Release Date: 1981 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Adventure Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2654 Rarity: 2 Programmer: James Andreasen This is a nice spin on the tried and true Adventure style gameplay. In the small town of Spirit Bay there...
There are few industry leaders that immediately come to mind when you talk about the gaming industry and the console wars in the 1990s. One of those leaders is Tommy Tallarico. Tommy has been involved in almost every aspect of the gaming industry: development,...
Every console has a game synonymous with it. A game that effectively represents it, its capabilities, and its legacy. For Atari, it was Pong and possibly Pitfall. For Nintendo, it’s always been the Super Mario franchise. Sega’s is Sonic the Hedgehog. The PlayStation...
William Congreve once wrote that “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” To that, I say it really depends on where you are and what you are doing. Ever try writing a children’s book while listening to Slipknot? It’s not a great combination, but the...
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Robbie Lakeman, who currently is displayed on card number 485, from the Superstars of 2013 Collection. Robbie is also featured on cards 504, 1821, and 2238. Robbie is a fierce competitor in the retro arcade genre. His claim to...
Q) I recently read your What Ever Happened to Bits? article and found it very interesting. What I don’t fully understand, though, is why don’t we have a standard today to compare system performances? It may not have been accurate, but at least 8, 16 and 32-bit helped...