Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Glib?

by Derek Slaton | Sep 5, 2021 | 1980s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1983 Publisher: Seichow & Righter Controller: Joystick Players: 1 – 2 Genre: Word Game Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 87 Rarity: 9 Programmer: N/A This is a relatively fun word game, provided you are into that sort of thing. From the creators of...

Sega’s Early Adventure Games – by Michael Coorlim

by Old School Gamer | Sep 4, 2021 | 1990s, Columns, Magazine Preview

When you think of Sega and Adventure games, what comes to mind are probably games  released for the Saturn. Less well remembered,  perhaps, are the games released for its 8 and 16-bit  systems – the Master System, the Genesis, the Sega  CD. Sega’s marketing...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Adrian Rodriguez

by Todd Friedman | Sep 3, 2021 | 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Adrian Rodriguez who currently is displayed on card number 3972, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  Adrian got into video games at a young age. Adrian really got into video games when Mario Forever was on the PC. In the...

King’s Quest – by Todd Friedman

by Todd Friedman | Aug 31, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Sierra Entertainment can be associated with dozens of classic adventure games. Some of the  most memorable games I have played are Police  Quest, Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry and, of course,  King’s Quest. King’s Quest was my first experience  at an “RPG” game on...

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons by Bill Donohue

by Old School Gamer | Aug 29, 2021 | 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

Tis I, Sir Guyye of ManDood, who doth inscribe this tale of courage, horror and the ultimate sacrifice in  the face of ungodly monstrosities. When his Royal Majesty, King Avarice of Cupidity, dis covered that his crown had been purloined by the evil  dragon Regurgitus...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Michael Massaro

by Todd Friedman | Aug 27, 2021 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Michael Massaro, “DKMikey77”, who is displayed on card number 3362, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection.  Michael is a true fan of the game Super Punch Out. With a high score of 303,330, it makes him one of the...