Atari Newsline - The Podcast by Ballistik Coffee Boy

Atari Newsline #472: Jun 5, 2026. Kieren Hawken Discusses New Atari Trademarks, Game IP's & Future Releases!

(Atari Newsline. Breaking News.) On this Atari Newsline, Atari historian & authoer Kieren Hawken ("The Laird's Lair" on YouTube) discusses new Atari Trademarks, Game IP & Future Releases! What could be up Atari's sleeves? We read the tea leaves & discuss some of the latest Atari news, rumors & future releases Atari are working on (or could potentially work on.) On location in Los Angeles, CA. Enjoy! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB *** Check out 'A Compendium of Atari VCS Games, Volume 2' on Amazon! https://tinyurl.com/2twctcuv [https://tinyurl.com/2twctcuv] Subscribe to 'The Laird's Lair' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelairdslair [https://www.youtube.com/@thelairdslair] Follow Atari Newsline on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/AtariNewsline [https://rumble.com/c/AtariNewsline]

Atari Newsline #471: Jun 3, 2026. Atari Buys Hipster Whale / Songbirds New Jag & Lynx Games / Story Roundup

On this episode of Atari Newsline, I discuss a few stories... Atari buys 'Hipster Whale,' publisher for Crossy Road & other games, for nearly 40 million. Too much? + Sonbird Productions had 3 more Atari Lynx & Jag games up for sale, and one more that's a limited release! + Story roundup from the last That Atari Show, including Atari no longer recognized as a French company. Why is that? Let's find out! Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB

Atari Newsline #470: Jun 2, 2026. Interview w/Cuirass Entertainment! + 'Ends Reach 2: Wake of Reason'

On this episode of Atari Newsline, Christian w/ Cuirass Entertainment (dev of "off-world rally" and "end's reach" on the Atari VCS! He's here to discuss his next project he's been working on, called Ends Reach: Wake of Reason. It's the second installment in his end's reach sci fi metroidvania, that he is making for the Atari VCS and also for Steam release! You can wish list the game now! Also, we discuss his influences, what he's been up to and is this whole dev thing just a hobby? Follow, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! BCB

Atari Newsline #469: May 25, 2026. 800XL Trademark + Turbo Time Warp + Atari Gaming Laptop + Commodore + VCS Game?

(episode 469) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline: Atari recently filed for the 800xl trademark. Should we be excited? + Alex w/ Turbo Zone Gaming is our new co-host w/ "Turbo Time Warp!" In ep 1, he tackles 'Pitfall!' + Have I found the perfect retro atari pc gaming laptop? Meet the Inspiron 1900 w/ Windows XP! + Atari & Commodore Rivalry Reborn? + New VCS Game & Interview Incoming! + more! Show Links: Rumble Video link to this episode: https://rumble.com/v7ad1i8-atari-newsline-469-800xl-trademark-turbo-time-warp-atari-gaming-laptop-comm.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_f 'Commodore Vs Atari' article by Generation Amiga: https://www.generationamiga.com/2026/05/20/atari-and-commodore-are-back-the-old-rivalry-enters-a-new-generation/ [https://www.generationamiga.com/2026/05/20/atari-and-commodore-are-back-the-old-rivalry-enters-a-new-generation/] Atari 800xl Trademark Article by Time Extension / Powerdubs: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/new-atari-trademark-application-hints-at-hardware-refresh-for-mr-ts-favourite-home-computer [https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/new-atari-trademark-application-hints-at-hardware-refresh-for-mr-ts-favourite-home-computer] Thanks for watching & listening! Follow & subscribe today, comment and like the video! I appreciate you all! Tik Tok Promo Link for episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@ballistikcoffeeboy/video/7643862000795258126?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7641960795077510669 -BCB-

Atari Newsline #468: May 17, 2026. Atari Newsline #468: Activision 3 + Wizardry + Breakout at 50 + Wade & Bloomberg + 2 New VCS Games!

(Episode 468) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this Atari Newsline update, another steamy helping of Atari stories at your disposal! Activision Collection 3 by Blaze is Announced! Let's see that trailer! + Atari Buys 'Wizardry' Games, the earlier games in the franchise. Is this wise? + Breakout turns 50! Who started it all? You may be surprised! + Wade Rosen, Atari CEO, speaks to Bloomberg about Atari's future! + 2 New VCS games have hit the store! Which are they? + BCB Live? What is it? Subscribe, Like & Comment! Thanks for watching! Video Link: https://tinyurl.com/ms7yv895 BCB ** Bloomberg's Wade Interview: https://tinyurl.com/nemk23yh [https://tinyurl.com/nemk23yh] Kiki 2600's Puck Paddle: https://payhip.com/b/iApyw [https://payhip.com/b/iApyw] Activision Coll 3 by Blaze: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/activision-collection-3/ [https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/activision-collection-3/] Pengo 7800 by Opcode: https://opcodegames.com/shop/atari7800/pengo7800/ [https://opcodegames.com/shop/atari7800/pengo7800/]