Jason Polansky
@jaysofdoom.bsky.social
Producer at Atari
Host of Official Atari Games Podcast
Rambling on Hes Abroad podcast
Host of Official Atari Games Podcast
Rambling on Hes Abroad podcast
We're honored to see I, Robot featured in @nintendolife.com's Staff Picks Games of the Year!
"I hesitate to use the phrase 'there’s nothing else quite like it,' but screw it: There’s nothing else quite like it."
https://www.nintendolife.com/features/games-of-the-year-2025-nintendo-life-staff-picks
"I hesitate to use the phrase 'there’s nothing else quite like it,' but screw it: There’s nothing else quite like it."
https://www.nintendolife.com/features/games-of-the-year-2025-nintendo-life-staff-picks
December 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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My Life in Games (Or What's a Nice Jewish Boy Doing in the Games Industry?) - It's been a great 25 years for me. If you are free, please consider joining us.
December 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
My Life in Games (Or What's a Nice Jewish Boy Doing in the Games Industry?) - It's been a great 25 years for me. If you are free, please consider joining us.
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Bubsy 4D? More like Bubsy 2D, am I right?
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Bubsy 4D? More like Bubsy 2D, am I right?
No Atari Podcast this week or January 2nd. Will be back to the regular schedule on January 16th. If you're a listener, let me know what you want to see from the podcast in 2026!
December 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
No Atari Podcast this week or January 2nd. Will be back to the regular schedule on January 16th. If you're a listener, let me know what you want to see from the podcast in 2026!
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Atari Store Black Friday sale buff.ly/Ou4XdCx
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Atari Store Black Friday sale buff.ly/Ou4XdCx
👀
To this day this is how I feel about Pac-Man on the Atari 2600.
Sonuvabitch I was robbed.
Sonuvabitch I was robbed.
I spent my allowance on that piece of shit and I'm still kinda mad about it.
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
👀
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Fort Oasis waits… Total Chaos is out NOW on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Game Pass.
From the mind behind Turbo Overkill, Sam Prebble drags you into a descent you may not return from.
Eternal thanks to @atari.com & Infogrames for helping unleash the horror.
From the mind behind Turbo Overkill, Sam Prebble drags you into a descent you may not return from.
Eternal thanks to @atari.com & Infogrames for helping unleash the horror.
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Fort Oasis waits… Total Chaos is out NOW on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Game Pass.
From the mind behind Turbo Overkill, Sam Prebble drags you into a descent you may not return from.
Eternal thanks to @atari.com & Infogrames for helping unleash the horror.
From the mind behind Turbo Overkill, Sam Prebble drags you into a descent you may not return from.
Eternal thanks to @atari.com & Infogrames for helping unleash the horror.
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Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is available NOW on all platforms! 🤠
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is available NOW on all platforms! 🤠
Found out about this game via @barrytopping.com. Currently getting whooped by the second level and I'm loving it.
Our debut title, sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, is out now! Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this challenging, story-driven arcade shooter!🕊️🥚
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Found out about this game via @barrytopping.com. Currently getting whooped by the second level and I'm loving it.
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Digital Eclipse just released new DLC for Atari 50, covering Namco ports for Atari platforms. And... hey, what's this?
That's Computer Entertainer, the game magazine we released into the Creative Commons this summer! It's already being used in commercial game history projects
That's Computer Entertainer, the game magazine we released into the Creative Commons this summer! It's already being used in commercial game history projects
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Digital Eclipse just released new DLC for Atari 50, covering Namco ports for Atari platforms. And... hey, what's this?
That's Computer Entertainer, the game magazine we released into the Creative Commons this summer! It's already being used in commercial game history projects
That's Computer Entertainer, the game magazine we released into the Creative Commons this summer! It's already being used in commercial game history projects
The best VR accessory that no one talks about: straws.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The best VR accessory that no one talks about: straws.
Atari Games Podcast Episode 67 is in the can and awaiting some reviews before going live. I'm not sure when that'll be, but it'll go up as soon as I'm told I can press the button.
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Atari Games Podcast Episode 67 is in the can and awaiting some reviews before going live. I'm not sure when that'll be, but it'll go up as soon as I'm told I can press the button.
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I'm on the newest episode of the @atari.com podcast along
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
Atari Podcast Episode 66 - Let's Play Blood: Refreshed Supply w/ Nightdive Studios
YouTube video by Atari
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I'm on the newest episode of the @atari.com podcast along
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
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In this trailer for Haunted Paws, players will embody two puppies on a mission to save their human friend from a haunted mansion. 🐶
Get ready to dispatch enemies, sneak around the mansion, and take naps in the upcoming playtest on Steam starting on October 31.
Get ready to dispatch enemies, sneak around the mansion, and take naps in the upcoming playtest on Steam starting on October 31.
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
In this trailer for Haunted Paws, players will embody two puppies on a mission to save their human friend from a haunted mansion. 🐶
Get ready to dispatch enemies, sneak around the mansion, and take naps in the upcoming playtest on Steam starting on October 31.
Get ready to dispatch enemies, sneak around the mansion, and take naps in the upcoming playtest on Steam starting on October 31.
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Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 Steam codes for Once Upon a Katamari courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway closes on Oct 27th, 6:30 PM PT
Game is $32.97 on Gamesplanet w/ code KATAMARI buff.ly/j4qOsMG
Game is $32.97 on Gamesplanet w/ code KATAMARI buff.ly/j4qOsMG
October 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 Steam codes for Once Upon a Katamari courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway closes on Oct 27th, 6:30 PM PT
Game is $32.97 on Gamesplanet w/ code KATAMARI buff.ly/j4qOsMG
Game is $32.97 on Gamesplanet w/ code KATAMARI buff.ly/j4qOsMG
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Bubsy 4D Demo Impressions — Move Aside Sonic; Bubsy is Mario’s Biggest Rival Now! @atari.com @fabraz.bsky.social #Bubsy4d
lordsofgaming.net/2025/10/bubs...
lordsofgaming.net/2025/10/bubs...
Bubsy 4D Demo Impressions — Move Aside Sonic; Bubsy is Mario's Biggest Rival Now - Lords of Gaming
Among the pantheon of classic 3D platformer mascots vying for relevance, Bubsy 4D now stands as the closest challenger to Mario's throne.
lordsofgaming.net
October 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Bubsy 4D Demo Impressions — Move Aside Sonic; Bubsy is Mario’s Biggest Rival Now! @atari.com @fabraz.bsky.social #Bubsy4d
lordsofgaming.net/2025/10/bubs...
lordsofgaming.net/2025/10/bubs...
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Bubsy's playing the demo right now on the Steam page, not kidding.
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Bubsy's playing the demo right now on the Steam page, not kidding.
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Bubsy 4D Demo is available on Steam buff.ly/LgE9SSX
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Bubsy 4D Demo is available on Steam buff.ly/LgE9SSX
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SURPRISE! You can play the demo for Bubsy 4D right NOW ahead of Steam Next Fest! Includes four levels (tutorial + first three levels), the ability to unlock some moves and costumes, and your save data will carry over to the full game!
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/...
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/...
October 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
SURPRISE! You can play the demo for Bubsy 4D right NOW ahead of Steam Next Fest! Includes four levels (tutorial + first three levels), the ability to unlock some moves and costumes, and your save data will carry over to the full game!
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/...
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/...
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No thoughts. Head empty. Just ball.
October 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
No thoughts. Head empty. Just ball.
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Blood: Refreshed Supply - Reveal Trailer, Nightdive Studios (PC/Xbox/PlayStation/Switch) www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFjJ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/...
-High res, unlocked framerate
-Extended mod support
-Rewritten netcode (8 players)
-New scenarios (Marrow at launch, Death Wish in future)
store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/...
-High res, unlocked framerate
-Extended mod support
-Rewritten netcode (8 players)
-New scenarios (Marrow at launch, Death Wish in future)
September 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Blood: Refreshed Supply - Reveal Trailer, Nightdive Studios (PC/Xbox/PlayStation/Switch) www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFjJ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/...
-High res, unlocked framerate
-Extended mod support
-Rewritten netcode (8 players)
-New scenarios (Marrow at launch, Death Wish in future)
store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/...
-High res, unlocked framerate
-Extended mod support
-Rewritten netcode (8 players)
-New scenarios (Marrow at launch, Death Wish in future)
And now for something completely different: Wizordum! It was a pleasure to work with Apogee and Emberheart to bring this one to consoles and I had a great time chatting with Jeron and Primoz about the journey from conception to completion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lKD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lKD...
Atari Podcast Episode 64 - Let's Play Wizordum With Apogee!
YouTube video by Atari
www.youtube.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
And now for something completely different: Wizordum! It was a pleasure to work with Apogee and Emberheart to bring this one to consoles and I had a great time chatting with Jeron and Primoz about the journey from conception to completion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lKD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lKD...
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Adventure of Samsara is a mysterious, 2D Metroidvania action-adventure that captures the spirit of the original Atari 2600 title, Adventure and takes it in an entirely new and unique direction.
pre-order from September 23!
pre-order from September 23!
September 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Adventure of Samsara is a mysterious, 2D Metroidvania action-adventure that captures the spirit of the original Atari 2600 title, Adventure and takes it in an entirely new and unique direction.
pre-order from September 23!
pre-order from September 23!
Thanks to @sonicmega.bsky.social for joining @smugporky.bsky.social and I on this week's Atari Podcast. It was a pleasure to get to learn more about the new voice behind Bubsy in Bubsy 4D.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYdi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYdi...
Atari Podcast Episode 63 - The New Voice of Bubsy w/ Sean Chiplock
YouTube video by Atari
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thanks to @sonicmega.bsky.social for joining @smugporky.bsky.social and I on this week's Atari Podcast. It was a pleasure to get to learn more about the new voice behind Bubsy in Bubsy 4D.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYdi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYdi...
Psi-Ops 2
Share your most unrealistic expectations for the Nintendo Direct
September 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Psi-Ops 2