Sega on NEC: Arcade Classics on the PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16

by Marcus Albers | Feb 18, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Console/Handheld

During my college years, I transitioned from exclusively gaming on computers like the Commodore 64 and Amiga. In so doing, I found myself drifting toward the underdog systems of the time, like the Sega Master System and, eventually, the Atari Jaguar. Another underdog...

“The NES Controller” – Nothing more to say

by Todd Friedman | Feb 18, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld

The next controller to explore and to me the most recognizable and perfect controller ever made; The Nintendo Entertainment System or NES controller.    This is the controller I grew up on as a kid in the mid 1980’s.   Before the NES there were a few dull years of the...

Galaga: The Race to 10,000,000 (REWIND)

by Todd Friedman | Feb 15, 2026 | 1980s, Arcade, Columns, Events

With multiple Galaga records falling recently and many new players and competitions being introduced, there has also been a drive to something no one thought imaginable as recently as 3 years ago – 10,000,000 (that’s TEN MILLION) points on Tournament Settings. Armando...

A review of The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy

by William Schwartz | Feb 14, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews

  The newest entry in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Cultures Series, The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy does pretty much exactly what you’d expect. It explains broader philosophical ideas from the perspective of the Legend of Zelda games. But don’t...

Track’N’Field – Centuri/Konami’s button mashing Sports game gets an Amiga release! [UPDATE]

by Indie Retro News | Feb 13, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Checking my inbox for the latest game news, and I’ve found out through Saberman, that JOTD’s previously mentioned work in progress Arcade to Amiga port of the button mashing game of ‘Track & Field’ by Centuri/Konami. Has finally been...

Updated 2026 Walter Day Trading Card Checklist

by Todd Friedman | Feb 12, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Here is the link to the most current Walter Day Trading Cards as of January 10, 2026.   https://thewalterdaycollection.com/files/21/Checklists/12/Walter-Day-Card-Checklist-Jan-2026.pdf This list includes not only the Superstars of Gaming but also… Video Game...