Soundtrack Review: Sonic Spinball (Sega Genesis, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, 1993-1995)

by Adam Johnson | Nov 16, 2018 | 1990s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Pinball

It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and in the spirit of one of the most iconic balloons in the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, let’s take a look (and listen) to a Sonic the Hedgehog game that might not be the first on everyone’s mind....

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tina McVey

by Todd Friedman | Nov 4, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tina McVey, who currently is displayed on card number 230, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Tina has been a huge contributor to the success of the Walter Day collection and devoted activist to events Walter has...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Greg Freres

by Todd Friedman | Oct 28, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Greg Freres, who currently is displayed on card number 787, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection.  Greg is a skilled artist of the pinball world and you have probably seen his work if you have ever played pinball.  Some of...

RETROSPECTIVE: Let’s Talk About the Intellivision Amico

by Jason Russell | Oct 26, 2018 | Columns, Console/Handheld, The Story Of...

When the world isn’t being bombarded with retro plug & play minis, the powers-that-be are still finding ways to cater to the vast market of yesteryear today. Enter the Intellivision Amico, a system slated for release on 10/10/2020 that proposes the cutting edge of...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jeffrey Wittenhagen

by Todd Friedman | Oct 21, 2018 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

This week we look back at an interview I did with author and Retro Gamer Jeffrey Wittenhagen.   Jeffrey has written a handful of retro gaming books with stunning illustration.   You can access these books for purchase as well as other items from Jeffrey...

Soundtrack Review: Donkey Kong Country, Part II (SNES, 1994)

by Adam Johnson | Oct 17, 2018 | 1990s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

Welcome back! This is the second (and last) part of a two-part review. Last time around, I put down some of my thoughts on the first half (or so) of the SNES Donkey Kong Country soundtrack. If you want to catch up, here’s the link. To listen to each track...