The Atari VCS Podcast
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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.
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The podcast focuses on the modern Atari VCS console, discussing its unique game library that includes over 200 games, covering indie developers, retro re-releases, and hidden gems. Episodes may feature in-depth game reviews, listener feedback segments, and interviews with VCS developers, such as episode one that explores personal connections to the console and game recommendations.
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.
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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Fuji Fanmail: [email protected] (C/O RED)
To Solicit feedback/reviews/etc: same email as above w/o C/O ;)
Thanks for listening!
BCB, GG & Fuji
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GreekGeek’s ATARI VCS History links:
(Sorry for any formatting issues, it’s alot!)
AtariVCS retro-inspired console is finally available to buy
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)
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 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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Additional Music: Special thanks to The Soundlings
X-Files Theme: Baanetland on YouTube
and Vibe Mountain (with our usual theme song, “February”)!
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