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Puzzle Games – Myst – By Todd Friedman
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...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – James White
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features James White who is displayed on card number 281, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. James has been a regular for the past 10 years at the largest arcade in the world, Galloping Ghost Arcade. He has multiple high scores...
Deep Thaw: Superman By Chris Lion
I’ve never been a big fan of Superman. Call me crazy, but he has just never done anything for me. My roommate in college thought Superman was “The Best.” Superman was never “bitchen,” “rad,” or any other cool way of saying he liked him. My roommate, Phil, always...
November 29th – DC Universe Online
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11292019-dc-universe-online.mp3Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. Growing up around comics, the MCU, video games, many kids the world over dream of...
When is a Combat not a Combat? By Lee K. Seitz
Once your classic cartridge collection reaches a certain size, you'll discover you're finding few new cartridges at thrift stores. In order to "get their fix," so to speak, many collectors start collecting label variations to keep their number of "finds" up. “Label...
November 27th – Wild Arms
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11272019-wild-arms.mp3Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. Westerns seem to almost be coming back from the grave these days. It’s impossible to ignore...
The 5 Best PlayStation Franchises That Started Back On The PS1
The first Sony PlayStation was released worldwide way back in 1995. It shipped well over 100 million units and laid the foundations for the PlayStation franchise which is still going strong today. The PS5 is set for release in 2020 and many of the largest and most...
November 26th – Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11262019-marvel-nemesis-rise-of-the-imperfects.mp3 Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. If you’re familiar with comic book history, you know that in...
The Nintendo Game Boy: A Closer Look
With Nintendo's announcement of their upcoming Game Boy Advanced, The Game Boy finally begins her journey into the sunset. Before historians and game players start writing their differing opinions about the Game Boy's place in our storied industry's history, a strong...
Samurai Showdown – Switch Trailer Announcement
The weapon-based fighter SAMURAI SHODOWN is slated to release in North America during Q1 of 2020 for the Nintendo Switch! Osaka, Japan, November 21, 2019 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) is proud to...
November 25th – Berzerk
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11252019-berzerk.mp3Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. There’s something special about being in a darkened room, standing in front of the soft glow...
Retro Arcades Are Not Dead.
I wasn't alive in the heyday of arcades. Back in the 80's when arcades were the place to be, where kids and adults alike would line up to play the newest game and try to set the high score. After the crash of '82 arcades were the only place where many people COULD...
WRC 8 available on Nintendo Switch™ Now
Lesquin, France, November 19, 2019 – After the commercial and critical success of the PC, PS4™ and Xbox One versions released on September the 5th, WRC 8 – the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship – arrives on Nintendo Switch™ today in North America....
Spider-man By Patrick Wong
Throughout history, various mysteries have remained unsolved: The Riddle of The Sphinx, The Bermuda Triangle, The Missing Link, and even Bigfoot. But perhaps one of the most puzzling of all is the lack of a great Spider-Man video game. Not since Mickey Mouse and Bugs...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Neil Hernandez
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Neil Hernandez who is displayed on card number 2316, from the Superstars of 2015 Collection. Neil is a masterful arcade technician who has come to the rescue for numerous arcades across the country. His skills are praised by...
Coming Soon: Heroland
Welcome to Heroland—a bright, tropical theme park resort where guests partake in an authentic RPG-styled adventure, exploring dungeons, beating up baddies, and become a legendary hero! Unfortunately, the role-playing becomes reality when Lucky, an unexceptional...
M*A*S*H 2 by Tim “Sniderman” Snider
The recent death of Larry Linville, Frank Burns on TV's 'MASH,' saddened me. I'm sure many of us have fond memories laughing at ol' Ferret Face's antics on the long-running sitcom. However, Larry Linville actually has classic game-related memories for me. You see, his...
Honey, I slept with Ms. Pac-Man By Earl Green
Like many classic gamers, I wasn't just into playing the games; I was into how they worked, how they “thought" and made their decisions. I originally lusted after my first computer (a gleaming, 64K, Apple II-compatible, one-ton - or so it seemed when I was merely...
November 22nd – Catherine
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11222019-catherine.mp3 11/22 – Catherine Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. When we get games that say they’re mature, they often mean mature in a...
November 21st – The Forest
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11212019-the-forest.mp3 11/21 – The Forest Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. Ever since Minecraft, people have been inhaling new survival games....
Netent Classics – As classic as it gets!
Modern day casino enthusiasts are extremely fond of video slots that come equipped with unique soundtracks, 3D graphics and advanced features that make them a lot of fun to play. However, there are still a good number of seasoned casino players who prefer the games...
90’s Classics Inspired Platformer ‘Kaze and the Wild Masks’ to be Published by SOEDESCO
SOEDESCO teams up with VOX Game Studio for 2D pixel art platformer Kaze and the Wild Masks Rotterdam, The Netherlands – SOEDESCO has announced their partnership with game developer VOX Game Studio for the publishing of the colorful 2D platformer Kaze and...
November 20th – Pokemon Red and Blue
https://videogameofthedayhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/11202019-pokemon-red-and-blue.mp3 11/20 – Pokemon Red/Blue Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day. Pokemon has become a lasting phenomenon over the years,...
Memories Past By Kyle Snyder
Last holiday season, my fiancée, Seleen, and I took the day off from our jobs to finish up our Christmas shopping. We started early in the morning and finished late in the afternoon. At one point, our travels found us about 50 miles from home in a shopping mall I used...
This Day In Video Game History
