Classic Video Games 101
A place for newbies and nostalgia lovers alike. Find out what makes a video game a classic, plus everything you need to know to kick start your classic gaming obsession. With overviews of the retro systems, arcade classics, handhelds, and new ways to play the classics on next-gen consoles, websites, mobile phones, and more, soon you’ll be playing some of the best video game ever made.
Atari 2600 Controller Oddities - Influencing Next-Gen Gaming
From wireless joysticks and motion sensors, to touch sensitive game pads, balance boards and mind control devices, these are the Atari 2600 controller oddities that influenced today's next-gen gaming.
From wireless joysticks and motion sensors, to touch sensitive game pads, balance boards and mind control devices, these are the Atari 2600 controller oddities that influenced today's next-gen gaming.
The Atari 2600 – A Profile of the Longest Running Console in History
When the Atari 2600 hit the market, being able to play video games at home similar to those in the arcade blew everyone's mind. Once it caught on, the 2600's layout and specs became not only iconic, but an industry standard for the console system, games and accessories of the late 70s and early 80s home consoles.
When the Atari 2600 hit the market, being able to play video games at home similar to those in the arcade blew everyone's mind. Once it caught on, the 2600's layout and specs became not only iconic, but an industry standard for the console system, games and accessories of the late 70s and early 80s home consoles.
The Commodore 64 – The Computer that thought it was a Game Console
In the 1980s the Commodore 64 ruled the home computer market, and stands today as the best selling computer model in history. The C64 was also known for advancing the computer gaming world with its superior graphics and audio, which were originally designed for an advanced gaming console.
In the 1980s the Commodore 64 ruled the home computer market, and stands today as the best selling computer model in history. The C64 was also known for advancing the computer gaming world with its superior graphics and audio, which were originally designed for an advanced gaming console.
Hardware Profile - Magnavox Odyssey - The First Gaming Console
As the trademarked saying goes "In the Beginning There Was Pong", but that was in arcade. At home it all started with the Magnavox Odyssey, the very first home video game console.
As the trademarked saying goes "In the Beginning There Was Pong", but that was in arcade. At home it all started with the Magnavox Odyssey, the very first home video game console.
Is Pac-Man Too Violent?
Interesting article on a 2001 study that claimed Pac-Man is 62% violent and Centipede is 92.6%, plus research that the U.S. government is using to make decisions about the video game industry.
Interesting article on a 2001 study that claimed Pac-Man is 62% violent and Centipede is 92.6%, plus research that the U.S. government is using to make decisions about the video game industry.
Football Basics 101 - A Guide to Football Video Games Basics
Football has always been a staple of classic console gaming since 1972 when the first Football video game came packaged with The Magnavox Odyssey. If you're not familiar with Football video games, the rules and gameplay can be quite confusing, so your Guide to Video Game Strategies has created this helpful article on the Basics of Football Video Games.
Football has always been a staple of classic console gaming since 1972 when the first Football video game came packaged with The Magnavox Odyssey. If you're not familiar with Football video games, the rules and gameplay can be quite confusing, so your Guide to Video Game Strategies has created this helpful article on the Basics of Football Video Games.
The American Classic Arcade Museum
A non-profit organization with the goal of preserving the history of classic arcade games. Remember, those who do not play history are doomed to repeat it...actually in this case that's not so bad.
A non-profit organization with the goal of preserving the history of classic arcade games. Remember, those who do not play history are doomed to repeat it...actually in this case that's not so bad.
How Video Game Systems Work
Launch pad to web pages on the How Stuff Works website that outline the basics on how many different classic video game consoles function.
Launch pad to web pages on the How Stuff Works website that outline the basics on how many different classic video game consoles function.