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?

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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*

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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!

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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!

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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.

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and 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!

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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!

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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/

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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!

Feedback: [email protected]

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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/

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Apple Podcast version of this episode:

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Retro Replay Podcast w/ MGG & RBG! (May 2026)

Papa Pete's OG&OG Podcast! (May 12 2026) Live Stream Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_nfibqh2_U&t=2774s

'BCB is Cancelled' (Part 2) (Referenced in this podcast)

https://rumble.com/v793866-an-461-bcb-is-cancelled-pt-2-the-phoenix-rises-atari-newsline-for-apr-27-20.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a

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Into the Vertical Blank's "Atari Now" Podcast Re: BCB Is Cancelled

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUrHYgCpG2o&t=737s

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Thank you to these awesome musicians & fellow Atari fans!

Tony Longworth, Bobby Richards, Vibe Mountain, Kevin MacLeod, Obsidian Contraption, Patrick Patrikios & more! I love your stuff! I hope this showcases it well.

BB

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

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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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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!

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Watch "I'm With Pedro" on BCB! From 2023:

https://youtu.be/Sm5rAZYTK-o

Fuji's Storytime begins at 1:34:45

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?

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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

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