The Atari VCS Podcast

On this episode of THE ATARI VCS PODCAST, I discuss 16 more favorites on the Atari VCS! (I discussed 13 in part 1.) So many, in fact, I'm expending this to a part 3 which will air next month. In part 2, I play more favorites accumulated over the past 6 years of owning this console. First up, I play: Food Fight Culinary Combat by Mega Cat Studios, Qomp 2 by Graphite Lab & Atari, Adventure of Samsara by Ilex games, Ghost on the Run by KRAZ Productions, Puzzledorf by Stuart's Pixel Games, Super Star Shooter 16 by JD Video Game Productions, Vectaguard Zero by RetroNinja, Yars Recharged, Doodle Taxi by Metgan Games, Atari Mania by Studios Illogika, Ends Reach by Cuirass Entertainment, Strike Zone 2600 by Edward Smith, Tempest 4000 by Llamasoft, amoeba jump by Dionoid Game Studios, tower of rubble 2600 by Dionoid game studios, montezumas revenge! by Robert jaeger/normal distribution! Next up: BPM Boy and some long time favorites you must download today!What are YOUR favorites?Elvish Presto by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/***BCB on Rumble!https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboyVisit my Patreon to support: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ballistikcoffeeboyBCB on Substack: https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com/BCB on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ballistikcoffeeBCB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ballistikcoffeeboy/BCB on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ballistikcoffeeboy.bsky.socialCheck out SEGTari, my new Podcast with my friend Turbo Zone Gaming on YouTube!Link: https://www.youtube.com/@SEGTARI***Also simply follow this podcast on your podcast player and rate it to also show your support! And feel free to comment! I would love that. And that's totally free ;)

On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, it's episode 13, and its the dog days of Summer! It's 100 degrees here and insanely hot, BUT, the show must go on! This episode, BCB presents his top 30 Favorite Atari VCS games he's enjoying currently. This includes a mix of old favorites ("Cash Cow DX" and "Elansar: The VCS Edition" to others such as "Metgan's Multiball," "Jutland Skies 2600" to "Yopaz Ice Star" & more!) Dive into this slice of Atari VCS Summer love! What are YOUR top favorites? Let BCB know in comments, and stay tuned for part 2 coming next month in September as Summer draws to a close, and as Fuji drinks all the iced tea in the greater milky way galaxy!*Keep in mind that these top 30 favorites are in NO particular order! Make your own judgment there. I just love these all equally and don't want to make it a 2 hour podcast! Haha. More next episode! Enjoy your Summer, drink some sweet Iced Tea & Thank you! - Fuji & BCB****Rumble Vid-Cast Link for Podcast:https://rumble.com/v7e7iy6-the-atari-vcs-podcast-ep-13-my-favorite-30-atari-vcs-games-part-1-of-2.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_fGames discussed & Played: Maze Lab Redux by Liminalist Contraptions, Up++ by Gemintronics, Jetai the Bee by Teknamic Software, Elansar: VCS Edition by Orionsoft, Meooow 2! by Kiki 2600, Yopaz Ice Star by Orionsoft, Moonlight Cow Demo by Birdtek Games, Metgans Multiball by Metgan Games, Roasty Buds Special Brew by Abstract Polygon, Cash Cow DX by Pixel Games, Snake Core by Orangepixel, Wyvia by Giga Tank 3000, Neosprint by Headless Chicken & Circus Interstellar by Ettinsoft! Tune in for Part 2 feat gems such as Gh0st by Michael Greenhunt, Vectaguard Zero by RetroNinja, Puzzledorf by Stuart's Pixel Games & more!***Thanks for listening!Follow me on Rumble, my official home of my video channel:https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboySubscribe to BallistikCoffeeBoy's Substack!https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com/Wanna support me? Visit my Patreon to support for $5 per month!https://www.patreon.com/cw/ballistikcoffeeboyBCB on the Web!https://www.ballistikcoffeeboy.com/Follow me on X/Twitter!https://x.com/ballistikcoffeeFollow me on TikTok for the latest Promos!https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboyLeave a comment on this podcast and subscribe to it to also show your support! I'll read comments on the air! Thank you fellow Atarians! keep the Atari VCS 800 love flowing!

On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, myself (Ballistik Coffee Boy) and my friend GreekGeek unveil the somewhat convoluted history and origins of the Atari VCS (aka 'AtariBox'). This includes angry indiegogo backers, many hardware delays, management changes, lawsuits & some nasty press. We discuss the colorful history and issues surrounding the consoles release, and how we feel today as current users who love the system. Also, Fuji chimes in, or tries to!Follow, Like & Comment!BCB on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboyFuji Fanmail: [email protected] (C/O RED)To Solicit feedback/reviews/etc: same email as above w/o C/O ;)Thanks for listening!BCB, GG & Fuji***GreekGeek's ATARI VCS History links:(Sorry for any formatting issues, it's alot!) https://web.archive.org/web/20180501055941/https://www.atari.com/news/atari-announces-atari-vcs-pre-sale-begins-may-30th-indiegogo-exclusive-wood-front-collectorsAtariVCS retro-inspired console is finally available to buyAtariDrops Limited Supply of 2600 Collectible Cartridges and Atari VCS Collector'sEditions - Cerebral-OverloadAtariVCS Collector's Edition Now Available To PurchaseFormerXbox leader Ed Fries quizzes Feargal Mac on Atari's new console | GamesBeatAtaripressed the reset button on its Atari VCS game console | GamesBeatTheAtaribox sounds like a NES Classic with a modern twistAtarihits pause button on AMD-powered Ataribox preorders | PC GamerAtariVCS throwback console attracts $2m in pre-orders - BBC NewsRobWyatt Officially Joins the Atari VCS Team - Bleeding CoolWesent a vulture to find the relaunched Atari box – and all he got was this lousybaseball caphttps://www.facebook.com/atariVCS/posts/460020804435841?comment_id=463080394129882GDC2018: The Atari VCS Probably Isn't What You Think It Is - IGNAtari VCSgets a spec boost and another delayAtariVCS teases the future at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles | by Atari VCS | Medium(Above link has great photo of development)Timeto check in again on the Atari retro console… dear God, it’s actually got worseGameover: Atari VCS architect quits project, claims he hasn’t been paid for sixmonthsXboxco-creator Rob Wyatt sues Atari for failing to pay him for design of VCSconsole - GamesBeatTroubledAtari VCS project is 'deep into the final stages of pre-production'AtariVCS: Managing the Unexpected | by Atari VCS | Medium(Above link has lots of pictures of the units in factories)https://web.archive.org/web/20200702094814/https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/01/ataris-new-console-the-vcs-launches-this-fallAtariVCS Review (2021) | 'Hard to recommend as anything other than an oddity' -GameRevolutionAtariVCS designer sues company for unpaid salary(Above link has a picture of the units in the factory inShanghai, China)AtariVCS Review - IGNAtariVCS in Jeopardy After Atari Pull Manufacturing Contracts (Updated) | Tom'sHardwareSpecial thanks to Greek Geek for all his hard work and research to assist! My vocal chords and podcast editing is my contribution ;) Seriously, I couldn't have done it without him! Too many articles to read so check them out yourself. Also please comment with your thoughts, experiences & [email protected]***Additional Music: Special thanks to The SoundlingsX-Files Theme: Baanetland on YouTubeand Vibe Mountain (with our usual theme song, "February")! 

On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, I take a look at the Atari VCS for Summer 2026 & discuss some of the latest 20 or so titles up for sale! Which ones do I recommend for this Summer? PLUS, I got my 2nd VCS! Yes, you heard that right! My backup VCS! It's a woodgrain model, and I can't wait to set it up alongside you! Also: Game review for 'Orion X' by Artefacto Games! Why I feel this is a cool game for the Summer!Special music by Patrick Patrikios!Subscribe, Like & Comment!Thanks for listening!BCB & Fuji***'Orion X' on UviList:https://www.uvlist.net/game-288581-Orion+XFollow me on Rumble! Home of the Atari VCS Podcast! Check out the vidcasts that I post there, too!https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboy

On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, BCB & Fuji discuss 'cancel culture' and the effect it has upon a very niche gaming community such as this one (and, oh no!!, even Fuji's voice has been cancelled!) So yes, YouTube cancelled BCB! (Now on Rumble!) What happened & what you can do to help! + Fuji's Storytime Vol 5 w/ the latest life stories of our co-host Fuji + A game review for "Daredevil: 2600" by Muddyvision (Lewis Hill) on the Atari VCS! + Finally, User Feedback! Don't miss it!Subscribe, Like & Comment!Thanks for listening!BCB & Fuje***Papa Pete's OG&OG Live! w/ Ballistik Coffee Boy (5.12.26)Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_nfibqh2_U&t=2774sLewis Hill on 'That Atari Show' March 2026https://rumble.com/v78z6re-that-atari-show-132-lewis-hill-w-muddyvision-interview-march-2026.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a'The Dirty Truth about YouTube' by Ballistik Coffee Boyhttps://rumble.com/v79c5a0-atari-newsline-465-the-dirty-truth-about-youtube-special-edition.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a'BCB is Cancelled!' Atari Newsline #460 (April 25, 2026)https://rumble.com/v78zeby-ep-460-bcb-is-cancelled-what-happened-to-my-youtube-channel-atari-newsline.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_aMuddyvision Roms Topic on AtariAge:https://forums.atariage.com/topic/352562-muddyvision-roms-available-now/page/4/Muddyvision joins 9-Bit-Robot News:https://9bitrobot.com/muddyvision-joins-9bit-robot-as-our-first-exclusive-partner/Join BCB on Rumble! Follow the main page or all channels, check out 'About' section for more details!https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboy***Spotify Audio Link (Subscribe!)https://open.spotify.com/episode/6suz6nRjZCpom4Jj4IBali?si=3yZrQDzhSrez0e4XF1HGVw