Lost Arcade Classic: Blue Shark

by Magazine Writer | Nov 8, 2019 | Arcade, Other Magazines Preview

There’s something that I’ve been in the dark about for over 20 years now: An obscure, dinky little toy that I was fascinated with but never actually got to see. At least I think it was a toy. Honestly, I don’t know what the hell it was. Its name? The “Smoking Pet.”...

3.. 2.. 1.. GO! Garfield Kart Furious Racing launches today!

by Old School Gamer | Nov 8, 2019 | 2010s, Arcade, Press Release

The famous lasagna-loving orange cat hits the shelves on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam! Today, Microids and Paws, Inc. are delighted to announce the European release of Garfield Kart Furious Racing on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. The...

Rant: Gamers Today are Spoiled When It Comes to Ports

by David Oxford | Oct 31, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Arcade

We’re doing something a little different today: A guest column! Here with something to say is someone we’ll call “Grumpy Monkey.” Wait, no, that’s too on the nose. We’ll just call him “Kranky Cong.” Take it away, KC!...

Dragon’s Lair Arcade Machine Replica in Sixth Scale

by Old School Gamer | Oct 30, 2019 | 1980s, Arcade, Press Release

New Wave Toys is proud to announce the latest addition to our RepliCade Amusements mini arcade line: Dragon’s Lair x ReplICade! This 12 inch replica arcade machine Looks, Plays and Controls just like the vintage 1983 Dragon’s Lair Arcade Machine! This...

Designing Yars’ Revenge (Part 1 – The Inception) – By Howard Scott Warshaw

by Old School Gamer | Oct 21, 2019 | 1970s, Arcade, The Story Of...

“Talent borrows, genius steals.” -Oscar Wilde My first game for Atari ultimately became what is now known as Yars’ Revenge. This is not how it started. Originally it was assigned as a coin-op conversion of a Cinematronics arcade game called Star Castle. The key to...

Mini Street Fighter II Arcade Cabinet Released by New Wave Toys

by Old School Gamer | Oct 20, 2019 | 1990s, Arcade, Press Release

New Wave Toys announced the launch of the limited edition Street Fighter II X RepliCade, a fully-playable 12-inch tall replica of the original Street Fighter II: Champion Editioncabinet. This 1/6-scale arcade cabinet fully licensed by Capcom, also includes Super...