Atari’s SwordQuest: What Went Wrong? [Part I]

by John McNichol | Jun 9, 2023 | 1980s, Atari, Atari 2600 Encyclopedia, Console/Handheld

Atari’ Swordquest Series: What Went Wrong? Part I   On the face of things, Swordquest looked like the idea that couldn’t miss. It had elements that had never been done before in videogames, but that had the recipe for success that had worked time and again in...

The Battle Of The Beat-‘em-Ups On Antstream Arcade

by Antstream Blog | Jun 7, 2023 | Antstream, Arcade, Console/Handheld

This week sees the release of the sixth instalment of the legendary one-on-one beat-‘em-up, Street Fighter. The Street Fighter games have been delighting and exciting gamers for over 35 years, and with this latest game sure to be another mega-hit, what better time to...

Collectors Guide to NES Black Box Games – Part 4 of 4

by Heritage Auctions | May 30, 2023 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Heritage Auctions

Video Games — Collecting Guide by Brett Weiss Why are NES Black Box Games So Popular? All 30 black box NES games get plenty of bidder interest in our auctions, but some on this list, such as Soccer and Stack-Up, are tough to find factory sealed. And don’t get us...

Atari’s Yars: Recharged is Now Available on PC, Consoles, and Stadia

by Old School Gamer | May 27, 2023 | Console/Handheld

Yars: Recharged Brings the Heat with Updated Neon Graphics, a Thumping Soundtrack, and a Hive of Progressively Difficult Challenges Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — are thrilled to bring us the...

Collectors Guide to NES Black Box Games – Part 3 of 4

by Heritage Auctions | May 26, 2023 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Heritage Auctions

Video Games — Collecting Guide by Brett Weiss We continue our look at all 30 NES black box titles with this penultimate post, which includes such favorites as Mario Bros. and Popeye. These early games for the console continue to resonate with our bidders and with...

Collectors Guide to NES Black Box Games – Part 2 of 4

by Heritage Auctions | May 25, 2023 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Heritage Auctions

Video Games — Collecting Guide by Brett Weiss NES Black Box Game Reviews As I implied in part 1 of this series, “black box” games for the Nintendo Entertainment System are in many ways a cornerstone of our video game auctions. These early first-party titles for the...