by Todd Friedman | Nov 9, 2021 | 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Interviews
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Paul Streifel, who currently is displayed on card number 3982, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. In October 2020, Paul saw some chatter online on a Facebook arcade game leaderboard about how nobody was playing Snap Jack...
by Ben Magnet | Oct 30, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
Playing through all the 2D Metroid games was something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. While Metroid Fusion always haunted me as a game I never got to beat (until recently) the series always piqued my interest. Who doesn’t want to be a badass bounty...
by Todd Friedman | Oct 29, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Interviews, Magazine Preview
There are few industry leaders that immediately come to mind when you talk about the gaming industry and the console wars in the 1990s. One of those leaders is Tommy Tallarico. Tommy has been involved in almost every aspect of the gaming industry: development,...
by Mike Mertes | Oct 25, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Interviews, Magazine Preview, Pinball
Yeah, it’s a hot and humid afternoon in Austin, Texas, and at the Palmer Events Center, Jaden Berk is surrounded. Jaden jukes and jives from place to place to face those surrounding him head-on with enthusiastic energy. If you were thinking zombies straight out...
by Brad Feingold | Oct 24, 2021 | 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview
William Congreve once wrote that “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” To that, I say it really depends on where you are and what you are doing. Ever try writing a children’s book while listening to Slipknot? It’s not a great combination, but the...
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...