Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gunther Vinson

by Todd Friedman | Mar 3, 2025 | 2010s, 2020s, Columns, iiRcade

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gunther Vinson who currently is displayed on card number 3980, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  Gunther is a true gaming junkie, who has been in the marketing profession for over 20 years.  His love for gaming helped...

STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – FEBRUARY 2025

by Stern PInball | Feb 28, 2025 | 2020s, Pinball, Stern

The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye: We scored a critical hit at this year’s CES show with the debut of...

Snow Bros. 2 Special Confirmed for Nintendo Switch

by William Schwartz | Feb 26, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming

  On February 26th, the Swedish company Clear River Games confirmed the upcoming release of Snow Bros. 2 Special for the Nintendo Switch this coming April 10th. The news follows up the release of Snow Bros. Wonderland last November, which released on the Nintendo...

The Ballad of Walter Day: Autobiography of an Arcade Legend

by Todd Friedman | Feb 22, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release, The Story Of...

In this bio of interest to any retro gaming fan, Walter Day shares his personal history — and in the process, sheds light on the development of arcade culture. Starting with his life before video games, he reminisces about his family and upbringing, as well as his...

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit

by Old School Gamer | Feb 21, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Now available to download on Steam, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit’s demo allows AVGN fans to experience two stages from the highly-anticipated title ahead of its Q2 2025 launch Philadelphia, PA – Feb. 21, 2025 –Starting today, AVGN fans can now get an exclusive...

Pinball Expo tickets on sale – Retro vendor registration open

by Todd Friedman | Feb 21, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Pinball

In 1984 Rob Berk put together a questionnaire that ran in Steve Young’s publication called Silverball Quarterly. The questionnaire basically said, “We are considering doing a national pinball convention. Are you interested? Would you come?” The resounding...