King’s Quest – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Aug 31, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Sierra Entertainment can be associated with dozens of classic adventure games. Some of the  most memorable games I have played are Police  Quest, Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry and, of course,  King’s Quest. King’s Quest was my first experience  at an “RPG” game on...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Michael Massaro

by Todd Friedman | Aug 27, 2021 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Michael Massaro, “DKMikey77”, who is displayed on card number 3362, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Michael is a true fan of the game Super Punch Out. With a high score of 303,330, it makes him one of the...

Excerpts from the NES Omnibus – by Brett Weiss

by Brett Weiss | Aug 27, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

At Christmas in 1987, I got an NES for Christmas and have been playing it on and off (mostly on) ever  since. I’ve always had a console hooked up in my living  room, bedroom, or game room, depending on where I  was living at the time. It’s one of the greatest...

Arcade Memories in Korea and the USA – By Jong-Wook Shin – CEO of iiRcade

by Old School Gamer | Aug 25, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, iiRcade, Magazine Preview

My family moved to US in August 1984 and one and half  year later was when I experienced Showbiz Pizza Place  for the first time. It had a collection of arcade machines  that filled up the entire room that seemed to be as big  as a mall. There was Galaga, a game that...

iiRcade Adding Five More Popular Arcade Titles From TAITO

by Old School Gamer | Aug 24, 2021 | 1980s, Arcade, iiRcade, Press Release

    iiRcade Inc., a premium home arcade cabinet that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce that five more arcade titles officially licensed by TAITO are coming soon to the...

Space Invaders Invincible Collection Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Mike Mertes | Aug 24, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Reviews

Space Invaders Invincible Collection In the year 1978, Japan’s citizens fell prey to the never-ending onslaught of Space Invaders. Of course, these were not actual alien invaders from space that struck the island country, but rather digital creatures from a...