Preparing for Dread

by Ben Magnet | Oct 30, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions

Playing through all the 2D Metroid games was something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.  While Metroid Fusion always haunted me as a game I never got to beat (until recently) the series always piqued my interest.  Who doesn’t want to be a badass bounty...

8BitCade Level UP Launches on Kickstarter

by Old School Gamer | Oct 27, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld

The 8BitCADE Level Up is a fun yet challenging way to learn how to code. It is a combination of hardware (the prebuilt console) and software (the learn platform) that work hand in hand to allow you to learn the fundamentals of coding step by step! From online courses...

The Pre-order of «Metal Dragon» for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive At a Special Price Has Started!

by Brad Feingold | Oct 19, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Press Release

This is a port to the Sega Genesis / Mega drive of our latest game, with many improvements and extras. This video shows the intro and first minutes of game-play of Metal Dragon for the Genesis / Mega drive (NTSC format): The game is a parody of some warlike games from...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Robbie Lakeman

by Todd Friedman | Oct 19, 2021 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Robbie Lakeman, who currently is displayed on card number 485, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection.  Robbie is also featured on cards 504, 1821, and 2238. Robbie is a fierce competitor in the retro arcade genre. His claim to...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Alien?

by Derek Slaton | Oct 16, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade – Pac-Man Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11006 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Doug Neubauer This is one of the more confusing movie adaptations in video game history. This is...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Casey Ross

by Todd Friedman | Oct 5, 2021 | 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Casey Ross who currently is displayed on card number 2976, from the Superstars of 2018 Collection.  Casey is a veteran playwright and an avid video game enthusiast.  Casey has been a big influence in the gaming community the...