The Nintendo Famicom Controller

by Todd Friedman | Jun 30, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Before the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) hit the states, Nintendo had a console in Japan that would start a revolution of gaming. It was called the Famicom, or the full name, Family Computer. In 1983, the console hit the homes of gamers in Japan and test the...

Once Upon Atari – by Howard Scott Warshaw

by Old School Gamer | Jun 21, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview, Reviews

Airborne grains of sand and flying bits of old trash are pelting me without mercy. Honestly, I never imagined I’d find myself here… I’m standing in the middle of a garbage dump in the New Mexico desert. It’s hot. It’s LOUD. A huge sandstorm rages all around us....

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – James Carter

by Todd Friedman | Jun 20, 2021 | 1980s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features James Carter who currently is displayed on card number 3959, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  James is a world champion Dig-Dug Player. Dig-Dug has been a part of James life since he was 11 years old. On May 20th,2021,...

What was once Old is New Again – By Bill Lange

by BillLange | Jun 20, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns, Magazine Preview

At long last, after years of development, testing, and fine tuning, Nox Archaist has finally been released! This highly anticipated game from 6502 Workshop devotedly recreates the CRPG gaming expe­rience from the 1980s, from the game box to the cloth map to the...

Short Shifting the Competition – by Michael Thomasson

by Michael Thomasson | Jun 19, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, Arcade, Columns, Magazine Preview

Before autumn of ’86, prior racing games focused on the serious side of car racing. Entries in the genre usually consisted of professional Formula One-style competitions with simple, flat, uninspired black asphalt tracks. Out Run, in comparison, had motorists...

Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Casino?

by Derek Slaton | Jun 18, 2021 | 1970s, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Columns

Release Date: 1978 Publisher: Atari Controller: Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Cards Alternate Title: Poker Plus Model #: CX2652 Rarity: 1 Programmer: Bob Whitehead Casino gives you three different card based games to satisfy your gambling desires. Blackjack, or...