It’s In The Game Episode 2 Review: Amazon Prime Documentary Covers the Madden Franchise to 1995

by William Schwartz | Nov 29, 2024 | 1990s, 2010s, Console/Handheld, ESports, Events, Interviews, Reviews, The Story Of...

  When we last left off with It’s In The Game, the documentary hit the high point of John Madden Football becoming the huge surprise hit of the 1990 holiday season. A lot happens in the next five years, and the second episode achieves a neat parallel by...

Video Game Summit in Chicagoland, October 17-19, 2024

by Todd Friedman | Oct 15, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Events

WE HAVE EXPANDED TO A MASSIVE 100,000 SQ FT SHOW FLOOR FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT!! The Pinball Expo will be expanding its show floor to 100,000 sq. ft. and celebrating its 40th year as the longest running pinball show. The event, which takes place Oct. 17-19th, will...

Atari’s Lunar Lander Beyond | The 2024 Reimagining of the Arcade Original

by GenX Grownup | Sep 2, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Events, GenX Grownup

In this narrative-centric revival of Atari’s classic IP, players are placed in the shoes of a newly appointed captain of the Pegasus corporation with the task of leading a fleet of landers. What begins as a simple task of completing risky (but standard) landing...

Less Than 2 Weeks Until KC Retro

by Old School Gamer | Aug 13, 2024 | 2010s, 2020s, Events

Step into the time warp and join the ultimate gathering of retro enthusiasts, gamers, and nerds in Overland Park this summer. Don’t miss out on the nostalgia-filled experience of KC RETRO! Dive into a world where retro meets modern at KC RETRO! Explore a vibrant...

Warren High School eSports League

by Todd Friedman | Jun 6, 2024 | 2010s, Events

eSports is on the rise and is bigger and brighter than ever.   There is a lot of money to be made in the professional video game arena.   Like most professional sports, you need to start young and practice as well as compete locally to get the experience you need.   ...

Trading Cards for Grown-ups – Walter Day Collection

by Todd Friedman | May 3, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Events

Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day CLICK – The Walter Day Trading Card Collection   History of Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day Original trade cards were used to stiffen the packaging of cigarettes, and they were advertising cards. In the 1860s, baseball cards...