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Early NES (Nintendo) Box Art Pt 2 – Black Box Games Continued
Continuing the topic of the early Nintendo black box titles and their box art, I wanted to quickly highlight a few more from some of the other series that really caught my attention in the 80s, such as the light gun, programmable and arcade series. Arcade series games...
My Experience at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018
The first video gaming convention I ever attended was the inaugural Missouri Game Con held in St. Louis (where I live) in 2016. Gaming conventions always seemed like cool events that other people attended. Those lucky people that lived within a 2 or 3 hour drive of...
New Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Games | Nostalgia Nerd
Whomping Worms On the Intellivision
A few months ago, I read a horror novel titled, “The Conqueror Worms” by Brian Keane. It tells the story of a world overrun by massive, worm-like creatures that are brought to the earth’s surface after a never ending deluge of rain. The book was the first of a series,...
The Neo Geo Mini is Getting into the Christmas Spirit
Everyone knows at least one person who’s absolutely obsessed with Christmas. I’m talking fully knitted white and red sweaters, potent eggnog, stuffed stockings and handmade Chrissy cards galore – all that and more, obsessed over potentially months before the big day....
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Elizabeth Hunter
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Elizabeth Hunter, who is displayed on card number 333, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. Elizabeth is also on cards 51 and 345. Elizabeth is most well-known by her title of “Kitty McScratch”. Her claim to fame is the...
TRON: Games Based on the Movie About a Video Game – By Kevin Butler
Tron was the first video game that was officially licensed from a movie. Other games had been created before 1981 but they were unofficial versions or they weren’t officially licensed from the movies they were associated with. The premise of Tron involves a man named...
The Last Official Release: Atari Lynx – Super Asteroids & Missile Command (1995)
It’s been a little while since I’ve added to The Last Official Release series – nearly a month, actually (when I covered the Nokia N-Gage) – so, hold onto your Dreamcast branded hats as I get back into the swing of things. For the uninitiated, The Last Official...
Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker
Stepping into Free Play Richardson is a bit like having access to a time machine that can transport me to my childhood. The experience starts the instant you step in the front door. Pulsing, synth heavy New Wave blares through the building, playing songs like “Space...
The Wide World of Game Boy Merchandise: Kellogg’s Mail-Away Watch Offer
Now you’re playing with power… time-telling power!
From Box Office Bob-omb to Cult Classic Icon: Super Mario Bros.: The Movie – 25 Years Later – By Blake Dumesnil
Due to the surprising amount blockbuster hits that came from franchise development in the 1980s, by the early 1990s, Hollywood was doubling down with increased budgets, bigger sets, and better effects in hopes of catching lightning in a bottle (again and again, it...
Journey Escape: Steve Perry and the Atari 2600
The world of video games is full of iconic heroes: Link from The Legend of Zelda, Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog, Ryu from Street Fighter, and...Steve Perry? The man who took the midnight train going anywhere? The lead singer of the rock band Journey, who was dubbed...
Beetle Adventure Racing! for N64 Review
Out of all the car manufacturers you'd expect to licence a single car out for a video game, a Volkswagen New Beetle (the '97 one) is a bit surprising - but it happened. And the game involves a dinosaur. I present to you, Beetle Adventure Racing. [wpdevart_youtube...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tina McVey
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tina McVey, who currently is displayed on card number 230, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. Tina has been a huge contributor to the success of the Walter Day collection and devoted activist to events Walter has...
Revolution X: Saving Aerosmith..and Maybe the World
When you think of Aerosmith, you probably think of the songs “Dream On” or “Sweet Emotion.” You might think of their classic, 1975 album “Toys In the Attic” or the flamboyant, semi-androgynous looks and soaring vocals of lead singer Steven Tyler (the man who once...
A Closer Look at Nintendo’s Official NES Peripherals: NES Four Score
The NES Satellite’s little bro makes up for its sibling’s shortcomings in some big ways.
The Nightmare Fuel of “Clowns” by Bally Midway
Halloween is finally upon us. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been taking a tour through creepy, old video games, and I saved the most terrifying for last. For those who are unaware, coulrophobia is described as the “morbid fear of clowns.” Psychologists have looked at...
Soundtrack Showdown: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES, 1988) vs. Friday the 13th (NES, 1989)
It's that time of year again! Halloween is upon us, and with it inevitably comes the horror genre. Whether it's movies, games, music, or an overall aesthetic, Halloween is one of the most festive holidays of the year. Two horror franchises that have seen their share...
Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition, Available Now Digitally and at Retail
BASH SKULLS AND SLAY YOUR OPPONENTS Players take on Dynasty Mode and all new content in this hellishly brutal arcade-style football game CHICAGO – Oct. 30, 2018 – While certain professional football leagues are toning down hits and physical play, Mutant Football...
