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...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Warren Davis

by Todd Friedman | Oct 5, 2018 | 1970s, 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns

This weekend Warren Davis will be inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame.  He is inducted in the category of Game Developer.  This trading card spotlight was featured on January 19, 2018.  Congratulations Warren on being in the Hall of Fame. Our next...

RETROSPECTIVE: Sony Enters N’s Domain With a PlayStation Classic

by Jason Russell | Oct 2, 2018 | Columns, Console/Handheld

Sony Joins The Retro Classic Trend. While the world collectively watched Nintendo in anticipation of their impending announcement of an N64 Classic Edition mini to follow their vastly successful NES and SNES Classic Editions, it looks like Sony snuck in to steal some...

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

by Adam Johnson | Oct 1, 2018 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

Ah, Donkey Kong Country. Some of my fondest memories of the Super Nintendo involve this game. I find myself revisiting this game’s music at least twice a year, just to tap into that nostalgia from my formative years. From the first few notes of the opening...