Atari Newsline - The Podcast by Ballistik Coffee Boy

(ep 352) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On my 2nd #Atari #Article #Roundup , I discuss 5 #articles by ‪@timeextension64‬ ​, ‪@RetroDodo‬ , #themirrorUS , ‪@kotaku‬ & ‪@Mashable‬ ! The stories are: #easteregg #origins (for younger #gamers ), #Rentingconsoles is back?, 2019 #VCS #Hate , #Atari 's #Gameband #Fiasco & an #OpEd in Disguise! Let's take a look! (And get your whip ready!)Subscr...

(ep 351) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // This episode of #AtariNewsline , I interview ‪@AbstractPolygon‬ , dev of #RoastyBuds on the #AtariVCS , as well as #Protobeast for the #IRebel #GameJam , a week-long #contest for #devs to create a full game in ONE Week only. We discuss his game & the challenges, as well as the fun, of participating in a #game #jam !Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thank...

(ep 350) ATARI NEWSLINE, BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Special edition, I delve into the #IRebel #GameJam by #Atari , a cool week-long #contest for #devs new & old alike, to publish a #game within one week, centered around a central theme. This episode, #ObsidianContraption joins us to discuss his journey in the 'jam,' as well as show you the #HeartofNeon trailer about the #...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. In a cool story by our friend & fellow #Atarian #BenjEdwards on ‪@arstechnica‬ comes a cool story about #SalmonRun , an #Atari #APX #Game for the #Atari800 #HomeComputer & Beating The #Odds ! Not just getting a game published but surviving with a lifelong illness! Plus: #AssaultonMetaltron , a #Towerdefense game by ‪@bluesunsetgames3887‬ ! Let's take a lo...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 5 NEW #games are announced today for the #Atariplus platform! These include a mix of #Atari7800 & #Atari2600 #homebrews , #rereleases & new #games ! Including #TigerHeli 7800, #DarkChambers 7800, #CounterMeasure2 7800, #Avalanche 2600 & #SuperCIrcusAtari 7800! Let's take a look @ atari.com & discuss! Are u gonna bite?...

(ep 344) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 3 stories: @Atari's Hardware manufacturer, #Plaion , announced some job cuts over the past few days. Let's take a look @ what this means. Plus: New #Poker #game on the #AtariVCS by #esolutions & #KRAZ , let's take a peek! And: New #Atari #Neon is up 4 sale at #Atari .com! Do you need a little light in your li...

(ep 343) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, it's my first ever #Atari Article #Roundup ! I read 4 @atari stories I've missed recently & discuss 'em! Articles this go round include #Atari65XE #Laptop , #Bubsy Love, #Acclaim is Back & We Miss #Atari ! 4 Unique stories & much to say! Articles by ‪@digitaltrends‬ , ‪@hackaday‬ , #WishTV & ‪@gam...

(EP 342) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this #AtariNewsline update, @Atari Sues ‪@Arcade1UpOfficial‬ ? (ie #Tastemakers ) Let's take a look! Plus: #Skyfrizz , a great #indiegame on the #AtariVCS gets a major update by our good friend, the dev, ‪@ObsidianContraption‬ ! Let's see some #gameplay & discuss! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! BCB***Atari & Arcade1Up...

(ep 341) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // A SUPRISE TODAY for ATARI VCS fans! #NiteBear is dropping today by #Gemintronic & ‪@krazproductions‬ ! This #Atari2600 #homebrew #game is by #JasonSantuci of #Gemintronic & was made using #BatariBasic & 6502 #Assembly ! It's an 8-bit #tourdeforce for under $3 on the #AtariVCS ! Let's take a look at some #exclusive #gameplay & discu...

(ep 340) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Will An #AtariJaguar Plus or Mini be coming later in 2025? I've heard rumblings! Let's discuss the pros & cons! From the #games to #BigPemu inclusion, #RichWhitehouse , ‪@SongbirdPro‬ & more! What games might be included? Who would the target consumer be? What games might not be included? Let's chat about it, plus watch some cool #Atar...

(ep 339) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #Atari has announced the #Atari2600 #MyPlay #Watch ! Designed by #SelectiveTech & @Atari, this awesome new #affordable watch features #step counter, #activity & #workout tracking, and includes 4 #classic Atari #games on the watch - incl #Pong , #SuperBreakout , #Centipede & #MissileCommand ! All for under $80? Le...

(ep 338) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update: Happy #StPatricksDay ! New #Atari News, Hot off the Presses! #MissileCommandDelta is Announced! This modern take on #MissileCommand features tactical strategy co-op play. Let's take a look! Plus: #BreadandFred has a major update! And: @atari Family Spring Sale on #Steam ! Ends in just few days! Let's go see... are th...

ep 337) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 3 new #Atari articles! In the first, #TomsHardware discusses #BestElectronics , and the incredible legacy of #Atari #Computer & #Gaming #Support ! Plus: New #Nubeo #Atari #Asteroids #Watch #Review by #Gizmodo ! AND: Atari & #B3 Enter #blockchaingaming #partnership , article by #VentureBeat . Next on Atari Newsline! Le...

On this #AtariNewsline , @Atari Celebrates 45 Years of #StarRaiders ! From the legendary #Atari400 & #Atari800 #8BitComputer Release, to the #Atari2600 and #Atari5200 ports, #StarRaidersII , as well as later iterations such as on the #Ps3 , we celebrate this amazing #atari #game & all the #joy it has brought gamers from around the globe! Plus: NEW #Merch up @ #Atari .com! Let's take a...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #RollercoasterTycoonClassic is coming to #AppleArcade on Apr 3! Let's take a look @ the trailer! Plus: #TorpedoTorpor by ‪@krazproductions‬ & #Zetotronics is out NOW on the #AtariVCS & it's #FREE ! And: A week-long of #Atari7800 #GameReviews on #Xpresso3 all this week on #BCB ! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! BCB**"Torpedo...

ATARI NEWLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, there's some new #firmware #updates in town & they're for the #Atari #SuperPockets by #HyperMegaTech ! and for the #Atari2600Plus ! This is version 2.0.1.3 for the #2600Plus aned 1.4.0 for the Super Pockets! Let's install 'em & discuss what's changed! Thanks for watching! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Than...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. / On this #AtariNewsline update, @Atari has announced the #IRebel #GameJam ! Inspired by legendary #dev #JeffMinter ! THE original #Indiedev ! There's a cool contest for #game #developers , from intermediate to advanced, where you can grab 2 of Jeff's most recent games as well as enter for some pretty cool prizes! Let's take a look! (Begins April 11, 2025 and ends on...

(ep 332) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this special edition of #AtariNewsline : Honoring #Atari 's #Irish Connection... with the #Ireland #Collection ! In two articles, one by ‪@medium‬ & the other by ‪@arcadeblogger‬ feat. Atari's illustrious #history manufacturing #arcade #cabinets in Ireland... in a small town called #Tipperary . Let's dig into the history & take a lo...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #MazeaM has hit the #AtariVCS today! By #ESolutions & #KRAZproductions ! Let's take a look @ the #NintendoSwitch #GameTrailer from 2022! Plus: NEW #Atari #LED #NEON sign is up for sale! What's different about this one? And, finally: there's a NEW #Mystery #Teaser / #Trailer by @Atari! Let's check it out & discuss! Subscribe, Like & Comm...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #OldTowers was announced by ‪@SongbirdPro‬ for the #AtariJaguar ! Let's take a look at this cool NEW #arcade -style game for the #Jag , dropping on April 25th! Preorders up now! Let's visit the website with our mouths agape! WOW!Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! BCB**Songbird 'Old Towers' Preorder Link: https://songbird-productio...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // #Ataxxagon & #AsteroidPatrol are out NOW on ATARI VCS! Let's take a look at these gems by ‪@metgangames‬ & ‪@krazproductions‬ ! One's based on a classic boardgame whilst the other is a shooter sequel to #DoodleTaxi on the #VCS ! Plus: ‪@EvercadeRetro‬ & ‪@DigitalEclipse‬ #Atari #game physical releases up for #preorder ! Let me know if youre int...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, ‪@blazeentertainment9851‬ & ‪@atari‬ have announced #AtariArcade2 for #Evercade products! This features 10 #Arcade #gems , including never-before-released or played #games ! Let's discuss them here & watch the #gametrailer ! What do u think? Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for LISTENing! BCB**Evercade 'Atari Arc...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, #IRobot , the #arcade #game that flopped but is considered a masterpiece by some, is being totally re-actualized by #Llamasoft & #JeffMinter & is coming this Spring! Let's take a look at an article by #Polygon & look at #Atari .com to read about time game, as well as view the #gametrailer ! What do u think? Coming to...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Heard of the #AtariClub ? It's not just a special #membersonly shop, but it's FREE to join & includes online #games , #AtariCity & various #games & communities! Let's go take a look! From #BasicMathRecharged to #Room133 and back again. Plus: It's another #Atari #SpecialDelivery ! (Hint: Something #AtariVCS !) Subscribe, Like & Comme...

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // Since my last rushed episode of #AtariNewsline earlier today about #BreakoutBeyond by ‪@atari‬ , more details have come to light! Let's read an article by #GameRant that discusses this #game 's past with the #Amico & what we know about #AtariVCS functionality of the game! Let's dig in! P.S. Sorry for the issues with last episode (title screen, etc....