Arcade & Misc

How Golden Axe prepared me for thieves in the night

Golden Axe (1989)

Jul 25, 2025 • Burkey

Why Paperboy is a symbol of modern journalism's decline

Paperboy (1985 / 1988)

Jul 18, 2025 • Burkey

Top 5 Gaming Valentines (2025)

Top 5 Gaming Valentines (2025)

Feb 14, 2025 • Burkey

Why Super Hang-On is absolutely nothing like the Isle of Man TT

Super Hang-On (1987)

Jul 26, 2024 • Burkey

Why the original Mario Bros. arcade game is a dark trip down Nintendo's toilet

Mario Bros. (1986)

Jul 26, 2024 • Burkey

Why Pokémon Go is the best thing you can take for a walk

Pokémon Go (2016)

Jul 5, 2024 • Burkey

How Game & Watch proves that anything can be gamified

Game & Watch (1980)

Dec 29, 2023 • Burkey

Why the original Street Fighter is symbolic of a cringey, embarrassing past

Street Fighter (1987)

Nov 17, 2023 • Burkey

How Super Mario Run will never be on par with McDonald's and Ryanair

Super Mario Run (2016)

Aug 29, 2023 • Burkey

How the Donkey Kong arcade game became a heartrending drama

Donkey Kong (1981)

May 2, 2023 • Burkey

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