Adventure (Atari VCS/2600)

by JasonBreininger | Feb 24, 2018 | 1970s, 1980s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

Grandson: Grandpa, what were fantasy-adventure games like back when you were young? Way back in 1979? Grandpa: Well, sonny, there was this one particular game on the Atari VCS called Adventure that was kind of like your own grandpappy but in video game form. Today we...

We Stopped By A Gamer’s Paradise In Las Vegas

by Old School Gamer | Feb 23, 2018 | Columns, Magazine Preview, The Story Of...

When I go to Las Vegas, which is 3-4 times a year I have two places I have to go, A Gamers Paradise and the Pinball Hall of Fame, both of them are out on Tropicana Avenue about a mile or two from the Strip. A Gamers Paradise is a retro video game store owned by Sean...

RETROSPECTIVE: Making Sense of THEC64 Mini

by Jason Russell | Feb 19, 2018 | 1980s, Columns, Console/Handheld

If ever there were a plug and play mini retro system that I couldn’t quite be sure about, THEC64 Mini would have to be the one.  On the surface it looks like there’s a lot for a retro gaming enthusiast to appreciate but dig a little deeper and some of the early...

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! (Nintendo Entertainment System)

by JasonBreininger | Feb 18, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

‘He’s Hurt Me Doc!’….. ‘Join the Nintendo Fun Club Today Mac.’ Doc really didn’t seem to know what he was doing when it came to coaching and training beyond late night jogs in lower Manhattan, and providing sometimes useful advice between rounds. He probably also...

The Walter Day Report – When President Ronald Reagan Almost Came to Twin Galaxies

by Walter Day | Feb 16, 2018 | Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview, The Story Of...

It never happened — but we got really close to having the President of the United States come to Ottumwa to meet with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in Twin Galaxies and make a statement on video games. Most serious gamers already know that Iowa Governor Terry...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Michelle Ireland

by Todd Friedman | Feb 15, 2018 | 2010s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Michelle Ireland, who is displayed on card number 446, from the Superstars of 2013.   Michelle is also on Cards 1261, 1646 and 2287.  The second half of the Team Mayh3m duo, Michelle is a true gamer in every sense of the word. ...