by Derek Slaton | Jun 18, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Cards Alternate Title: Poker Plus Model #: CX2652 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Whitehead Casino gives you three different card based games to satisfy your gambling desires. Blackjack, or...
by Derek Slaton | May 29, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1977 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Education Alternate Title: Fun with Numbers Model #: CX2611 Rarity: 3 Programmer: Gary Palmer This early example of “edutainment” surely ruined many a Christmas back in the day. This...
by Todd Friedman | Apr 25, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Pinball
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...
by Derek Slaton | Apr 17, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Sports Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2624 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Alan Miller This one-on-one basketball duel is a flawed but entertaining take on the sport. This is about as...
by Todd Friedman | Apr 4, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Eric Olofson who currently is displayed on card number 2472, from the Superstars of 2016 Collection. Eric has been playing video game since the late 1970’s. He has been trying to break records ever since. His first world...
by Derek Slaton | Feb 27, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Education Alternate Title: Spelling Model #: CX2662 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Alan Miller This simplistic education title recreates the spelling game that has taught generations of...
