The Gaming Historian
Norman Caruso aka The Gaming Historian is part of the RetrowareTV Team and talks about the history of everything related to retro video game consoles.
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Universal vs. Nintendo Case
Video Game Review » 8th May 2012*Updated with new information* - The Gaming Historian takes a look at a landmark case that changed everything for Nintendo.
Game Quickie - B.O.B.
Video Game Review » 20th April 2012A quick review of B.O.B., a fun 2-D shooter for the SEGA Genesis and Super Nintendo. Which version is better? Find out!
SEGA Game Gear
Video Game Review » 29th March 2012In 1991, SEGA released the Game Gear to keep up with Nintendo in the video game market. Although it eventually succumbed to the Game Boy, SEGA's handheld is still loved today. The Gaming Historian tells you everything you need to know about the system.
Little Samson
Video Game Review » 3rd February 2012How could a game developed by an all-star team go unheard of for so many years? The Gaming Historian uncovers Little Samson, one of the most sought after games on the NES.
Footnotes: Pacman Frog
Video Game Review » 2nd January 2012One species of frog was named after one of the most popular video game characters of all time. Learn more about the Ceratophrys aka Pacman Frog!
Game Genie
Video Game Review » 20th December 2011The Game Genie not only made cheating easy, it helped define fair use in the video game industry. The Gaming Historian gives you a closer look at the device and how it worked.
Donkey Kong 3
Video Game Review » 21st October 2011After two successful arcade games in the Donkey Kong series, Nintendo decided to change up the formula by releasing Donkey Kong 3, a game much different than it's predecessors. The Gaming Historian takes a look at this mostly forgotten game.
Vectrex
Video Game Review » 20th September 2011The Gaming Historian takes a look at the Vectrex, one of the most unique consoles to ever be released. Featuring vector line graphics and a built-in monitor, the Vectrex was like a mini-arcade.
Medal of Honor
Video Game Review » 16th August 2011The Gaming Historian takes a look at Medal of Honor and the fascinating history it contains.
Sonic The Hedgehog (Part 4)
Video Game Review » 1st April 2011In this final episode on Sonic The Hedgehog, The Gaming Historian takes a look at the days of the Dreamcast and what the future holds for Sonic.
Sonic The Hedgehog (Part 3)
Video Game Review » 25th February 2011Part 3 of our history on Sonic examines the "other" Genesis titles, as well as Sonic's miserable journey through the SEGA Saturn era.
Footnotes: Mega Man: Official Complete Works
Video Game Review » 23rd December 2010Footnotes provides a great gift idea for the gamer in your life. Mega Man: Official Complete Works provides tons of great information and art from the series. Happy Holidays!
Footnotes: The Birth of Scrolling
Video Game Review » 13th December 2010We are all used to scrolling in video games, but once upon a time it was nonexistent. Footnotes uncovers the game that started it all.
Sonic The Hedgehog (Part 2)
Video Game Review » 6th December 2010Part 2 of our episode on Sonic The Hedgehog focuses on the great years of 1992 and 1993, with Sonic 2, Sonic 3, and Sonic & Knuckles.
Footnotes: Coleco Mini-Arcade
Video Game Review » 22nd April 2010Footnotes dives into the Coleco Mini-Arcade games, a wonderful piece of retro gaming history.
Happy Video Game Nerd - Ristar
Video Game Review » 2nd April 2010The Happy Video Game Nerd takes a look at Ristar, an often overlooked gem on the Sega Genesis.
