The Atari VCS Podcast

About The Atari VCS Podcast

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.

Publisher

Ballistik Coffee Boy

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 14 > My Favorite 30 (or so) Atari VCS Games (Part 2) Gameplay & Chat!

   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/ballistikcoffeeboy Visit my Patreon to support: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ballistikcoffeeboy BCB on Substack: https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com/ BCB on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ballistikcoffee BCB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ballistikcoffeeboy/ BCB on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ballistikcoffeeboy.bsky.social Check 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 ;)

2. 

   15 Aug 2026

   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!

3. 

   16 Jul 2026

   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 (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 (https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/157185-atari-vcs-retro-inspired-console-finally-gets-a-release-date-and-price/) AtariDrops Limited Supply of 2600 Collectible Cartridges and Atari VCS Collector'sEditions - Cerebral-Overload (https://cerebral-overload.com/2023/03/atari-drops-limited-supply-of-2600-collectible-cartridges-and-atari-vcs-collectors-editions/) AtariVCS Collector's Edition Now Available To Purchase (https://retrododo.com/atari-vcs-collectors-edition/) FormerXbox leader Ed Fries quizzes Feargal Mac on Atari's new console | GamesBeat (https://web.archive.org/web/20171019004916/https:/venturebeat.com/2017/10/18/former-xbox-leader-ed-fries-quizzes-feargal-mac-on-ataris-new-console/) Ataripressed the reset button on its Atari VCS game console | GamesBeat (https://web.archive.org/web/20180327023853/https:/venturebeat.com/2018/03/26/atari-pressed-the-reset-button-on-its-atari-vcs-game-console/) TheAtaribox sounds like a NES Classic with a modern twist (https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-ataribox-sounds-like-a-nes-classic-with-a-modern-twist) Atarihits pause button on AMD-powered Ataribox preorders | PC Gamer (https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-hits-pause-button-on-amd-powered-ataribox-preorders/) AtariVCS throwback console attracts $2m in pre-orders - BBC News (https://web.archive.org/web/20180531105629/https:/www.bbc.com/news/technology-44311478) RobWyatt Officially Joins the Atari VCS Team - Bleeding Cool (https://bleedingcool.com/games/rob-wyatt-officially-joins-atari-vcs-team/) Wesent a vulture to find the relaunched Atari box – and all he got was this lousybaseball cap (https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2018/03/22/we-sent-a-vulture-to-find-the-relaunched-atari-box-and-all-he-got-was-this-lousy-baseball-cap/1211000) https://www.facebook.com/atariVCS/posts/460020804435841?comment_id=463080394129882 (https://www.facebook.com/atariVCS/posts/460020804435841?comment_id=463080394129882) GDC2018: The Atari VCS Probably Isn't What You Think It Is - IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/23/gdc-2018-the-atari-vcs-probably-isnt-what-you-think-it-is) Atari VCSgets a spec boost and another delay (https://www.engadget.com/2019-03-18-amd-atari-vcs-delay.html) AtariVCS teases the future at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles | by Atari VCS | Medium (https://atarivcs.medium.com/atari-vcs-teases-the-future-at-the-e3-expo-in-los-angeles-c08e970a90d9) (Above link has great photo of development) Timeto check in again on the Atari retro console… dear God, it’s actually got worse (https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2019/09/25/time-to-check-in-again-on-the-atari-retro-console-dear-god-its-actually-got-worse/470035) Gameover: Atari VCS architect quits project, claims he hasn’t been paid for sixmonths (https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2019/10/08/game-over-atari-vcs-architect-quits-project-claims-he-hasnt-been-paid-for-six-months/600877) Xboxco-creator Rob Wyatt sues Atari for failing to pay him for design of VCSconsole - GamesBeat (https://gamesbeat.com/xbox-co-creator-rob-wyatt-sues-atari-for-failing-to-pay-him-for-design-of-vcs-console/) TroubledAtari VCS project is 'deep into the final stages of pre-production' (https://www.destructoid.com/troubled-atari-vcs-project-is-deep-into-the-final-stages-of-pre-production-/) AtariVCS: Managing the Unexpected | by Atari VCS | Medium (https://atarivcs.medium.com/atari-vcs-managing-the-unexpected-d87ac17b99df) (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 (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 (https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/670818-atari-vcs-review-2021) AtariVCS designer sues company for unpaid salary (https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/3/21207056/atari-vcs-lawsuit-designer-rob-wyatt-launch-dates-delay/) (Above link has a picture of the units in the factory inShanghai, China) AtariVCS Review - IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/atari-vcs-review) AtariVCS in Jeopardy After Atari Pull Manufacturing Contracts (Updated) | Tom'sHardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/news/atari-ends-vcs-production-contracts) 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")!

4. 

   15 Jun 2026

   The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 11 > My 2nd VCS! + Atari VCS Games for the Summer! + 'Orion X' Review!

   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+X Follow me on Rumble! Home of the Atari VCS Podcast! Check out the vidcasts that I post there, too! https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboy

5. 

   17 May 2026

   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 (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 (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 (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 (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/ (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/ (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 (https://rumble.com/user/ballistikcoffeeboy) *** Spotify Audio Link (Subscribe!) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6suz6nRjZCpom4Jj4IBali?si=3yZrQDzhSrez0e4XF1HGVw (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6suz6nRjZCpom4Jj4IBali?si=3yZrQDzhSrez0e4XF1HGVw)

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   15 Apr 2026

   The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 9 > 'The KRAZ Invasion!' / The Best of Kazdan R Azahn on BCB! + Fuji's Storytime 4!

   On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, it's "The KRAZ Invasion!" That is, a sort of 'best of' featuring Kazdan R Azahn, founder of KRAZ Productions. He has published nearly 50 games on the Atari VCS to date! He's also just published his own game, 'Ghost on the Run!' In these 3 clips from past appearances, BCB and Kraz discuss upcoming games, collaborations with some great indie homebrew game developers, his educational path, his love for rare Jaguar games & more! PLUS: Fuji's back with 'Fuji's Storytime Vol 4!' In this installment, he goes over 3 amazing chapters in his life story! All involving Atari & it's great consoles, especially the VCS! (Fuji: Like, duh!) Enjoy! Catch 'Atari Newsline' Ep 458 - 'Interview: Kraz Productions' from 4.13.26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDsOMuFsEhI&t=132s If you would like to leave any feedback, please send it to: theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com ! Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Like & Comment! *** This podcast features the following content: 'That Atari Show' No 26 - 'All That Kaz' (Part 1) Jan 23 2023 https://youtu.be/QtUFNDDQdDY 'That Atari Show' No 92 - 'Kazdan on the Run' Feb 18 2025 https://youtu.be/Ori88AH1fI0 'Atari Newsline' Ep 387 - 'KRAZ Productions Returns!' (Part 1) Jul 19 2025 https://youtu.be/rYDPwAK5XmY1 *

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   15 Mar 2026

   The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 8 > ROB JAEGER! (Creator of Montezuma's Revenge) / Fuji's Storytime Vol 3 + Feedback!

   On this episode of THE ATARI VCS PODCAST, I'm replaying an interview from 2023 on my Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight Vol 5 titled 'I'm With Pedro' with the illustrious game developer -Robert Jaeger, who created MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE at the the tender age of 16! We're discussing it's release on the ATARI VCS, his interesting past with other endeavors, and what's to come! PLUS: Fuji continues on with STORYTIME Volume 3, where he faces 'The Vector Sea,' 'The Cartridge Citadel' & 'The BBS of Echoes!' AND: Listener Feedback from StevieGrafx16! Don't miss it! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for listening! BCB *** Watch "I'm With Pedro" on BCB! From 2023: https://youtu.be/Sm5rAZYTK-o Fuji's Storytime begins at 1:34:45

8. 

   17 Feb 2026

   The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 7 > Interview: METGAN GAMES (Pt 1 &2) + Off The Cuff: 'Spirit of the Samurai' Thoughts

   This episode, METGAN GAMES joins us for his 6th appearance on the channel! He's a legendary indie game dev on the Atari VCS if there ever was one! He's released 9 games on the system, from "Doodle Taxi" (where a BCB coffeeshop awaits!) to "Escape from Popo," "Asteroid V Claw" and more! We also discuss his long road to becoming a game developer on the console & his upcoming release, "Digitalink." PLUS: In 'Off The Cuff,' BCB discusses "Spirit of the Samurai," rumored to be coming to the console after a long 5 year wait filled with promises that were broken. Is it just too late? Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Like & Comment! BCB

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   16 Jan 2026

   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 (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!

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    15 Dec 2025

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 5 > A Very Very Atari VCS Christmas! / Fuji's Storytime, Feedback, Favorite Holiday VCS Games, Trivia!

    On this holly-jolly episode of 'The Atari VCS Podcast,' it's a special Christmas celebration, featuring Fuji's Storytime with "Fuji - The Atari Robot: 5 Minisode Collection" about Fuji's origins & some of the fierce battles he's lived through since the 70's (in the voice of BCB, courtesy of the Voice Changer app on the VCS Phone), Feature: The best Holiday games to play on the Atari VCS, awesome listener (ahem! 'user') feedback about everything from the Atari 2600, 5200, 7800 and to Atari computers and the joy of gaming during the holidays! (Feat: Carm3D, Pac-Man, AtariVCSOnyxUser, Sherrie and her son Jakob & MindThreat!) & TI994/A - my first computer! Also: a cool Christmas Atari VCS Quiz by BCB Coffee Club member Brian Jonson and more! Plus some awesome Christmas music by some artists that have provided some DRM-Free music that's amazing for the holidays. 'Vectaguard Zero' & 'Maze Lab Redux' are my standout games of the year! By Retroninja & Liminalist Contraptions! And: 'Runaway Sleigh 84' by Birdtek Games is announced in real time for the Atari VCS! A cool new holiday game! Sit next to your faux fireplace & lets get started! Don't miss it! * Check out 'The Nifty Polygon' on YouTube & his game, 'Digital Infiltrators' on Steam! The Nifty Polygon - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheNiftyPolygon)* Check out my main home on YouTube... BallistikCoffeeBoy & subscribe to show your support there! https://www.youtube.com/@ballistik_coffee_boy * Recorded Dec 12-14, 2025 Thanks to those who left feedback! I appreciate you greatly! To leave feedback, email: theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com A special thanks to my co-host Fuji ;) * Have a great and safe holiday! See you in January 2026 for another fun-filled episode! * Music by: Holiday Magic, Christmas Classics Remix, Quincas Moirera, Aaron Kenny, E's Jammy Jams, RKVC, Kevin MacLeod, Christmast Music Legends, The Christmas Jazz Playlist, Twin Musicom, Unicorn Heads & Vibe Mountain with the show theme "February." These tracks are all available as 'free' & DRM-Free in YouTube Music as of Dec 14, 2025 and have infinite licenses as free tracks. Support them if you can ! * Special kudos to Metgan Games, JD Video Games Productions, Tony Longworth, Tim Lapetino, Orangepixel, Birdtek, Ben Jones w/ Plaion UK, Obisidian Contraptions / Liminalist Contraptions, Tony Barnes, KRAZ Productions, Yorkies TV, Bally Alley, Mindthreat, Brian Jonson, AtariVCSOnyxUser, Abstract Polygon, Unicorn Heads,The Nifty Polygon, Megan McDuffee, Pac-Man, Sherri, AACE, ABQ Retro Computing Group, and many more! You know who you are! Mucho Atari VCS love comin' your way! * -BCB & Fuji-

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    1 Dec 2025

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 4 > 'GRAVITAR: RECHARGED' Special! Feat. Listener Feedback, Megan McDuffee Tunes & More!

    Welcome to the Atari VCS Podcast! In episode 4 for November 2025, I tackle 'Gravitar: Recharged' on the Atari VCS, an absolutely brilliant & beautiful game in its own right. Yes, it came out over like 3 years ago but we still adore it! A great sign of its longevity. Featuring the wondrous 8-bit infused sounds of Megan McDuffee, one of retro gaming's biggest up and coming indie composers. (River City Girls & RCG 2 music composer, etc.) Here, I review listener feedback about the game (Brian Jonson, Gio Malani & Grace L), read some articles from Game Rant, IGN & Atari concerning the game & game tips, and Fuji's usual quips of madness. Enjoy it! Great game! Play it today! Where do you place on the current global VCS leaderboards? Got feedback? Send it to: theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com and I'll play it on the air! Make sure to include the handle or name you want to be known by or known as. Keep it family friendly! Thanks! Huge thanks to Sneakybox and Atari for making such an awesome game, esp for the Atari VCS, where it shines! A+ *** Check out my YouTube page here & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@ballistik_coffee_boy Visit Megan McDuffee on 'Bandcamp' here & show your support! https://meganmcduffee.bandcamp.com/ Check out Megan's latest appearance on 'That Atari Show' from Dec 24 2024, its groovy baby: https://youtu.be/vGHpRUNaF28 Game Rant Beginner Tips for Gravitar Recharged: https://gamerant.com/beginner-tips-gravitar-recharged/ Atari Recharged Soundtrack Vol 2 (by Megan on YT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQmF_U_eU2g Atari Gravitar Blog: https://atari.com/blogs/atari/the-quiet-classic-gravitar-gets-recharged IGN Gravitar article https://www.ign.com/articles/gravitar-recharged-atari-retro-reimagining

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    15 Oct 2025

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 3 > Game Developer Abstract Polygon! + Listener Feedback! + Fuji Halloween Story!

    On this third installment of the #AtariVCSPodcast, our special guest is #AbstractPolygon! He's the dev for #RoastyBuds #SpecialBrew on the #AtariVCS, a cool unique & funny platformer that doesn't take itself too seriously! It's based around #coffee, of course, so perfect for me! Nick is a great dev who also discusses #Protobeast, a cool game he made in ONE WEEK during #JeffMinters #GameJam earlier this year! Plus: FuJi recounts a terrifying #Halloween tale (involving energy wafers, of course!) and Listener Feedback from Carm3D, a cool supporter of the show! Thanks for listening! Subscribe to this podast & rank it! We apprecicate it! Dont we, FuJi? ... Hey, FuJi!!!! *BCB*

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    16 Sept 2025

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 2 > Obsidian Contraption, Dev for 'Skyfrizz' on the Atari VCS! + Listener Feedback!

    On episode 2, Obsidian Contraption is my special guest! He's the dev for "Skyfrizz" on the Atari VCS, worked on it for much of his life. He's also a great friend to the VCS community & a supporter of my shows 'That Atari Show' & 'Atari Newsline'! We discuss his TOP VCS games from every genre, updates to Skyfrizz, and his new games 'Morph Falls' and 'Maze Lab'! Plus: Fuji joins in to cause general havoc with unearned energy wafers (sheesh!) & we read & discuss new listener feedback from Brian Jonson and StevieGrafx16! Note: Random Atari VCS facts at 40:32 & Listener Feedback, which is the *Halfway Point/Intermission* between Part 1 & 2! (A good pausing point to refresh your java & come back!) Send your feedback (game review, generalities, Atari VCS love, etc) to : theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com ! Thanks for listening! BCB (Time: About 88 minutes) *** Liminalist Contraptions: https://liminalist-contraptions.itch.io/ Obsidian Contraption on bandcamp (His music): https://obsidiancontraption.bandcamp.com/

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    16 Aug 2025

    The Atari VCS Podcast > Ep 1 > How I Met the Atari VCS!

    On this inaugural episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, I, Ballistik Coffee Boy, discuss one of Atari's most underrated home gaming consoles, the 2020 Atari VCS! You heard that right! The modern Atari VCS contains over 200 awesome games, from homebrew to indie to 4 star titles to Atari classics. So what are you waiting for? In this episode, BCB and his personal Atari VCS robot assistant, FUJI, discuss personal experiences, game recommendations, random facts about the VCS and much more, including dev interviews - past and present - coming soon! If you're a fan of the Atari VCS, subscribe, like & comment today! Fan feedback is highly encouraged! Send your feedback, game recommendations and comments to: theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com Thanks for listening! -BCB & FUJI - *** Ristretto 6: "Pac-Man Double Feature" (Secret Menu Edition!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23qHqQfhpIM&t=22s

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