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Space Invaders: The Instant Video Game
It’s one of the legends of the Atari era – the famous “Coke Wins!” cartridge for the 2600, originally designed as a premium, mail-in-your-proofs-of-purchase type item from the Coca-Cola Company. But for those who have actually seen the game, it’s very easy to see that...
Puzzle De Pon Platform: By Mike Mertes
Many people would look at a screenshot of Puzzle De Pon! and automatically assume that its a Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move game. In actuality, it is not. Don’t feel bad though, despite having played Puzzle De Pon! for years; I thought the differences in the games were...
Breakout(R) exclusively for Intellivision Amico – Gameplay Demo Trailer!
Intellivision® is proud to show off its exclusive version of Atari®'s Breakout®, only available on the Intellivision Amico™ console launching 10.10 2020. Although the game will start off in original "vertical mode", it won't take long to utilize the full 16:9...
From Sprites to Cels: Classic Games That Turned Into Toons
Any look back at classic video game merchandising would be remiss in its duties if it didn’t mention some of the most highly visible - and yet least memorable spinoffs: Saturday morning cartoons. Video games had quickly been picked up as a theme in cartoons; does...
Qa$hing in on Q*bert By Earl Green
Let's say you're a major toy manufacturer named Kenner. Let's say it's late 1983, and your last big license - a little summer flick called "Return of the Jedi" - is now but a memory, with no sequels in sight. TV is a barren wasteland of variety shows and programming...
25 Years of PlayStation: A Retrospective.
The PlayStation has been in my life for years, practically since it came out. It was the very first home video game console I've ever owned and I still have my original console to this day. 25 years ago the original PlayStation hit the shelves and ever since Sony...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dennis Bartlett
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Dennis Bartlett, who is displayed on card number 285, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. Dennis was fortunate enough to have grown up Ottumwa, Iowa where the Twin Galaxies arcade was first opened. He was in attendance...
Five Galar Pokemon That Will Take You Back to Where It All Started
Pokemon Sword and Shield are the newest games in the Pokemon series, filled with a ton of new things to do and obviously, new pocket monsters to catch. But what if you haven’t been around for the past few games? Why should you jump in, all over again, on a new...
This Day In Video Game History
