Atari Newsline - The Podcast by Ballistik Coffee Boy

Atari Newsline #478: Jul 8, 2026. Centipede Swarm by Graphite Lab & Atari Announced! Let's Play & Discuss!

(episode 478) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline NIGHT OWL UPDATE, some cool news! 'Centipede Swarm' was announced over the past couple days & released today on July 8, 2026. It's not midnight (yet) when uploading this, and I wanted to get this news out and share the fun, so this is my first NIGHT OWL update! This new game is a mobile game on Amazon Luna, what is Amazon Luna, you ask? We go over that, too. Don't miss the Centipede goodness. (And please excuse my choppy gameplay video. Up here in the mountains, we are having huge wind storms so I am doing the best I can with spotty wifi. Enjoy!) Check out Tim's Tiny Arcade for more coverage! BCB *** Amazon Game Studio article: https://www.amazongamestudios.com/en-us/news/articles/luna-centipede-swarm [https://www.amazongamestudios.com/en-us/news/articles/luna-centipede-swarm] Centipede Swarm Amazon Luna landing page: https://luna.amazon.com/game/centipede-swarm/B0FP79K7WS [https://luna.amazon.com/game/centipede-swarm/B0FP79K7WS] Join BCB's Substack! It's a stack of news & fun! For free! https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com/ [https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com/] Join me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy [https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy] Video Link: https://tinyurl.com/3kupdkt7

Atari Newsline #477: Jul 8, 2026. Atari Hotels, Thunderful, Deep Mind, RCT3, Magazine, VCS Summer Contest Winner!

(episode 477) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode, we discuss: Atari Hotels update from Phoenix TV station, Free Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 on Epic Games store, a new Atari Magazine printed on a real Atari computer. No joke! Plus: Deep Mind 2014 article about Atari, Thunderful deal - It's done and dusted, but is it 'thunderful'? And: The winner of the Summer Atari VCS Contest is announced! Who won the free VCS game gift card? Let's find out! Follow, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB *** Atari Hotel Arizona Family article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/atari-hotel-plan-sparks-fight-over-roosevelt-row-s-future/ar-AA26QoOp?ocid=BingNewsSerp [https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/atari-hotel-plan-sparks-fight-over-roosevelt-row-s-future/ar-AA26QoOp?ocid=BingNewsSerp] Atari Magazine time extension article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/the-magazine-about-atari-made-on-an-atari-atari-legacy-launches-this-month [https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/the-magazine-about-atari-made-on-an-atari-atari-legacy-launches-this-month] Atari Legacy Magazine: https://www.iamats.com/shop/atari-legacy-issue-01-magazine/ [https://www.iamats.com/shop/atari-legacy-issue-01-magazine/] TOI's Deep Mind/Atari article: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/in-2014-deepmind-s-dqn-mastered-atari-games-and-transformed-reinforcement-learning/ar-AA26ZIvS?ocid=BingNewsVerp [https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/in-2014-deepmind-s-dqn-mastered-atari-games-and-transformed-reinforcement-learning/ar-AA26ZIvS?ocid=BingNewsVerp] Push Square's Thunderful article: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/06/ataris-rise-continues-as-it-acquires-steamworld-maker-thunderful [https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/06/ataris-rise-continues-as-it-acquires-steamworld-maker-thunderful] Free RTC3 Player One article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/gaming/epic-games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-is-now-free-to-download-on-the-epic-games-store/ar-AA26Azzj?ocid=BingNewsVerp [https://www.msn.com/en-us/gaming/epic-games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-is-now-free-to-download-on-the-epic-games-store/ar-AA26Azzj?ocid=BingNewsVerp] Join my Substack for the latest Atari news! https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com [https://ballistikcoffeeboy.substack.com/] Video link for episode: https://rumble.com/v7cdvx0-atari-newsline-477-atari-hotels-thunderful-deep-mind-rct3-magazine-vcs-summ.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_f

Atari Newsline #476: Jun 29, 2026. 'What's the Word, Songbird?' (Carl Forhan Interview, Microvaders Caravan, Cultic, Thief & Gh0st)

(episode 476) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. On this episode, Carl Forhan (Songbird Productions) stops by the show to discuss Jaguar 2026 & his latest release, 'Microvaders Caravan,' including what he's working on next & more! + 'Celtic' and 'Thief' remastered is announced by Nightdive, Infogrames & Atari! Trailers Incoming! + 'Gh0st' by Michael Greenhut, a Tron-inspired new game on the Atari VCS! Let's take a look! Rumble video of episode: https://rumble.com/v7bz67i-atari-newsline-476-whats-the-word-songbird-carl-forhan-interview-celtic-thi.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_f Tik Tok Promo for ep: https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy/video/7656672212006604046?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7645157146708870669 Michael Greenhut on the web: https://michaelgreenhut.com/games.php Songbird Productions: https://songbird-productions.com/ Microvaders Caravan page: https://songbird-productions.com/product/microvaders-caravan/ Michael Greenhut 'Gh0st' Wordpress: https://michaelgreenhut.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/gh0st/ Thief: The Dark Project Remastered: https://atari.com/products/thief-the-dark-project-remastered Cultic complete edition: https://atari.com/products/cultic-complete-edition

Atari Newsline #475: Jun 20, 2026. "Apparently, I Don't Exist Anymore..." BCB Cancelled Again?! What U Can Do 2 Help!

(Episode 475) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. / So apparently, some content creators out there are saying I "don't exist anymore," despite me putting out 5 videos this past week! Yes, five. This is the fifth. For some of these so called content creators who supported me, 2 months later, they're (mostly) nowhere to be found, now some of these (at least 2 I know of) are saying I 'don't exist' and are now supporting other channels in my place. This is very irritating to me, and I want to discuss with you how this affects the channel, my mindset & how I will proceed going forward... Rumble Video Link: https://rumble.com/v7bkwnq-atari-newsline-475-apparently-i-dont-exist-anymore...-bcb-cancelled-again-h.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_f Thanks for listening! Show your support for the show & podcast by following me & retweeting my social media posts. Follow me on those, too! Links below, thank you! Follow me on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ballistikcoffee [https://x.com/ballistikcoffee] Follow me on Tik Tok! https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy [https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy] Follow me on Blue Sky! https://bsky.app/profile/ballistikcoffeeboy.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ballistikcoffeeboy.bsky.social] Friend me on Atari.IO Club VCS! https://forums.atari.io/profile/2410-ballistik/ [https://forums.atari.io/profile/2410-ballistik/] Add me to your Atari VCS Friends List! BBold5002

Atari Newsline #474: Jun 18, 2026. Games Galore! Moonlight Cow Demo, Microvaders Caravan, Wolfenstein 3D, JagFest!

(Episode 474) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, its Games Galore! This episode, I go over some brand new game announcements & preorders, including 'Microvaders: Caravan Edition' by Songbird Productions, 'Toy Story: Retro Roundup' and 'Toy Story 3 Complete Edition', 'Thief: The Dark Project Remastered', and 'Moonlight Cow' Demo on the Atari VCS & on Itch.IO by Birdtek Games! PLUS: Jagfest 2026 is here! Are you going? Here's the deets. Plus 'Wolfenstein 3D' on the Lynx! Play it today! AND... Kiki 2600 is the focus of my new section, Bits & Bobs. Like, Comment and Follow! Thanks for watching! BCB *** Show Links: Kiki 2600 Games on Payhip: https://payhip.com/kiki2600games Kiki 2600 Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kiki2600-games/61573383667407/ Songbird Productions presents Jagfest 2026! Link: https://songbird-productions.com/2026/06/03/jagfest/ [https://songbird-productions.com/2026/06/03/jagfest/] Microvaders Caravan (Preorder page) https://songbird-productions.com/product/microvaders-caravan/ [https://songbird-productions.com/product/microvaders-caravan/] NintendoLife Toy Story article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/digital-eclipse-brings-a-bunch-of-classic-toy-story-games-to-switch-1-and-2-this-year [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/digital-eclipse-brings-a-bunch-of-classic-toy-story-games-to-switch-1-and-2-this-year] Wolftenstein 3D article by Time Extention: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/34-years-later-wolfenstein-3d-just-got-one-hell-of-an-impressive-port-for-the-atari-lynx [https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/34-years-later-wolfenstein-3d-just-got-one-hell-of-an-impressive-port-for-the-atari-lynx] Kaptajnen on BlueSky (Wolfenstein video) https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:he4suebutgyuf4mnzydfrq2y?ref_src=embed&ref_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.timeextension.com%252Fnews%252F2026%252F06%252F34-years-later-wolfenstein-3d-just-got-one-hell-of-an-impressive-port-for-the-atari-lynx [https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:he4suebutgyuf4mnzydfrq2y?ref_src=embed&ref_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.timeextension.com%252Fnews%252F2026%252F06%252F34-years-later-wolfenstein-3d-just-got-one-hell-of-an-impressive-port-for-the-atari-lynx] Wolfenstein 3D roms on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11Mq1f8bDg_ZH8Z9DtjH5dC1-cCsP8ycZ [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11Mq1f8bDg_ZH8Z9DtjH5dC1-cCsP8ycZ] Thief: The Dark Project Remastered: https://atari.com/products/thief-the-dark-project-remastered [https://atari.com/products/thief-the-dark-project-remastered]