Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Owen Rubin

by Todd Friedman | May 25, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Owen Rubin, who currently is displayed on card number 315, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Owen was one of the first programmers hired by Atari in 1976. He designed games for Atari for almost 9 years. His most...

Pitstop II – Prepare to Race – by Michael Mertes

by Mike Mertes | May 24, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

The last five races have been grueling, but you’ve finally made it to the final track in the “Grand Circuit Tour.” The crowds in the stands are loud, but the sound they make is nothing compared to the roar of the F1 cars that will be lined up at the track...

iiRcade Report – by Brad Feingold

by Brad Feingold | May 22, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Striker 1945 – Psikyo Released in 1995, this game pretty much flew in under the radar but had several sequels to follow. This game follows the traditional top-down shooters of the 80’s, with a lot stronger graphics and music to get your hands pumping and shaking...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Josh Tsui

by Todd Friedman | May 9, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Josh Tsui who currently is displayed on card number 3447, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Josh spent over two decades working in video game development on key franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Tony Hawk, and Fight...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Łukasz Dziatkiewicz

by Todd Friedman | Apr 25, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.  Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...

From Arcade to Console: How Street Fighter Influenced Arcade Gaming

by Old School Gamer | Apr 13, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Gaming

While Street Fighter is a legendary franchise today, with some of the largest eSports tournaments behind it, it’s interesting looking back on the early days of arcade gaming. Consoles brought Street Fighter to the living room, but the arcade days hold plenty of...