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Tiger Electronics: The Handheld on a BUDGET.
In the late 80's and early 90's gaming on the go wasn't a distant dream anymore. We had the Game Boy, SEGA Game Gear and the Atari Lynx. These systems were great in their own right and of course the Game Boy would be the one to take the crown and become the most...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Vinny DelRusso
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Vinny DelRusso who currently is displayed on card number 3531 from the Walter Day Superstars of 2021. Vinny is the founder of Video Game 911. This company specializes in repairing gaming items ranging from consoles to arcade...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Gas Hog?
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Spectravision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: SA-217 Rarity: 8 Programmer: Mark Turmel This shooter simply runs out of gas before getting entertaining. Hop behind the wheel of an...
ADAM F. GOLDBERG Wrote the Foreword to my new NES Book!
Those were the EXACT words I screamed when I laid my eyes on the Nintendo Entertainment System for the very first time. The moment has been vividly burned into my brain. It was January, 1986. I was sleeping over at my friend John Gaines’ house. I assumed we’d...
Mark Flitman: Virtual Bart
From their debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System to their classic arcade game and plethora of other games on seemingly every console ever created, The Simpsons have always had a stake in gaming history. Connected with publishers the likes of Konami, Electronic...
The Halley Project or Walking the Dog
Space… deep Space… infinite in all its dimensions.. as black as Satan’s heart… punctured by the occasional star, bleeding light in a half-hearted attempt to push back the cold, black depths… to no avail… and deep in the darkness below, a small silver dot crawls...
Does Wrecking-ball from Overwatch need nerfing?
Since the summer of 2018, when Wrecking-ball was first released, he has been one of the strongest heroes in Overwatch. Especially, strong is the hate we have for Wrecking-ball while playing against him. It seems weird for a tank, that is naturally strong to be able to...
An Interview with Jeff Peters
If you have been around the gaming scene for the past 35 years, you’ve probably heard of Jeff Peters. You may have even met him. Jeff is one of the co founders of the Utah Digital Entertainment Network (UDEN), whose mission is to connect, inform and grow the local...
Final Fight!
Double Dragon’s plotline and kidnapped Jessica Haggar, the daughter of the new Metro City Mayor. Too bad the Mad Gears never called the Black Shadow Warriors, because had they done so, they would have found out that kidnapping someone’s daughter or girl friend...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Lori Mangione
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Lori Mangione who currently is displayed on card number 3301, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. She is also on card number 3264 with her husband Michael. Lori is the artist behind “Silly Rabbit Crafts”. Her pixelated...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Astroblast?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: M Network Controller: Joystick/Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up - Space Invaders Alternate Title: N/A Model #: MT5666 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Hal Finney This may be one of the fastest paced games in history. The Earth is under attack...
NHLPA 93: Fighting For Fun
“If it’s in the game, it’s in the game,” the mega publisher’s sports titles were about much more than realism. While they were always about providing a realistic experience, there was always an effort to simultaneously maintain a massively fun environment. While...
Sorry Sony: From Playstation to Switch – By Brad Feingold
Ever since the first Playstation system came out, I have always been a loyal player. In fact, I remember when the Playstation 2 came out, I was camping out in the Wal-Mart layaway area waiting to be the first person to get one at midnight. The first three games I...
Time to Go Shopping: iiRcade Android Store of Games is Open for Business!
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine for gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite retro arcade games and modern games in arcade style at home, is pleased to announce the launch of the official iiRcade Store....
A Great Christmas Surprise.
Last year I talked about how my parents made a mix-up about which console I wanted for Christmas one year. This year I want to talk about one of the most memorable Christmas mornings I have ever had in my entire life. However, instead of video games, this one...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Frostbite?
Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Arcade Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AX-031 Rarity: 4 Programmer: Steve Cartwright This game just missed out on being an all-time classic on the 2600. You are Frostbite Bailey, an...
Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection and Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2021
Today at The Game Awards 2020, Capcom announced Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection and Capcom Arcade Stadium, two new titles for the Nintendo Switch™ system that pay homage to some of Capcom’s most revered arcade classics. Providing a modern take on a...
Fatal Fury: First Contact Review
Initially released in 1999 on the Neo Geo Pocket Color, Fatal Fury: First Contact impressed anyone in North America who was lucky enough to give SNK's handheld a try. Like other handheld titles on the platform, SNK's morphed its long-established fighters from...
iiRcade Adding 1930’s Noir-Era Survival Horror Game, White Night, to Game Library
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine for gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite retro and modern arcade games at home, is pleased to announce that White Night, officially licensed by Playdigious, is...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gustavo “Gus” Rodrigueztr
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Gustavo "Gus" Rodriguez, who currently is displayed on card number 3494, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. Considered an ICON of game culture in Mexico and Latin America, Gus is the founder of the prestigious Club...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Chopper Command?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Activision Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: AZ-015 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Bob Whitehead This is one of the finest shooters in the 2600 catalog. Take control of a heavily armed...
Positive Effects of Video Games on Educational Achievements
Technology photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com Are we doing a disservice to our children by letting them play video games uncontrollably? Not really. The opinion surrounding gaming is split, with some people viewing it as an acceptable form of entertainment,...
iiRcade Announces Addition of Japanese Role Playing Games from KEMCO
iiRcade Inc., the ultimate connected arcade machine for gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite retro and modern arcade games at home, is pleased to announce that Asdivine Dios and Tears Revolude, two officially licensed Japanese...
How to Create a Game Room Every Gamer Dreams About
Every gamer needs to have somewhere of their own to get their playtime done, and a dedicated gaming setup can make your attempts to break your personal score or climb up the leaderboards that much easier. What many people don’t know is how much there is to think about...
This Day In Video Game History
