025 12:18

(EPISODE 359) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, the #Atari & #Polymega module is announced! How much is YOUR #nostalgia worth? Let's read an article by ‪@timeextension64‬ & discuss! Are u interested or are u priced out of this? Plus: Check out Ferg's lastest #Atari2600 #Game by Game #Podcast !Subscribe, LIke & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! BCB***Updated...

Atari Newsline #358: May 12, 2025. ATARI Polymega Teaser + ATARI @ PAX EAST 2025 + Galactic Intrusion on VCS & 50'th Birthday VCS Bash! 12.05.2025 20:15

(Episode 358) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I discuss a few stories, #OnLocation in my #hometown of #DallasTX ! First up: #Atari #Polymega module #teasers from #Playmaji ! Let's discuss! Is it an #AtariLynx module or...? Plus: @Atari @ #PaxEast2025 in #Boston ! Let's check out some pics & stuff! And: #GalacticIntrusion by ‪@kikipdph‬ (Kiki2600) on the...

Atari Newsline #357: May 3, 2025. BOUNTY BOB STRIKES BACK:7800 now on ATARI VCS! Bob Decrescenzo's Awesome Homebrew Port! Let's play! 03.05.2025 12:44

(episode 357) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today, #BountyBobStrikesBack 7800 was made available on the #AtariVCS ! This is an awesome #homebrew #port of the #atari5200 #sequel to #Miner2049 'er! Featuring #YukonYohan and such! A fantastic #game ! Let's take a look & see some gameplay from back in December 2024 when I did a #gamereview on #BCB ! Also: #AtariNewsline #ThePodcast is...

Atari Newsline #356: May 1, 2025. ATARI Price Hikes Pt 2: BCB DOES THE MATH! Let's Break out the 1985 ATARI CALCULATOR & Ponder... 02.05.2025 15:00

(episode 356) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // In part 2 of my #Atari #PriceHikes reporting & discussion, I #dothemath & whip out my 1985 @atari #calculator & ponder what a few items might cost going forward after May 4, when Atari will raise #gamecart prices by 10%! I got some numbers slightly wrong last episode, let's get it right! Plus: Viewer Comments & what do u think? Fo...

Atari Newsline #355: May 1, 2025. Atari Announces 10% PRICE HIKE on All GAME CARTS Starting May 5 + Special ATARI Delivery! 02.05.2025 17:08

(episode 355) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Atari announces a 10% #pricehike on all #game carts, including both #atari2600 & #7800 #games for sale in their store. This takes effect on May 5th. Let's read the press release & discuss! What do YOU think? Plus: Special #Atari #Delivery ! And a slight #redecoration ! Join me! (PS Yes, I know $10 is not 10% of $40. I meant to say betwee...

Atari Newsline #354: Apr 30, 2025. 'Doom' on the ATARI ST? 'Drip Drop'! Atari Announces Spring 2025 Merch! Plus: 7800+ for $65 on WOOT 30.04.2025 18:13

(episode 354) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, have you ever considered playing #Doom on the #AtariST ? Let's read this article by ‪@techspot‬ ! Plus: #Atari announces #Spring2025 #Merch entitled #DripDrop ! What's in store? And: the @atari #7800plus on sale for $65 on #woot for a limited time! Article by ‪@CNET‬ ! Let's read these articles & discuss...

Atari Newsline #353: Apr 25, 2025. BERNIE & THE TOWER OF DOOM on the Atari VCS! Another Great Homebrew by Muddyvision on the latest Atari Hardware! 25.04.2025 19:07

(ep 353) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Today, #BernieandtheTowerofDoom was released on the #AtariVCS ! This is a delightful #platformer #puzzler by #Muddyvision that you have to check out! It's an #Atari7800 #homebrew #game originally on ‪@AtariAge‬ only, now on the #VCS ! I show you this gem & play it! Plus: Why the #AtariVCS is the perfect #atari #homebrew #game player on the market!...