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The Great Mascot Graveyard: Retro Figures Who Swung at Mario and Sonic and Missed

Video games were very popular in the 1990s. Publishers agreed that a mascot with personality was necessary after seeing Nintendo and Sega’s tremendous success. Humanoid creatures, fans of extreme sports, and the one supposed to

The Most Addictive Retro Games That Defined a Generation

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Did you know that before Call of Duty, EA Sports, Minecraft, GTA, and other 3D graphics came to the limelight, simple pixels ruled the gaming world? That was the golden era, and these games defined

Arcade All-Stars: The House of the Dead

Mickey Yarber

First-person shooters entered the world of the macabre and gory in 1997’s House of the Dead. Sega’s frightfest offered all the usual light-gun action, but instead of soldiers, terrorists or aliens, this game pitted your shooting

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse Was a Macabre Masterpiece

Mickey Yarber

Released in 1989 in Japan and 1990 in North America, Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse marked a triumphant return to form for Konami’s beloved vampire-hunting franchise. After the experimental RPG elements of Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, this third installment

Mixing 1980s Video Game Characters With Modern Casino Games

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Back in the day, living room TVs were dominated by neon colors, beeps and chunky pixels. These 1980s video game characters are now stepping into the casino world. A recent study by green.org found that

What Are The Best Retro Horse Games?

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There is something about horses in games that makes the process extra special, don’t you agree? Horses have been humans’ most beloved companion for centuries, and it seems that this sync continues in the world

Fascinating Facts About the Original Mortal Kombat

Mickey Yarber

When Mortal Kombat hit arcades across the country in 1992, it didn’t just enter the fighting game arena…it uppercutted its way into pop culture history. Developed by Midway, this gritty, digitized brawler stood apart from

New Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Video Game Is Coming Soon

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Some exciting news was announced this week from Mattel and Limited Run Games on Instagram. “He-Man, Teela, Man-at-Arms and more are coming to a brand new hack ‘n slash ’n magic adventure!” “Battle across Eternia in He-Man

Atari Is Relaunching Missile Command With a New Twist

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Atari is once again bringing back it’s classic game, Missile Command, but with an exciting new twist thrown in. Missile Command Delta is a brand new, turn-based tactical take on the series which blends strategic gameplay

The Legacy of Pole Position and Its Impact on Arcade History

Mickey Yarber

Pole Position brought real speed to the arcade, turning simple controls and a single qualifying lap into a rush of Formula 1 excitement. It set the standard for racing games and became an unforgettable golden‑age favorite.

DOOM & DOOM II Limited Editions

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DOOM is back! The iconic first-person shooter that took the gaming world by storm in 1993 is getting an update for 2025 with three new editions from Limited Run Games. DOOM hit the market in

Arcade All-Stars: Asteroids

Mickey Yarber

In the years after Star Wars, anything involving outer space, zippy interstellar craft, and dangerous battles was golden. Into this arena of sci-fi fantasy came Atari’s Asteroids, one of the most enduring hits in video game history.

Video Game History Foundation Launches Digital Archive

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The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) launches its digital archive, offering unprecedented access to rare video game development materials, publications, and memorabilia. This resource represents a significant step in the organization’s efforts to preserve gaming

Time Capsule: Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1 From 1988

Mickey Yarber

Nintendo Power was a monthly magazine published by Nintendo from 1988 to 2012, serving as the definitive guidebook for generations of players growing up with the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and beyond. Packed with strategy

Sega Will Be Delisting Tons Of It’s Classic Games Soon

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Sega is set to delist a huge swathe of its classic back catalog games from digital storefronts in December, including the Sega Genesis Classics collection and several much-loved games from the Dreamcast era. According to a FAQ on

Atari Acquires Intellivision

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Atari has announced that it has acquired the Intellivision brand along with the rights to over 200 games in a move that, according to Digital Eclipse’s studio head Mike Mika, “ends the longest-running console war in

Arcade All-Stars: X-Men Arcade Game

Mickey Yarber

Backed by a techno theme song, Marvel Comics’ band of misunderstood mutant superheroes stormed into arcades in 1992. Konami had built a mini-franchise using licensed characters in side-scrolling fighting games—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Simpsons—and with