The Ms. Pac-Man arcade game remains an important part of gaming history 40 years later

Ms PacMan

Ms. Pac-Man is an arcade game that made the leap to video game consoles thanks to its great popularity. Few games in the history of video games have marked the industry forever. Among those that come to mind are Super Mario Bros., Final Fantasy VII, and the original DOOM. But, the game that really marked … Read more

It looks like Doom 64 is also getting re-released

If a video game rating is any indication, it looks like Doom 64 will soon be available on at least the PC and PS4, if not the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One as well. While Bethesda made a flurry of announcements at this year’s QuakeCon – including news that Doom, Doom 2, and Doom 3 … Read more

Documentary Explores Untold History of Arcade Giant Midway Games

I grew up playing video games in arcades. Chuck E Cheese was a favorite hangout with its mix of arcade video games and carnival games. Hours were spent using up tokens and collecting tickets for prizes. My dad probably spent hundreds of dollars over the years at Chuck E Cheese alone. The early 90s was … Read more

Area 51 launches on PS2 and Xbox

Midway Games today announced the release of Area 51, a story-driven first-person shooter for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The game includes both alien and human weapons with online multiplayer for up to 16 players. Voice-acting talent is provided by David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson, who play as the lead character and a gray alien, … Read more