by Leonard Herman | Dec 19, 2019 | 1980s, The Story Of...
Following the success of the NES Classic in 2016. we’ve seen the SNES Classic, the forgettable PlayStation Classic and the well- received Genesis Mini. Although these gaming machines are referred to as dedicated consoles, they are not derived from the early ‘70s...
by Walter Day | Dec 16, 2019 | Arcade, Columns, The Story Of...
“Hey!” shouted a cheerful voice from a truck stopped in the middle of Ottumwa, Iowa’s bustling East Main Street…“Where can I finda video game arcade around here?” Two men, precariously perched on two tall ladders in front of a modest storefront, swung around and...
by Brad Feingold | Dec 11, 2019 | 1990s, Columns, Magazine Preview, The Story Of...
Two of my favorite action puzzlers are on the Super Nintendo: Tetris Attack and Zoop. Both are dynamic, fun, and easy to pick up and play for gamers of all ages. You can get a complete copy of Tetris Attack for around $20 ($10 cartridge only) and a complete copy of...
by Mike Mertes | Dec 10, 2019 | 1990s, Arcade, The Story Of...
Many people would look at a screenshot of Puzzle De Pon! and automatically assume that its a Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move game. In actuality, it is not. Don’t feel bad though, despite having played Puzzle De Pon! for years; I thought the differences in the games were...
by David Oxford | Dec 4, 2019 | 1980s, Arcade, The Story Of...
What has seven shapes (or Tetrominos, if you prefer), each consisting of four blocks, falling down a welland disappearing when lines are formed? Obviously, a great concept for a video game – one of the greatest of all time, but unlike a Pac-Man or a Mario, there...
by Todd Friedman | Dec 2, 2019 | 1980s, Columns, The Story Of...
There are a handful of games in history that were ahead of their time technically and graphically. Titles like Doom, Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda, and Pong are just a small sample of games that broke barriers of gameplay. Myst, in my opinion, is one of those...