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The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 49 | Top Five Video Game Consoles You Forgot About

The 1980’s and 1990’s were (in Ken and Chad’s humble opinions) the best era to grow up in, and the video game industry hit some major highs and lows during this stretch of time. The

The Art of Negotiating A Price

Mickey Yarber

Negotiating is part of the collector experience. These tips help you negotiate fair prices whether you are buying or selling.

Understanding Your Retro Games Value

Mickey Yarber

Retro games can still bring real money, and knowing rarity, condition, and demand helps you spot which titles in your collection are truly valuable.

Tiger Electronics: Handheld Games That Entertained a Generation

Mickey Yarber

Tiger Electronics handhelds were the simple, beeping, plastic games that defined late 80s and 90s childhood and introduced millions of kids to portable gaming.

How To Start a Toy or Game Collection

Mickey Yarber

A great collection begins with passion, smart budgeting, and community. These tips help new collectors start strong and enjoy the journey.

How to Catalog a Collection

Mickey Yarber

Every collection reaches a point where documentation matters. Knowing why, what, and how to catalog keeps your hobby organized and enjoyable.

The Rise of the Sega Genesis: How a 16‑Bit Underdog Changed Gaming

Mickey Yarber

The Sega Genesis brought arcade power home, sparked the console wars, and defined a generation with speed, style, and unforgettable 16‑bit classics.

When Star Wars Became Playable: Why Classic Star Wars Games Still Hit So Hard

The Retro Network

Star Wars was never just a movie series. Retro fans have always known that. After 1977 it spilled out everywhere — toy boxes, playgrounds, lunchboxes, comics, TV specials, Saturday morning cartoons, VHS tapes, and eventually

The Rise of the Game Boy and the Birth of Portable Play

Mickey Yarber

The Game Boy was a little gray brick that changed everything, turning car rides, quiet afternoons, and late nights under the covers into adventures you could hold in your hands.

The Retro Network is Your Ultimate Guide to Retro Pop Culture and Nostalgia

Mickey Yarber

The ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s were more than just decades. They were an atmosphere…a way of growing up that blended neon colors, Saturday morning cartoons, mall culture, and the rise of home technology. For many

Atari: The Rise and Fall of the Company That Built Home Gaming

Mickey Yarber

Atari built the home video game industry from the ground up, rose to unprecedented dominance, and then collapsed under market saturation, corporate missteps, and shifting competition, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern gaming.

The Mystery of the Red Quarters Explained

Mickey Yarber

Red quarters were standard coins marked with dye for tracking and sorting purposes, a simple banking and vending practice that created confusion and curiosity among anyone who found them in circulation.

Why Super Mario Bros. 3 Was the Crown Jewel of the NES

Mickey Yarber

When Super Mario Bros. 3 hit North American shelves on February 12, 1990, it wasn’t just another sequel, it was a revolution. Developed by Nintendo’s legendary R&D4 team under the direction of Shigeru Miyamoto and

Unlocking the Impossible: The Story of the Game Genie

Mickey Yarber

The Game Genie cracked open NES cartridges like a secret doorway, letting players bend the rules, explore hidden corners, and turn once‑impossible games into thrilling new adventures.

Wild Gunman: The NES Game That Brought the Old West Home

Mickey Yarber

Long before Mario defined Nintendo’s future, Wild Gunman revealed its experimental past, turning living rooms into frontier shootouts and showcasing the NES Zapper as one of the system’s earliest bursts of imagination.

Nintendo: The Console That Changed Everything

Mickey Yarber

When the NES arrived in 1985, it didn’t just revive a collapsed industry. It transformed living rooms into playgrounds, introduced unforgettable heroes, and sparked a gaming revolution that reshaped childhood and American pop culture forever.