2010s: The Decade of the Online Progressive Slot

by Old School Gamer | Oct 21, 2021 | 2010s, Gaming

The emergence of progressive slot machines was one of the most significant milestones in the history of slot gaming. IGT developed the world’s first land-based progressive jackpot slot game called Megabucks. An electronic network connected multiple Megabucks slot...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Robbie Lakeman

by Todd Friedman | Oct 19, 2021 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Robbie Lakeman, who currently is displayed on card number 485, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection.  Robbie is also featured on cards 504, 1821, and 2238. Robbie is a fierce competitor in the retro arcade genre. His claim to...

iiRcade Review – Mayham Brawlers by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Oct 17, 2021 | 2010s, 2020s, iiRcade, Reviews

Whoa. What a cool looking game. Taking the comic book story lines to beat em’ up action is a perfect combination in my opinion. The color and detail on this game are perfect. It was really well done when it was designed and looks and sounds perfect on the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Casey Ross

by Todd Friedman | Oct 5, 2021 | 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Casey Ross who currently is displayed on card number 2976, from the Superstars of 2018 Collection.  Casey is a veteran playwright and an avid video game enthusiast.  Casey has been a big influence in the gaming community the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Adrian Rodriguez

by Todd Friedman | Sep 3, 2021 | 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Adrian Rodriguez who currently is displayed on card number 3972, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  Adrian got into video games at a young age. Adrian really got into video games when Mario Forever was on the PC. In the...

King’s Quest – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Aug 31, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Sierra Entertainment can be associated with dozens of classic adventure games. Some of the  most memorable games I have played are Police  Quest, Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry and, of course,  King’s Quest. King’s Quest was my first experience  at an “RPG” game on...