Tag: retro games
A Look at Lemmy Kilmister’s Influence on Video Games
When you think of Lemmy Kilmister (best known as simply “Lemmy”), video games probably aren’t the first…
WATCH: Factory Workers Assemble Pac-Man Machines Circa 1981
In the early 1980s, Pac-Man fever had swept the world, providing arcade-goers with a fresh take on…
This Subpar Game from 1997 Could Have Been ‘Streets of Rage 4’
In 2020, publisher Dotemu made dreams come true for countless fans of classic beat’ em up games….
WATCH: Here’s the Very First Video Game Commercial Ever Shown on Television
Released way back in 1972, the Magnavox Odyssey was the very first home video game system on…
What To Expect with the Upcoming Atari 2600+
While some of Atari’s past announcements have left fans scratching their heads (e.g. the Atari Hotel in…
Super Mario Bros. 2 (North America) – Part Sequel, Part Reskin, All Fun!
When the original Super Mario Bros. hit Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment Systems, gaming changed forever. Its intuitive…
How College Dropouts Ended Up Creating the Perfect Pac-Man Sequel
Namco’s 1980 release of Pac-Man propelled the already burgeoning arcade game industry to massive new heights. Creator…
Ten of the Coolest Video Game Logos
With an industry as competitive and fast-paced as video games, branding is crucial. Companies know that a…
This Primitive 1974 Arcade Game is the Precursor to ‘NBA Jam’
Midway’s 1993 hit NBA Jam is a rare example of a sports based video game that managed…
Five LJN Games That Aren’t Total Stinkers
Few video game companies have a reputation as shabby as LJN. Starting in 1986 as a toy…
