THE MANDARIN 2 – A new Star Wars action game now for the Gameboy Advanced and MSX by Mananuk

by Indie Retro News | Mar 23, 2024 | 1970s, 1990s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

If you have a Gameboy Advanced or MSX and didn’t get the chance to enjoy the previously released Amstrad CPC version of the game, then it might be worth checking out Mananuk’s new game of ‘ The Mandarin 2 ‘ for the Gameboy Advanced and MSX; A...

Lisa Frankenstein, Audio Technica, & Deliver Us Mars

by GenX Grownup | Mar 21, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, GenX Grownup

About This Episode We head to the theatres to see a new comedy/horror film that would feel right at home in the ’80s, check out some tech that delivers crystal-clear free content to your fancy Smart TV, and dive into the latest from the Life is Strange franchise where...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steve Wiebe

by Todd Friedman | Mar 21, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steve Wiebe, who is displayed on card number 7, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection.  Steve is also featured on cards 469, 472, 491, 547, 559, 565, 578, 592 and 2239.  As one of the stars of the popular documentary “King of...

Crater Song – A short, single-player co-op adventure puzzler for the NES by John Vanderhoef

by Indie Retro News | Mar 19, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

If you’re looking for a new NES game to try and want one to satisfy your retro gaming needs, then make sure to check out John Vanderhoef’s latest game of ‘Crater Song’. A game in which the creator describes as a short, single-player co-op...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight “Rewind” – Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Todd Friedman | Mar 17, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Interviews

This week we look back an interview I did with Patrick Hickey, Jr. on October 17th, 2019. Since 2019, Patrick has done so many incredible things with his retro gaming books and his newest adventure, the comic book genre. All of his published books can be seen...

TV Game Shows

by GenX Grownup | Mar 16, 2024 | 1990s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week

About This Episode Before the days of media streaming & binging, we were often glued to our sets to watch contestants compete for cash and prizes! From quizzes, to puzzles, to trivia and more, game shows both entertain and allow us to play along at home. So, hands...