Kool-Aid Man for the Atari 2600

Kool-Aid Man for the Atari 2600

by | Jan 23, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...

Once upon a time, though you may not believe it, sugary, marshmallow filled breakfast cereals used to come with a toy hidden inside them. So did Cracker Jack, before they replaced it with a crumby sticker. In those way back times you could get all sorts of treasures...
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...