Astroids Replicade – by Michael Mertes

by Mike Mertes | Jun 11, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

The Asteroids Replicade cabinet will feel like a step back to those that have invested and played previous Replicade cabinets in the lineup. From an emulation perspective, Asteroids lacks the full speed frame pre­sentation of the arcade original. Perhaps it’s...

Glen’s Retro Show – by Brad Feingold

by Brad Feingold | Jun 8, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Glen Planamento is the chief cook and bottle washer at Glen’s Retro Show, which really means he is the Concept Designer, Product Test Engineer and the Retail Guru at GRS, where he believes that every game, no matter if it’s an original arcade machine, an Arcade1Up, a...

Mario Kart : The History – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Jun 1, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

There have been many racing games before and after Mario Kart, but none of them compare to the popularity of Nintendo’s series of racing games that have been created for multiple consoles. Every console and handheld that proceeded after Super Nintendo had a new...

Sega Turbo – by Kevin Butler

by Kevin Butler | May 28, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Magazine Preview

At the start of the 1980’s, games such as Galaga, Tempest, and the big one, Pac-Man, consumed my quarters in droves. That’s when I noticed a new driving game… Turbo! Unlike the previous games, Turbo was different in every way. Not only did it have the usual...

Racing Games – by Brett Weiss

by Brett Weiss | May 26, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Gaming is an expensive hobby, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of great games for various consoles that won’t break your budget. This is especially true of racing titles, which are ubiqui­tous and often inexpensive. Here are six such games that are...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Owen Rubin

by Todd Friedman | May 25, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Owen Rubin, who currently is displayed on card number 315, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Owen was one of the first programmers hired by Atari in 1976. He designed games for Atari for almost 9 years. His most...