Classic Video Games: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
History of the Sony PlayStation
When Sony released the PlayStation console they were beyond a newbie to the industry, having never previously
When Sony released the PlayStation console they were beyond a newbie to the industry, having never previously
The Top Classic Horror Compute
While horror might be a mainstay for console games today, there was a time when a home video game system
While horror might be a mainstay for console games today, there was a time when a home video game system
Fusajiro Yamauchi - Nintendo
Who would have thought one of the most important figures in the world of gaming would have passed away 12 years before the first video game was even invented?
Who would have thought one of the most important figures in the world of gaming would have passed away 12 years before the first video game was even invented?
Classic Games on XBLA
Xbox Live Arcade brings coin-op arcade classics, remakes and remixes to the Xbox and Xbox 360. Not only can you download the original titles with crystal clear high definition graphics, but many have been given an upgrade to take advantage of the 360’s next-gen graphics and sound capabilities. This is a constantly updated list of all the classic arcade and console games available on Xbox Live Arcade.
Xbox Live Arcade brings coin-op arcade classics, remakes and remixes to the Xbox and Xbox 360. Not only can you download the original titles with crystal clear high definition graphics, but many have been given an upgrade to take advantage of the 360’s next-gen graphics and sound capabilities. This is a constantly updated list of all the classic arcade and console games available on Xbox Live Arcade.
Cathode-Ray Amusement Device
Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device - The First Electronic Game
Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device - The First Electronic Game
Super Mario Bros.
While the Nintendo Entertainment System may have been the console that bounced the video game industry
While the Nintendo Entertainment System may have been the console that bounced the video game industry
Good Old Games Database
Good Old Games is a new website dedicated to delivering all of those classic DOS based PC games previously lost to us as computers and processors became too advance to play them. GOG.com has painstakingly retrofitted each game to run on the classic gamer hating Windows Vista and XP operating systems. Now you can finally relive or experience for the first time games once thought to be lost forever, each available and a bargain price.
Good Old Games is a new website dedicated to delivering all of those classic DOS based PC games previously lost to us as computers and processors became too advance to play them. GOG.com has painstakingly retrofitted each game to run on the classic gamer hating Windows Vista and XP operating systems. Now you can finally relive or experience for the first time games once thought to be lost forever, each available and a bargain price.
MAME - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
How can there be a Best of the 2000s for Classic Video Games, a time that's been dedicated to new technologies all attempting make every previous tech obsolete? Because great games never die! This decade we've seen innovative new formats, platforms, and portals all dedicated to keeping retro games alive. These leaps in classic game portals and innovations make the very best of the decade for retro gaming. These are the best releases, outlets and events for Classic Video Game lovers in 2009!
How can there be a Best of the 2000s for Classic Video Games, a time that's been dedicated to new technologies all attempting make every previous tech obsolete? Because great games never die! This decade we've seen innovative new formats, platforms, and portals all dedicated to keeping retro games alive. These leaps in classic game portals and innovations make the very best of the decade for retro gaming. These are the best releases, outlets and events for Classic Video Game lovers in 2009!
Weirdest Atari 2600 Games
In an industry where an obese plumber can become a cultural icon, it’s no wonder that in video games, weird is normal. However nutty they get, these oddities were never as strange as the ones for the Atari 2600. Ironically the most bizarre of these came out around the crash of the video game industry, causing most of them to go unnoticed in the rubble of a once great gaming console. Take a look weirdest Games you'll ever see, all for the Atari 2600.
In an industry where an obese plumber can become a cultural icon, it’s no wonder that in video games, weird is normal. However nutty they get, these oddities were never as strange as the ones for the Atari 2600. Ironically the most bizarre of these came out around the crash of the video game industry, causing most of them to go unnoticed in the rubble of a once great gaming console. Take a look weirdest Games you'll ever see, all for the Atari 2600.
The History of Nintendo Part 1
Having such a rich and long history in the industry it's impossible to try and encapsulate the Nintendo's lineage in just one go, so this is the first in a series of three articles outlining the history of the biggest video game company in the biz. 117 years before they became the next-gen giant, and almost 70 years before the advent of the video game, Nintendo started as a single-man operation in Japan, making and selling playing cards.
Having such a rich and long history in the industry it's impossible to try and encapsulate the Nintendo's lineage in just one go, so this is the first in a series of three articles outlining the history of the biggest video game company in the biz. 117 years before they became the next-gen giant, and almost 70 years before the advent of the video game, Nintendo started as a single-man operation in Japan, making and selling playing cards.
6th Annual Mario Invades Comic-Con 2012
It's that time of year again, when we strap on our handy digital camera and scour the San Diego Convention Center for the 6th annual Mario Invades Comic-Con Cosplay Scavenger Hunt. This year featuring loads of ladies taking on the roles of all the big retro video game heroes.
It's that time of year again, when we strap on our handy digital camera and scour the San Diego Convention Center for the 6th annual Mario Invades Comic-Con Cosplay Scavenger Hunt. This year featuring loads of ladies taking on the roles of all the big retro video game heroes.
Historic Women in Games
The days of the video game business being a boy's club are long over with women now taking charge as some of the industry's top executives, but it wasn't an easy climb. In the '70s and '80s, women had to fight to get their voices heard in the male-dominated business. Those that did made major marks in the industry, not because they are women, but because their innovations and influences changed the world of video games for the better.
The days of the video game business being a boy's club are long over with women now taking charge as some of the industry's top executives, but it wasn't an easy climb. In the '70s and '80s, women had to fight to get their voices heard in the male-dominated business. Those that did made major marks in the industry, not because they are women, but because their innovations and influences changed the world of video games for the better.
Video Game History - CD ROMS
The Fifth Generation of Console Gaming takes a page from home computers that are starting to invade their turf. With the adoption of CD-ROM based games, video game makers are now able to deliver higher quality game experiences and start to introduce 3D graphics and gameplay.
The Fifth Generation of Console Gaming takes a page from home computers that are starting to invade their turf. With the adoption of CD-ROM based games, video game makers are now able to deliver higher quality game experiences and start to introduce 3D graphics and gameplay.
Pong The First Video Game Megahit
The extraordinarily simple-yet fun and addictive electronic tennis game where two players rotate knobs controlling the vertical movement of there paddles, to bop a digital ball back and fourth, was a historic mega hit that kick-started the video game industry and defined its space in pop-culture history. As simple as the game may be by today’s standards, the history of Pong is littered with struggle and controversy.
The extraordinarily simple-yet fun and addictive electronic tennis game where two players rotate knobs controlling the vertical movement of there paddles, to bop a digital ball back and fourth, was a historic mega hit that kick-started the video game industry and defined its space in pop-culture history. As simple as the game may be by today’s standards, the history of Pong is littered with struggle and controversy.
Video Game History - The Crash
With too many console choices and not enough good games, the video game industry crashes in 1983. Much like when the dot-com bubble burst, the market was reborn just a few years later with a whole new set of players.
With too many console choices and not enough good games, the video game industry crashes in 1983. Much like when the dot-com bubble burst, the market was reborn just a few years later with a whole new set of players.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Game
One of the most obscure Atari 2600 games is also its most violent. The brainchild of B-Movie maker Charles Band and his ill-fated Wizard Games company, TCM was the most controversial game of the early 80s.
One of the most obscure Atari 2600 games is also its most violent. The brainchild of B-Movie maker Charles Band and his ill-fated Wizard Games company, TCM was the most controversial game of the early 80s.
Pac-Man
Today it would be a shock to meet a gamer who hasn’t heard of Pac-Man. The game as well as our hungry hero have become icons of arcade games and ‘80s pop-culture, thrusting video games from a fad into a phenomena. Pac-Man spawned it’s own market beyond just video games with toys, clothes, books, cartoons, even food products, and it all started with a little idea for a game about eating.
Today it would be a shock to meet a gamer who hasn’t heard of Pac-Man. The game as well as our hungry hero have become icons of arcade games and ‘80s pop-culture, thrusting video games from a fad into a phenomena. Pac-Man spawned it’s own market beyond just video games with toys, clothes, books, cartoons, even food products, and it all started with a little idea for a game about eating.
Sega Genesis Dawn of the 16-bit Era
As the book of retro tells us, in the late ‘80s a big bang occurred that wrought the dawn of a new age in home gaming. An event of biblical proportions that thrust video games from their 8-bit confined and into a righteous path that would create an evolution into the video games of today. A console created from the rib (or at least tech) of its predecessor, the SEGA Genesis, a dawn of the 16-bit era.
As the book of retro tells us, in the late ‘80s a big bang occurred that wrought the dawn of a new age in home gaming. An event of biblical proportions that thrust video games from their 8-bit confined and into a righteous path that would create an evolution into the video games of today. A console created from the rib (or at least tech) of its predecessor, the SEGA Genesis, a dawn of the 16-bit era.
History of Nintendo Part 3
After the launch of the NES, Nintendo not only reignited the video game market in the United States, but went on to become the most dominating force in the industry, making themselves a household name by the end of the 1980s.
After the launch of the NES, Nintendo not only reignited the video game market in the United States, but went on to become the most dominating force in the industry, making themselves a household name by the end of the 1980s.
Steve Jobs
Everyone knows Steve Jobs as Co-Founder and CEO of Apple Inc., and that alone makes him a major historic figure in classic computer games, but one little tidbit that has been nearly forgotten in the history of gamedome is that one of Jobs first gigs in the industry was as a designer on one of Atari’s most successful video games.
Everyone knows Steve Jobs as Co-Founder and CEO of Apple Inc., and that alone makes him a major historic figure in classic computer games, but one little tidbit that has been nearly forgotten in the history of gamedome is that one of Jobs first gigs in the industry was as a designer on one of Atari’s most successful video games.
Stadium Events - History
It isn’t the gameplay that makes the 1987 Stadium Events so sought after. The game was actually rereleased in 1988 with a new title (World Class Track Meet). For the truly rare version of Stadium Events, the rarest licensed Nintendo Entertainment System of all time, is finding a North American edition with its original title, for only a handful of copies have ever been spotted. Here you will learn why this game is so rare and how to identify a legit copy.
It isn’t the gameplay that makes the 1987 Stadium Events so sought after. The game was actually rereleased in 1988 with a new title (World Class Track Meet). For the truly rare version of Stadium Events, the rarest licensed Nintendo Entertainment System of all time, is finding a North American edition with its original title, for only a handful of copies have ever been spotted. Here you will learn why this game is so rare and how to identify a legit copy.
Magnavox Odyssey
The Militaryâs Top Secret Brown Box Project: In 1966 Ralph Baer , Chief Engineer for Equipment Design
The Militaryâs Top Secret Brown Box Project: In 1966 Ralph Baer , Chief Engineer for Equipment Design
Killer Shark - Arcade Shooter
Just a year after video games made their debut in arcades, SEGA unveiled the first coin-op cabinet to star the most terrifying aquatic creature, the Killer Shark. While this light gun arcade shooter gained considerable notoriety from its cameo in Steven Spielberg's classic monster shark movie JAWS, it turned out that Killer Shark was actually not a video game at all, but a mechanical achievement in coin-op animation.
Just a year after video games made their debut in arcades, SEGA unveiled the first coin-op cabinet to star the most terrifying aquatic creature, the Killer Shark. While this light gun arcade shooter gained considerable notoriety from its cameo in Steven Spielberg's classic monster shark movie JAWS, it turned out that Killer Shark was actually not a video game at all, but a mechanical achievement in coin-op animation.
OXO aka Noughts and Crosses
The debate over the first video game is often argued as being Willy Higinbotham's Tennis for Two (1958), Spacewar! (1961) or Pong (1972), but the graphics based computer game OXO (aka Noughts and Crosses) predates them all. Why does OXO so often get overlooked?
The debate over the first video game is often argued as being Willy Higinbotham's Tennis for Two (1958), Spacewar! (1961) or Pong (1972), but the graphics based computer game OXO (aka Noughts and Crosses) predates them all. Why does OXO so often get overlooked?
Video Game History - 2nd Gen
With a hit like Atari's Pong the home console market is proven to be a success. Soon the console advancements and knock-offs start rushing to market faster than consumers can keep up.
With a hit like Atari's Pong the home console market is proven to be a success. Soon the console advancements and knock-offs start rushing to market faster than consumers can keep up.
Most Important NES Games Ever
Not only was the Nintendo Entertainment System the console that resurrected video games after the industry crash of '83, but the system's top titles set the gameplay standard by which modern platforming, RPG, action, adventure and narrative are designed today. These are the most influential and trend setting titles from the NES.
Not only was the Nintendo Entertainment System the console that resurrected video games after the industry crash of '83, but the system's top titles set the gameplay standard by which modern platforming, RPG, action, adventure and narrative are designed today. These are the most influential and trend setting titles from the NES.
Video Game History - 1st Gen
Jumping from the super computers and into the first coin-op arcade and home console video games, this is The Golden Age and First Generation of Classic Video Games.
Jumping from the super computers and into the first coin-op arcade and home console video games, this is The Golden Age and First Generation of Classic Video Games.
Gift Guide Plug-n-Play Games
If you're gift shopping for a loved one who craves retro video games but doesn't have a home video game system, don't break the bank on a Next-Gen console or spend months haunting swap meets searching for old-school systems. Now there is an option that all classic video game fans will enjoy: Plug-n-Play games, each preprogramed with loads of authentic classic video game hits.
If you're gift shopping for a loved one who craves retro video games but doesn't have a home video game system, don't break the bank on a Next-Gen console or spend months haunting swap meets searching for old-school systems. Now there is an option that all classic video game fans will enjoy: Plug-n-Play games, each preprogramed with loads of authentic classic video game hits.
Le Stick – Profile
Long before the Nintendo Wii moved it's way into the motion controller scene, DataSoft Inc. created the world's first motion sensitive joystick/controller: The Le Stick.
Long before the Nintendo Wii moved it's way into the motion controller scene, DataSoft Inc. created the world's first motion sensitive joystick/controller: The Le Stick.
Ghost Monster Autopsy
The yellow circular hero with an over-eating disorder, Pac-Man has hogged the spotlight enough! It's time for his nemesis, the Ghost Monsters to get thier due. Part undead spirits, part obsessive compulsives, the Ghost Monsters have only one goal, putting the hurt on the chomping champ. This is the history of video gamedoms most famous ghosts and monster, the Ghost Monsters!
The yellow circular hero with an over-eating disorder, Pac-Man has hogged the spotlight enough! It's time for his nemesis, the Ghost Monsters to get thier due. Part undead spirits, part obsessive compulsives, the Ghost Monsters have only one goal, putting the hurt on the chomping champ. This is the history of video gamedoms most famous ghosts and monster, the Ghost Monsters!
Classic Video Games About Food
Let's face it, nothing goes together better than food and video games. Heck, for many of us retro gamers of the '80s the local arcade and pizza place were one in the same. Perhaps that's how Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari, came up with the idea of starting Chucky Cheese. So what better way is there to attract gamers in the retro days than combining the two things that are always on their mind, eating and video games? This is the top 10 of video games about food and eating! Bon Appétit!
Let's face it, nothing goes together better than food and video games. Heck, for many of us retro gamers of the '80s the local arcade and pizza place were one in the same. Perhaps that's how Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari, came up with the idea of starting Chucky Cheese. So what better way is there to attract gamers in the retro days than combining the two things that are always on their mind, eating and video games? This is the top 10 of video games about food and eating! Bon Appétit!
Atari 2600 History
The Atari 2600 took the industry by storm and dominated the market during it's 15 year run. But the success of the console left in it's wake the exodus of Atari's founder as well as their top programmers, and inevitably brought forth the crash the same market it created.
The Atari 2600 took the industry by storm and dominated the market during it's 15 year run. But the success of the console left in it's wake the exodus of Atari's founder as well as their top programmers, and inevitably brought forth the crash the same market it created.
Retro Gamers Guide to the 3DS
Just 'cause we're retro gamers doesn't mean that we don't dig new systems, especially those of Nintendo that allow you to play old-school classics in an entirely new way. Now with the 3DS, Nintendo is promising all sorts of goodies galore for the retro enthusiast, but it's not all apparent, so to help navigate your way to the old-school goodness we present to you the Retro Gamers Guide to the Nintendo 3DS.
Just 'cause we're retro gamers doesn't mean that we don't dig new systems, especially those of Nintendo that allow you to play old-school classics in an entirely new way. Now with the 3DS, Nintendo is promising all sorts of goodies galore for the retro enthusiast, but it's not all apparent, so to help navigate your way to the old-school goodness we present to you the Retro Gamers Guide to the Nintendo 3DS.
Tetris Interview
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tetris we had the chance to sit down with the minds behind the games success, creator Alexey Pajitnov, and the man responsible for getting Tetris out to the mass market, Henk Rogers.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tetris we had the chance to sit down with the minds behind the games success, creator Alexey Pajitnov, and the man responsible for getting Tetris out to the mass market, Henk Rogers.
Jerry Lawson - Profile
At a time when the computer and video game industry was primarily filled with Caucasian males, Jerry Lawson was an innovator. He created of the first ROM cartridge based video game console (the Fairchild Channel F), designed of one of the first coin-op arcade games (Demolition Derby), was the head of Videosoft, an early independent developer for the Atari 2600, and the first African American in the video game industry to achieve such accomplishments.
At a time when the computer and video game industry was primarily filled with Caucasian males, Jerry Lawson was an innovator. He created of the first ROM cartridge based video game console (the Fairchild Channel F), designed of one of the first coin-op arcade games (Demolition Derby), was the head of Videosoft, an early independent developer for the Atari 2600, and the first African American in the video game industry to achieve such accomplishments.
Classic Games on the PS Store
Classic Video Games on the PlayStation Network's PlayStation Store
Classic Video Games on the PlayStation Network's PlayStation Store
History of Breakout
After Atari made a big splash on the arcade and home-console market with Pong, the company's co-founder Nolan Bushnell, sought to find a new way to milk the franchise. They had already exhaustively repackaged Pong as much as they could, so the only option was to create an all-new type of game using the same mechanics - a single-player Pong with the goal of breaking blocks.
After Atari made a big splash on the arcade and home-console market with Pong, the company's co-founder Nolan Bushnell, sought to find a new way to milk the franchise. They had already exhaustively repackaged Pong as much as they could, so the only option was to create an all-new type of game using the same mechanics - a single-player Pong with the goal of breaking blocks.
The Atari 2600 - A Profile
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 Best Arcade Games of 1978
It was the year that Grease and Halloween made their theatrical premiere, the Blues Brothers debuted on Saturday Night Live, The Village Peoples’ song Y.M.C.A. was at the top of the charts and the Star Wars Holiday Special was heating up the boob tube, but 1978 was also the year that arcade games shot from amusement fad to pop culture phenomena.
It was the year that Grease and Halloween made their theatrical premiere, the Blues Brothers debuted on Saturday Night Live, The Village Peoples’ song Y.M.C.A. was at the top of the charts and the Star Wars Holiday Special was heating up the boob tube, but 1978 was also the year that arcade games shot from amusement fad to pop culture phenomena.
Chasing Ghosts - Review
Chasing Ghosts follows the rise and fall of America's obsession with the arcades of the early-80s with the nearly forgotten phenomena of high score world record competitions 80s though the stories and words of the champions from their first discovery of arcade games, to the climactic Life Magazine photo, and then the crash and eventual end of the arcade fads when the industry crashed in 1983/84.
Chasing Ghosts follows the rise and fall of America's obsession with the arcades of the early-80s with the nearly forgotten phenomena of high score world record competitions 80s though the stories and words of the champions from their first discovery of arcade games, to the climactic Life Magazine photo, and then the crash and eventual end of the arcade fads when the industry crashed in 1983/84.
Blipsy Barcade aka Miss T's Barcade
You might accidentally overlook LA’s best haven for retro video game fans. With no sign and blackened windows, it looks like just another closed up storefront with the exception of a single blue neon ghost monster lit up. The inside, however, is far from abandoned. When you take a step in you’ll be immediately blasted with a party every night complete with booze, food, DJs and a cavalcade of classic arcade games, which are still just a quarter-a-play.
You might accidentally overlook LA’s best haven for retro video game fans. With no sign and blackened windows, it looks like just another closed up storefront with the exception of a single blue neon ghost monster lit up. The inside, however, is far from abandoned. When you take a step in you’ll be immediately blasted with a party every night complete with booze, food, DJs and a cavalcade of classic arcade games, which are still just a quarter-a-play.
Fairchild Channel F - Profile
While the "F" in the 1979 game console Fairchild Channel F stands for the systems microprocessor, Fairchild
While the "F" in the 1979 game console Fairchild Channel F stands for the systems microprocessor, Fairchild
History of Ms. Pac-Man
After landing the North American license to distribute Namco's megahit Pac-Man in North America, Midway Games came up with a foolproof plan to keep the Pac-train moving. They put out an unofficial, unauthorized mod of the video game cash chow and titled it Ms. Pac-Man, which was not only the first arcade game with a female protagonist, but is also the most successful unofficial video game mod in history.
After landing the North American license to distribute Namco's megahit Pac-Man in North America, Midway Games came up with a foolproof plan to keep the Pac-train moving. They put out an unofficial, unauthorized mod of the video game cash chow and titled it Ms. Pac-Man, which was not only the first arcade game with a female protagonist, but is also the most successful unofficial video game mod in history.
History of Popeye the Arcade Game
A year after negotiations for the Popeye video game license fell apart, Nintendo and their legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto got a second crack at a Popeye arcade game thanks to the success of Donkey Kong.
A year after negotiations for the Popeye video game license fell apart, Nintendo and their legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto got a second crack at a Popeye arcade game thanks to the success of Donkey Kong.
Track & Field - Arcade Game
In anticipation of the 1984 Summer Olympic games, and to ride on the merchandising success the global competition brings with it, Konami released an innovative button mashing arcade title that was destined to become the most popular Olympic-themed video game of all time at both the video arcade and home.
In anticipation of the 1984 Summer Olympic games, and to ride on the merchandising success the global competition brings with it, Konami released an innovative button mashing arcade title that was destined to become the most popular Olympic-themed video game of all time at both the video arcade and home.
Video Game Pre-History
The very first electronic games didn't begin in arcades or even home consoles; they got their start in early super computer labs and as top secret military training programs.
The very first electronic games didn't begin in arcades or even home consoles; they got their start in early super computer labs and as top secret military training programs.
Duke Nukem 3D
While Duke Nukem may have started out as a soda swilling side-scrolling boy scout, in the late ‘90s he reinvented himself as an alien slaughtering, womanizing, bad-boy of first-person shooters. The move worked, making him the king of controversial video games.
While Duke Nukem may have started out as a soda swilling side-scrolling boy scout, in the late ‘90s he reinvented himself as an alien slaughtering, womanizing, bad-boy of first-person shooters. The move worked, making him the king of controversial video games.
Best Arcade Games of 1981
In the early '80s video games were hot, with video arcades popping up all over the country. While the arcade market had been saturated with rip-offs and clones of previous hits such as Pong and Space Invaders, the release of Pac-Man in 1980 broke the market out of the rut, thrusting video games from a niche fad into a major industry. The result was 1981, one of the most prosperous and innovative years for video arcades, Spawning major hit games the likes of which no one had ever seen before, which still influence today’s modern gaming.
In the early '80s video games were hot, with video arcades popping up all over the country. While the arcade market had been saturated with rip-offs and clones of previous hits such as Pong and Space Invaders, the release of Pac-Man in 1980 broke the market out of the rut, thrusting video games from a niche fad into a major industry. The result was 1981, one of the most prosperous and innovative years for video arcades, Spawning major hit games the likes of which no one had ever seen before, which still influence today’s modern gaming.
Haunted House - Odyssey
Horror and video games have long been entwined, brining all sorts of freaky frights into our homes and arcades. For years there has been a debate over just what was the very first horror game, and I'm about to put the argument to rest. The very first horror video game was, without a doubt, Haunted House. Not the side-scrolling, multi-screened classic for the Atari 2600, but the screen overlay that came packaged with the Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first video game console.
Horror and video games have long been entwined, brining all sorts of freaky frights into our homes and arcades. For years there has been a debate over just what was the very first horror game, and I'm about to put the argument to rest. The very first horror video game was, without a doubt, Haunted House. Not the side-scrolling, multi-screened classic for the Atari 2600, but the screen overlay that came packaged with the Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first video game console.
History of Wolfenstein Part 1
Few game franchises have as groundbreaking and oddball of a past as the Wolfenstein series. What started
Few game franchises have as groundbreaking and oddball of a past as the Wolfenstein series. What started
Magic Sword Review - Arcade
Lost in a sea of early 90s fighting games, Magic Sword is a hack ‘n slash arcade classic that never gained the recognition it deserved. Slashing your way through evil wizards, dragons, flying wasp men…and Grizzly Bears…has never been so much fun.
Lost in a sea of early 90s fighting games, Magic Sword is a hack ‘n slash arcade classic that never gained the recognition it deserved. Slashing your way through evil wizards, dragons, flying wasp men…and Grizzly Bears…has never been so much fun.
History of Indiana Jones Games
Indiana Jones might have been the inspiration for two of the most successful video game franchises in history, Pitfall and Tomb Raider, but Indy has also starred if quite a few games himself. This is a breakdown of every Indiana Jones game released between 1982 and 1999.
Indiana Jones might have been the inspiration for two of the most successful video game franchises in history, Pitfall and Tomb Raider, but Indy has also starred if quite a few games himself. This is a breakdown of every Indiana Jones game released between 1982 and 1999.
Pac-Man: The Cartoon - 1982
ABC's Saturday Morning fall line-up featured some of the weirdest cartoons ever, all based on existing TV shows. There was the Mork & Mindy cartoon, Lavern and Shirley in the Army, Fonz and the Happy Days Gang, the new Little Rascals, and of course Scooby and Scrappy-Doo, but the weirdest and most anticipated show of the line-up starred the historic retro video game hero, Pac-Man
ABC's Saturday Morning fall line-up featured some of the weirdest cartoons ever, all based on existing TV shows. There was the Mork & Mindy cartoon, Lavern and Shirley in the Army, Fonz and the Happy Days Gang, the new Little Rascals, and of course Scooby and Scrappy-Doo, but the weirdest and most anticipated show of the line-up starred the historic retro video game hero, Pac-Man
NES Profile
A profile of the historic console that saved the video game industry after the crash of '83 and ushered in the 8-bit generation.
A profile of the historic console that saved the video game industry after the crash of '83 and ushered in the 8-bit generation.
History of Nintendo Part 2
When Hiroshi Yamauchi, the Great-Great Grandson of Nintendo's founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, took over the family Business, he cleaned house of those who opposed him and took the company into new directions. When the bottom dropped out of the playing card market, Nintendo risked bankruptcy, until Hiroshi met low level engineer Gunpei Yokoi, and the two teamed up to make video game history.
When Hiroshi Yamauchi, the Great-Great Grandson of Nintendo's founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, took over the family Business, he cleaned house of those who opposed him and took the company into new directions. When the bottom dropped out of the playing card market, Nintendo risked bankruptcy, until Hiroshi met low level engineer Gunpei Yokoi, and the two teamed up to make video game history.
Game Boy Innovations
Game Boy Innovations - The Retro Handheld's Biggest Influences on Modern Gaming
Game Boy Innovations - The Retro Handheld's Biggest Influences on Modern Gaming
Nightmare on Elm Street - NES
In 1989 the most anticipated video game for horror movie fans finally hit the Nintendo Entertainment System. A Nightmare on Elm Street the video game promised to deliver all of the freaky fantasy and brutal violence of the film franchise, but the only nightmare that it ended up delivering was every gamers fear: A cheap, poorly designed game that has no passion for the film series on which it's based.
In 1989 the most anticipated video game for horror movie fans finally hit the Nintendo Entertainment System. A Nightmare on Elm Street the video game promised to deliver all of the freaky fantasy and brutal violence of the film franchise, but the only nightmare that it ended up delivering was every gamers fear: A cheap, poorly designed game that has no passion for the film series on which it's based.
Play as Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine
Just in case you’ve forgotten what it’s like to play the first Resident Evil since the last REmake, Capcom is delivering Resident Evil Archives to the Nintendo Wii.
Just in case you’ve forgotten what it’s like to play the first Resident Evil since the last REmake, Capcom is delivering Resident Evil Archives to the Nintendo Wii.
Halloween for Atari 2600
In 1978 John Carpenter terrified movie audiences and gave birth to the slasher genre with Halloween, an independent film following the blood trail of psychotic serial killer Michael as he slaughters his way to innocent teenage babysitter Lori Strode. Five years later another B-movie mogul got his hands on the home video rights to Halloween and decided to spawn the violent film into an Atari 2600 video game.
In 1978 John Carpenter terrified movie audiences and gave birth to the slasher genre with Halloween, an independent film following the blood trail of psychotic serial killer Michael as he slaughters his way to innocent teenage babysitter Lori Strode. Five years later another B-movie mogul got his hands on the home video rights to Halloween and decided to spawn the violent film into an Atari 2600 video game.
Wizard Games
In 1983 b-movie mogul Charles Band set his sights on releasing adult-only Atari 2600 games based on hit splatter and slasher horror flicks such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween. The results became the most controversial classic video games of all time.
In 1983 b-movie mogul Charles Band set his sights on releasing adult-only Atari 2600 games based on hit splatter and slasher horror flicks such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween. The results became the most controversial classic video games of all time.
3-D Gaming - SegaScope 3-D
Today it seems like gaming in 3-D (that’s three-dimensional, coming out of your TV graphics) will soon be all the rage as both the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 are prepping with games for the next revolution in home entertainment, true 3D-TVs. Strangely this recently hot pop technology is far from new, it’s all based on a the same process used for in 1988 for SegaScope 3D, a peripheral for SEGA’s first game console, the SEGA Master System.
Today it seems like gaming in 3-D (that’s three-dimensional, coming out of your TV graphics) will soon be all the rage as both the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 are prepping with games for the next revolution in home entertainment, true 3D-TVs. Strangely this recently hot pop technology is far from new, it’s all based on a the same process used for in 1988 for SegaScope 3D, a peripheral for SEGA’s first game console, the SEGA Master System.
A Look Inside a Classic Arcade Cabinet
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Rambo NES Review
When you envision Rambo, do you imagine high-octane, machine gun turrets and explosions? Well you must be thinking of some other game, because the NES title simply titled Rambo - yet based on Rambo: First Blood Part 2, doesn’t have any of that. With giant spiders, killer birds and man eating piranha, this review gives you a look at the most un-Rambo game imaginable.
When you envision Rambo, do you imagine high-octane, machine gun turrets and explosions? Well you must be thinking of some other game, because the NES title simply titled Rambo - yet based on Rambo: First Blood Part 2, doesn’t have any of that. With giant spiders, killer birds and man eating piranha, this review gives you a look at the most un-Rambo game imaginable.
Sweet Home - NES Game Review
The goriest 8-bit game for the Nintendo Entertainment System was based on a moderately successful J-horror movie Sweet Home, and served as the inspiration for the Resident Evil games. While it was the seed that spawned the survival-horror genre this elaborate and effective horror-RPG never made it past the shores of Japan.
The goriest 8-bit game for the Nintendo Entertainment System was based on a moderately successful J-horror movie Sweet Home, and served as the inspiration for the Resident Evil games. While it was the seed that spawned the survival-horror genre this elaborate and effective horror-RPG never made it past the shores of Japan.
Frogger and the Purple Frog
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Retro Video Game Cereal
Everyone knows that classic video games are fun to play, but did you also know they were once part of
Everyone knows that classic video games are fun to play, but did you also know they were once part of
Great Giana Sisters Review
Mario Bros. meet the Mario Sisters...er...that is the Giana Sisters. Unlike you and your brother Luigi, these sisters aren’t Super, their Great! The Great Giana Sisters! The weirdest and most controversial Super Mario Bros. rip-off ever made. With their bizarre and creative take on the platforming Mario style and the game's oddball history, this rare title has been kept alive solely by its small community of fanatical fans.
Mario Bros. meet the Mario Sisters...er...that is the Giana Sisters. Unlike you and your brother Luigi, these sisters aren’t Super, their Great! The Great Giana Sisters! The weirdest and most controversial Super Mario Bros. rip-off ever made. With their bizarre and creative take on the platforming Mario style and the game's oddball history, this rare title has been kept alive solely by its small community of fanatical fans.
Pigskin 621 A.D. Review
Are you ready for some Medieval Football! Teams from two villages straight out of the dark ages battle with brutal violence and hilarious action in one of the most unusual, addictive and rare football video games ever made.
Are you ready for some Medieval Football! Teams from two villages straight out of the dark ages battle with brutal violence and hilarious action in one of the most unusual, addictive and rare football video games ever made.
Dirk the Daring Princess Daphne
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Haunting starring Polterguy
Total bummer dude. Corporate stooge Vito Sardini is gaining his fortune by putting out substandard skateboards and, as you all know, you don't want your plank on wheels to bail and crumble while you're in a mid-acid drop that's kickturning into a backside. Well our hero learned this the hard way and slammed so hard it broke his neck. The skater dude has now come back from the dead as Polterguy on a mission to scare the pants off the Sardini family.
Total bummer dude. Corporate stooge Vito Sardini is gaining his fortune by putting out substandard skateboards and, as you all know, you don't want your plank on wheels to bail and crumble while you're in a mid-acid drop that's kickturning into a backside. Well our hero learned this the hard way and slammed so hard it broke his neck. The skater dude has now come back from the dead as Polterguy on a mission to scare the pants off the Sardini family.
All About The Atari 2600
With all the various retro gaming consoles, computer, arcade, and dedicated gaming systems created, it can get tough finding info on the specific system you love, so to help I’ve put together this hub of all things Atari 2600 brought to you by your About.com Guide to Classic Video Games.
With all the various retro gaming consoles, computer, arcade, and dedicated gaming systems created, it can get tough finding info on the specific system you love, so to help I’ve put together this hub of all things Atari 2600 brought to you by your About.com Guide to Classic Video Games.
Spy Hunter Arcade Game Profile
When Spy Hunter first hit arcades in 1983, no gamer had ever seen a driving or shooter game like it. An instant hit, Spy Hunter has become a staple of Midway Games arcade classics, and although it has gone through several remakes and sequels, none of its descendents hold a steering wheel to the original.
When Spy Hunter first hit arcades in 1983, no gamer had ever seen a driving or shooter game like it. An instant hit, Spy Hunter has become a staple of Midway Games arcade classics, and although it has gone through several remakes and sequels, none of its descendents hold a steering wheel to the original.
Galaga - Arcade Game Review
What began as a sequel to a Space Invaders rip-off became one of the most popular arcade game of all time though it's addictive, unique, and fun gameplay that never gets old.
What began as a sequel to a Space Invaders rip-off became one of the most popular arcade game of all time though it's addictive, unique, and fun gameplay that never gets old.
Blacks In Gaming
Basic Facts: Organization: Blacks In Gaming Type: Non-Profit, Networking, Career Opportunity, Social
Basic Facts: Organization: Blacks In Gaming Type: Non-Profit, Networking, Career Opportunity, Social
Toxic Crusaders Video Games
Long before Captain Planet came onto the scene, the very first super hero to battle baddies bent on polluting the planet was the Toxic Avenger. While this hard-R rated “hideously deformed creature of super human size and strength” never got his own M-Rated video game, his Saturday morning cartoon counterpart in the Toxic Crusaders, saw not one, but three classic console games.
Long before Captain Planet came onto the scene, the very first super hero to battle baddies bent on polluting the planet was the Toxic Avenger. While this hard-R rated “hideously deformed creature of super human size and strength” never got his own M-Rated video game, his Saturday morning cartoon counterpart in the Toxic Crusaders, saw not one, but three classic console games.
SEGA Dreamcast Profile
After the SEGA Saturn failed to match the competition of the PlayStation One, the once-juggernaut of console systems reputation and relationships with third party publishers began to crack. To try and regain their street cred and market share, SEGA's next console was designed to innovate how games were played. Not only was the Dreamcast the most powerful console at its launch, but it introduced the home console world to online gaming as the first to have a built in modem.
After the SEGA Saturn failed to match the competition of the PlayStation One, the once-juggernaut of console systems reputation and relationships with third party publishers began to crack. To try and regain their street cred and market share, SEGA's next console was designed to innovate how games were played. Not only was the Dreamcast the most powerful console at its launch, but it introduced the home console world to online gaming as the first to have a built in modem.
Captain America and the Avengers - Arcade
Nazi's on the moon?! When the Red Skull constructs a giant laser pointed at Earth, it's time for the game's title hog Captain America to assemble Iron Man, Hawkeye, and The Vision in a 4-way beat-'em-up adventure that ends up being more hilarious than serious thanks to some horrible English translations.
Nazi's on the moon?! When the Red Skull constructs a giant laser pointed at Earth, it's time for the game's title hog Captain America to assemble Iron Man, Hawkeye, and The Vision in a 4-way beat-'em-up adventure that ends up being more hilarious than serious thanks to some horrible English translations.
Gift Guide: Retro Games For Wii Part 1
This holiday if you’re looking to spread old-school gaming holiday with a modern Next-Gen console that caters to the retro gamer on your list, look no further than the Nintendo Wii. Having been in business long before the beginning of video games, Nintendo always looks towards the future while keeping close ties to their retro roots. Their motion controller-based Wii has loads of classic video game goodies for the gift-giving season.
This holiday if you’re looking to spread old-school gaming holiday with a modern Next-Gen console that caters to the retro gamer on your list, look no further than the Nintendo Wii. Having been in business long before the beginning of video games, Nintendo always looks towards the future while keeping close ties to their retro roots. Their motion controller-based Wii has loads of classic video game goodies for the gift-giving season.
History of the Sonic The Hedgehog
When the Sega Genesis launched in 1989 it was off to a rough start. While the Genesis may have been the first true 16-bit console, its direct competitor, the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System, was beating it in the console wars thanks to Nintendo's mega-hit Super Mario Bros. 3. Once the news came that Nintendo would be coming out with their own 16-bt system, it was time for Sega to take drastic measures, leading to the birth of one of the most popular video game characters of all time...
When the Sega Genesis launched in 1989 it was off to a rough start. While the Genesis may have been the first true 16-bit console, its direct competitor, the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System, was beating it in the console wars thanks to Nintendo's mega-hit Super Mario Bros. 3. Once the news came that Nintendo would be coming out with their own 16-bt system, it was time for Sega to take drastic measures, leading to the birth of one of the most popular video game characters of all time...
Gift Guide: Retro Games For Wii Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Wii Gift Guide for Classic Video Game Lovers! Here you’ll find loads of retro video game anthologies, remakes and throwback sequels that will have any old-school video game fanatic thanking Santa when they find it under their tree!
Welcome to Part 2 of our Wii Gift Guide for Classic Video Game Lovers! Here you’ll find loads of retro video game anthologies, remakes and throwback sequels that will have any old-school video game fanatic thanking Santa when they find it under their tree!
Street Fighter – Arcade Fighting Game
While the original Street Fighter is not the first fighting game or even considered one of the best in the genre, it is the most innovative, paving the way to a perfected iteration with the historic Street Fighter II.
While the original Street Fighter is not the first fighting game or even considered one of the best in the genre, it is the most innovative, paving the way to a perfected iteration with the historic Street Fighter II.
Sonic The Hedgehog: Game Review
At the height of the console wars Sega took the battle in a whole new direction by releasing a game so popular that it would allow the Sega Genesis to become the dominating console of the 16-bit era, and it was all thanks to a blue, spiked haired speedster named Sonic The Hedgehog.
At the height of the console wars Sega took the battle in a whole new direction by releasing a game so popular that it would allow the Sega Genesis to become the dominating console of the 16-bit era, and it was all thanks to a blue, spiked haired speedster named Sonic The Hedgehog.
ColecoVision History
From 1982 to 1984 the ColecoVision was the most advance, powerful and popular console of the time, breaking sales records and digging deep into the Atari and Intellivision's profits. While the ColecoVision was well on its way to becoming the most successful console in history, its life was cut short by the crash of the video game market and a gamble on converting the console into a home computer.
From 1982 to 1984 the ColecoVision was the most advance, powerful and popular console of the time, breaking sales records and digging deep into the Atari and Intellivision's profits. While the ColecoVision was well on its way to becoming the most successful console in history, its life was cut short by the crash of the video game market and a gamble on converting the console into a home computer.
MicrosoftGameRoom
In the Spring of 2010 Microsoft will launch their new Classic Video Game portal, Microsoft's Game Room, available for the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows. In Game Room players can create their own virtual video arcade, purchase retro game rereleases and populate their arcade with recreations of classic coin-op arcade cabinets. This is a breakdown of all the classic hits Game Room has to offer
In the Spring of 2010 Microsoft will launch their new Classic Video Game portal, Microsoft's Game Room, available for the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows. In Game Room players can create their own virtual video arcade, purchase retro game rereleases and populate their arcade with recreations of classic coin-op arcade cabinets. This is a breakdown of all the classic hits Game Room has to offer
Life of Jack Tramiel Part 4
After bouncing back from being forced out of Commodore, the company he founded and single handedly built into an empire, Jack Tramiel was now the owner of Atari, with plans to be the first to release a 32-bit home computer. In attempt to keep their hold on the market Commodore bought Amiga and went up against their former owner in a race to be the first to reach the 32-bit home computer age.
After bouncing back from being forced out of Commodore, the company he founded and single handedly built into an empire, Jack Tramiel was now the owner of Atari, with plans to be the first to release a 32-bit home computer. In attempt to keep their hold on the market Commodore bought Amiga and went up against their former owner in a race to be the first to reach the 32-bit home computer age.
Atari 2600 Controller Oddities
Top 5 Atari 2600 Controller Oddities - Paving the Way for Next-Gen Gaming
Top 5 Atari 2600 Controller Oddities - Paving the Way for Next-Gen Gaming
Ant Attack for the ZX Spectrum
Inspired by the 1950s sci-fi big bug flicks, two lone survivors of a city destroyed by giant killer ants fight to survive and escape the monstrous killer colony. Not only an innovative game for the ZX Spectrum UK computer system, but considered the first truly 3D isometric game.
Inspired by the 1950s sci-fi big bug flicks, two lone survivors of a city destroyed by giant killer ants fight to survive and escape the monstrous killer colony. Not only an innovative game for the ZX Spectrum UK computer system, but considered the first truly 3D isometric game.
The Atari Flashback
Back in 2004, Atari jumped on board the plug-n-play bandwagon with one of the most unique line of dedicated consoles that catered specifically to the retro gamer crowed: The Atari Flashback. Since then they have released four different models of Flashbacks, each containing more games than the last.
Back in 2004, Atari jumped on board the plug-n-play bandwagon with one of the most unique line of dedicated consoles that catered specifically to the retro gamer crowed: The Atari Flashback. Since then they have released four different models of Flashbacks, each containing more games than the last.
Commodore 64 Hardware Profile
With over 30 million units sold in its 12 year run, The Commodore 64 stands as the best selling model of home computer in history. For most adults the C64 was their first family computer, which brought to homes the high-tech world of word processing, digital art, online content and the most advanced games of the time, and it all was built on technology originally intended for a high end home video game console.
With over 30 million units sold in its 12 year run, The Commodore 64 stands as the best selling model of home computer in history. For most adults the C64 was their first family computer, which brought to homes the high-tech world of word processing, digital art, online content and the most advanced games of the time, and it all was built on technology originally intended for a high end home video game console.
Kangaroo The Arcade Game
Oh no! Those trouble-making monkeys have kidnapped the baby Kangaroo. Luckily Mother Kangaroo is on her way, and this is one marsupial mama that ain't about to let her joey become monkey chow. Taking all the skills she's learned from playing Donkey Kong and Popeye, Mama unleashes a platforming, ladder climbing, gap hoping, Monkey punching can of whoop-roo on the menacing simians in the ultimate arcade game about a boxing Kangaroo
Oh no! Those trouble-making monkeys have kidnapped the baby Kangaroo. Luckily Mother Kangaroo is on her way, and this is one marsupial mama that ain't about to let her joey become monkey chow. Taking all the skills she's learned from playing Donkey Kong and Popeye, Mama unleashes a platforming, ladder climbing, gap hoping, Monkey punching can of whoop-roo on the menacing simians in the ultimate arcade game about a boxing Kangaroo
Control Panel Flipped Open
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
The Legend of Zelda - Profile
The original fantasy adventure that blends RPG and arcade action into the largest, richest, most powerful game created for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
The original fantasy adventure that blends RPG and arcade action into the largest, richest, most powerful game created for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Spacewar!
One of the earliest graphical computer games started out as a tech demo at MIT computer labs and went on to become the foundation of the very first coin-op video arcade games.
One of the earliest graphical computer games started out as a tech demo at MIT computer labs and went on to become the foundation of the very first coin-op video arcade games.
Gift Guide Classic DS/DSi Games
It doesn't matter how new or high-tech handheld systems get, Classic Video Games never get old. Even the innovative controls of the touch sensitive Nintendo DS and DSi don't let these retro revivals gather dust. If the classic gamer in your life is looking for portable old-school video game goodness, this 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is chock-full of winners that will keep them tapping their stylus for hours.
It doesn't matter how new or high-tech handheld systems get, Classic Video Games never get old. Even the innovative controls of the touch sensitive Nintendo DS and DSi don't let these retro revivals gather dust. If the classic gamer in your life is looking for portable old-school video game goodness, this 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is chock-full of winners that will keep them tapping their stylus for hours.
1978 - Atari 2600
After the success of Pong , Atari sought to expand home video games beyond the dedicated console by creating
After the success of Pong , Atari sought to expand home video games beyond the dedicated console by creating
Activision Hits Remixed Review
Activision Hits Remixed – PSP Game Collection Review
Activision Hits Remixed – PSP Game Collection Review
Frogger
He jumps, he hops, he eats flies and sometimes he even falls in love. He’s Frogger, the most addictive amphibian in arcade history and it’s up to you to make sure he makes it home safe without getting splattered.
He jumps, he hops, he eats flies and sometimes he even falls in love. He’s Frogger, the most addictive amphibian in arcade history and it’s up to you to make sure he makes it home safe without getting splattered.
Shigeru Miyamoto
After years of developing his latest epic, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, historic game designer Shigeru Miyamoto announced he is going to return to his retro video game roots. Nintendo claims it isn't true, rumors say he's doing it to motivate his team, but either way you can guarantee whatever he has planed will be great. Let's take a look back at how the master of arcades and consoles got his start and the journey that led him to Skyward Sword and his next great adventure.
After years of developing his latest epic, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, historic game designer Shigeru Miyamoto announced he is going to return to his retro video game roots. Nintendo claims it isn't true, rumors say he's doing it to motivate his team, but either way you can guarantee whatever he has planed will be great. Let's take a look back at how the master of arcades and consoles got his start and the journey that led him to Skyward Sword and his next great adventure.
Zombie Zombie
The very first video game about Zombies was actually the sequel to Ant Attack, the first truly 3D Isometric video game. Although it is well loved by those who've played it and defined a new genre in gaming, over the years Zombie Zombie has nearly been forgotten.
The very first video game about Zombies was actually the sequel to Ant Attack, the first truly 3D Isometric video game. Although it is well loved by those who've played it and defined a new genre in gaming, over the years Zombie Zombie has nearly been forgotten.
Wii Virtual Console A - F
You may not consider the Nintendo Wii a classic video game system quite yet, but for those that yearn to play the great console titles of the 80s and 90s the Wii is a dream come true. This is a database of all the classic SEGA Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx-CD, Neo-Geo, Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo and the Nintendo 64 games available for download to the Wii.
You may not consider the Nintendo Wii a classic video game system quite yet, but for those that yearn to play the great console titles of the 80s and 90s the Wii is a dream come true. This is a database of all the classic SEGA Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx-CD, Neo-Geo, Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo and the Nintendo 64 games available for download to the Wii.
Dragon's Lair DVD Game Review
Journey through a dark wizard’s castle, escape deadly traps and battle monstrous minions on a quest to save the beautiful Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe in the closest you’ll get to playing the original Don Bluth animated Dragon’s Lair arcade game at home. Although the DVD game uses a far more advance technology than the original laserdisc game, it still doesn’t beat the original coin-op classic.
Journey through a dark wizard’s castle, escape deadly traps and battle monstrous minions on a quest to save the beautiful Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe in the closest you’ll get to playing the original Don Bluth animated Dragon’s Lair arcade game at home. Although the DVD game uses a far more advance technology than the original laserdisc game, it still doesn’t beat the original coin-op classic.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Michel Jackson is known for a lot of things, being a talent musician, revolutionary dancer and having a zoo in his front yard, yet one of his least touted achievements was his work as a game designer. Not only were there versions of Moonwalker for Arcades and Consoles, there is also a computer version that had nothing to do with MJ, aside from his name and likeness.
Michel Jackson is known for a lot of things, being a talent musician, revolutionary dancer and having a zoo in his front yard, yet one of his least touted achievements was his work as a game designer. Not only were there versions of Moonwalker for Arcades and Consoles, there is also a computer version that had nothing to do with MJ, aside from his name and likeness.
A Very Pac-Man Christmas
Now you know Santa and Rudolph and Sleigh Bells that ring; Frosty and Yule Logs and Carolers who sing; but do you recall the most obscure Christmas icon of them all...PAC-MAN!
Now you know Santa and Rudolph and Sleigh Bells that ring; Frosty and Yule Logs and Carolers who sing; but do you recall the most obscure Christmas icon of them all...PAC-MAN!
Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Frankenstein's Monster 2600
Dr. Victor von Frankenstein is up to his corpse reanimating tricks again, and it's up to you to strop his creation from coming to life by building the monster's only weakness, a brick wall. Frankenstein's Monster is a short, but surprisingly fun action platformer mixing Mary Shelly's classic horror novel with elements of Pitfall!
Dr. Victor von Frankenstein is up to his corpse reanimating tricks again, and it's up to you to strop his creation from coming to life by building the monster's only weakness, a brick wall. Frankenstein's Monster is a short, but surprisingly fun action platformer mixing Mary Shelly's classic horror novel with elements of Pitfall!
Myst – Computer Game Profile
Myst reinvented the adventure game genre by being the first game to deliver richly illustrated 3D graphics, complex storyline and exploration.
Myst reinvented the adventure game genre by being the first game to deliver richly illustrated 3D graphics, complex storyline and exploration.
Questprobe Hulk Game Review Part 1
The first adventure game in the comic book/computer game cross-over series from Marvel Comics and game designer Scott Adams stars the Incredibly Hulk who has been kidnapped and forced to hunt out a series of gems to earn his freedom.
The first adventure game in the comic book/computer game cross-over series from Marvel Comics and game designer Scott Adams stars the Incredibly Hulk who has been kidnapped and forced to hunt out a series of gems to earn his freedom.
Double Dragon - Profile
Twin Brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee fight rival gangs after a post-apocalyptic holocaust in the beat-em-up game that defined the genre.
Twin Brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee fight rival gangs after a post-apocalyptic holocaust in the beat-em-up game that defined the genre.
The Amazing Maze - Arcade 1976
Welcome to the most complex, intense, and endless stream of mazes ever created for video arcades. No, I'm not talking about Pac-Man! It's The Amazing Maze, one of Midway's early video arcade games pitting players in a series of races across over a million different mazes.
Welcome to the most complex, intense, and endless stream of mazes ever created for video arcades. No, I'm not talking about Pac-Man! It's The Amazing Maze, one of Midway's early video arcade games pitting players in a series of races across over a million different mazes.
Arcade Cabinet Back Removed
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Batman for the ZX Spectrum, MSX and Amstrad CPC
In the first Batman video game ever, The Joker, Penguin, and the Riddler have infiltrated the Batcave, but instead of assassinating the Dark Knight they've kidnapped Robin, then filled the rooms of Batman's hideout with a brood of freakish nightmare creatures and traps. Before the Caped Crusader can rescue his old chum, he must make his way though the corridors and creatures to find all the pieces of his Batcraft. Will he make it in time? Stay tuned...
In the first Batman video game ever, The Joker, Penguin, and the Riddler have infiltrated the Batcave, but instead of assassinating the Dark Knight they've kidnapped Robin, then filled the rooms of Batman's hideout with a brood of freakish nightmare creatures and traps. Before the Caped Crusader can rescue his old chum, he must make his way though the corridors and creatures to find all the pieces of his Batcraft. Will he make it in time? Stay tuned...
MidwayArcade.com Classic Games
List of all the classic arcade games available on the PC digital download service MidwayArcade.com, all of the bundle packages they have available and how to navigate their complicated site.
List of all the classic arcade games available on the PC digital download service MidwayArcade.com, all of the bundle packages they have available and how to navigate their complicated site.
Printed Circuit Boards - Front View
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
PlayCable for Intellivision
While gamers are now constantly downloading games of Next-Gen console portals such as Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Wii Virtual Console, over 21 years before any of these services existed, and eight years before there were any public Internet service providers, the very first game portal launched: PlayCable for the Intellivision.
While gamers are now constantly downloading games of Next-Gen console portals such as Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Wii Virtual Console, over 21 years before any of these services existed, and eight years before there were any public Internet service providers, the very first game portal launched: PlayCable for the Intellivision.
Printed Circuit Boards - PCB
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Warrior - Arcade
The success of Space Invaders in 1978 caused a lot of cloning and rip-off titles to see a release the following year as many jumped on board the game making bandwagon, but 1979 still proved to be filled with innovations such as the first handheld gaming system, the first star trek game and the debut of a little hungry yellow ball that would go on to become the most successful game in the world.
The success of Space Invaders in 1978 caused a lot of cloning and rip-off titles to see a release the following year as many jumped on board the game making bandwagon, but 1979 still proved to be filled with innovations such as the first handheld gaming system, the first star trek game and the debut of a little hungry yellow ball that would go on to become the most successful game in the world.
Weird Pong Cabinets
Ever spot Pong in a barrel, or see Snoopy taking a snooze on top of the game cabinet? Don't you wish your doctor had a Pong cabinet in their waiting room? Well at one time all of these weird versions of Pong existed, and they were all officially made by Atari.
Ever spot Pong in a barrel, or see Snoopy taking a snooze on top of the game cabinet? Don't you wish your doctor had a Pong cabinet in their waiting room? Well at one time all of these weird versions of Pong existed, and they were all officially made by Atari.
Computer Space: First Arcade Game
Before becoming the founders of Atari, Inc. and introducing the world to Pong, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney made their first historic stamp in the video games industry when they reworked the popular computer lab game Spacewar! into a mass produced coin-op arcade cabinet. In doing so they created the very first commercially distributed video game: Computer Space, and an entirely new gaming industry.
Before becoming the founders of Atari, Inc. and introducing the world to Pong, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney made their first historic stamp in the video games industry when they reworked the popular computer lab game Spacewar! into a mass produced coin-op arcade cabinet. In doing so they created the very first commercially distributed video game: Computer Space, and an entirely new gaming industry.
Gift Guide 2011: Retro Gamer DVDs Pt. 1
When gift shopping for a retro gamer it's tough trying to pick out a game they don't already have, so instead try stuffing their stockings with a DVD based on the classic video games they love. Here is a look at some of the best, worst and most overlooked movies, TV shows and specials available on DVD for your holiday shopping list.
When gift shopping for a retro gamer it's tough trying to pick out a game they don't already have, so instead try stuffing their stockings with a DVD based on the classic video games they love. Here is a look at some of the best, worst and most overlooked movies, TV shows and specials available on DVD for your holiday shopping list.
Space Invaders
By the mid-'70s arcade games were staring to build a modest popularity thanks to the 1972 hit Pong, but at the pizza parlor and amusement arcades Pinball was still king; that was until 1978 when a Japanese space shooter came along that became such a pop-culture phenomenon it caused a coin shortage, turned arcades into “video arcades” and went on to save the Atari 2600 from tanking.
By the mid-'70s arcade games were staring to build a modest popularity thanks to the 1972 hit Pong, but at the pizza parlor and amusement arcades Pinball was still king; that was until 1978 when a Japanese space shooter came along that became such a pop-culture phenomenon it caused a coin shortage, turned arcades into “video arcades” and went on to save the Atari 2600 from tanking.
The Oregon Trail - Apple II
Trail blazing across the archives of video game history is an elaborate and innovative game conceived by student teachers and established as one of the first edutainment game to be a commercial hit and a precursor to sim games.
Trail blazing across the archives of video game history is an elaborate and innovative game conceived by student teachers and established as one of the first edutainment game to be a commercial hit and a precursor to sim games.
Gotcha - Atari 1973
Video games are always the topic of controversy, but have you ever wondered what was the very first controversial video game? Surprisingly it wasn't due to violence, or even the game's content. The ruckus was all about how you played it - buy rubbing pink rubber breasts...and it was all the brainchild of Atari.
Video games are always the topic of controversy, but have you ever wondered what was the very first controversial video game? Surprisingly it wasn't due to violence, or even the game's content. The ruckus was all about how you played it - buy rubbing pink rubber breasts...and it was all the brainchild of Atari.
Nintendo 3DS Retro Rerelease Ambassador Program
After four months and finally releasing all of the features they promised at launch, Nintendo dropped the price of the Nintendo 3DS by $80. So what about those folks who shelled out the full price? Nintendo is making it up to them by offering 20 free Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy Advance classics as part of their Ambassador Program.
After four months and finally releasing all of the features they promised at launch, Nintendo dropped the price of the Nintendo 3DS by $80. So what about those folks who shelled out the full price? Nintendo is making it up to them by offering 20 free Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy Advance classics as part of their Ambassador Program.
Arcade Conversion Kits aka Mod Kits
What started as a way for arcade manufacturers to alter video games for clones and phony sequels quickly
What started as a way for arcade manufacturers to alter video games for clones and phony sequels quickly
Bionic Commando Evolution
Although it never spun into a juggernaut franchise, old-school fans always had a yearn for Bionic Commando, that pseudo sequel to Commando which stretched its mechanical arm from arcades to consoles, handhelds and now both a Next-Gen HD Remix and a remake.
Let's take a look at the evolution that the robotic super-soldier has undergone in his 22 year career, not in his powered cyborg bits and pieces, but how the classic platformer has grown along with the changes in the systems that we play.
Donkey Kong, Pauline and Mario Love Triangle
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
History of Leisure Suit Larry
For over two decades computer adventure gamers have kept a loving flame burning for a short, awkward lounge lizard looser named Larry. With his long nose, double knit polyester suit, receding hairline and aging libido, Larry has weaseled his way into our hearts, and far more bedrooms than you would think.
For over two decades computer adventure gamers have kept a loving flame burning for a short, awkward lounge lizard looser named Larry. With his long nose, double knit polyester suit, receding hairline and aging libido, Larry has weaseled his way into our hearts, and far more bedrooms than you would think.
Chris Klein as Charlie Nash
The second live action flick based on the classic [I]Street Fighter[/I] video game series, [I]Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li[/I], is a big budget action flick that takes some liberties with the rag-tag retro gang of 2D beat-'em-up stars. How much did they change? Here's a side-by-side look at the cast with their classic video game counterparts. While much has changed, some things remain the same.
The second live action flick based on the classic [I]Street Fighter[/I] video game series, [I]Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li[/I], is a big budget action flick that takes some liberties with the rag-tag retro gang of 2D beat-'em-up stars. How much did they change? Here's a side-by-side look at the cast with their classic video game counterparts. While much has changed, some things remain the same.
Captain America and the Avengers for the NES
When Data East assembled the Avengers for the beat-'em-up 4-player arcade experience, Captain America and the Avengers, the game was successful enough to see a series of 2-player ports for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo and Game Gear, but for the Nintendo Entertainment System they created an entirely different game with the exact same title.
When Data East assembled the Avengers for the beat-'em-up 4-player arcade experience, Captain America and the Avengers, the game was successful enough to see a series of 2-player ports for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo and Game Gear, but for the Nintendo Entertainment System they created an entirely different game with the exact same title.
This Year's Best Mario and Luigi
All the Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Princess costumes, toys, clothes and art sightings at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International, all confidently collected in one handy-dandy image gallery for your plumber lovin' pleasure!
All the Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Princess costumes, toys, clothes and art sightings at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International, all confidently collected in one handy-dandy image gallery for your plumber lovin' pleasure!
1978 - Speak & Spell - Texas Instruments
Using their patented voice synthesizing speech chip, Texas Instruments developed the very first voice
Using their patented voice synthesizing speech chip, Texas Instruments developed the very first voice
Best Mario Costumes of 2010 - Bowser Jr. and Petey Piranha
It's that time of year again when comic book, movie, TV and video game fans of all kinds flood the city of San Diego to participate in the biggest pop culture event of the year, the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International! Which also means our 4th annual Mario Invades Comic-Con scavenger hunt is underway. Each year we hunt out all the costumed (or cosplay) tributes to Mario, Luigi, and the Mushroom Kingdom gang at the con.
It's that time of year again when comic book, movie, TV and video game fans of all kinds flood the city of San Diego to participate in the biggest pop culture event of the year, the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International! Which also means our 4th annual Mario Invades Comic-Con scavenger hunt is underway. Each year we hunt out all the costumed (or cosplay) tributes to Mario, Luigi, and the Mushroom Kingdom gang at the con.
History of Colossal Cave Adventure Part 1
In 1975 programmer Will Crowther conceived a new type of interactive computer game, one that could be as rich, deep and expansive as the text that described it, and would go on to create an entirely new genre that started with the name Adventure, but would go on to become Colossal Cave Adventure,
In 1975 programmer Will Crowther conceived a new type of interactive computer game, one that could be as rich, deep and expansive as the text that described it, and would go on to create an entirely new genre that started with the name Adventure, but would go on to become Colossal Cave Adventure,
Video Game Genres: Platformers
One of the most famous and common retro video game genres is the platformer. Since the genre's first introduction in arcades thanks to Donkey Kong, the platformer is a familiar and fun standard in video games, allowing for multiple styles and presentation. From the single-screen, to the side-scrolling platformer, and in the more modern age of gaming, the 3D platformer.
One of the most famous and common retro video game genres is the platformer. Since the genre's first introduction in arcades thanks to Donkey Kong, the platformer is a familiar and fun standard in video games, allowing for multiple styles and presentation. From the single-screen, to the side-scrolling platformer, and in the more modern age of gaming, the 3D platformer.
Console Maintenance and Repair
A full array of online guides, manuals, and supplies for maintaining your retro gaming system as well as a look under the hood how they work.
A full array of online guides, manuals, and supplies for maintaining your retro gaming system as well as a look under the hood how they work.
Tail Gunner - Arcade
The success of Space Invaders in 1978 caused a lot of cloning and rip-off titles to see a release the following year as many jumped on board the game making bandwagon, but 1979 still proved to be filled with innovations such as the first handheld gaming system, the first star trek game and the debut of a little hungry yellow ball that would go on to become the most successful game in the world.
The success of Space Invaders in 1978 caused a lot of cloning and rip-off titles to see a release the following year as many jumped on board the game making bandwagon, but 1979 still proved to be filled with innovations such as the first handheld gaming system, the first star trek game and the debut of a little hungry yellow ball that would go on to become the most successful game in the world.
Garry Kitchen - Historic Game Developer
From computer software engineer, to producer and of course groundbreaking game designer Gary Kitchen is one of the most successful and influential game developers to come out of the early days of Activision. With titles such as Keystone Kapers, Pressure Cooker, GameDesigner and BattleTank to his credit, Kitchen has innovated gaming and changed the way we play throughout his 32+ years in the industry.
From computer software engineer, to producer and of course groundbreaking game designer Gary Kitchen is one of the most successful and influential game developers to come out of the early days of Activision. With titles such as Keystone Kapers, Pressure Cooker, GameDesigner and BattleTank to his credit, Kitchen has innovated gaming and changed the way we play throughout his 32+ years in the industry.
Gun Fight aka Western Gun
While there are loads of popular non-violent video games ranging from Pong and Tetris to Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, video games have always been associated with violence. There is no real mystery behind this as the very first video arcade games, Computer Space and Galaxy Game were shooters where the goal was to shoot down your enemies. Soon after the killing of enemies went from ships to people when the very first arcade game where the goal to kill a human was released.
While there are loads of popular non-violent video games ranging from Pong and Tetris to Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, video games have always been associated with violence. There is no real mystery behind this as the very first video arcade games, Computer Space and Galaxy Game were shooters where the goal was to shoot down your enemies. Soon after the killing of enemies went from ships to people when the very first arcade game where the goal to kill a human was released.
Back of the arcade monitor
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Mystery House
Back in 1980, Ken and Roberta Williams released a homebrew game that Roberta designed at the kitchen table, and Ken programmed on their home computer. The result gave birth to an entirely new genre, the graphical adventure game, which also became the start of what would become one of the top video game publishers in the industry, Sierra On-Line.
Back in 1980, Ken and Roberta Williams released a homebrew game that Roberta designed at the kitchen table, and Ken programmed on their home computer. The result gave birth to an entirely new genre, the graphical adventure game, which also became the start of what would become one of the top video game publishers in the industry, Sierra On-Line.
Princess Zelda and Link
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Ah, digital amore! Even in the world of gaming romance always springs eternal. While most of the lady loves are Princesses who need rescuing by their dashing working class heroes, video games have continually shared the same goal we all have in the real world, true love. Join me for the most infamous romances in the history of classic video games.
Video Game Terms: Port
Often times you'll see me refer to a game as a port, or having been ported from one video game system
Often times you'll see me refer to a game as a port, or having been ported from one video game system
Halloween Retro Video Game Costumes - Adults
The devil’s night is upon us and what would a Halloween party be without horrifying ghouls, ghosts, witches, Mario and Pac-Man…wait a sec...Mario and Pac-Man? While All Hallows' Eve was originally reserved for the spooky set, the retro video games have been festering their way into pop culture. Everything from Prince of Persia to Tomb Raider are the top fashions in must have Halloween costumes!
The devil’s night is upon us and what would a Halloween party be without horrifying ghouls, ghosts, witches, Mario and Pac-Man…wait a sec...Mario and Pac-Man? While All Hallows' Eve was originally reserved for the spooky set, the retro video games have been festering their way into pop culture. Everything from Prince of Persia to Tomb Raider are the top fashions in must have Halloween costumes!
5. Santa Claus Saves the Earth
Long before that tubby plumber Mario turned himself into a video game superstar, the original morbidly obese super hero was Santa Claus. It was only a matter of time before the obsessive compulsive gift giver took his place in the ranks of classic gaming weirdness. So sit down by the warmth of the old picture tube, fire up your Commodore 64, and I'll tell you about the most bizarre and outrageous Christmas-themed classic video games.
Long before that tubby plumber Mario turned himself into a video game superstar, the original morbidly obese super hero was Santa Claus. It was only a matter of time before the obsessive compulsive gift giver took his place in the ranks of classic gaming weirdness. So sit down by the warmth of the old picture tube, fire up your Commodore 64, and I'll tell you about the most bizarre and outrageous Christmas-themed classic video games.
Super Mario Sisters
It's that time of year again when comic book, movie, TV and video game fans of all kinds flood the city of San Diego to participate in the biggest pop culture event of the year, the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International! Which also means our 4th annual Mario Invades Comic-Con scavenger hunt is underway. Each year we hunt out all the costumed (or cosplay) tributes to Mario, Luigi, and the Mushroom Kingdom gang at the con.
It's that time of year again when comic book, movie, TV and video game fans of all kinds flood the city of San Diego to participate in the biggest pop culture event of the year, the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International! Which also means our 4th annual Mario Invades Comic-Con scavenger hunt is underway. Each year we hunt out all the costumed (or cosplay) tributes to Mario, Luigi, and the Mushroom Kingdom gang at the con.
Behind the Control Panel
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic coin-op arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick. In this day of Next-Gen tech, most hardcore gamers have a pretty good understanding of how their consoles work. You pop in a game disc, a laser reads the info and sends a digital output to your TV. Although consoles of today hold several hundred times more info, it makes you wonder just how all those old arcade cabinets worked.
BurgerTime - 1982 - Video Arcade Game Review
The greatest game to ever clog your arteries! BurgerTime, pits seasoned burger chef Peter Pepper against an army of giant killer food, bent on preventing him from completing the biggest burger order ever to hit video arcades!
The greatest game to ever clog your arteries! BurgerTime, pits seasoned burger chef Peter Pepper against an army of giant killer food, bent on preventing him from completing the biggest burger order ever to hit video arcades!
Gift Guide - PSP Classics
When it comes to playing classic video games on a handheld system the PSP is an old-school gamers dream come true. With loads of retro collections and upgrades of old-school hits, the PSP delivers it all with the highest quality possible on a high resolution screen larger than any other handheld system to date. When playing Santa this year consider these gift ideas to get your friends and loved ones hooked on the classic game collections and remakes for the PSP.
When it comes to playing classic video games on a handheld system the PSP is an old-school gamers dream come true. With loads of retro collections and upgrades of old-school hits, the PSP delivers it all with the highest quality possible on a high resolution screen larger than any other handheld system to date. When playing Santa this year consider these gift ideas to get your friends and loved ones hooked on the classic game collections and remakes for the PSP.
Life of Jack Tramiel Part 1
Not only was Tramiel founder of Commodore, taking it from typewriter repair to home computer giant, then followed it up by purchasing Atari, Inc. moving it into the 32-bit computer age, but in his youth he was a concentration camp survivor, and later co-founded the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Not only was Tramiel founder of Commodore, taking it from typewriter repair to home computer giant, then followed it up by purchasing Atari, Inc. moving it into the 32-bit computer age, but in his youth he was a concentration camp survivor, and later co-founded the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.