Trading Cards for Grown-ups – Walter Day Collection

by Todd Friedman | May 3, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Events

Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day CLICK – The Walter Day Trading Card Collection   History of Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day Original trade cards were used to stiffen the packaging of cigarettes, and they were advertising cards. In the 1860s, baseball cards...

Beekeeper, Shower Power, & qomp2

by GenX Grownup | May 2, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup

About This Episode We head to the movies to see Jason Statham’s latest film where he’s a one-man vengeance machine, check out some innovative and entertaining tech designed to be used in the shower, and play a brand new game that evolves the classic, Pong, into a...

Three Tips on Game Design From Area 51’s Jim Stiefelmaier

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Interviews

Jim Stiefelmaier, known for his work on the Gex series before getting involved in the PS2/Xbox version of Area 51 and the sequel Area 51:Blacksite, shares some tips for anyone looking to build a team to make a video game. 1: Surround yourself with excellence and...

Heads up NES gamers! Sam’s Journey by Knights of Bytes is now available for the NES

by Indie Retro News | May 1, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

When Knights of Bytes released Sam’s Journey for the Commodore 64 back in 2017 it was a huge hit! Indie Retro News awarded Sam’s Journey game of the year 2017 as this game really surpassed all our expectations, delivering us a huge epic adventure that...

New Smurfs 3D Platformer – Reveal Trailer

by Todd Friedman | Apr 30, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Paris, France – April 30, 2024 – Get ready to dive into the ultimate Smurf-tastic gaming experience! Microids is thrilled to announce “The Smurfs – Dreams” – developed  by Ocellus Services for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch...

Atari THE400 Mini 8-bit Home Computer COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW!

by GenX Grownup | Apr 29, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup

Atari brings the computer age home. Again! Welcome back to the Atari 8-bit world of computing! The powerful Atari 400 set a new standard of capability with its release in 1979, and along with its subsequent models, has been loved by gamers and computer enthusiasts for...