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That Video Game Podcast

TVGP Episode 803: Yavin-4: Where the Ewoks Live This week we chat about some video games! Sorry, I’m too sick to type up these notes. It’s like a surprise! Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST Featuring: Michael “Boston” Hannon,...

The Age of Darkness – by Bill Lange

The Ultima series of computer role playing games (CRPGs) are set in a fantasy world of combat, magic, and mystery. The first trilogy in the series, Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness (1981), Ultima II: The Revenge of the Enchantress (1982), and Ultima III: Exodus...

Feature documentary Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence launches on Kickstarter

BROOKFIELD, IL (March 28, 2023) – Year of the Phoenix Productions is leveling up their documentary project Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence with a Kickstarter campaign running through April 28th. The film delves into the life of Doc Mack (aka Ghostlord),...
Price of Persia – by Jarrod Kailef

Price of Persia – by Jarrod Kailef

Prince of Persia is a name well known to both modern and old school gamers, especially after it rose to prominence following the 2010 release of the feature film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, based on the video game of the same name. The mostnsuccessful video...

Big Box Boutique – by Mike Mertes

Big Box Boutique – by Mike Mertes

Released on PC in 1990, Chris Roberts' Wing Commander beat Star Wars to the video game space fighter simulator space by almost three years. The game came packed with not only spectacular 3D action but a Hollywood, Cinematic style presentation that would get pilots...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Paul Juray

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Paul Juray

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Paul Juray, who currently is displayed on card number 4187, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection.  Paul’s gaming journey started with a Pac-Man machine that he owned. When the monitor broker he decided to try and fix it,...

Indie Update – by Brian Hall

Indie Update – by Brian Hall

What we today call the NES - Nintendo Entertainment System - launched in Japan in 1983 as the Famicom - Family Computer. The Famicom, NES and related systems went on to sell tens of millions of units worldwide and is widely regarded to have kicked off the re-birth of...

Heritage Auctions – by Ryan Burger

Heritage Auctions – by Ryan Burger

During the upside-down world that happened during the COVID pandemic of the last couple of years, the collecting world of video games has evolved tremendously. Several companies have grading services where they evaluate the complete in-box and often sealed video games...

The Antstream Arcade Guide #1: Adventure

The Antstream Arcade Guide #1: Adventure

Greetings, brave retro gamers! Retro games can sometimes be tricky and puzzling – in a good way! But if you’re struggling, we are here to help with a new feature on the Antstream Arcade blog. Each Antstream Arcade guide will include tips and help on how to play and...

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