Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Frostbite?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 25, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-031 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Steve Cartwright This game just missed out on being an all-time classic on the 2600. You are Frostbite Bailey,...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gustavo “Gus” Rodrigueztr

by Todd Friedman | Dec 20, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gustavo “Gus” Rodriguez, who currently is displayed on card number 3494, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Considered an ICON of game culture in Mexico and Latin America, Gus is the founder of the prestigious...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Chopper Command?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 19, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AZ-015 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Bob Whitehead This   is   one   of   the   finest shooters in the 2600 catalog. Take control of a heavily...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Pete “NukeAloiD” Corpeny

by Todd Friedman | Dec 13, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Pete “NukeAloiD” Corpeny, who currently is displayed on card number 3489, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Pete is an exceptionally good arcade marathon player. In the 1980’s, Pete could be seen playing such games as...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Gremlins?

by Derek Slaton | Dec 12, 2020 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Publisher: Atari Release: 1984 Controller: Joystick Players: 1-2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model: # CX26127 Rarity: 6 Programmer: Scott Smith In this take on the hit movie, you are in control of the hapless teenager Billy who must protect his town from being...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Pablo “Paul Jagger” Lezama

by Todd Friedman | Dec 6, 2020 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, ESports

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Pablo “Paul Jagger” Lezama who currently is displayed on card number 3490, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Pablo was recently presented his trading card and award with a virtual trading card ceremony. Pablo is a...