Short Shifting the Competition – by Michael Thomasson

by Michael Thomasson | Jun 19, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Before autumn of ’86, prior racing games focused on the serious side of car racing. Entries in the genre usually consisted of professional Formula One-style competitions with simple, flat, uninspired black asphalt tracks. Out Run, in comparison, had motorists...

Save the Cade 2021 – by Gunther Vinson

by Old School Gamer | Jun 18, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

The first time I walked into the Arkadia, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was packed… there had to be at least 100 people in the place. Now, usually in this sort of situation, I’m not very comfortable. I’m not usually a fan of large crowds, but...

E3 2021 Arcade1Up (Coming Soon) – The Simpsons Home Arcade Machine

by Old School Gamer | Jun 17, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Press Release

Tastemaker’s Arcade1Up unveils a series of exciting new products at E3 2021 coming to consumers this year. Arcade1Up is modernizing the retro arcade experience from the 80s and 90s and growing the home entertainment industry with first-time fan favorite classic titles...

Action Packed Mutant Football League Set to Kick-off on iiRcade

by Old School Gamer | Jun 15, 2021 | 2020s, Arcade, iiRcade, Press Release

      iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce that Mutant Football League, officially licensed and developed by Digital...

Double Dragon Trilogy iiRcade Review

by Mike Mertes | Jun 14, 2021 | 1980s, Arcade, iiRcade, Reviews

When Technos released Double Dragon in arcades in 1987, it marked the next evolution of the side-scrolling beat’em up genre. It quickly became a popular game and would spawn two sequels. The innovations in the series also inspired other companies to try to...

iiRcade Adds Modern 2D Platformer, Dandara, To Game Line-up

by Old School Gamer | Jun 9, 2021 | 2020s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, iiRcade, Press Release

    iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce that Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, officially licensed by Raw Fury, is now...