by Old School Gamer | Jun 17, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns, Console/PC/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...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 15, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine
Released at the end of December 2020 exclusively in Japan, the SEGA Astro City Mini not only looks like the original 1993 Astro City but also comes with 37 different SEGA Arcade games. SEGA has also released various accessories to support the Astro City Mini,...
by Todd Friedman | Jun 13, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Joe Dearman who is displayed on card number 3954, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. Joe has been playing video games since the 1970’s. He has seen the industry from the beginning to now. Defender is the game that really...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 11, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Columns
The Asteroids Replicade cabinet will feel like a step back to those that have invested and played previous Replicade cabinets in the lineup. From an emulation perspective, Asteroids lacks the full speed frame presentation of the arcade original. Perhaps it’s...
by Brad Feingold | Jun 8, 2021 | 1980s, 2020s, Columns
Glen Planamento is the chief cook and bottle washer at Glen’s Retro Show, which really means he is the Concept Designer, Product Test Engineer and the Retail Guru at GRS, where he believes that every game, no matter if it’s an original arcade machine, an Arcade1Up, a...
by Mike Mertes | Jun 7, 2021 | 1990s, Columns, Gaming
…Yet somehow, on hardware that was vastly underpowered compared to any 16-bit hardware at the time, The Simpson’s Arcade Game was ported to the Commodore 64. Released in 1992, the game remains a high point of interest for Commodore 64 fans for being one...
