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Family Guy Pinball Review by Chris Bucci, 2007/05/15
An absolutely fantastic video review of Stern's Family Guy pinball machine by Chris Bucci. The video includes an introduction to buying a "NIB" (New in the Box") pinball machine, and a comprehensive look at the pin. Great video, commentary, and it's just a plain fun video to watch!
Blackhawk Up/Down Spinner by Apache Controls by Kevin Steele, 2006/06/03
A brand-new spinner on the market, one brings with it a host of unique new design elements. Part preview, part review, part music video, watch as I get "spun around" playing with this spinner.
Saturday Supercade 1983 Sampler by CBS, 2006/04/03
A full hour of classic badly pixilated arcade characters turned into badly drawn cartoons. Watch Frogger, Donkey Kong, Q*Bert, and Donkey Kong Junior in this seven-minute "sampler" of the 1983 show, complete with totally rad 1983 commercials.
Mr. Rogers Does Donkey Kong by PBS, 2006/02/03
A blast from the past, this 1983 clip from the PBS show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood has Mr. Rogers taking a look at a Donkey Kong machine, and even popping open the control panel for a peek!
Philly Classic 2005 by Mitch Gerson, 2005/11/15
A great video "photo story" covering the 2005 Philly Classic Videogame Expo by Mitch Gerson. Get a feel for what being at one of the biggest annual video game conventions is like!
MAME Startup Video by Alex Schütz, 2005/11/03
Another very cool video contributed by Alex Schütz: here is an animated MAME "startup" sequence, for front ends such as MAMEwah. It sure gets me in a gaming mood!
XGaming X-Arcade Trackball by Kevin Steele, 2005/10/15
A long time in coming, XGaming has finally released their X-Arcade Trackball unit. Stylish looking, can it provide the gaming experience you want, or is it all just looks?
Pachislo Slot Machines in Action by Stealth Home Amusement, 2005/09/17
Not so much a review as an "action shot" of two Pachislo machines in action: Metal Slug and Tekken. See the lights and soak in the sounds of these bright, noisy game machines. (Original source video provided by Stealth Home Amusement).
SlikStik Lighted Joystick Handles by Kevin Steele, 2005/09/04
A video review of SlikStik's new lighted balltop joysticks, including installation. Glowing like an alien orb, these sticks bring on the "bling" — but how do they work as joysticks?
MAMERoom Control Panel Design Service by Kevin Steele, 2005/07/04
A video review of MAMERoom's new control panel design software and manufacturing service. From conception to completion, this is a "turnkey" solution to creating your dream panel.
The Phoenix 2600 by Mitch Gerson, 2005/06/04
A video montage of the "Phoenix 2600 Experience" by RetroBlast contributor Mitch Gerson, this snappy video provides a great look (both inside and outside) at the Phoenix 2600 portable Atari 2600 gaming system.
"Raiders of the Lost Arcade" by Matt Groening, 2005/03/11
What if life were more like a videogame? In this short segment from the TV show Futurama, Fry gets to discover the answer. A great tribute to arcade gaming — look for cameos by classic arcade game characters ranging from Donkey Kong to Pac Man! "Futurama" ™ and © FOX, its related entities and the Curiosity Company.
The Quasicade 2 Cabinet by Quasimoto Interactive by Kevin Steele, 2005/02/10
An arcade cabinet that works as well with console gaming system as it does with MAME emulation, the Quasicade 2 marries classic cab design with cutting edge video gaming.
The Stinger Control Panel by Game Cabinets Inc. by Kevin Steele, 2005/01/04
A full-sized "all-in-one" MAME control panel, the Stinger comes standard with such niceties as a lit trackball and side mounted pinball buttons. What else is cool about it?
RetroBlast! Flying Saucer Sequence by Alex Schütz, 2004/12/07
Here is a very cool video contributed by Alex Schütz: an animated RetroBlast logo sequence, complete with flying saucer. It's an impressive bit of rendering (you should see the full-resolution original!), but I wonder about that freaky looking alien...
Dream Arcades Side-by-Side Cocktail Gaming System by Kevin Steele, 2004/12/04
The Dream Arcades Side-by-Side Cocktail cabinet is a complete gaming system with a unique controller layout. How easy is it to put together?
Treasure Cove Playfield Polishing Kit by Kevin Steele, 2004/11/04
The Treasure Cove Polishing and Cleaning kit can give a playfield an ultra-high gloss finish in just a few minutes. See the kit in action.
SlikStik Solitaire by Kevin Steele, 2004/10/04
The SlikStik Solitaire is a very large "no-compromise" single-player arcade panel. But does it deliver on the promise of the ultimate single player arcade experience?
Attack from Mars Mini Saucer LED Kit by Kevin Steele, 2004/09/09
A short video showing the LED kit from UFO Pinball in action. This is definitely one of those times when a (moving) picture is worth a thousand words — you really have to see it in action.
Betson 27" Multisync Monitor by Kevin Steele, 2004/09/04
A video review of the Beston 27" Multisync arcade monitor, a capable hybrid monitor that's comfortable with both arcade and PC video signals.
Treyonics Centurion Arcade Controller by Kevin Steele, 2004/08/04
A video review of Treyonics' new Centurion arcade controller, highlighting the new and improved features of this "all-in-one" controller design.
Dream Arcades' Head-to-Head Cocktail Cabinet by Kevin Steele, 2004/07/04
A video review of the Dream Arcades "Head-to-Head" cocktail cabinet, showing the quick-and-easy construction of this excellent cab kit.
10,000 Points by Kevin Steele, 2004/06/04
A RetroBlast first: I've put together a Music Video for the song 10,000 Points, by Peter Schilling, one of the few arcade-themed pop songs (or at least, one of the few I'd actually listen to!)
Doctor Who MADLights Mod by Kevin Steele, 2004/06/04
My first pinball mod, adding digitally-controlled animated LED lighting to a Doctor Who pinball machine. I love blinking lights...
Hamster Ball by Kevin Steele, 2004/05/18
A video review of Hamster Ball, a new game from Raptisoft that lovingly updates the classic arcade game Marble Madness. (Review now updated for version 2.0)
Storm Angel by Kevin Steele, 2004/05/04
A 3-minute video review of Loaded Studios' game Storm Angel, a modern 3D-accellerated update of the side-scrolling shooter genre.
Wiring Up An Arcade Cabinet Sound System by Kevin Steele, 2004/04/14
An video demonstrating how I wired up the "hybrid" sound system in my arcade cab, combining a Creative Inspire 2.1 speaker system with two Sony Xplod 5.25" car speakers.
Bits Limited Next Generation SmartStrips by Kevin Steele, 2004/04/09
A 2 1/2-minute video preview of the Bits Limited LCG4 "Next Generation" and the LBG1 "Brownout Protection" SmartStrips.
MAME Spinner Roundup by Kevin Steele, 2004/04/04
A 3-minute video preview of the Spinner Roundup Review that shows the Tron, SlikStik Tornado, and Oscar Controls Model 3, Pro, and Up/Down spinners in action.
Devastator II Controller by Kevin Steele, 2004/04/04
A 2-minute video "mini-review" of the Devastator II from Treyonics, a full-sized, full-featured arcade controller.
Coin Door Lights / Super Bright LEDs by Kevin Steele, 2004/02/04
This 3-minute video shows how to wire up coin door lights to your PC's power supply, and compares several LED lamps available from SuperBrightLEDs.com.
Space Tripper by Kevin Steele, 2003/12/04
A two minute video review of the Defender-inspired 3D/2D arcade shooter game from PomPom Games.
Oscar Controls Vortex Spinner by Kevin Steele, 2003/11/08
A two minute overview of the Oscar Controls Vortex Spinner, comparing it to the spinner design which it is based on, the arcade-original Atari Tempest spinner.
Arcade Controller Roundup Preview by Kevin Steele, 2003/11/02
A 4 1/2 minute preview of the Arcade Controller Roundup, this video features the HanaHo Hot Rod, X-Gaming X-Arcade, and SlikStik Classic controllers.
SlikStik Arcade Machine by Kevin Steele, 2003/10/04
A quick-assembly prefab arcade cabinet? It's the ultimate in convenience, but how's the quality? Check out the 5 minute review for details.
 
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