Classic 80's Home Video Games Identification & Value Guide

Every Christmas, my parents ask me what I would like under the tree. Usually my wishes are video game related, so I just point them in the direction of my Amazon wish-list. This year, I had left on there a book I was mildly curious about but not expecting as a gift. This book was Classic 80's Home Video Games Identification & Value...

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Emulation Vs. The Real McCoy

When I speak to others about collecting old consoles and games, I often get asked, "Why not use an emulator instead?"  Certainly, emulators with software both legal and not-so-legal is more convenient and easily accessible than scouring eBay, thrift stores and garage sales for 30-year old games.  But I still prefer it over downloading...

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A Tale of Two Zappers

No Nintendo Entertainment System would be complete without its trusty light-gun, the "Zapper".  And while emulation marches on and the Wii is giving us perfect replicas of our 8-bit favorites for downloading, there's been very little success in replicating the functionality of this venerable light gun.  Go ahead.  Try playing...

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Impossible Mission

Elvin Atombender - an evil genius - is on the loose.  He's sequester himself inside his high-tech stronghold and you, as an acrobatic secret agent, must find a way in.  It won't be easy.  Elvin locked himself in a lair that can only be accessed by finding and assembling puzzle pieces he's hidden in his furniture....

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Wiz 'N' Liz

The Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive if you're reading this across the pond) has a library full of excellent games, many of which are "must-haves" for any owner of the console.  But you can only play so many action platformers, side-scrolling beat-em ups, adventurous outings and never-ending waves of sports games before you crave some variety....

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