iiRcade Report – by Brad Feingold

by Brad Feingold | May 22, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Striker 1945 – Psikyo Released in 1995, this game pretty much flew in under the radar but had several sequels to follow. This game follows the traditional top-down shooters of the 80’s, with a lot stronger graphics and music to get your hands pumping and shaking...

Dirty Retro Gaming Equipment? It’s worse than you thought!

by Todd Friedman | May 12, 2021 | Columns, Console/Handheld, Gaming

For those who don’t already know, I am an avid retro gaming collector. Over time, I have collected around 25 consoles, and over 100 controllers. I admit, I am not the most organized collector when it comes to preserving them. I keep them in boxes or bins in the...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Josh Tsui

by Todd Friedman | May 9, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Josh Tsui who currently is displayed on card number 3447, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Josh spent over two decades working in video game development on key franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Tony Hawk, and Fight...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Mega Force?

by Derek Slaton | May 8, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11005 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Doug Neubauer Based on the 1982 Barry Bostwick movie, Mega Force puts you in control of the world’s most...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Keystone Kapers?

by Derek Slaton | May 1, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-025 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Garry Kitchen Take control of Officer Kelly, the most physically fit cop in the history of video games. While on patrol at...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Łukasz Dziatkiewicz

by Todd Friedman | Apr 25, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.  Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...