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Abbey(s) of the Dead – An enhanced Amiga game by UltraNarwhal gets a boxed edition!
Fancy another boxed edition to add to your ever growing collection! Then come and check out this highly enjoyable game of ‘Abbey(s) of the Dead’ for the Commodore Amiga by UltraNarwhal. A game that was not only released as a digital download back in 2023, but it was also created using Earok’s Scorpion Engine. A game that…
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Mutliplayer Battle Mode added to ModRetro Tetris
While the ModRetro Chromatic is in general a self-contained device, the Cart Clinic software is a means by which the firmware can be updated. This includes for ModRetro games themselves, and ModRetro recently released a new proof of concept of the idea with the addition of Battle Mode to ModRetro Tetris, the pack-in software…
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The Arcade Videogame Collectors Field and Price Guide (UPDATED)
After three years and countless bits of fighting with my computer, I am happy to announce the first edition of the price guide is officially done. I want to personally thank anyone and everyone who has helped or supported the creation of this guide. My hope is the arcade community sees this as a tool…
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Two Obscure 1984 Taito Titles
Let’s check out two little known games from a not so great year of arcade gaming. 1984 was a lousy year for the American videogame industry. Both the home and arcade gaming markets were licking wounds, attempting to recover from the Video Game Crash of 1983. Atari, once the crown jewel of arcade gaming was…
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How slots are named in different parts of the world
Even three decades ago, slot machines were ubiquitous around the world. While they differ by name, they often share a similar mechanic. Travelling from country to country, you will notice small differences in how they’re presented, perhaps the type of games too, but most stark is simply the terminology surrounding them. Free spins offers, though,…
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The Game Deflators E355 | Palworld Knockoff Hits the eShop?! What Is Nintendo Thinking?
This week on The Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan dive into the cardboard chaos of Magic: The Gathering, unpacking their latest pickups and sounding off on the absurdity of collector booster prices. Is Wizards of the Coast pricing out its own fanbase? In the news, Nintendo stirs controversy by greenlighting Palland for the eShop,…
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Should You Spend Money on Steam? Let’s Break It Down
Steam is the holy grail of PC gaming. It’s the platform that has it all—massive triple-A titles, quirky indies, nostalgic classics, and even the occasional freebie. But with endless options and flash sales always tempting your wallet, one question keeps popping up for gamers: Should I actually be spending money on Steam? Short answer? Yes—but…
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How to Find Cheap Steam Keys Without Getting Scammed
We’ve all been there—staring longingly at our Steam wishlist during a non-sale week, wondering if there’s a way to grab those games without waiting months for the next big discount. Good news: there is. If you know where to look, you can score cheap Steam keys for a fraction of the usual price—without compromising your…
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Mattel and Limited Run Games Announce “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction”
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and APEX, N.C. – August 19, 2025 – Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, in partnership with Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical video games, announced today He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™: Dragon…
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Budgeting for Gamers: How to Stay on Track Without Missing Out
Let’s face it, being a gamer in 2025 is both a thrill and a trap. The thrill? Instant access to new maps, power-ups, skins, and in-game events. The trap? Microtransactions creep up faster than you can say “just one more level.” Whether you’re grinding through Counter-Strike ranked matches or expanding your collection of Nintendo exclusives,…
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