Short Shifting the Competition – by Michael Thomasson

by Michael Thomasson | Jun 19, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Before autumn of ’86, prior racing games focused on the serious side of car racing. Entries in the genre usually consisted of professional Formula One-style competitions with simple, flat, uninspired black asphalt tracks. Out Run, in comparison, had motorists...

Save the Cade 2021 – by Gunther Vinson

by Old School Gamer | Jun 18, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

The first time I walked into the Arkadia, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was packed… there had to be at least 100 people in the place. Now, usually in this sort of situation, I’m not very comfortable. I’m not usually a fan of large crowds, but...

E3 2021 Arcade1Up (Coming Soon) – The Simpsons Home Arcade Machine

by Old School Gamer | Jun 17, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Press Release

Tastemaker’s Arcade1Up unveils a series of exciting new products at E3 2021 coming to consumers this year. Arcade1Up is modernizing the retro arcade experience from the 80s and 90s and growing the home entertainment industry with first-time fan favorite classic titles...

Sega Astro City Mini – by Michael Mertes

by Mike Mertes | Jun 15, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Released at the end of December 2020 exclusively in Japan, the SEGA Astro City Mini not only looks like the original 1993 Astro City but also comes with 37 different SEGA Arcade games. SEGA has also released various accessories to support the Astro City Mini,...

Game Gear – By Brad Feingold

by Brad Feingold | Jun 13, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

Whether you’re fighting, driving, running through a maze or jumping over barrels, the name of the game is control. Of course, every game will have its own type of controller, but if you are using computers and emulators, sometimes that can be a tricky concept to...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Joe Dearman

by Todd Friedman | Jun 13, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Joe Dearman who is displayed on card number 3954, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  Joe has been playing video games since the 1970’s. He has seen the industry from the beginning to now. Defender is the game that really...