Beware Dread Dragonfire!

Beware Dread Dragonfire!

by | Jan 16, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...

Today is Appreciate A Dragon Day, so why not pay a visit to an old video game built around the fire breathing beasts? There have been more than a few. Spyro and Skyrim leap immediately to mind, but I want to drift back a bit further in video game history. Let’s travel...
Captain Skyhawk

Captain Skyhawk

by | Jan 12, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...

If you are like me, you probably have halcyon childhood memories of Saturday mornings spent in front of your television, clutching an NES controller in your hands. Maybe you complimented the experience with a bowl of cold cereal (if you were an early riser) or a bag...
Wolverine for the NES

Wolverine for the NES

by | Jan 9, 2019 | 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of...

Stan Lee was an entertainment titan. His creations have touched every conceivable realm of entertainment. It’s difficult to wrap your arms around the scale of it. When I try to reach for comparisons, only the name Walt Disney comes to mind. His mark on the video game...
Zombie Nation

Zombie Nation

by | Dec 29, 2018 | 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of...

There’s nothing like a good mash-up: Abraham Lincoln and vampires or Fruit Loops and quesadillas are just two of the most obvious examples. So, why wouldn’t there be a mash-up of zombies and samurai? More specifically, why wouldn’t you have a mash-up of zombies and a...