The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast
The 2600 Game By Game Podcast will delve into the history, gameplay, and personal stories of every game made for the Atari 2600.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 290
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Episode 68 - Blackjack, Casino and Slot Machine by Atari
This week's episode talks about Blackjack, Casino, and Slot Machine by Atari. I apologize for the delay, I am still trying to get over being sick. Thankfully, my dad should be getting out of the hosp…
My Favorite Childhood Toys OTHER Than The Atari 2600
Hi everybody, I feel a little guilty about not having an episode this week. This one is not about the 2600 though; rather, it's about the other toys I had and enjoyed as a kid. I don't necessarily th…
Episode 67 - Mouse Trap by Coleco and Lady Bug by Champ Games
Hello dere. This week I'm profiling a Coleco Game, Mouse Trap, and what was supposed to be a Coleco game, Lady Bug. Lady Bug is actually a home brew done by Champ Games/John Champeau, it was never re…
Episode 66 - Asteroids and Berzerk by Atari
This week's episode is about Asteroids and Berzerk, two great early arcade ports for the 2600. Big thanks once again to Willie Culver for sponsoring the contest for this episode, where he gave away a…
Episode 65 - Word Zapper and Commando Raid by U.S. Games
Hi there! This week I discuss Word Zapper and Commando Raid by US Games. Next week is a big one, Asteroids and Berzerk, both by Atari. Upcoming games include Mousetrap by Coleco and Ladybug by John C…
Episode 64 - Cross Force and Tape Worm by Spectravision
This is the second Spectravision show I've done, this time featuring the games Cross Force and Tape Worm. If you don't know Spectravision, try these games out, I think you will enjoy themNext week on…
Episode 63 - Submarine Commander and Video Pinball by Atari
This episode is about Submarine Commander (the last Sears exclusive on this show), and one of my childhood favorites, Video Pinball (both by Atari). Be sure to stick around to hear me ramble for quit…
Episode 62 - Magicard and Video Life by CommaVid
This week's episode is about the CommaVid carts Magicard and Video Life. It was a tough one, I really don't possess a basic understanding of programming (Magicard) or elementary science (Video Life),…
Episode 61 - Thunderground and Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator by Sega
This week I talk about two more of Sega's Atari 2600 games, Thunderground and Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator. I found both of them to be fun to play. Next episode will not be out until Ju…
Episode 60 - Pac-Man by Atari
This week is all about Pac-Man by Atari. Got a ton of feedback and audio submissions, so you are in for a treat! Next week I will be looking at Thunderground and Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simul…
Episode 59 - Title Match Pro Wrestling and Skate Boardin' by Absolute
This week I look at half of the Absolute Entertainment games, Title Match Pro Wrestling and Skateboardin.' Next week on the show I will be covering Pac-Man! A very polarizing game for sure. I already…
Episode 58 - Codebreaker, Flag Capture, and Video Chess by Atari
This week I stupidly cover 3 Atari games, Codebreaker, Flag Capture and Video Chess. Stupidly only because it was Easter and I was more busy than I've ever been. Sometimes 3 in a show is a necessary …
Episode 57 - Gyruss and James Bond 007 by Parker Bros.
This week's episode deals with Gyruss and James Bond 007 by Parker Brothers. Upcoming games include Codebreaker, Flag Capture & Video Chess by Atari; Skateboardin' and Title Match Pro Wrestling by Ac…
Episode 56 - Suicide Mission and Killer Satellites by Starpath
Back to the wonderful Supercharger for two more of its games, Suicide Mission and Killer Satellites. I forgot to mention in the show that the Prototype version of Suicide Mission, Meteoroids, has a s…
Episode 55 - Surround and Hunt & Score by Atari
This week's episode is a little dry, it features the Atari games Surround and Hunt 'n' Score (aka A Game Of Concentration). What this episode lacks in gameplay makes up in audio submissions! I wasn't…
Episode 54 - Fast Eddie and Deadly Duck by 20th Century Fox
This week I look at Fast Eddie and Deadly Duck by 20th Century Fox, makers of fine films and video games. Next week it's back to the early days of Atari with Surround and Hunt 'n' Score, aka A Game o…
Episode 53 - Othello and RealSports Baseball by Atari
This week I talk about Othello and RealSports Baseball, the latter being the first silver label game that I'm discussing! Rick from the Intellivisionaries Podcast and I pitted our respective consoles…
Episode 52 - Stampede and Ice Hockey by Activision
This week's episode is about two more Activision games, Stampede and Ice Hockey. These games are so simple that I think I spent much more time on the packaging then on the actual gameplay! Next week …
Episode 51 - Blueprint and Solar Fox by CBS Electronics
Hi ho everyone! Episode 51 deals with Blueprint and Solar Fox by CBS Electronics, both really great games for the 2600 in my opinion. Next week I'll be looking at Stampede and Ice Hockey by Activisio…
Episode 50 - Space Cavern and Racquetball by Apollo
This week I cover two more Games by Apollo, Space Cavern and Racquteball! Space Cavern programmer Dan Oliver generously gave his time to answer my questions this week, and that Q & A will be posted t…