Retrogaming

I am a big video game fan. I can't even count how many nights of sleep I lost because I had to finish that one last level, or got involved in a complex storyline.

If you lived during the 80's you probably know that the Commodore 64 was a popular computer/video game console that dominated the market, outselling IBM clones, Apple, and Atari--yes, Atari at one time made computers. The vast majority of Commodore 64s have since gone the way of all old technology and are collecting dust in basements, adorning landfills, or sitting next to that Betamax video recorder in the homes of those who say, "I'm not buying something new until they improve on what I already have."

Fighting Dinosaurs, Fatalities, Comic Book Heroes and More!

With Science Fiction television and movies being so popular with the younger age bracket, it is of no surprise that such source material became popular fodder for video game productions. Even the first ever video arcade games such as Computer Space, Space War, and the world renowned classic Space Invaders were based on science fiction themes. Since the video game home console debuted in the mid 70s, there have been probably more science fiction video games made than movies and television series from the same genre. There are literally thousands of science fiction video games out there, spread throughout the various consoles. Here is a chronological guide to the top 5 scifi video games that have been published over the years.

Even with such a large influx of new games and systems out there, it is hard for me not to think of all my most favorite games from time to time. This will make me sound like an old fuddyduddy, but they just don't make 'em like they used to. Here is a list, in no particular order, of golden games I wish I could play through again.

Here is the list of the top ten greatest handheld fighting titles of all time as well as the best and superb fighting title to ever hit handheld history.

Arcades is where many of the great video games first emerged. This was particularly the case in the '80s, when consoles were more limited. As such, there are a few arcade games that became classic games, moved to game consoles and are regarded as some of the best video games. Here are a few such classic games.

Over the last 15 years or so, we've seen a huge amount of fighting games. Mainly in the arcade where they became the most famous Fighting games are the games you would skip school to go to the arcade and play. There have been some bad, there have been some good, there have been some great. But there have also been the ones that are better then great, the ones that really influenced the genre for the better. This is what that list is for. It's for those top 5 fighters that were not only great, but groundbreaking and bringing in many newcomers into the fighting game genre.

Tekken Games Known as Classic "Iron Fist" Favorites for Gamers from the Late 80's, Early 90's & Up to Today in 2009

The 2000s was a massive decade for the video game business. Over that span video games overtook movies as an entertainment medium, with some of the most powerful game franchises earning hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. The past ten years has seen PC software giant Microsoft throw their hat in the video game ring with the successful launch of their Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. Nintendo faded in the early part of the decade, but game back stronger than ever following the reason of their handheld touch-screen DS and DSi, and their massively popular, ground-breaking Wii console. The decade also saw the release of the best video games of all time, and many of those games will be long remembered in video game history for their innovative gameplay. Trying to pick the greatest of these games was a daunting challenge, and I'm sure the fanboys will be out in full force to defend their consoles of choice. Here are my picks for the best video games of the 2000s...

Although the original Xbox has only a life-span of four years (2001-2005), its impact on the gaming industry is permanent. From the inclusion of HDD in all consoles to Xbox Live, the Xbox did not lack in innovations. It didn't lack in games either as the Xbox has some of the greatest and most innovative games last generation. For those that sold well, they were repackaged with the label "Platinum Hits" and sold at a budget price. Here are the top 5 best of Xbox Platinum Hits...

Why You Shouldn't Upgrade to the Wii, Xbox 360 or PS3

"Space Invaders" is the Granddaddy of All Sci-Fi Video Games

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Because the N64 Did Have Some Good Games

Ten Video Games that Made Gaming What it Is

Ah, the Ninentdo-64. A relic of my childhood, of a life once lived. Well, actually, it would be a relic, if I didn't still own it and play my games from time to time. The N64 was at its best in multiplayer "party" games, where 2-4 people could gather around and play for hours. However, it was 2 single player games that came out on the N64 that forever revolutionized gaming. N64 was the third generation of home entertainment gaming systems produced by Nintendo, its predecessor being the Super Nintendo. N64's main competition came from the original Playstation. While many will argue that Playstation was superior in every aspect, I disagree. While Playstation had a much larger base of game titles to choose from; it was the N64 that had the "can't miss", unbelievable games of their generation. Much was said about how the CD games of the Playstation outperformed the outdated cartridge system of the N64, however, I never experienced any issues with that. I was a proud owner of the N64, and still am today! So, without further ado, and with apologies to games like Star Fox 64 and 1080 Snowboarding, I present the top 5 games ever made for the Nintendo 64!

A Trip Down Video Game Memory Lane

The late 1990s and early 2000s were great times to be a Nintendo fan. That was because the company was releasing a number of classic games for the Nintendo 64, their first 3D console. Since I was twelve years old, I have grown to love the Nintendo 64, and though it has been discontinued, I still go back to it from time to time and play various games that I consider to be among Nintendo's greatest classics. Of all the Nintendo 64 games released, which ten do I consider to be the best ones? That is what I am about to reveal...

The Nintendo 64 was home to some of the most innovative and revolutionary games of all time. A lot of the awesome games you see today wouldn't have happen if it wasn't for Nintendo and its first 3D system. The games that sold well became a Player's Choice title. They were repackaged with the Player's Choice label and sold at a discounted price. Here are the top ten Player's Choice games for the Nintendo 64.