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Rap’s Digital Dog: The Trailblazing PaRappa the Rapper Game
Video Games — Auction Preview by Cierra Caballero Our December 14th Power of PlayStation Showcase features a pair of dazzling copies of ParRappa the Rapper, widely considered the first true rhythm game. We’ve got a shiny VGA 90 NM +/MT copy as well as a pristine Wata...
Nintendo Gadgets We Wished Existed – Based On Actual Patents
5 Nintendo Gadgets We Wish Existed, Based on Actual Patents They say that the book is humankind’s greatest invention — durable, navigable, versatile and non-reliant on external power sources or connectivity. Perhaps gaming’s equivalent invention is the deck of cards —...
Peter Lipson: RBI Baseball: The Silicon Valley Survivors
While Electronic Arts’ Earl Weaver Baseball series is heralded as the game that brought realism to the forefront of video games based on America’s pastime, Atari subdivision Tengen’s RBI Baseball was easily the first truly amazing home console recreation of the sport....
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Gets a Free Holiday Update
Atari and developer Digital Eclipse today released a free content update for the critically acclaimed interactive anthology Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. The holiday update adds 12 new titles to the compilation, from officially released classics to...
Atari 2600+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, & PC Gaming Platforms
Show Notes Fargo Season 5 » youtu.be/8SVZXA2PhC8?si=fecIPh-TgyXVsd1l Monarch » youtu.be/JLHsM4bpfxY?si=i90c3eMWIzf7LWvR Killing Floor – Lee Child » amz.run/7Mkx (affiliate) KONSIDEN Desk Fan Bladeless » amz.run/7Mky (affiliate) Atari 2600+ » amz.run/7Mkz...
Retro Service Antstream On Sale! Plus Backbone Controller On Sale!
Antstream is offering 25% off a standard 12 month subscription for Mobile, PC, Web, TV and others! - https://www.antstream.com/backbone Backbone One transforms your phone into the ultimate gaming console. For a limited time, Backbone is offering a 30% discount to all...
Fixing the Top Gamestation Pro Problems | My Arcade, Atari, & More!
Founded in 1972, Atari® changed the way we approached gaming – from the way games were designed to the way they were played. Atari’s iconic games, including Asteroids®, Centipede® and Missile Command® have been played by many millions. Half a century later, Atari® ’s...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Patrick Hickey, Jr.
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Patrick Hickey, Jr. who is displayed on card number 3258, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Patrick Hickey, Jr., is the founder and editor-in-chief of ReviewFix.com and a lecturer of English and journalism at Kingsborough...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Kevin Hanley Takes Us Inside NEScape!
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with NEScape! creator Kevin Hanley, who discusses the game and what it meant to be a part of the entire development process. Old School Gamer Magazine: How was this game born? Kevin Hanley: Every year my friends and I go to an escape...
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
An interactive documentary coming from Digital Eclipse in 2024 Gridrunner. Revenge of the Mutant Camels. Tempest 2000. Llamatron. In the British gaming universe of the '80s and '90s, nobody made games like Jeff Minter. Just revealed in the Day of the Devs showcase,...
GenX Grownup: Atari 2600+ FULL REVIEW | Is the 2023 Console a Plus or a Minus?
The Atari 2600+ builds on the legacy of the original machine with modern quality of life features such as HDMI output, USB power and multiple screen resolutions, and includes an exact replica of the original CX40+ Joystick. The cartridge slot is backwards compatible...
24 Days of Pac-Man! FREE Video Advent Calendar
Join GenXGrownUp for 24 Days of Pac-Man all through the month of December! GenXGrownUp.com/PacMan24 Each day leading up to Christmas, GenXGrownUp is releasing a new short video featuring a different Pac-Man collectible. It may be modern or vintage – rare or common;...
Analogue is shipping its TurboGrafx console and restocking Pockets
Three years after its announcement, Analogue is finally shipping the Analogue Duo: a modern reimagining of NEC’s systems that can play games made for the TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, TurboGrafx CD, PC Engine CD-ROM, and Super Arcade CD-ROM. In an update on...
Pioneers of Home Console Video Games – December 21
Video Games — by Brett Weiss I play and collect video games from all eras, but those from my formative years hold a unique, nostalgia-filled spot in my heart. As such, our Pioneers of Home Console Video Games sale is tantalizing. This auction features a veritable...
Atari isn’t done with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
NY, New York (December 1, 2023) - Let the celebrations resume! Today, iconic video game publisher Atari and developer Digital Eclipse reveal a free content update for the interactive anthology experience Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Coming December 5, 2023,...
Kung Fu Master GX4000 Reskin 2023 – A graphically overhauled Amstrad CPC+ and GX4000 version of a classic 80’s game!
Those of you looking for some fresh weekly news for the Amstrad have come to the right place, as both Saberman and Xenomorph have informed us of a brand new remake/reskin that has been released for the CPC+ and GX4000 called "Kung Fu Master GX4000 Reskin 2023" Now if...
Crimbo AGA – Unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion of a game originally by Little Shop of Pixles.
It's time for a fun for all the family Christmas game, as if you have a Commodore Amiga at hand or an emulator installed, you might like to play this updated release of Crimbo AGA by Spud. An unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion of the game "Crimbo" by Little...
Podcast of the Week – Arcade Attack
The Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast and Blog is your regular dose of retro gaming fun! They will cover whole episodes on single retro gaming classics, discuss the latest retro news and topics, broadcast interviews with some of the true legends of the industry or...
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Shadow Dancer – A 1989/91 game released for the Amiga is getting an Mega Drive to Amiga port! [New Video]
As we said before, while many of you have played Shadow Dancer on the Amiga, some of you felt while the game was fun, it was lacking in graphics, noting by many as having an Atari ST colour-palette and no Parallax. Well one such user is hoping to change that negative...
Power of PlayStation Video Games Showcase Auction – December 14, 2023
Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss Sony’s original PlayStation is one of the greatest gaming consoles of all time. I love the system’s DualShock controller, evolutionary leaps forward in 3D gaming, and sleek CD format (compatibility with audio CDs was a nice...
$3 Pac-Man Card Game from Five Below? | Buffalo Games
Get ready to gobble up some gaming fun as we dive into the exciting world of the super-cheap Pac-Man Card Game found at Five Below! In this video, we’re taking a closer look at this card game inspired by the iconic arcade classic, Pac-Man. ?? Join us as we explore the...
Chaos Engine on the C64? This tribute certainly looks like it’s possible!
The original Chaos Engine was an incredible game released in 1993, and developed by the very famous Bitmap Brothers. It was a well known title that at its core, was for the Amiga in which one or two players battled in a top down shooter genre against the evil...
Tetris Pocket Player Pro Review | A CUSTOM Tetris from My Arcade
The Tetris® game is an iconic puzzle game that has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world for nearly 40 years. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, Tetris is a great way to challenge your brain and sharpen your reflexes. The Tetris game is a game that...
The Ultimate M Network/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL RELEASED GAMES RANKED
Welcome to our nostalgic journey through the golden era of gaming! In this video, we’re diving deep into the vault of Atari 2600 classics, focusing on the games published by the iconic M Network – a division of Mattel who had their own competing console: the...
