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When You Stop Playing A Good Game
I finally did it, after a year of playing it I finally got all 120 stars in Super Mario 64. The sole reason I bought 3D All-Stars was to play this game. A game that I missed out on when I did have a N64 and a game that many of my friends would say is a masterpiece...
iiRcade Review – Space Harrier by Todd Friedman
Growing up, one of my most favorite games on the Sega Master System was Space Harrier, then it went to the Sega Genesis as well. Not many people I grew up with talked about the arcade game port. This is where it all started. Most say the arcade was the best version of...
Blaster Master Zero 3 Impressions
Blaster Master Zero 3 has officially been released today to digital game e-shops, and I'm already eagerly tearing into my copy on the Nintendo Switch. Since it first launched on the Nintendo Entertainment System, I've been a big fan of the Blaster Master franchise and...
NEO GEO MVSX Impressions
This weekend at Classic Game Fest, I had the chance to check out the NEO GEO MVSX at the UNICO booth. The MVSX is an officially licensed NEO GEO arcade cabinet from UNICO that features 50 classic SNK NEO GEO games that once graced the arcades or, for those who had the...
Five Underrated NES Sports Games
The dog days of Summer are here. Turn the air conditioner on with us and play some under-appreciated NES Sports games with us. While the console has plenty of masterful sports titles, there are even more out there you may have missed. Check out these five forgotten...
iiRcade Review – Teki Paki by Todd Friedman
Teki Paki is a 1991 puzzle arcade video game developed by Toaplan and published in Japan by Tecmo, Hong Kong by Honest Trading Co. and Taiwan by Spacy Co. Ltd. Teki Paki was released in arcades worldwide on April 1991 by Tecmo, Honest Trading Co. and Spacy Co. Ltd....
iiRcade Review – Twin Brats by Todd Friedman
Published by Electronica Video games, this game originally came out in 1995 for the Arcade. The baby character must collect all dots from the board and avoid enemies and even deadly skulls. Th trick of this game is to make use of the min doors, that when pushed can...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – James White
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features James White who currently is card number 3958, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection. James is also displayed on card number 281, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. James has been a regular for the past 11 years at the...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Berzerk?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up - Maze Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2650 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Dan Hitchens Without a doubt, Berzerk is one of the all time classics on the Atari 2600. You are a lone warrior...
Windjammers on iiRcade Review
Pump up the jam! Windjammers / Flying Power Disc was an absolute fun fest when it originally came out for the NEO-GEO MVS in the arcade, and now it's available to play on the iiRcade! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kskSPiIaw4&list=TLGGvTrizyZxnJAyMTA3MjAyMQ...
Blaster Master Zero 3 is out July 29th!
For those of you not familiar with the series, Blaster Master Zero is a series of hybrid action games combining side-scrolling exploration with top-down action. In BMZ3, players ride the Interplanetary Battle Tank (aka Metal Attacker) "G-SOPHIA SV" to explore vast...
UPlay Arcade- The iiRestrictor Set by Todd Friedman
GET TO COMPETITION LEVEL NOW!! This is the slogan from the company Uplay Arcade on their website for the iiRestrictor Set. This 3D printed item helps the game on the iiRcade go from the standard 8-way joystick to a simple 4 way with a little help from the...
GAMEYE: A Pretty Dang Good Game Organizer.
Like a ton of other collectors out there I need a way to organize my video game collection. Even with my modest collection of games I forget what I have from time to time so I downloaded a games organizer app on my phone to make sure I don't make the mistake of...
iiRcade Review – Evoland by Todd Friedman
There is a game out there that will combine all your retro love of RPG games into one package. Evoland is a beautiful walk down memory lane using old school visions from games like Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy. The game is more like a instruction manual on what...
Witchcrafty to be released exclusive for the Playstation Vita
Witchcrafty will be released on PlayStation®Vita on July 20’th! Price is 4.99 ! This game will be temporary exclusive for PlayStation®Vita consoles. Witchcrafty is a metroidvania-platformer that immerses you in a world of magic. Something strange...
Funstock release mini assortment of Sega Mega Drive/Genesis cartridges for pre-order
Our evolving partnership with Piko Interactive has given us the opportunity to grow our Retro collection! Funstock have added a mini assortment of Retro Sega Mega Drive/Genesis cartridges for pre-order; featuring 4 Asian themed titles. For any gaming...
When A Boy Met A Hedgehog.
Looking back on over 30 years of Sonic the Hedgehog is quite a story. You start with this new mascot from a company that wanted to take down their rival who just revitalized the home video game industry in North America and show that they too a force to be reckoned...
Coming Soon – WALTER DAY’S GAMING SUPERSTARS: VOLUME TWO
100+ Full Color Pages All 200 cards listed, including variants (Cards 201-400) Historical Stories about the card holders Beautiful imagery throughout the book This book is all about the second set of trading cards from The Walter Day Collection 2012. Not only will the...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Kaboom!
Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Activision Controller: Paddles Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-010 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Larry Kaplan This is one of the very few must own games if you had the paddle controllers. Grab your water buckets...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – George Riley
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features George Riley, who is displayed on card number 206, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. George is a widely know Donkey Kong 3 Champion. His scores on M.A.M.E. and the arcade are number one on the Twin Galaxies...
Five Great Retro Games to Make Your Kids Gamers For Life
Being a kid is tougher than ever now, even with the pandemic coming to an end. Although it’s never been a better time to go outside and spend quality time with them, nothing beats time bonding with them with some video games. Here are five great retro experiences...
The Nintendo Famicom Controller
Before the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) hit the states, Nintendo had a console in Japan that would start a revolution of gaming. It was called the Famicom, or the full name, Family Computer. In 1983, the console hit the homes of gamers in Japan and test the...
Alien Storm on iiRcade Review
It just seemed like another day selling hot dogs and burgers to hungry folks at the Alien Burgers Food truck, but one quick phone call prompts a change in plans. Aliens are attacking the city, and the Alien Burgers crew must change jobs and become the Alien Busters to...
Reminiscing About The N64.
The Nintendo 64 is an enigma of a console. Compared to the PlayStation it barely sold, but ask any retro gamer who held a controller in the late 90's and they'll tell you how much they loved the N64. Throughout its lifespan the system sold almost 33 million systems...
