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...

Pitstop II – Prepare to Race – by Michael Mertes

by Mike Mertes | May 24, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

The last five races have been grueling, but you’ve finally made it to the final track in the “Grand Circuit Tour.” The crowds in the stands are loud, but the sound they make is nothing compared to the roar of the F1 cars that will be lined up at the track...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Josh Tsui

by Todd Friedman | May 9, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Josh Tsui who currently is displayed on card number 3447, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Josh spent over two decades working in video game development on key franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Tony Hawk, and Fight...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Mega Force?

by Derek Slaton | May 8, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11005 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Doug Neubauer Based on the 1982 Barry Bostwick movie, Mega Force puts you in control of the world’s most...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Keystone Kapers?

by Derek Slaton | May 1, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-025 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Garry Kitchen Take control of Officer Kelly, the most physically fit cop in the history of video games. While on patrol at...