President Ronald Reagan Talks Video Games

President Ronald Reagan Talks Video Games

"I recently learned something quite interesting about video games. Many young people have developed incredible hand, eye, and brain coordination in playing these games. The Air Force believes these kids will be our outstanding pilots should they fly our jets." RONALD REAGAN, August 8, 1983 Source: The Waltonian
Review: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Keyboard

Review: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Keyboard

A Strong contender in the ten-keyless mechanical gaming keyboard space. At $119.99, the Turtle Beach Vulcan II packs a punch in its combination of value, features, and build quality. The Vulcan II is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard that offers premium features in a compact design that will keep...
This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Day

This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Day

The Name Nintendo is synonymous with video games. In fact, back in the NES days, video games in general were referred to as Nintendo by most parents. Nintendo took a risk by launching a game console in America just after the industry's crash in 1983. This decision single-handedly...
Zelda II and the Adventure of Translation Magic

Zelda II and the Adventure of Translation Magic

In 1987, Nintendo released the second entry into the famed Legend of Zelda series, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Because of the extreme change in gameplay style, the title was considered somewhat controversial. As popular and polarizing as the game is, however, nothing about the game is...
This Day in Gaming History: Shenmue III Released

This Day in Gaming History: Shenmue III Released

The Shenmue series, first introduced for Sega Dreamcast on in North America in 2000, became one of those series where while not selling huge numbers, gained a rather sizable cult following. At the time of release, Shenmue was a groundbreaking title which allowed for very detailed gameplay. Some...
This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Announces Virtual Boy

This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Announces Virtual Boy

It's no secret that console manufacturers sometimes fall short of expectations. While the idea may look great on paper, the execution just isn't up to par with what fans are promised. From Sega, to Sony, to Microsoft, NEC, among others, no one is immune to this. However, one...
This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

On November 12th, 2020, Sony unleashed what has become the fastest-selling console in US history, PlayStation 5. Gamers in North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea became the first to receive the console, with most other regions releasing on November 19th. PlayStation 5 dropped with two...