R-Type on iiRcade Quick Review
Now this is the reason to have a iiRcade unit in your home. This is one of dozens of arcade games I'm excited about seeing come to the platform and as of earlier this summer it appeared. The developer Irem and Publisher Nintendo released this to arcades in 1987 and...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – James Carter
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features James Carter who currently is displayed on card number 3959, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. James is a world champion Dig-Dug Player. Dig-Dug has been a part of James life since he was 11 years old. On May 20th,2021,...
What was once Old is New Again – By Bill Lange
At long last, after years of development, testing, and fine tuning, Nox Archaist has finally been released! This highly anticipated game from 6502 Workshop devotedly recreates the CRPG gaming experience from the 1980s, from the game box to the cloth map to the...
E3 2021 Arcade1Up (Coming Soon) – Turtles in Time™ Home Arcade Machine
Cowabunga!” this new Arcade1Up machine allows you to take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael with up to four simultaneous players, making for endless animation inspired fun. Preorders to begin July 1 Originally released by Konami in 1991, this...
Short Shifting the Competition – by Michael Thomasson
Before autumn of ’86, prior racing games focused on the serious side of car racing. Entries in the genre usually consisted of professional Formula One-style competitions with simple, flat, uninspired black asphalt tracks. Out Run, in comparison, had motorists...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Casino?
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Cards Alternate Title: Poker Plus Model #: CX2652 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Whitehead Casino gives you three different card based games to satisfy your gambling desires. Blackjack, or...
Save the Cade 2021 – by Gunther Vinson
The first time I walked into the Arkadia, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was packed… there had to be at least 100 people in the place. Now, usually in this sort of situation, I'm not very comfortable. I’m not usually a fan of large crowds, but this time, it...
E3 2021 Arcade1Up (Coming Soon) – The Simpsons Home Arcade Machine
Tastemaker’s Arcade1Up unveils a series of exciting new products at E3 2021 coming to consumers this year. Arcade1Up is modernizing the retro arcade experience from the 80s and 90s and growing the home entertainment industry with first-time fan favorite classic titles...
Video Game Summit 2021 Today! “7/17/2021”
Come drop by the Video Game Summit today in Villa Park, IL http://videogamesummit.net/ The Video Game Summit is back on in 2021! We are excited to announce that the VGS in Villa Park, IL will be bigger and better than before. Our new layout at the Odeum give room for...
Sega Astro City Mini – by Michael Mertes
Released at the end of December 2020 exclusively in Japan, the SEGA Astro City Mini not only looks like the original 1993 Astro City but also comes with 37 different SEGA Arcade games. SEGA has also released various accessories to support the Astro City Mini,...
Double Dragon Trilogy iiRcade Review
When Technos released Double Dragon in arcades in 1987, it marked the next evolution of the side-scrolling beat'em up genre. It quickly became a popular game and would spawn two sequels. The innovations in the series also inspired other companies to try to create...
Game Gear – By Brad Feingold
Whether you're fighting, driving, running through a maze or jumping over barrels, the name of the game is control. Of course, every game will have its own type of controller, but if you are using computers and emulators, sometimes that can be a tricky concept to...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Joe Dearman
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Joe Dearman who is displayed on card number 3954, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. Joe has been playing video games since the 1970’s. He has seen the industry from the beginning to now. Defender is the game that really...
Astroids Replicade – by Michael Mertes
The Asteroids Replicade cabinet will feel like a step back to those that have invested and played previous Replicade cabinets in the lineup. From an emulation perspective, Asteroids lacks the full speed frame presentation of the arcade original. Perhaps it's because...
Glen’s Retro Show – by Brad Feingold
Glen Planamento is the chief cook and bottle washer at Glen’s Retro Show, which really means he is the Concept Designer, Product Test Engineer and the Retail Guru at GRS, where he believes that every game, no matter if it’s an original arcade machine, an Arcade1Up, a...
End Of Days : Simpsons on Commodore 64 – by Michael Mertes
...Yet somehow, on hardware that was vastly underpowered compared to any 16-bit hardware at the time, The Simpson's Arcade Game was ported to the Commodore 64. Released in 1992, the game remains a high point of interest for Commodore 64 fans for being one of the last...
Lee Actor: Hard Drivin’ – by Patrick Hickey, Jr.
Originally released in the arcade in 1989, Hard Drivin’ was pushing polygons, speed and a sexy sports car-inspired cockpit. The gameplay was fast, fun and influenced a ton of games afterwards, especially the Cruisin’ the World series. Essentially running on 32-bit...
Cruis’n USA – by Ken Horowitz
Midway and Jarvis had a long history, one filled with collection of arcade hits. It was also a relationship that wasn’t entirely planned. What was clear from the beginning was that the video game industry was the career of choice for Jarvis; he spent far too many...
Mario Kart : The History – by Todd Friedman
There have been many racing games before and after Mario Kart, but none of them compare to the popularity of Nintendo’s series of racing games that have been created for multiple consoles. Every console and handheld that proceeded after Super Nintendo had a new...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Basic Math?
Release Date: 1977 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Education Alternate Title: Fun with Numbers Model #: CX2611 Rarity: 3 Programmer: Gary Palmer This early example of “edutainment” surely ruined many a Christmas back in the day. This is...
Sega Turbo – by Kevin Butler
At the start of the 1980’s, games such as Galaga, Tempest, and the big one, Pac-Man, consumed my quarters in droves. That’s when I noticed a new driving game... Turbo! Unlike the previous games, Turbo was different in every way. Not only did it have the usual steering...
Racing Games – by Brett Weiss
Gaming is an expensive hobby, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of great games for various consoles that won’t break your budget. This is especially true of racing titles, which are ubiquitous and often inexpensive. Here are six such games that are...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Owen Rubin
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Owen Rubin, who currently is displayed on card number 315, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. Owen was one of the first programmers hired by Atari in 1976. He designed games for Atari for almost 9 years. His most...
Pitstop II – Prepare to Race – by Michael Mertes
The last five races have been grueling, but you’ve finally made it to the final track in the "Grand Circuit Tour." The crowds in the stands are loud, but the sound they make is nothing compared to the roar of the F1 cars that will be lined up at the track as they make...
iiRcade Report – by Brad Feingold
Striker 1945 - Psikyo Released in 1995, this game pretty much flew in under the radar but had several sequels to follow. This game follows the traditional top-down shooters of the 80’s, with a lot stronger graphics and music to get your hands pumping and shaking while...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Josh Tsui
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Josh Tsui who currently is displayed on card number 3447, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Josh spent over two decades working in video game development on key franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Tony Hawk, and Fight...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Mega Force?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11005 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Doug Neubauer Based on the 1982 Barry Bostwick movie, Mega Force puts you in control of the world’s most...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Keystone Kapers?
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-025 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Garry Kitchen Take control of Officer Kelly, the most physically fit cop in the history of video games. While on patrol at...
Arcade Versions of Popular R-Type Series Coming to iiRcade
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is adding R-Type and R-Type II as well as Armed Police Unit Gallop, officially licensed by Tozai, Inc. and Irem...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Łukasz Dziatkiewicz
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Defender?
Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2609 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Polaro You are in control of the Universal Space Ship Defender and are tasked with protecting the planet from an...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Ralph D’Amato
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Ralph D’Amato who is displayed on card number 3142, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Ralph is the producer and member of the development team that created the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game franchise. He produced the...
From Arcade to Console: How Street Fighter Influenced Arcade Gaming
While Street Fighter is a legendary franchise today, with some of the largest eSports tournaments behind it, it’s interesting looking back on the early days of arcade gaming. Consoles brought Street Fighter to the living room, but the arcade days hold plenty of...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Sami Cetin
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Sami Cetin (UK) who currently is displayed on card number 482, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection. Sami is one of the World Record Holders at Super Mario Kart SNES. In 2012 he won the World Title that was held in...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Adventure?
Release Date: 1980 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Adventure Alternate Title: N/A Model #: cx2613 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Warren Robinett In this ambitious ground breaking game you have the honor of controlling the first great video game hero....
Five Game Boy Games You Shouldn’t Sleep On
Nintendo’s Game Boy is one of the most influential consoles ever and easily the reason why Nintendo still exists to this day. Losing several wars in the home console wars over the past 20 years, it’s been the Game Boy family of consoles that allowed the brand to fight...
Pac-Man 99: The Fever Is Back (Pac-Man Fever That Is)
Pac-Man 99 is the latest classic game to get the 99 Battle Royale treatment. Nintendo and Bandai Namco literally surprised everyone when they dropped the trailer on us this past Tuesday and a released it the next day! Pac-Man 99 is a free to play download game for...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Eric Olofson
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Eric Olofson who currently is displayed on card number 2472, from the Superstars of 2016 Collection. Eric has been playing video game since the late 1970’s. He has been trying to break records ever since. His first world...
Welcome to Walter Day’s Fantasy Land – by Walter Day
Everybody has their innermost desires. Everybody has secret aspirations and goals they hope to achieve in the course of their lives. Some people wish for a new car, some for a better home, and some for a wonderful romantic relationship. Unbelievably, one of my most...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Birthday Mania?
Release Date: 1984 Publisher: Personal Games Controller: Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: N/A Rarity: 10 Programmer: Robert Anthony Tokar The ROM for this long lost Holy Grail has finally surfaced It’s your birthday and it’s time to...