A review of The History of Silent Hill
Earlier this year, Pen & Sword Books released The History of the Pokémon Games, which I reviewed here. At the same time, they released the much less obviously marketable The History of Silent Hill by Samantha Morris. Similar titles notwithstanding, these...
Atari 7800: What Went Wrong?
During the early days of home consoles, Atari absolutely dominated the market, with its popular Atari 2600 VCS and a slew of games. Five years after the 2600’s release, Atari tried to mirror that success with its next-generation console, the 5200. Unfortunately,...
Holo Charizards and the Collect-and-Chance Thrill
Anyone who has ripped open a fresh booster pack knows the feeling. There’s the slight resistance of the foil, the quick fan of the cards, and that little jolt of suspense before the rare one either shows up or doesn’t. Video game trading cards — whether...
From Atari Lynx to Phone Games Today
There was a time when handheld gaming meant lugging around a chunky slab of plastic, a fistful of AA batteries, and a cartridge or two rattling in a jacket pocket. The Atari Lynx was the heavyweight champion of that era — a backlit color screen when rivals were stuck...
The Social Experience of PH Bingo: More Than Just Numbers
Bingo may seem like a simple game at first glance—players get a card, mark off numbers, and hope for a win. Yet, as players spend more time in bingo communities, the focus often shifts from winning to the connections formed during the game. Social interactions,...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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