Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jason Newman

by Todd Friedman | Jan 3, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jason Newman, who is displayed on card number 2589, from the Superstars of 2016 Collection.  Jason is a multiple Ridge Racer world record holder on multiple platforms including the arcade version.   His love for the game keeps...

The Atari 2600 Joystick

by Todd Friedman | Dec 24, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns

              The Atari 2600 “Joystick” to me is the father of them all.  There have been controllers made before the little black stick with the red button, but this controller changed the way gaming was played on what is considered the birth of home console era. ...

Amico Home End of Year Update

by Old School Gamer | Dec 19, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, 2020s, Gaming

The Amico Home™ snowball is rolling along and growing!  We are reaching out today to announce a new game release, a new market place, and a new way to stay in touch with us and the enthusiastic Amico community. Dart Frenzy™ Now Available! Dart Frenzy is a super fun...

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Gets a Free Holiday Update

by Atari News Feed | Dec 12, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Atari, Console/Handheld

Atari and developer Digital Eclipse today released a free content update for the critically acclaimed interactive anthology Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. The holiday update adds 12 new titles to the compilation, from officially released classics to...

Atari 2600+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, & PC Gaming Platforms

by GenX Grownup | Dec 12, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

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GenX Grownup: Atari 2600+ FULL REVIEW | Is the 2023 Console a Plus or a Minus?

by GenX Grownup | Dec 5, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

The Atari 2600+ builds on the legacy of the original machine with modern quality of life features such as HDMI output, USB power and multiple screen resolutions, and includes an exact replica of the original CX40+ Joystick. The cartridge slot is backwards compatible...