Pictorial: The 17 Original Nintendo Entertainment System Games Released in 1985

Mickey Yarber 80s, A1, Articles, Lists, Video Games

The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America on October 18, 1985, and featured 17 launch titles. Here in all their glory are the 17 original game’s box art.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 14 | The Stars Who Died Too Young

Chad Droze 80s, 90s, Geekster Podcasts, Movies, Personal Memories, Retro Resurgence, Television, Toys

Welcome Back. Episode 14 is here! In our Icebreaker segment, Ken discusses his recent trip to the Big Apple! Then we dive into our main topic. Ten Stars Who Died Too Young. Ken and Chad CONTINUE READING…

Toy Stories: Lazer Tag

Mickey Yarber 80s, 80s Featured, Toys

If you were a kid in 1986, you probably remember the hype. For months before Worlds of Wonder finally released Lazer Tag, the company built up suspense to unbelievable levels with a series of teasing CONTINUE READING…

The WIZARD Files: Mark McNabb

Adam Pope Geekster Podcasts, Wizards Podcast Guide to Comics

Mark McNabb was an essential contributor to Wizard magazine from the beginning, providing color and design work to the covers, cards, posters and more amazing art associated with The Guide To Comics. In this interview, CONTINUE READING…

Fascinating Facts About The Goonies

Mickey Yarber 80s, A Geekster Magazine, A The Retro Network, Articles, Best Of 1, Fascinating Facts, Lists, Movies

The Goonies was a 1985 film by Richard Donner about a group of adventurous kids who discover an old pirate map and follow it into an underground cavern in search of treasure to save their CONTINUE READING…

Five Memorable Characters Of Ernie Sabella

Jeff Sheldon A The Retro Network, Articles, Best Of 1, Lists, Television

In my line of work, I rarely work with the same people more than once. I often find myself explaining who I am and figuring out who I’ll be spending the next few days with CONTINUE READING…

8 Movies Adapted From Shakespeare’s Plays

Karen Flieger A The Retro Network, Articles, Best Of 1, Movies

Many English teachers or instructors might have a sculpted bust of William Shakespeare, but I’ve always liked the feel of plush toys. I call the fellow seen above “Squishy Bill”. I particularly like his velvety CONTINUE READING…

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Editor-in-Chief Sometimes referred to as the Retro Rambler...I was born in the '70s, grew up in the '80s, and came of age in the '90s. I love to share all the fun stuff from those years via my Retro Ramblings column.