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Joe & Mac Retro Collection Physical Edition Pre-Orders Now Open
Fans of the classic Joe & Mac platformer series will have something cool in 2027, as three games in the series will be made available physically early next year. Available on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam digitally on October 29, 2026,...
The Rise of Primal Rage – by Todd Friedman
Released in 1994 by Atari Games, Primal Rage emerged during one of the most competitive eras in arcade gaming history. Fighting games dominated arcades in the early-to-mid 1990s, fueled by the massive success of titles like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II. Into...
10 Obscure Facts About Gaming on the Commodore Amiga
At Gamescom this year, Retro Games, Ltd., made an impressive showing with their THEA1200 release. It's a retro computer that emulates the classic Commodore Amiga 1200 from the 90s, complete with a full-sized keyboard and support not only for running the built-in...
Walter Day’s Gaming Superstars: Volume Two – by Todd Friedman
WALTER DAY'S GAMING SUPERSTARS: VOLUME TWO On Sale! Paperback NOW Available! For a limited time, Volume two of the Walter Day Gaming Superstars hardcover book will be the low price of $25.68. The newly released paperback is being sold for $17.99 To Order Book This...
The Bloody History of MK finishes – by Matt Owen
It’s no secret that Mortal Kombat is violent by and large the most graphic fighting game series ever created. Full of blood and gore, it pushed the limits on what was acceptable for video game violence in the ‘90s, eventually leading to the formation of the ESRB...
Pre-order open for Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom – Deluxe Edition
Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom - Deluxe Edition 628 page, full-color premium hardcover featuring 200+ NES games, articles, exclusive interviews, and 35 guest writers. PRE ORDER CLICK HERE Do you have what it takes to navigate through the Lost Woods? Are you brave...
Super Smash Siblings – by Noah LaPointe
It’s strange to think about now, but for a long time, nobody really knew what to make of the Super Smash Bros. series. Not regarding critical reception—the games were beloved practically from day one—but in how to classify them. Nowadays, no one bats an eye if you...
Atari x Activision Collection Announced; Pre-Orders Available Today
August 26, 2026 – Atari today announced the Atari x Activision Collection, a landmark physical collaboration rereleasing 39 Atari 2600 titles on physical cartridges, including fan favorites Pitfall!, River Raid and Kaboom! The project reunites Atari and Activision...
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