Sonic Adventure Review by Henry Hutcheson
Wow! All I can say is WOW! Sonic Adventure, a game responsible for Sega’s comeback, is truly amazing. The Blue Blur is back, bringing with him an array of new characters, faster moves, and awesome graphics. This time around, Sonic’s old nemesis, Robotnik, has...
Interview with Fred Thorlin
Fred Thorlin was Director of APX — the Atari Program Exchange — from 1982 through 1984. APX was — and remains — a rare software distribution model in which Atari would encourage end users to create software for their 8-bit computers, then sell...
In Defense of Joystick Nation By Earl Green
I remember picking up Joystick Nation at the oddly-named Little Professor book store in Green Bay late in 1997. I was so enthused at the thought that someone had written a book about video games then and now that I snatched it up and gladly paid the steep cover price...
Space Invaders: The Instant Video Game
It’s one of the legends of the Atari era – the famous “Coke Wins!” cartridge for the 2600, originally designed as a premium, mail-in-your-proofs-of-purchase type item from the Coca-Cola Company. But for those who have actually seen the game, it’s very easy to see that...
From Sprites to Cels: Classic Games That Turned Into Toons
Any look back at classic video game merchandising would be remiss in its duties if it didn’t mention some of the most highly visible – and yet least memorable spinoffs: Saturday morning cartoons. Video games had quickly been picked up as a theme in cartoons;...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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