Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Andrew Joseph

by Todd Friedman | Nov 29, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Andrew Joseph, who currently is displayed on card number 3727, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. Andrew grew up playing pinball but only started competing competitively a few years ago. Andrew’s game of choice is Hot...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Pigs in Space?

by Derek Slaton | Nov 25, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Publisher: Atari Release: 1983 Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model: # CX26114 Rarity: 5 Programmer: Bill Aspromonte, Robert Zdybel, John Russell This charming Muppets based game is great for younger gamers.   You are...

Minekart Madness – A great NES game as a homage to 80’s coin-op classics by Matt Hughson

by Indie Retro News | Nov 22, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

If you’re looking for a new NES game to try and want one to satisfy your retro gaming needs, then look no further than this latest game sent to us via the nesdev forums, as we have just been told that you can now download Matt Hughson’s new game of...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Beany Bopper?

by Derek Slaton | Nov 21, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up – Scrolling Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11002 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Grady Ward This odd title leaves a lot to be desired. Even by Atari 2600 standards, this is a...

Five NES Games That Deserve A Modern Remaster

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 19, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Lists

The remaster fad has been prevalent in gaming for nearly a decade but the question remains as to why so many amazing games from the past are forgotten. Does the world really need a Last of Us, Spyro, Crash or Final Fantasy VII remaster? In this exclusive Old School...

Atari®XP Launches New Game Cartridge Initiative with the Release of Three Never Published Titles

by Old School Gamer | Nov 16, 2021 | 1980s

New York, NY (November 16, 2021) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — today announced the launch of Atari XP, an initiative to bring rare and never-released Atari game cartridges to market. The...