CRKD Announces PS3 Compatible Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers

by William Schwartz | Mar 5, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

  The gaming hardware company CRKD announced earlier today the upcoming release of two new Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers. The Ebony Encore and Alpine White variants join the Cherry Sunburst and Blueberry Burst pro editions which were released last year. CRKD...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Wes Copeland

by Todd Friedman | Mar 3, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Wes Copeland, who is displayed on card number 769, from the Superstars of 2014.   Wes is also features on card numbers 1838 and 2245.  Wes is the current world record holder, on what some people call the holy grail of arcade...

A review of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask from Boss Fight Books

by William Schwartz | Mar 1, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Bookshelf, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews

  One of the most popular books of the Boss Fight series, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is finally back in print. It’s easy enough to see why. Despite its odd place in the canon, with the game being a rushed project designed to make use of the...

Retro Review: Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water: Treading Lightly

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 27, 2026 | 2010s, Gaming, Reviews

Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water” may be the best game in the series since the original, but it’s far from a perfect fit on the Wii U. With plenty of ambiance, beautiful visuals and some of interesting usage of the Nintendo Wii U GamePad, “Fatal Frame: Maiden of...

A review of The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy

by William Schwartz | Feb 14, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews

  The newest entry in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Cultures Series, The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy does pretty much exactly what you’d expect. It explains broader philosophical ideas from the perspective of the Legend of Zelda games. But don’t...

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Physical Edition Launching on June 26 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

by Old School Gamer | Feb 13, 2026 | 1990s, 2010s

Celebrate the landmark game that launched Ubisoft onto the global stage with a charming mix of humor, fun, art, and challenging gameplay. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition features five versions of the 1995 hit, along with bonus levels, enhancements, and an interactive...