Rolling Thunder Arcade Review

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews

Namco released Rolling Thunder, a side scrolling platform game in 1986 and it was very enjoyable to play.
Its a game of terrorists, espionage and spies.

HUGE Arcade Auction

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews

 

Mamecade went out to Baltimore Maryland October 8th 2011 to check out this arcade auction. It had a million Ms. Pac-Man machines.

Pinball Anatomy 101

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


A technical explanation and demonstration on how the Pinball Machines work. Mamecade’s host John Pio shows you the hows and whys.

How do Aracde Joysticks Work?

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


A technical explanation and demonstration on how the arcade joystick works. Mamecade’s host John Pio shows you the hows and whys.

The Punisher

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


Capcom released The Punisher in 1993. The story of Frank Castle and Nick Fury as they clean up New York and take down the Kingpin! Capcom then released a 1994 Genesis Mega Drive version of The Punisher.

How do Arcade Fire Buttons Work?

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


A technical explanation and demonstration on how the arcade button works. Mamecade’s host John Pio shows you the hows and whys.

Arm Wrestling

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


Nintendo followed up their hit Punch-Out with Arm Wrestling. Using the same design team they released it only in North America. Let’s look at this forgotten Nintendo gem.

Sky Kid Deluxe

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


Namco released Sky Kid Deluxe in 1986 as a quick follow up to the origin ’85 Sky Kid. The game play is identical except for some visual additions like rain and night skies.
SKD is a enjoyable and simple game to play but hard to master.

Metamorphic Force

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews


In 1993 Konami released Metamorphic Force in the arcades. It was hailed as a reimagining of Sega’s Altered Beast, but was it really? Metamorphic Force stands on its own merits as we examine and review the title.

Monster Farm Jump

Author: John Pio  //  Category: Reviews

In 2001 Tecmo released a weird little game called Monster Farm Jump or Monster Rancher Jump in the US.