by Mike Mertes | Jan 17, 2021 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview
What if you took Sonic the Hedgehog and toned down every gimmick that brought him to the public eye? No, I’m not talking about his love for chili dogs. I’m talking about tweaking his super-sonic speed that SEGA’s marketing department touted was only possible due to...
by Jason Russell | Jan 17, 2021 | Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions, The Story Of...
Long Overdue On account of a seemingly endless series of non-gaming related distractions (sometimes referred to as life), I’ve been regretfully slow at responding to some of the great reader questions that find me on social media. Let’s take a look into...
by Old School Gamer | Jan 11, 2021 | Console/Handheld
In 1978, the world was gifted with Space Invaders. It’s been called an ‘arcade classic’, the ‘original first-person shooter’ and the little alien symbols are instantly recognizable to this day. But aside from the fact that you have to take control of the little craft...
by Ben Magnet | Jan 10, 2021 | 1990s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
In the late 80’s and early 90’s gaming on the go wasn’t a distant dream anymore. We had the Game Boy, SEGA Game Gear and the Atari Lynx. These systems were great in their own right and of course the Game Boy would be the one to take the crown and...
by Todd Friedman | Jan 10, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Pinball
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Vinny DelRusso who currently is displayed on card number 3531 from the Walter Day Superstars of 2021. Vinny is the founder of Video Game 911. This company specializes in repairing gaming items ranging from consoles to arcade...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 8, 2021 | 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview
From their debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System to their classic arcade game and plethora of other games on seemingly every console ever created, The Simpsons have always had a stake in gaming history. Connected with publishers the likes of Konami, Electronic...