Retro Ramblings
My Favorite Thing About Tetris
Mickey reflects on Tetris for the NES and tells why it’s such a special game for him. CONTINUE READING…
Nintendo
News
Atari Is Relaunching Missile Command With a New Twist
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 CONTINUE READING…
Podcast
The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 1 | Top NES Games
For the DEBUT EPISODE of The Retro Resurgence Podcast, Ken and Chad introduce themselves and briefly discuss the origins of the podcast before jumping into the show’s main topic Top 5 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) CONTINUE READING…
Article
Captain N and More Games That Need Cartoons
I’m going to be completely honest with you – I wasn’t the biggest fan of Captain N: The Game Master. Castlevania is one of my favorite NES games, and it did my boy dirty. As CONTINUE READING…
Geek Out Podcast
Geek Out! Podcast, Ep. 3: Video Game Emulation with Jason Liebig
Normally you’d find him talking about classic candy wrappers on the History Channel’s The Brands That Built America, but we’re giving Jason Liebig a chance to talk about his excitement for the world of video CONTINUE READING…
Article
My Christmas Memories: 1987
As you should already know, I can’t get enough ’80s nostalgia the whole year, but Christmas is an especially nostalgic time for me. In the past, I shared My Christmas Memories from 1980 , My Christmas CONTINUE READING…
Article
Check Out Those Ads! – Darkhawk #1
Dawn of the Darkhawk March is the start of spring, rebirth, new life. Thirty years ago in March 1991 Marvel brought to life a new superhero, Darkhawk. Darkhawk was an interesting comic I enjoyed reading. CONTINUE READING…
Article
Check Out Those Ads! – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #17
I was introduced to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) in 1985 on a summer trip to see my older sister in Denver. Her roommate read comic books and he gave me a couple issues CONTINUE READING…
Podcast
Recurrent Events: Feb 16, 2021
Recurrent Events is back with retro pop culture headlines taken from news sources across the web between Feb 7 – Feb 13, 2021. Listen (or watch) as Jason gives you the latest stories on topics CONTINUE READING…
Article
Footage from the 1990 Nintendo World Championships
The Nintendo World Championships in 1990 was the first nationwide video game competition hosted by Nintendo. Throughout the year, the tournament visited 30 cities in America and gave players a chance to compete for a CONTINUE READING…
Article
Check Out Those Ads! – The Adventures of Superman #475
Superman has been saving earth for over 80 years. He’s one of the first superheroes to hit comics, making his debut in Action Comics #1, 1938! Over those 80 years Superman has starred in over CONTINUE READING…
Podcast
Recurrent Events: Feb 9, 2021
Recurrent Events is back with retro pop culture headlines from Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2021. Listen (or watch) as Jason tells you the latest stories on topics like movies, streaming, music, food, collectibles, and CONTINUE READING…
Article
Check Out Those Ads! – Robin #1
January 1991 saw the first ever Robin title. Relegated as Batman’s sidekick for 50 years, Robin finally gets his own comic! Robin #1 featured the third Robin, Tim Drake. Drake first appeared in Batman #436, CONTINUE READING…
Article
Check Out Those Ads! – Forgotten Realms #17
We are embarking on a new year and a new installment of Check Out Those Ads! This year will be a running theme of comics celebrating their 30th Anniversary, comics published in 1991. Seems like CONTINUE READING…
Article
Check Out Those Ads! – Spider-Man #4
Spider-Man was never my favorite superhero. The idea of a teenage superhero dealing with teenage issues didn’t appeal to me. I had my own teenage issues to deal with, I didn’t need to read about CONTINUE READING…
