by Shaun Jex | Jan 2, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...
Sometimes it’s fun to sit and try to imagine the pitch meeting for various products. Picture a group of executives and game designers sitting around a boardroom when the following conversation takes place: “So, we’ve had huge hits with Adventure and Space Invaders....
by Shaun Jex | Dec 22, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...
The Atari 2600 produced many classic titles: Joust, Yars Revenge, Adventure, Super Breakout, and more. They were brilliant games that have become part of the pop culture lexicon. They played an integral part in countless childhoods. While I’m sure you could find...
by Adam Johnson | Dec 4, 2018 | 1980s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews
Dungeon Explorer, released in 1989 for the TurboGrafx-16, is a multiplayer-capable action RPG (one of the first, in fact) with an excellent soundtrack. It garnered generally positive reviews, which cited its clever puzzles and fun gameplay mechanics (borrowing heavily...
by Shaun Jex | Nov 28, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...
Some things are instantly addictive. One sweet taste and you’re immediately hooked for life. No, I’m not talking about anything illicit. I’m talking about things like Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries, Lay’s Potato Chips (Betcha can’t eat just one!), and Astrosmash for...
by Shaun Jex | Nov 21, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...
Sometimes it’s impossible to be objective about an issue. For instance, I was young enough when I saw the Ewok movies, that they are ingrained in my mind as a beloved part of my childhood. It doesn’t matter that the writing and acting are sketchy, or that the ewoks...