Are video gamers mini crazy? Let me count the ways.

by Todd Friedman | Dec 16, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

I have been wanting to discuss this many time but never had the chance to until now.  I wanted to voice my opinion on how the gaming world is going mini crazy.  I am indeed am one of those gamers.  I can’t help but collect all the new mini versions of the same...

Rap’s Digital Dog: The Trailblazing PaRappa the Rapper Game

by Heritage Auctions | Dec 14, 2023 | 1980s, Heritage Auctions

Video Games — Auction Preview by Cierra Caballero Our December 14th Power of PlayStation Showcase features a pair of dazzling copies of ParRappa the Rapper, widely considered the first true rhythm game. We’ve got a shiny VGA 90 NM +/MT copy as well as a pristine Wata...

Peter Lipson: RBI Baseball: The Silicon Valley Survivors

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 13, 2023 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Interviews, The Story Of...

While Electronic Arts’ Earl Weaver Baseball series is heralded as the game that brought realism to the forefront of video games based on America’s pastime, Atari subdivision Tengen’s RBI Baseball was easily the first truly amazing home console recreation of the sport....

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Gets a Free Holiday Update

by Atari News Feed | Dec 12, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Atari, Console/Handheld

Atari and developer Digital Eclipse today released a free content update for the critically acclaimed interactive anthology Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. The holiday update adds 12 new titles to the compilation, from officially released classics to...

Atari 2600+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, & PC Gaming Platforms

by GenX Grownup | Dec 12, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

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Fixing the Top Gamestation Pro Problems | My Arcade, Atari, & More!

by GenX Grownup | Dec 11, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, GenX Grownup

Founded in 1972, Atari® changed the way we approached gaming – from the way games were designed to the way they were played. Atari’s iconic games, including Asteroids®, Centipede® and Missile Command® have been played by many millions. Half a century later, Atari® ’s...