The Age of Remakes, Remasters, and Reboots (And Why That’s Not A Bad Thing).

by Ben Magnet | Apr 11, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

The past few years we have seen so many games get the 21st Century upgrade.  Games that we loved back in the day getting facelifts and being introduced to the younger generation makes me smile.  It’s also a change of pace because unlike another industry I know...

Retro Gaming is Officially Making a Comeback!

by Old School Gamer | Mar 30, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

The technological advancements in the gaming industry are huge. When you compare a game from the 80s or 90s, with another from recent times, you will outrightly see the superiority of the present games. The gaming environment and graphics are much better, and the user...

The Generational Gaming Gap.

by Ben Magnet | Mar 25, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Opinions

It is bound to happen at some point in our lives.  The time when the younger generation starts playing a game and us older/retro gamers start our sentences with, “Back in my day…”  It always happens, we just don’t realize it is until it does...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Zachary Hendrix

by Todd Friedman | Mar 21, 2020 | 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Zachary Hendrix who currently is displayed on card number 3067, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Zachary is a true Nintendo Champion.  He placed first in 2010 Wii Games Summer National Championships.   Zach has a few...

Video Game of the Day – March 20th – Populous: The Beginning

by Video Game of the Day | Mar 20, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Video Game of the Day is a daily show available on Amazon Alexa devices and here on this website. Each day, we briefly discuss the history of a single game, randomly chosen. If you would like to listen on your daily flash briefing, you can enable Video Game of the Day...

Video Game of the Day – March 19th – CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2003)

by Video Game of the Day | Mar 19, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

Video Game of the Day is a daily show available on Amazon Alexa devices and here on this website. Each day, we briefly discuss the history of a single game, randomly chosen. If you would like to listen on your daily flash briefing, you can enable Video Game of the Day...