The Legend of Bira Bira

by Magazine Writer | Oct 7, 2019 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview

As collectors of classic video games we know how frustrating it can be when we hit upon a dry period of finding classic cartridges and game systems. We know the feeling of wanting to spit nails when seeing the mother lode of rare cartridges walk off with somebody else...

Remakes Announced for House of the Dead 1 & 2

by Brendan Meharry | Oct 7, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Polish publisher Forever Entertainment, who you might know for their remakes of Panzer Dragoon and its sequel (available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch soon) has confirmed reports that they’re also remaking the light gun shooters, House of the Dead and House of...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Pete Hahn

by Todd Friedman | Oct 4, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

This weekend the International Video Game Hall of Fame will be inducting its new members into the Class of 2019.  One of these inductees is Pete Hahn.  Pete is a multiple world record holder and former Player of the Year at Galloping Ghost arcade in Brookfield, IL. ...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jeff Peters

by Todd Friedman | Oct 4, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Columns, Magazine Preview

This weekend the International Video Game Hall of Fame will be inducting its new members into the Class of 2019.  One of these inductees is Jeff Peters.  Jeff is a well-deserved inductee as you will read below.  His gaming history goes back to the early 1980’s until...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Rick Barretto

by Todd Friedman | Oct 4, 2019 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Rick Barretto, who is displayed on card number 3242, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.    Rick is an all-around gaming enthusiast.   He is a collector, author, inventor and an industry entrepreneur.   In 1998 Rick...

Five NES Sleeper Gems

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Oct 1, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s

With over 700 games, the Nintendo Entertainment System library is massive. For that reason alone, it’s possible you haven’t played some of the best games on the console, despite the fact that the console was discontinued 25 years ago. In this exclusive Old School...