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Rescuing 1980s Tech – Split Second Restoration, Part 2 – Flea Market Find

Part 2/2 – A few weekends ago, Jon stumbled across this 1980 electronic handheld game from Parker Brothers: Split Second. After Part 1 all the grime was gone, but it wouldn’t power on and play. In this second party, Jon’s determined to make it work again. Split Second » amzn.to/2yK6uJq Flea Market Finds PnP » […]

Jon

December 5, 2017

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Atari’s Mr. Run and Jump: Let’s Try a FULL Run-Through of the Game!

Mr. Run and Jump is the first new cartridge released BY ATARI for the Atari 2600 in decades! It’s a very rudimentary looking game but with relatable physics and a fun high score mechanic that counts in reverse as you play. We’re going to try to complete a full run-through of Mr. Run and Jump […]

Jon

January 3, 2024

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Atari’s Yars Rising: Where’s All the FAN HATE Coming From?

Fan reaction to the recently-announced Yars Rising has been surprisingly divisive. It’s been accused of being too talky, too different, and “not Yars” at all. In this editorial, Jon shares his thoughts on Yars Rising and the negative fan feedback. From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: […]

Jon

June 18, 2024

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K.C. Munchkin on the Odyssey 2: How Close Before You’re Just a Copy?

How many Munchies can your Munchkin munch before your Munchkin’s all munched out? That’s the question posed right on the box cover for K.C. Munchkin for the Odyssey 2. Released in Europe as Munchkin, this maze game’s North American title is an inside reference to then president of Philips Consumer Electronics, Kenneth C. Menkin. Designed […]

Jon

June 21, 2024

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Q*bert Replicade HDMI & External Controller Review – Is It Worth It?

When we reviewed the Q*bert Replicade, it was pretty obvious that we really liked it! But the folks over at New Wave Toys went to all the trouble to include the ability to hook the Replicade to and external TV and USB controller, so it’s time to give that a spin! We’ve seen this on […]

October 7, 2022

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Atari’s Breakout Blitz: Online Gambling Meets an Arcade Classic on FanDuel

The new Atari Breakout Blitz is a must-play take on the classic Atari title, Breakout. To play this title and other favorites for free or for cash, download FanDuel’s skill gaming app, FanDuel Faceoff! Is this combination of a classic Atari titile and online gambling par for the course, or one monetization strategy too far? […]

Jon

January 25, 2023

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