by David Oxford | Dec 27, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Events
As we’ve seen previously, despite being selected specifically by Nintendo in order to provide exclusive content for their then upcoming new home console, not every member of the Ultra 64 Dream Team was able to deliver. Much like Sierra On-Line, however, they...
by Shaun Jex | Dec 27, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...
For as long as people have been gathering together, they have been telling stories. From the folktales told around the fireplace to the multi-million dollar blockbusters seen at the movies today, stories have always been a part of the human experience. Stories are...
by Todd Friedman | Dec 22, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jack Gale, displayed on card number 103, from the Superstars of 2011. Jack is also on card numbers 929 and 2155. Jack was one of 22 gamers of the 1985 Twin Galaxies Coronation Day tournament held in Los Angeles, CA. Jack...
by Shaun Jex | Dec 22, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...
The Atari 2600 produced many classic titles: Joust, Yars Revenge, Adventure, Super Breakout, and more. They were brilliant games that have become part of the pop culture lexicon. They played an integral part in countless childhoods. While I’m sure you could find...
by Conor McBrien | Dec 12, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s
Nintendo entered the home console market amidst the Video Game Crash of 1983. Two years later, they found themselves dominating the market with their Nintendo Entertainment System. Feeling justifiably cautious at the time, quality control was a cornerstone of...
by David Oxford | Dec 11, 2018 | 1980s, Magazine Preview, The Story Of...
Since the dawn of video games, there have been seemingly endless efforts made to bring the pastime we all enjoy to a more mainstream audience: television, comic books, movies, music, and more. But one method that’s been around for nearly as long as the medium itself...