Tag Archives: Arcade

Tetris Envy

Posted on February 2, 2012 by 8bitghost

I never professed to be a master of video games. Living with my brother Hesh, he was giving me daily whompings on every game on every system we owned. This changed the day I discovered Tetris. We all know the … Continue reading →

Retro vs. Remake – Why the Frogger Crossed the Road

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Joshua Caleb

Today’s Retro vs Remake games: Frogger (arcade) vs Frogger (PS1) Frogger is one of those classic games that nearly everyone recognizes and most have played at least once. Developed by Konami, Frogger tasks you with maneuvering (not so small) frogs … Continue reading →

InRetroSpection Episode 37: Walkin’ the Midway

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Joshua Caleb

Happy New Year! To start off the new year, Curts, Graeme and Dustin join me as we take a trip down the memory midway. That’s right, We’re playing a handful of Midway(or Midway owned) arcade games like Defender, Joust, Gauntlet … Continue reading →

Mario Bros. (Atari 2600)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Flack

One thing that always bugged me as a kid was how great some ads made games look. Check out this advertisement for Mario Bros. for the Atari 2600. For reference, here is what Mario Bros. looked like in the arcade: … Continue reading →

Hallmark Arcade Ornaments

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Flack

In 2008, Hallmark released a holiday ornament in the shape of a Pac-Man cabinet. The cabinet came with a couple of small watch batteries as well. What does this thing need watch batteries for? Well, if you press the tiny … Continue reading →