Tag: Pac-Man

Serpentorslair Staff · June 15, 2024

Pixelated Adventures: Growing Up with the Atari 2600 in the 80s

June 15, 2024June 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 80s video games, arcade classics, Asteroids game, Atari 2600, Atari console, Atari favorites, childhood gaming memories, classic game cartridges, classic video games, gaming in the 80s, joystick gaming, old school video games, Pac-Man, Pitfall game, pixelated graphics, retro game reviews, Retro Gaming, video game history, vintage video games0 comment

Growing up in the 1980s, the Atari 2600 video game system was a cornerstone of my childhood. The clunky joystick, the satisfying click of the button, and the vibrant, pixelated graphics all contributed to an immersive experience that has stayed with me through the years. My favorite game cartridges were Pitfall, Pac-Man, and Asteroids—each offering a unique adventure that kept me glued to the screen for hours on end. The Atari 2600 was a marvel of its time. Released in 1977, it brought the arcade into our living rooms, transforming…

Serpentorslair Staff · January 8, 2024

“Revolutionizing Entertainment: The Epic Journey of the Atari 2600 Video Game Console”

January 8, 2024January 9, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAsteroids, Atari 2600, Atari VCS, Collectors' Market, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Gaming History, Gaming Industry Evolution, Gaming Legacy, Home Gaming, Interactive Entertainment, Nolan Bushnell, Pac-Man, Pong, Retro Gaming, Space Invaders, Technological Marvel, Ted Dabney, Video Game Console, Video Game Crash, Vintage Gaming0 comment

In the annals of gaming history, few milestones shine as brightly as the creation of the Atari 2600 video game console. A pioneering force that transformed living rooms into gaming arenas, the Atari 2600 laid the foundation for the video game industry as we know it today. This discussion delves into the captivating tale of its creation, the technological marvel it represented in its time, and the profound impact it had on the world of gaming. The Genesis of Atari: The story begins in the early 1970s when Nolan Bushnell…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 15, 2017

Weird Al Releases Previously Unreleased Material ‘SQUEEZE BOX’!

March 15, 2017 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, Pac-Man, Sqeeze Box, Weird AL0 comment

There are many Weird Al songs that never made it to the record store and Pac Man was one of them. Well now it is available on the new compilation “Squeeze Box” If you don’t have all of Al’s albums already (shame on you) then pick up Squeeze Box . Here is the story behind Pac Man from Al himself: This was recorded in a garage on a 4-track cassette Portastudio way back in 1981, after “My Bologna” and “Another One Rides the Bus” but before I had landed a real…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 15, 2016

Go Inside The ‘Funko’ Booth at Toy Fair 2016!

February 15, 2016February 17, 2016 Serpentorslair StaffBarbie, Daredevil, DC, Deadpool, Dorbs, Funko, Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter, Independence Day, Marvel, Pac-Man, Pop Vinyl, Suicide Squad0 comment

This weekend we were able to give you a little taste of the Funko offerings this year with the catalog photos. Today we have a walk through of the Funko booth at Toy Fair 2016, and it definitely does not disappoint. You will see all of your favorites including, Pac-Man, Marvel, Game of Thrones, DC, Suicide Squad, Dorbs, Independence Day, Daredevil, Fast & Furious, Barbie, Warcraft, and many more. Check out the Gallery below, and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP!

Serpentorslair Staff · June 5, 2015

Pac-Man Among Games Inducted in Video Game Hall of Fame!

June 5, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffPac-Man, Pong, Super Mario Brothers, The Strong Museum, Video Games0 comment

You know you have reached a certain age when the video games you grew up playing are now so nostalgic that they are put in a museum as part of a Hall of Fame. That is exactly what has just happened to such 1980’s classics like Super Mario Brothers, Pac Man and Pong. Get the full scoop on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: NYDailyNews.com) The Strong Museum inducted six video games into the World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday: The games include “Pong,”…

Serpentorslair Staff · May 22, 2015

Pac Man Celebrates its 35th Anniversary Today!

May 22, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffPac-Man, Video Games0 comment

The first iconic Home Video Game celebrates its 35th Anniversary today. Pac Man has been a favorite for 3 generations of kids and adults alike. Get the Skinny on the 35th Anniversary of Pac Man below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: wired.com) Pac-Man, the biggest arcade game of all time, turns 35 today. Here’s a look back at the era when Pac-Man fever ruled the world. Released by the Japanese company Namco on May 22, 1980, Pac-Man was like nothing else at the time. At a time…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 19, 2015

Adam Sandler’s ‘Pixels’ Movie Trailer Is HERE!

March 19, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffAdam Sandler, Kevin James, Movies, Pac-Man, Pixels0 comment

Imagine if you were a child of the 80’s and you could make a film where your favorite video game characters from that decade came to life and landed on earth. Imagine you are being chased down by an Evil Pac-Man. Well, if you can imagine these things, then you know what Adam Sandler’s new movie ‘Pixels‘ is about. Check out the first trailer for it below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: usatoday) What happens when you combine Adam Sandler, Kevin James and a bunch of classic…