Final Fight!

by Mike Mertes | Jan 3, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, Arcade, Magazine Preview

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

by Todd Friedman | Jan 2, 2021 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

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...

A Great Christmas Surprise.

by Ben Magnet | Dec 25, 2020 | 2000s, Events, Gaming, Pinball

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...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Gustavo “Gus” Rodrigueztr

by Todd Friedman | Dec 20, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

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...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Pablo “Paul Jagger” Lezama

by Todd Friedman | Dec 6, 2020 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns, ESports

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Pablo “Paul Jagger” Lezama who currently is displayed on card number 3490, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Pablo was recently presented his trading card and award with a virtual trading card ceremony. Pablo is a...

Why The Classics Never Die.

by Ben Magnet | Nov 29, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

When reading the title of this you may think you know the answer.  “Because they’re GOOD!”  Well you aren’t wrong.  When it comes to classic games the classics are known as “The Classics” for a reason.  Either because they shaped...