Tag: retro gaming
‘Space Invaders’ Changed the Gaming Landscape in 1978
There was a time when spacer shooters absolutely dominated the video game landscape. And although the genre…
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…
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…
Dustin Diamond (Screech) Talks Video Games on Early 1990s TV Show
By 1990, North America had more than bounced back from the video game crash, due in large…
Mortal Kombat – Violence to the Mainstream
Gamers in 1992 were living it up – arcades were still hot, home consoles were the rage,…
INTERVIEW: A Quick Chat with Retro Rob, Modder and Classic Game Enthusiast
In 2018, Robert – known as Retro Rob – created a Facebook page to advertise his console…
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…
Five Game Boy Titles We Hope Come to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo’s recent Direct presentation brought a lot of exciting news including the addition of Game Boy and…
Tecmo Bowl: The Sports Game We All Loved
The current industry of sports video games is an absolute juggernaut, one that relies heavily on annual…
