Taito Gets Pinned! – by Michael Thomasson

by Michael Thomasson | Feb 6, 2022 | 2000s, 2010s, Arcade

While nothing will ever replace the feel of a real pinball machine, digital pinball machines have been improving and now do quite a nice job of simulating the silver ball experience. There have been many options over the years, including the pricey and deluxe set-ups...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jarrod Kailef

by Todd Friedman | Feb 3, 2022 | 2010s, 2020s, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jarrod Kailef, who currently is displayed on card number 3143, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.  Jarrod is an all-around retro gamer. He has been involved in and around gaming since a young child. He is very technical...

Luminous Avenger iX 2 Preview

by Mike Mertes | Jan 29, 2022 | 2010s, Gaming, Press Release

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX released back in September 2019, and Luminous Avenger iX 2 is its direct sequel coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on January 27,...

Yoomp! OCS – Amiga version of Yoomp! gets another tease for low end Amigas!

by Indie Retro News | Jan 26, 2022 | 2010s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Even more Amiga news now! As we’ve just been contacted by Saberman that Zbych Zbigniew Ross author of Yoomp!64, is also working on an Amiga port of the game, which is more catered for users owning an Amiga OCS or above with minimum 14MHz processor, and...

“In Memoriam” Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Ken Graham

by Todd Friedman | Jan 9, 2022 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns

Intro courtesy of Shawn Quinn: Many of us in the Houston area classic arcade and pinball community are mourning the passing of Ken Graham, who left us on the last day of 2021 after losing a bravely fought battle with cancer. Ken was one of the owners at The Game...

Five Underrated 360 Games You’ll Love

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 18, 2021 | 2000s, 2010s, Lists

Microsoft plans to end backwards compatibility on the Xbox One and Series X, but that doesn’t mean every game on their old consoles will be available. In this list, we share five amazing 360 games that you might be able to play on your new Microsoft console, but some...