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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus)

@atariarchive.org

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Science Communicator, Video Game Historian, author of Atari Archive, old school FGCer, occasional Retronaut host, and chicken owner. He/him

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · Oct 17

Hello new followers! I'm Kevin, game historian, science communicator, and fighting games old head. My history focus is on the early days of gaming history in particular, so I want to plug some of my work: first and foremost with my book, for sale through Limited Run (and on Amazon in paperback).

Atari Archive Vol. 1 – Limited Run Games

Limited Run Games is the industry-leading publisher and distributor of award winning collector's editions, rare video games, and merchandise for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, PC, and retro cons...

limitedrungames.com

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Atari Scene News @philsan.bsky.social · Jun 23

Audacity Games pages dedicated to David Crane's upcoming game for #Atari2600 console, Rescue from Poseidon's Gate, are now live so we can find out more about it. adgm.us/portal/guide... #atari #retrogames @atari.com @garrykitchen.bsky.social‬

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 18h

We are ride or die with Mr. Do in my household

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Chris Chapman @retrohistories.bsky.social · 23h

New resurrected podcast feeds, and it's a special RPG drop in honour of @katbailey.bsky.social!

1UP's Active Time Babble and GamePro's Roleplayers' Realm can once again be added to your podcast apps: savestate.site/podcasts/

(Their successor, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, is essential listening!)

Screengrabs of Pocket Casts playing an old episode of ATB and an old episode of Roleplayers' Realm.

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Ben Gross @bhgross144.bsky.social · 22h

So this #SHOT2025 panel has nearly wrapped up. But if you want to read more about historical issues surrounding multimedia and the preservation of born-digital collections, check out this piece on #DigiPres at @theul.bsky.social.

(Thanks for bringing this to my attention, @rhiggitt.bsky.social!)

A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks

From lectures by Stephen Hawking to the letters of British politician Neil Kinnock – it's a race against time to save the historical treasures locked away on old floppy disks.

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 1d

As a writer I am allowed a handful of apt phrases per week

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

We conclude the articles on Activision's four initial games with a history of Dragster, David Crane's other game from the lot and, reportedly, one of the company's biggest early successes... as well as a game infamous for a speedrunning scandal. www.atariarchive.org/blog/dragste...

Dragster – August 1980, Atari Archive

While David Crane's other August release, Fishing Derby, was a unique experience in the gaming space, the same can’t exactly be said for his other...

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 1d

Real strong "how it started/how it's going"

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Enerjax✦ 🔜 Magfest, FF @enerjax.bsky.social · 1d

Games that make you go from this.. to this 😂

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 1d

If you've ever wanted to know more about how Sega's most ambitious arcade cabinet came together, how it was received at the time, and the sheer effort that goes into moving these things and making them work, this is well worth your time!

Brian Clark (bclarkomp) @onemillionpower.com · 1d

This is the story of Sega's R360: The legendary arcade cabinet that spun players around and left arcade floors far too early. Exclusive interviews, developer quotes, and more!
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I

Sega R360: Spinning Dreams in the Arcade

YouTube video by One Million Power

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downchasm @downchasm.bsky.social · 1d

and it did

they tried to warn us — we refused to listen

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Mary Kenney @marykgames.com · 2d

looking forward to the day my kids decide my advice is bad because 20% of my brain is plastic

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 1d

The right missing the obvious point of sci-fi and fantasy lives on both sides of the Atlantic I suppose. Like that one Tory leader who claims to be a big Discworld fan but fundamentally disagrees with everything about it

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

Dragster – August 1980, Atari Archive

While David Crane's other August release, Fishing Derby, was a unique experience in the gaming space, the same can’t exactly be said for his other...

www.atariarchive.org

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

Well I may have another update finished up tonight so stay tuned! Of course, when I finally get to Stellar Track it would probably behoove me to finish that page I half-started about the 70s Star Trek game, huh

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 2d

Vermonters, mark your calendars: SciFri is coming to Burlington! Join host Flora Lichtman for a live show on Friday, Oct. 17 with @vermontpublic.org. The future of food, including reducing waste and the potential of local mung beans, is on the menu. 🍽️

Get your tickets: buff.ly/c6RnLpx

Science Friday LIVE and Vermont Public: Event on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Ave. Burlington, VT

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

Wow, praise from Caesar!

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LocationScouts @locationscoutsgccx.bsky.social · 2d

Here's the correct magnet link:

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LocationScouts @locationscoutsgccx.bsky.social · 2d

New sub! Ep. #276 - Giant mechs, too… “Go for it, Goemon 2: The Strange General McGuinness”

pastebin.com/raw/2i8eEj4d

(01:25 to 01:37 shows major spoilers for the entire Season 22.)

Next up, it’s another “2”…

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

I'm saying!

Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

Shin Nicole Kidman

Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

I should pitch an unhinged panel sometime about how Kpop Demon Hunters is the 21st Century successor to Revolution X

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 2d

Forgot I was listening to music last night, turned my car on this morning to get dropped right at the start of Keep Quiet. Great way to start the day

Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 3d

The blog continues its updates, as Bob Whitehead's Boxing gets its time in the spotlight. Unassuming but a blast to play, particularly if you're using the original joysticks and want to experience actual exhaustion in your boxing match. www.atariarchive.org/blog/boxing-...

Boxing – August 1980, Atari Archive

After exiting Atari upon the completion of Video Chess and participating in the risky venture of starting up the novel idea of a third-party video game...

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 3d

They seem genuinely convinced a future administration (or even individual states) will not go after them, and while I’ll grant historically that’s been the case I’m not sure with the degree of stuff they’re doing that I would be so nonchalant about it

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Paperback Paradise @paperbackparadise.bsky.social · 3d

Photo of a vintage book cover featuring a linen closet with the door opening slightly revealing a smiling skeleton inside. Copy and title read:

When lonely nights turn bonely

Secret Sex Skeleton

PORRIDGE FIRM

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 3d

In my excitement over the Protomen Act III album finally coming out, I dug up my photos from when they performed at the Painted Lady in Hamtramck, MI back in Feb 2008! It was so cold their equipment froze on the bus and kept malfunctioning. Wild to have followed them early on to where they are now.

Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 3d

Oh hell yeah I took some photos of the show (also it was 2008, I had my dates mixed up)

The Protomen circa February 2008 trying to fix a broken mic wire during a concert