Mike Minotti’s retro gaming gift guide
As we approach the gift-giving season, I wanted to suggest a few items that I think will delight retro gaming fans. I tried to...
Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Trading Card Game come to Switch NSO
Announced during today’s Pokémon Presents, Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Trading Card Game are both hitting Switch NSO today. Pokémon Stadium 2 first came...
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 gets the Arcade1Up treatment
Arcade1Up announced today that it is releasing a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 cabinet this fall. Preorders will start on September 8, with product shipping...
Sega Genesis Mini 2 is coming to North America
Sega announced today that the Genesis Mini 2 will release in North America on October 27. The first Genesis Mini came out in 2019....
Atari asks gamers for help finding developer of mysterious 2600 game
Atari announced today that it is calling on fans for help with finding the developer of a legendary unreleased prototype called Aquaventure. No programmer...
Home arcade maker iiRcade shows new cabinet design at CES
The company iiRcade is one of thousands of vendors at CES this year. The iiRcade team made their debut at CES 2020 with their...
The RetroBeat: Super Smash Bros. Melee is still special 20 years later
On this day 20 years ago, Super Smash Bros. Melee debuted for the GameCube in North America. This is one of my favorite games...
RetroBeat: The best retro gaming gifts for 2021’s holidays
It’s my favorite time of the year again, which means I’m ready to recommend some more retro gaming-themed gifts. I’m suggesting several different ideas...
Nintendo partners with Panda Global for Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate events
Nintendo announced today a partnership with competitive gaming organization Panda Global to create esports events for Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate....
The RetroBeat: Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley looks back 20 years later
The original Xbox launched on November 15, meaning that Microsoft’s first console is nearing its 20th anniversary. Our own Dean Takahashi chatted with Xbox...