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Diff’rent Strokes and the Shoot-Out at the O.K. Arcade! – By Michael Thomasson
The world don’t move to the beat of just one drum. At least that is what we learned growing up watchin’ the weekly antics of Arnold, played by Gary Coleman, when the sitcom Diff’rent Strokes was beamed across the airwaves. Of particular interest is the fifth episode...
Hey Hey Hey… Fat Albert Saves the Day – By Michael Thomasson
This is Michael Thomasson comin’ at you with a historical pop-culture article, and if you’re not careful, you may learn something before it’s done. So let’s get ready, OK? Hey, hey, hey! Despite your current feelings about Bill Cosby, he was a major influence on many...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Steve Grunberger
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Steve Grunberger who is displayed on card number 906, from the Superstars of 2014 Collection. Steve, who lives in Australia, is a passionate gamer who grew up in the early 80s and lived the arcade boom as well as the fall. ...
Lost In the Maze: Intellivision’s Night Stalker
Last month, Intellivision Entertainment introduced the world to the Intellivision Amico, a new console which aims to revive the family and community aspects of gaming. While Tommy Tallarico, President of Intellivision, says that the system will not be built around...
Soundtrack Review: Sonic Spinball (Sega Genesis, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, 1993-1995)
It's nearly Thanksgiving, and in the spirit of one of the most iconic balloons in the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, let's take a look (and listen) to a Sonic the Hedgehog game that might not be the first on everyone's mind. It's Sonic Spinball! An...
Zen Studios Announces WilliamsTM PinballVolume 2
New Three-Pack Adds Bally Favorites The Party ZoneTM, Black RoseTM and Attack from MarsTM After the successful release of the Pinball FX3 Williams Pack, Zen Studios is ready to launch their next addition of classics across the gaming platform. San Francisco, CA –...
New Hack Allows You to See Mega Man Soccer Through to the Very End
Now you can play the game as it was meant to be played.
Rampage Double Feature – By Michael Thomasson
Brian Colin is a filmmaker and animator who reluctantly found himself thrust into the video game industry kicking and screaming.... During the golden age of arcade video games, Colin answered a Bally Midway ad thinking, “What does the pinball company want with an...
This Day In Video Game History
