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Falling Down The eBay Rabbit Hole.
Last year I wrote 2 articles about starting a game collection with a limited budget. In those articles I mention that eBay is a viable option but you must be careful for fakes and reproductions are everywhere. Well it took some time, but I can now finally admit that...
Pitstop II – Prepare to Race – by Michael Mertes
The last five races have been grueling, but you’ve finally made it to the final track in the "Grand Circuit Tour." The crowds in the stands are loud, but the sound they make is nothing compared to the roar of the F1 cars that will be lined up at the track as they make...
iiRcade Report – by Brad Feingold
Striker 1945 - Psikyo Released in 1995, this game pretty much flew in under the radar but had several sequels to follow. This game follows the traditional top-down shooters of the 80’s, with a lot stronger graphics and music to get your hands pumping and shaking while...
Why Do We Love To Hate Bad Games?
As the old saying goes, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and when it comes to video games that saying rings true. Yet somehow when a game is bad, as in truly bad, instead of just saying it’s bad and moving on, the current generation of gamers latches on to it....
Dirty Retro Gaming Equipment? It’s worse than you thought!
For those who don't already know, I am an avid retro gaming collector. Over time, I have collected around 25 consoles, and over 100 controllers. I admit, I am not the most organized collector when it comes to preserving them. I keep them in boxes or bins in the garage...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Josh Tsui
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Josh Tsui who currently is displayed on card number 3447, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Josh spent over two decades working in video game development on key franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Tony Hawk, and Fight...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Mega Force?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 11005 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Doug Neubauer Based on the 1982 Barry Bostwick movie, Mega Force puts you in control of the world’s most...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside Chaser Tracer
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Chaser Tracer’s Adam Zerlin (Co-Founder) and Masaki Pierce (Co-Founder), who detail the game’s development cycle and so much more. Old School Gamer Magazine: How was Chaser Tracer born? ADAM: We grew up in the ‘80s and have very...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Mike Mertes
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Old School Gamer Magazine writer Mike Mertes who is displayed on card number 3482, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. From the moment he touched an Intellivision controller in 1985, Mike knew that he had experienced...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Keystone Kapers?
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-025 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Garry Kitchen Take control of Officer Kelly, the most physically fit cop in the history of video games. While on patrol at...
I Don’t Have Much Time, Should I Use A Guide?
As us retro gamers grow older our free time becomes harder and harder to get. Be it a job, a family, or a combination of the two, finding time to play games is a god send for some of us. When we do have the time to play games we make every second count because who...
Arcade Versions of Popular R-Type Series Coming to iiRcade
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is adding R-Type and R-Type II as well as Armed Police Unit Gallop, officially licensed by Tozai, Inc. and Irem...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Łukasz Dziatkiewicz
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Defender?
Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2609 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Polaro You are in control of the Universal Space Ship Defender and are tasked with protecting the planet from an...
Robot Invader’s Popular 3D Platformer, Wind-up Knight 2, Now Available for iiRcade
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce that Wind-up Knight 2, officially licensed by Robot Invader, is now available in...
Piepacker Launches Online Retro Gaming Platform with Video Chat on Kickstarter
Piepacker, the new free social gaming platform that allows users to play officially licensed retro games with friends online, today launched on Kickstarter. At the crossroads of online multiplayer gaming and video chatting, Piepacker is a...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Ralph D’Amato
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Ralph D’Amato who is displayed on card number 3142, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Ralph is the producer and member of the development team that created the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game franchise. He produced the...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Basketball?
Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Sports Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2624 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Alan Miller This one-on-one basketball duel is a flawed but entertaining take on the sport. This is about as rudimentary of...
From Arcade to Console: How Street Fighter Influenced Arcade Gaming
While Street Fighter is a legendary franchise today, with some of the largest eSports tournaments behind it, it’s interesting looking back on the early days of arcade gaming. Consoles brought Street Fighter to the living room, but the arcade days hold plenty of...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Sami Cetin
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Sami Cetin (UK) who currently is displayed on card number 482, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection. Sami is one of the World Record Holders at Super Mario Kart SNES. In 2012 he won the World Title that was held in...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Adventure?
Release Date: 1980 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Adventure Alternate Title: N/A Model #: cx2613 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Warren Robinett In this ambitious ground breaking game you have the honor of controlling the first great video game hero....
Five Game Boy Games You Shouldn’t Sleep On
Nintendo’s Game Boy is one of the most influential consoles ever and easily the reason why Nintendo still exists to this day. Losing several wars in the home console wars over the past 20 years, it’s been the Game Boy family of consoles that allowed the brand to fight...
Pac-Man 99: The Fever Is Back (Pac-Man Fever That Is)
Pac-Man 99 is the latest classic game to get the 99 Battle Royale treatment. Nintendo and Bandai Namco literally surprised everyone when they dropped the trailer on us this past Tuesday and a released it the next day! Pac-Man 99 is a free to play download game for...
Toejam and Earl Coming to the iiRcade!
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce that ToeJam & Earl: Back in the...
