I had this system back in 1983, and it was a hoot. My previous console was the Atari Model C-380, with seven games preloaded. It had one control on the console itself, and that was a knob to move paddles back and forth and paddle controllers on the sides. I spent many hours playing Breakout […]
Retro Arcade Game Ads
One of my favorite things to look up is old arcade photos and game cabinet advertisements. Some sell with family fun angles, some feature mascots, while many rely on young women to sell the excitement of the game. Those are the more interesting since they are a bit counter intuitive. Counting on a pretty package […]
A Long Time Ago. In an Arcade Far, Far Away
A Long Time Ago. In an Arcade Far, Far Away… I loved this game by Atari and Lucasfilm when it came out in 1983. It was one of those games that I could enjoy all day long. One day going to a movie and stopping at an arcade with my my Grandma stands out in my […]
The Star Wars Battle Pod, Where is it Today?
So I was looking through the archives here at the lair, and I ran across this video from 2015. It was extolling the virtues of the Star Wars Battle Pod by Bandai / Namco, and it was unveiled at the New York Comic-Con on October 8, 2014. Being the fan of Combat Flight Sims that […]
Quick Thoughts: The Atari VCS Enters Pre-Production
This console gives me all of the nostalgic feels. It more of a work of art than a video gaming system. With a price tag of over $350, it is a bit on the spendy side for a modern machine that will come with a lot of the old Atari games. The price isn’t […]