The Atari VCS Podcast

Ballistik Coffee Boy

A podcast ALL ABOUT the Atari VCS. No, not the Atari 2600/VCS, I mean the 2020 Atari VCS. The revamped 'AtariBox' console that contains over 200 cool games, from indie to 4 star titles and retro re-releases you won't find like this anywhere else. On this podcast, I talk about VCS games, feature some cool interviews with Atari VCS devs, discuss listener feedback, talk about expanding the system, and much, much more! Join BCB and his robot FUJI as they honor a cool, underrated modern Atari console.

  1. hace 4 días

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 13 > My Favorite 30 Atari VCS Games! (Part 1 of 2)

    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_f Games 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/ballistikcoffeeboy Subscribe 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/ballistikcoffeeboy BCB on the Web! https://www.ballistikcoffeeboy.com/ Follow me on X/Twitter! https://x.com/ballistikcoffee Follow me on TikTok for the latest Promos! https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy Leave 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!

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 13 > My Favorite 30 Atari VCS Games! (Part 1 of 2)
  2. 16 jul

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 12 > "The AtariBox Files" > Atari VCS Launch Issues Explored by BCB & GreekGeek

    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/ballistikcoffeeboy Fuji Fanmail: theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com (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-collectors AtariVCS retro-inspired console is finally available to buy AtariDrops Limited Supply of 2600 Collectible Cartridges and Atari VCS Collector'sEditions - Cerebral-Overload AtariVCS Collector's Edition Now Available To Purchase FormerXbox leader Ed Fries quizzes Feargal Mac on Atari's new console | GamesBeat Ataripressed the reset button on its Atari VCS game console | GamesBeat TheAtaribox sounds like a NES Classic with a modern twist Atarihits pause button on AMD-powered Ataribox preorders | PC Gamer AtariVCS throwback console attracts $2m in pre-orders - BBC News RobWyatt Officially Joins the Atari VCS Team - Bleeding Cool Wesent a vulture to find the relaunched Atari box – and all he got was this lousybaseball cap https://www.facebook.com/atariVCS/posts/460020804435841?comment_id=463080394129882 GDC2018: The Atari VCS Probably Isn't What You Think It Is - IGN Atari VCSgets a spec boost and another delay AtariVCS 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 worse Gameover: Atari VCS architect quits project, claims he hasn’t been paid for sixmonths Xboxco-creator Rob Wyatt sues Atari for failing to pay him for design of VCSconsole - GamesBeat TroubledAtari 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-fall AtariVCS Review (2021) | 'Hard to recommend as anything other than an oddity' -GameRevolution AtariVCS designer sues company for unpaid salary (Above link has a picture of the units in the factory inShanghai, China) AtariVCS Review - IGN AtariVCS in Jeopardy After Atari Pull Manufacturing Contracts (Updated) | Tom'sHardware Special 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 & more. theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com B*** Additional Music: Special thanks to The Soundlings X-Files Theme: Baanetland on YouTube and Vibe Mountain (with our usual theme song, "February")!

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 12 > "The AtariBox Files" > Atari VCS Launch Issues Explored by BCB & GreekGeek
  3. 17 may

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 10 > "Cancel Culture" + Fuji's Storytime V5 + 'DareDevil 2600' Review!

    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=2774s Lewis Hill on 'That Atari Show' March 2026 https://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 Boy https://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_a Muddyvision 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

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 10 > "Cancel Culture" + Fuji's Storytime V5 + 'DareDevil 2600' Review!
  4. 16 ene

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 6 > Best of 'That Atari Show' - Jani Penttinen & Fuji's Origin Story Expanded!

    On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, I begin a multi-part series titled 'Best of 'That Atari Show,' featuring Atari VCS devs, some legendary, some indie, some new, some that have been around for a few decades. Jani Penttinen (now with Utopos Games) was a guest early on in episode 35 back in March 2023. In this interview, Jani discusses his original game, "Utopos," made for the Atari ST back in 93, to today, where he has released "Guntech 2" on the VCS as well as other gems! The Covid-19 pandemic also had a huge impact upon his career. We discuss his origins, his future & more! + Fuji's back with an expanded version of his Atari VCS-drenched origin story, "The Labyrinth of Circuits!" + User Feedback & More! Podcast promo feat "Be Good Johnny" by Men at Work! Check it out here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy/photo/7595832004717972749 Check out the original video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkH-9Irq7AM Check out my latest Tik Tok promos! Here's the one for a recent BCB Confidential about moving 'That Atari Show' to Fridays: I did it my way. 👾 Showing some #Sinatra & mid-life introspection & #Atari content-creation #love. ❤️ #gaming 🤩☕️🕹️ Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ifft42RIzPY Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for listening! BCB *** Email me your feedback! theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com New episodes air in the middle of each month, so feedback is due at the beginning. To make it into episode 7, your feedback must be received no later than Feb 1, 2026 @ 12 pm MT!

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 6 > Best of 'That Atari Show' - Jani Penttinen & Fuji's Origin Story Expanded!

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A podcast ALL ABOUT the Atari VCS. No, not the Atari 2600/VCS, I mean the 2020 Atari VCS. The revamped 'AtariBox' console that contains over 200 cool games, from indie to 4 star titles and retro re-releases you won't find like this anywhere else. On this podcast, I talk about VCS games, feature some cool interviews with Atari VCS devs, discuss listener feedback, talk about expanding the system, and much, much more! Join BCB and his robot FUJI as they honor a cool, underrated modern Atari console.