Monthly Archives: April 2011

Friday Flyers: Tempest (1982)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by VicSage

Programmed as well as designed by Dave Theurer (Missile Command) and released by Atari into the arcade wilds in 1982, Tempest, lays claim to the first arcade game title that would allow you to select which level you started at. … Continue reading →

Do you Remember VideoSmarts?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by The Retroist

Videosmarts was a 4-button computer that connected to your VCR and television. It was designed to be used in conjunction with special VHS cassettes which guided kids through learning sessions about things like letters, numbers, safety, nutrition, and the human … Continue reading →

Pizza Huts First National Commercial (1965)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by The Retroist

“Putt Putt to the Pizza Hut” was the first national television commercial for Pizza Hut in 1965. It features a 1965 Mustang JR gas powered promotional car Made by the Powercar Comany of Mystic CT. These were made with the … Continue reading →

Zartan by Sean Hartter

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Sean Hartter

Get your morning started off the right way — Staring down the double barrels of the shape shifting color changing leader of the Drednocks, Zartan. Don’t let that smile fool you, this guy is pure chaos and he ain’t offering … Continue reading →

TR3N (TRON 3) Teaser Trailer – The Dillingers’ Chat

Posted on April 29, 2011 by The Retroist

If you have the Blu-Ray release of Tron Legacy you probably have seen this trailer, but for those who have not…your in for a treat. Spoilers ahead!