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An interview about all 1041 (or is it 1042?) Famicom Games
Pretty much every video game loving child of the eighties dreamed of being able to play every single Famicom game. Well, RndStranger (real name David Mathis) of YouTube actually went and did it, completing an exhaustive 1,041 episode series about every single Famicom...
TAITO is Back & Better Than Ever in TAITO Milestones 3!
May 18th, 2024 - We won’t slow down just yet – the ININ x TAITO partnership continues to heat up! ININ, in collaboration with TAITO, is thrilled to announce the third instalment in the TAITO Milestones series, made exclusively for the Nintendo Switch! TAITO Milestones...
Galastrad – GALAGA-Like SHMUP Game for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000!
Arcade Shooters we just love 'em! From Galaga to 1942, to Xenon and even Swiv. But there's one Shoot 'em up that caught our eye this month, and that's the latest release of ' Galastrad ' for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000. As in the words of the website "GAME RELEASE...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Micah Garringer
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Micah Garringer, who currently is displayed on card 4404, from the Superstars of 2024 Collection. Micah is a massive Super Smash Bros. and Madden Football competitor. In High School he was the captain of the Super Smash Bros....
Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip Crashes onto Steam 5/30/24
In Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip, players step into the flip-flops of Terry, a dreamer with a wild goal: to launch himself into the cosmos in a car of his own invention. From the unassuming beginnings of a simple job application, Terry's adventure takes a giddy turn as he...
New Liebherr Pack available now & Main game for free with PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium!
Astragon Entertainment and weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung are pleased to announce the release of the latest expansion for Construction Simulator®. The Construction Simulator® - Liebherr Pack is now available as DLC for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series...
SPECIAL OFFER on Top Racer for OSG subscribers + Developer Packs RESTOCKED at 30% OFF
Coleco is offering YOU our mini arcade stock at a discounted price! Take 30% off with code OSG Order a *Limited Run* DEVELOPER EDITION Berzerk & Frenzy 2-Pack Mini Arcade (replacement chip included to be installed by you) International buyers can typically order...
John Wick Shows Up on Stern Pinball’s Insider Connected App
Hot off the press at Pinside, someone looked up the Stern Factory on the Insider Connected app and saw that "John Wick Pro" was listed as one of the games at that location. That pretty much confirms what I first mentioned on this site back in July, that John Wick...
Rieko Kodama: The Lady Behind the ‘Genesis’ of the Arcade Port
Old School Gamer Celebrates Mother’s Day By Honoring the Late-Great First Lady of Gaming, Rieko Kodama. The pack-in title for the Sega Genesis in North America, Altered Beast is one of the most iconic and noticeable titles in the console’s history. Even if you were a...
Perry Rodgers: Roger Clemens MVP Baseball: A Grand Slam of Perspective
The early ‘90s were a different time for Sports games than today. Back then, you didn’t need a license of a professional sports league to sell copies. You just needed to create something fun to play- and different. As a result, the market was flooded with sports...
Curator’s Picks – Video Games Signature® Auction
Video Games — Auction Preview by Heritage Editorial VALARIE’S PICKS Valarie Spiegel Managing Director, Video Games ValarieS@HA.com Heritage Auctions 2801 W. Airport Freeway Dallas, Texas 75261 1-800-872-6467 Ext. 1994 1. Super Mario Bros. – VGA 90+ NM+/MT...
Godzilla Balls – Playing with balls in this new MSX game by Paxanga Software
If you have a MSX and looking for something new to play on this rather bleak and wet Thursday, then we have just been contacted by both ArnaudDeKlerk and Saberman, that Paxanga Software has made available the exploration puzzle game of 'Godzilla Balls': A new MSX game...
Hermanos – An entertaining platform puzzler from D.Rejment for the C64
A new Commodore 64 homebrew has surfaced which may appeal to those of you who like a challenge, as D.Rejment has released the Commodore 64 game of 'Hermanos'. A game in which the creator says you have to guide Hermanos through 20 levels and collect the gold scattered...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Barrels of Fun Pinball Factory; When Might We See Game #2
This morning, Barrels of Fun, maker of the new Labyrinth pinball machine. Shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at its factory in action on its Facebook page. I'm a sucker for this sort of peek behind the curtain at manufacturers. Stern Pinball always does a great job...
Revisitng the Best Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas DLC
It’s crazy to think that it’s been over a decade since Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. Getting a ton of attention from new gamers since the Amazon Prime streaming show was released, all of a sudden a new generation wants to play Fallout 3 and New Vegas. In this...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Brian Morris
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Brian Morris, who currently is displayed on card 4084, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. Coach Brian is Esports coach for Canute schools in Canute, Oklahoma. Brian has coached gamers who have won championships in...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Parker Brothers Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: PB5050 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Rex Bradford This movie based shooter is one of the finest, most challenging titles around. Join the battle...
Empire Strikes Back – A C64 fan version by Megastyle has been released and it looks mighty impressive
Well, it’s that time of year again when we all suddenly become sci-fi nerds and amusingly misquote Star Wars for 24 hours, so to celebrate the geek in-joke turned global holiday that is Star Wars Day, we present you a brand new game for the C64 which is sure to excite...
Trading Cards for Grown-ups – Walter Day Collection
https://nationaltoday.com/trading-cards-for-grown-ups-day/ CLICK - The Walter Day Trading Card Collection History of Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day Original trade cards were used to stiffen the packaging of cigarettes, and they were advertising cards. In the...
Beekeeper, Shower Power, & qomp2
About This Episode We head to the movies to see Jason Statham’s latest film where he’s a one-man vengeance machine, check out some innovative and entertaining tech designed to be used in the shower, and play a brand new game that evolves the classic, Pong, into a...
Three Tips on Game Design From Area 51’s Jim Stiefelmaier
Jim Stiefelmaier, known for his work on the Gex series before getting involved in the PS2/Xbox version of Area 51 and the sequel Area 51:Blacksite, shares some tips for anyone looking to build a team to make a video game. 1: Surround yourself with excellence and...
Heads up NES gamers! Sam’s Journey by Knights of Bytes is now available for the NES
When Knights of Bytes released Sam's Journey for the Commodore 64 back in 2017 it was a huge hit! Indie Retro News awarded Sam's Journey game of the year 2017 as this game really surpassed all our expectations, delivering us a huge epic adventure that really pushed...
New Smurfs 3D Platformer – Reveal Trailer
Paris, France - April 30, 2024 – Get ready to dive into the ultimate Smurf-tastic gaming experience! Microids is thrilled to announce "The Smurfs - Dreams" – developed by Ocellus Services for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC. Prepare to embark...
Atari THE400 Mini 8-bit Home Computer COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW!
Atari brings the computer age home. Again! Welcome back to the Atari 8-bit world of computing! The powerful Atari 400 set a new standard of capability with its release in 1979, and along with its subsequent models, has been loved by gamers and computer enthusiasts for...
