Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gustavo “Gus” Rodrigueztr

by Todd Friedman | Dec 20, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gustavo “Gus” Rodriguez, who currently is displayed on card number 3494, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Considered an ICON of game culture in Mexico and Latin America, Gus is the founder of the prestigious...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Chopper Command?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 19, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AZ-015 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Bob Whitehead This   is   one   of   the   finest shooters in the 2600 catalog. Take control of a heavily...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Pete “NukeAloiD” Corpeny

by Todd Friedman | Dec 13, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Pete “NukeAloiD” Corpeny, who currently is displayed on card number 3489, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Pete is an exceptionally good arcade marathon player. In the 1980’s, Pete could be seen playing such games as...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Gremlins?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 12, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Publisher: Atari Release: 1984 Controller: Joystick Players: 1-2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model: # CX26127 Rarity: 6 Programmer: Scott Smith In this take on the hit movie, you are in control of the hapless teenager Billy who must protect his town from being...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Atlantis?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 5, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Console/Handheld

This is one of the finest shooters in the 2600 library. Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Imagic Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up – Misc Alternate Title: N/A Model #: IA3203 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Dennis Koble Behold the legendary city of...

Why The Classics Never Die.

by Ben Magnet | Nov 29, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

When reading the title of this you may think you know the answer.  “Because they’re GOOD!”  Well you aren’t wrong.  When it comes to classic games the classics are known as “The Classics” for a reason.  Either because they shaped...