by Mike Mertes | Jun 28, 2021 | Arcade, iiRcade
It just seemed like another day selling hot dogs and burgers to hungry folks at the Alien Burgers Food truck, but one quick phone call prompts a change in plans. Aliens are attacking the city, and the Alien Burgers crew must change jobs and become the Alien Busters to...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 21, 2021 | Arcade, iiRcade
It’s Rolling Thunder meets Indiana Jones! Released in 1990 by Data East, this multi-stage action platformer unfortunately never saw the light of day in the United States due to the regional release suddenly being canceled. Each level is highly action-packed as...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 15, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview
Released at the end of December 2020 exclusively in Japan, the SEGA Astro City Mini not only looks like the original 1993 Astro City but also comes with 37 different SEGA Arcade games. SEGA has also released various accessories to support the Astro City Mini,...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 14, 2021 | 1980s, Arcade, iiRcade, Reviews
When Technos released Double Dragon in arcades in 1987, it marked the next evolution of the side-scrolling beat’em up genre. It quickly became a popular game and would spawn two sequels. The innovations in the series also inspired other companies to try to...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 11, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview
The Asteroids Replicade cabinet will feel like a step back to those that have invested and played previous Replicade cabinets in the lineup. From an emulation perspective, Asteroids lacks the full speed frame presentation of the arcade original. Perhaps it’s...