Video Game of the Day – June 18th – Icewind Dale

by Video Game of the Day | Jun 18, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Video Game of the Day is a daily show available on Amazon Alexa devices and here on this website. Each day, we briefly discuss the history of a single game, randomly chosen. If you would like to listen on your daily flash briefing, you can enable Video Game of the Day...

Darius Cosmic Collection Out Now

by Old School Gamer | Jun 18, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Press Release

The Classic Shoot ‘Em Up is Out Today Two digital Collections of ground breaking games for PS4/Switch ININ Games and Taito are pleased to announce that the localised, digital versions of two Collections of classic Darus Shoot ‘Em Up titles are out today. Nintendo...

Adventure for the 2600

by Magazine Writer | Jun 17, 2020 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview

First! No I’m not talking about those annoying posters that have to be the “first” to make a post on a video, blog, or anything else you can leave a comment on. I’m talking about the “first” game to be an action-adventure game,...

RIP Steve Epstein

by Todd Friedman | Jun 14, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Pinball

It is with great sadness that Steve Epstein has passed away on Saturday June 13th, 2020.  He was 71 years old. He was a true ambassador and icon in the pinball industry. Steve’s accomplishments are no less impressive as the owner/operator of the world famous...

Amiga: It All Started With Lorraine

by Magazine Writer | Jun 13, 2020 | 1980s, Other Magazines Preview

Amiga, world famous for their computers and joysticks, was founded in 1982 by Jay Miner, a former Atari employee. Jay, and other Atari employees who sought more creative freedom in their work environment, formed Hi-Toro (the companies original name before it was...

An Interview with Eugene Jarvis – By Kevin Butler

by Kevin Butler | Jun 13, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade, Interviews

Defender was created by a company that was, up to that time, much more known for its pinball machines than electronic arcade machines. In 1974, Williams released its first arcade game, Paddle-Ball, and acquired Magnavox’s Magnetic Corporation of America. The Pong...