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| Issue #/Name | Articles |
| DP51: totally. | Cover Concept by Dave Giarrusso A Woman's Touch: A Tale of Two Dragon's Lairs
Monique examines the original fascination with the laserdisc game and a more current fascination with it's 3D incarnation. Collecting TRON
Roloff deJeu explores the finer points in collecting stuff from a virtual world. Collecting 80's
Larry Anderson's primer on the joys of the 80's, and having stuff from the 80's. |
| DP50: fifty. 
| Cover Concept by Dave Giarrusso 50 Issues Later... Memories!
The DP staff reminisces some truly great moments since their days at DP began. 50 Awful Games
Though we don't all agree with each other on this, you're sure to re-live some of your personal nightmares reading through this rundown of stinkers. Wacky World of AL: A Salute to "Video Game Update"
Al gives a plug to a long-gone but missed newsletter from back in the day. Wacky World of AL: Hollywood Looks at Video Games VII
Al's continuing hunt to find video game references in movies continues. Massive list here. On the Prowl: Now and Then
50 issues later... look at how things have changed. buenOvision: Video Madness
Memoirs from the golden age of video gaming. Game Reviews:
Hitman 2, Mortal Kombat V: Deadly Alliance, Mikie, Bust-a-Groove 2, Metroid Prime, TV Play Power. |
| DP49: neutered. | Cover by Dave Giarrusso A Woman's Touch
Monique's dangerously feminine expose on the game industry Wacky World of AL: Solution to Super Skateboardin'
Wherein AL handily defeats said Atari 7800 game. On the Prowl
Ian examines the competition. Ha! NEUTER themed game reviews:
Bubbles, QIX, Worms Armageddon, PlayBall, Choplifter, I, Robot, Eyes, Make Trax, Tempest 3000, Wacko, The Electric Yo-Yo |
| DP48: monkeys. | Cover by Joe Santulli Wacky World of AL: Hollywood Goes to the Movies VI
More movie and gaming mayhem! ROMpage: To Show or NOT to Show
Sean looks at the many conventions and Expos surrounding classic gaming On the Prowl
More collecting thoughts by uber-collector Ian Baronofsky buenOvision: Top 25 MAME Favorites
Have you played all of these yet?
CON-hopping
Roloff de Jeu checks out "outside-of-the-USA" conventions MONKEY themed game reviews:
Zookeeper, Monkeyshines!, Crazy Kong, Jumping Jack, Kangaroo, Son Son, Super Monkey Ball, Congo Bongo, Tarzan, and Amidar |
| DP47: leftovers. | Cover by Dave Giarrusso Interview with David Scolari (Codemasters)
Don Evanoff speaks to the man in charge Wacky World of AL: More Mysteries Revealed!
Al's got Ghostbusters II and Grover's Music Maker down pat. ROMpage: I'm Back
Sean returns from his hiatus to set the world straight on a few things. Howie Nation: Defending Your Hobby
Howie will NOT be put down by the ignorant! Supercade: Review and Interview with Van Burnham
DP's Joe Santulli sits down with the lovely authoress of this lovely book. buenOvision: Why Territorial Lockouts?
Tony muses the significance of regional game distribution. |
| DP46: beta. | Cover by Dave Giarrusso ROMpage: While the Mice Are Away
John Hardie's second in the series Coke Wins: The True Story
It's actual title is "Pepsi Invaders"! Atari 5200 Unearthed
John Hardie gives us a rundown of the discovered prototypes on this system Wacky AL: Top Ten Brain Games
Al looks at the best puzzle games have to offer Arcade Party Pak: MISSING
Tony Bueno's discussion on what should have been on this Playstation compilation On the Prowl: Wake Up and Smell the eBay
Ian's regular column discusses the terrors of eBay Interview: Jaro Gielens, "Electronic Plastic"
Roloff de Jeu gets to chat with the author of this fabulous book eBay Insanity!
Quadrun shrink wrap!
(PDF file) |
| DP45: dig. | Cover by Dave Giarrusso Wacky AL: MORE Quoteables
things the guys at CGE2K have said Protecting Your Investment
is your collection prepared for the worst? Mr. Do! Bits 'N Pieces
Tony Bueno reveals more than the FAQ told you. Game & Watch Primer III
Guest editor Jules Burt on the variations in this collectible. Kabobber Manual Page 1 & Page 2
What? Yep, Dave G has created a very realistic manual for this unreleased game! LaserActive Guide
a DP Collector's Guide for this underrated game system! ROMpage
taken over by John Hardie?!? eBay Insanity!
Cat-jizzed games!
(PDF file) |
| DP44: unplayed. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP43: retro. |
Cover by Joe Santulli What Emulation CAN and CAN'T do
by Dave Giarrusso ROMpage: New Prototypes
Sean's got some more. Wacky AL: Bits 'N Pieces
More mysteries of classic gaming answered. Emulation: Getting a Fair Shake?
by Russ Perry Jr. Why "Retro" is Cool
by Larry Anderson What is MAME-D?
Interview by Roloff de Jeu |
| DP42: impossible. | Cover by Nick Robalik Telesys' "The Impossible Game"
It really existed, as guest writer Leonard Herman reports. The King of Hardcore Games
Clint's recollection of a true hardcore gamer. Another Impossible Mission
Al discusses Atari 7800's "true-to-its name" game. Impossible Programmers
Roloff is frustrated. Mission IS Impossible
Dave G rambles about some really tough games. |
| DP41: dignitaries. | Cover by Joe Santulli Quotables (Backiel)
Al dug up some interesting quotes. Have a look! CGE'99 ROMpage (Kelly)
Sean meets and greets the dignitaries at 1999's event. Ralph Baer Saves Coleco (Iida)
Did you know this one? |
| DP40: dames. | Cover by Joe Santulli
Dinner with Bob Polaro (Backiel)
We caught up with the legendary Atari designer of Defender, Desert Falcon, Road Runner, Sprint Master and many more... Video Game Damsels: Worth Saving? (Santulli)
Feel free to ask me what I was smoking when I wrote this. REcollecting, Part 2 (Cooper)
Details on how to get those rare games for the SECOND time around. Game & Watch Primer, Part 2 (Dyer)
Clint's dissertation on Nintendo's Game & Watch series continues. Mysteries Solved (Backiel)
Al gets the skinny on Midnight Mutants here with a complete walkthrough. |
| DP39: killcrazy. | Cover by Joe Santulli Interview with Rick Levine (Backiel)
The man that brought us Intellivision Microsurgeon and Truckin' speaks out. I, Robotron (Giarrusso)
Dave talks openly and honestly about the greatest panic game ever created. World of Atari Coverage (Kelly)
Besides 1998's most anticipated event, Sean shares a strange letter from a collector with us here. REcollecting, Part 1 (Cooper)
Jeff starts collecting Atari 2600 games in 1998. How well did he do? Game & Watch Primer, Part 1 (Dyer)
Clint's dissertation on Nintendo's Game & Watch series begins. Bits 'n Pieces (Backiel) Well, OK, here's Another Really Weird Letter
Just when you think you've seen it all. |
| DP38: show. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP37: hero. | Cover by Joe Santulli Interview with Swordquest Winner Michael Rideout (Hardie)
A jewel-encrusted chalice? What about the others? Hong Kong Game Hunt (Iida)
Keita's findings in the far east. The Demise of the 3DO (Santulli)
You play and you play but eventually even the best systems die. Atari Comic Connection (Hardie)
Caught up on your Atari memorabilia? Here's the lowdown on the comic collectibles. |
| DP36: solo. | Cover by Joe Santulli The Rise of "Hybrid" Style Video Games (Santulli)
You know 'em... the games that "mix" elements of two or more popular genres like a Chem Lab experiment. What I Want in a Sports Game (Santulli)
Will they ever get it all together? Here are some things that should just be "automatic". |
| DP35: wet. | Cover by Joe Santulli The Flood at the Kelly Place (Kelly)
Is all hope lost? 3DO? OK... NOW! (Cooper)
It always takes the "death" of a system for us to realize what we've been missing. Hollywood Looks at Video Games, Part Five (Backiel)
Al checks out what Hollywood has been checking out, circa 1998. ROMpage! Out of Control (Kelly)
Sean busted up some controllers. Here's why. Q*Bert Goodies (Dyer)
Hard-to-find paraphernalia related to the lovable Q*Bert character. |
| DP34: supersystem. | Cover by Joe Santulli Atari 5200, Eh? (Backiel)
Al questions the merit of the alleged "SuperSystem". The Curse of the Atari 5200 Joysticks (Hardie)
Some myths, some truths. All is revealed. The FAILURE of Mortal Kombat 4 and Street Fighter III (Bueno)
It's all explained here. Atari 5200: B.F.D! (Terry)
Mark Terry ends any speculation that this system was ever "Super" at all. Classic Gaming vs. Retro Gaming (Dyer)
Can you make the distinction? Mr. Dyer can help. |
| DP33: import. | Cover by Joe Santulli The DP TOP 99 Classic Games (Staff)
Here they are, the 8-bit "must have" classics as we see them. Video Game Questions Never Answered (Backiel)
Will we ever really get answers to these gaming questions? Crazed videogamers strike in ROMpage "Settle Down, People" (Kelly)
Sean settles the masses with his soothing advice to hardcore collectors. |
| DP32: summer. | Cover by Joe Santulli Sean Kelly ponders the significance of classic system emulators (Kelly)
Most of us like 'em... but does Sean's view differ? Al's Video Game Awards (Backiel)
What are the best games? Best actors? How about Best director? |
| DP31: summer. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP30: blurbathon. | Cover by Joe Santulli A Blurb About Randomness in Video Games (Santulli) Chronicles of a Classic Addict (Kelly) |
| DP29: lost. |
Cover by Joe Santulli 75 Games You Might Have Missed (Staff)
This is a great resource if you're looking to play a game that WASN'T hyped like it should have been. |
| DP28: recycle | Cover by Joe Santulli 32-bit Sports Games (Cooper)
With the era of Saturn and PlayStation upon us, has gaming become a sportsman's paradise? "Classic" Sequels (Santulli)
Sequels are forever. Let's look at a few of yesteryear's sequels. Game reviews:
The Incredible Wizard, Foes of Ali |
| DP27: drive. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP26: trash. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP25: sport. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP24: pac. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP23: brain. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP22: requisition. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP21: fame. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP20: alternatives. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP19: rush. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP18: foolish. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP17: brats. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP16: brawl. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP15: scary. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP14: scavengers. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP13: perspective. | Cover by Joe Santulli |
| DP12 |
Digital Press Interview with Ray "Burgertime" Kaestner (Kelly)
Find out a little more about what went on behind the scenes in the heyday of the Intellivision from one of its original Blue Sky Rangers. Joe and Karl's Excellent Adventure (J Santulli)
All about what happened when Santulli and Youngman went to the Summer Computer Electronics Show in 1993. The Weirdest Letter We've Ever Gotten, and How We Answered
A certain Belgian's letter is produced in its entirety, complete with our very serious response. Hollywood Looks at Video Games, Part One (Backiel)
A look at some of the games that became movies, and games that appear in the movies themselves. |
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| DP03 | How to Train a Non-Gamer
10 tips to getting them on board and in game. Genesis Football Frenzy
1992 Pigskin year in review. Pretty funny by today's standards. The Worst of the Atari 2600
Co-founder Kevin Oleniacz' astute observations on the horrors of the Atari 2600 continue here (#17 thru #24). Closet Classics
Here began a series of "sleeper favorites" that we compiled onto one page online. Aren't we wonderful? |
| DP02 | Whither ColecoVision?
A fan laments the passing of a truly classic system. Please remember this was written in 1991! The Worst of the Atari 2600
Co-founder Kevin Oleniacz' astute observations on the horrors of the Atari 2600 continue here (#9 thru #16). |
| DP01 | The Worst of the Atari 2600
Co-founder Kevin Oleniacz' astute observations on the horrors of the Atari 2600 begin here (#1 thru #8). Closet Classics
Here began a series of "sleeper favorites" that we compiled onto one page online. Aren't we wonderful? Game Review: King's Bounty
Unedited and uninterrupted - the very first Digital Press game review ever written. |
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| Best of/Worst of and Other Lists |
Digital Press' Annual Classic Video Game Achievement Awards (2002)
The tightest year to date! Check out the winners. Digital Press' Annual Classic Video Game Achievement Awards (2001)
A great year for classic gaming, see our choices for the best of the year. Digital Press' First Annual Classic Video Game Achievement Awards (2000)
Our first year at giving recognition to those who keep the Classic Gaming spirit alive. The 20 Worst Nintendo Games Ever (9/98, Reiley)
What were they thinking? This is a hilarious column, I promise! The NES "CONGRATULATION" Awards (3/99, Reiley)
To the best and the brightest. The Ten BEST Games You've Never Played (Santulli)
Betcha haven't played all of THESE. Halloween Classics (Santulli)
Boo. Should Have Been a Sequel (11/96, Oleniacz)
Kevin Oleniacz' final piece - Classic Video Games he wanted to see "redone". Cliff's Notes History of Video Games (Santulli)
Important events on a timeline that shaped the industry. |
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Collector's Corner
A series of game collecting articles and photo galleries from your friends at Digital Press.Collector's Closet
From the pages of Tips & Tricks, Joe Santulli's monthly collection of tips and goodies for collectors. The ULTIMATE Game Room
Here are a bunch of other collectors' rooms... eye-popping! Dreamcast Collector's List
Includes a complete US listing with cover gallery! Getting Started on Video Game Collecting (Santulli)
Don't miss this if you're visiting here for the first time! Building Up Your Video Game Collection (Santulli)
Don't miss this if you're visiting here for the SECOND time!
The Cubicolor Gang
Here is our most recent documented list of owners of the limited edition Rob Fulop exclusive game for the Atari 2600 SANTULLI'S ROOM OF DOOM
Step into my lair... a virtual tour of my collection Get 'Em While They're USED (1/97, J Santulli)
Now is the time to start a collection of 16-bit titles! SwordQuest Waterworld (1/97, Terry)
Feel the thrill first-hand as Mark Terry weaves a tale of wonder and mystery... Collecting: The Two-Player Game (1/02, J Santulli, Moreau)
What does he like? What does she like? Can we play and collect together? MORE Chronicles of a Classic Addict (11/96, Kelly) |
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How to Make a ColecoVision Cartridge (Santulli)
I don't like doing it personally, but I've got a little experience under my belt after the Ms. Space Fury project. It's not difficult but it takes patience! Read on. The Resurgence of Classic Video Games (Santulli)
It's all around us. You can't escape if you tried. But is this second coming a good thing? The Classic Gaming Fascination (Santulli)
What's all the fuss? I have some ideas... How to Modify Your ColecoVision to Use A/V Outputs (Kelly)
One of Sean's older works, still applies today. Duty now for an RF-free future! Why Arcade Games From the Past are Better Than Today's (1/97, T Bueno)
Tony Bueno's controversial call. Agree? |
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Intro to the Atari 2600 (Oleniacz)
Here's how it all began... and ended ColecoVision Collector's Primer (Santulli)
The first "third wave" system - we've stopped counting waves ever since. Here's a starter's guide to the venerable home console. Intro to the ColecoVision (Terry)
From a true fan's point of view Intellivision Collector's Primer (Santulli)
Starter's guide to the machine that gave Atari a run for its money. Intro to the Intellivision (Kelly)
A retrospective of the Mattel system through the keyboard of a long-time fan. Intro to the Odyssey2 (Kaiser)
The story behind the Magnavox consoles, both in the US and overseas. Intro to the Vectrex (Backiel)
A complete history of GCE's standalone vector-based console. |
| Miscellaneous |
Ward Shrake's Digital Archaeology (Arcadia 2001)
Ward Shrake's Digital Archaeology (VIC-20)
Before Ward left the hobby, he was hosted here at Digital Press. Ward was the definitive Arcadia 2001 expert and one of the most knowledgeable VIC-20 experts as well. We're still holding out hope that he returns, but until that time, you can enjoy his years of research here. What Makes a Good Game Review?
Matt Gamber's straight talk about what game PLAYERS want to see from game REVIEWERS. Play the game, read the article. Building a SuperGun: My Journal
Rob Guernsey came, saw, conquered and now plays arcade games at home with his very own creation. In this column, he walks us through all of the steps he walked to do it yourself! Making CD Soundtracks from Redbook Audio Games
So you want to turn your Saturn Redbook audio soundtrack into a killer audio CD? It's easy once you know how! Follow Ken "Melf" Horowitz' quick and easy steps to success right here. Sean Kelly in Chicago Reader (PDF)
A full column on Sean Kelly, his new game store, and classic gaming in general! It's amazing, they'll print *anything* these days. eBay Insanity Contest 2003
It's almost beyond description, you simply need to see this to believe it - forty actual, ridiculous video game auctions submitted by Retrogaming Roundtable members in an effort to win the big prize - and this year's honor. eBay Insanity Contest 2005
In 2005, TWO auctions were actually noticed by and published in major trade magazines. Behold mischievous gamers at the top of their game. lucky wander boy by d. b. weiss (Gugliciello)
The book about the guy who's obsessed with the games. The first fiction novel about video gaming. What was our take? Take a look. Ariel Andrews, Digital Press' first spokesmodel (7/02)
We spent some time with our controversial spokesmodel to get to know the lady behind the pictures. Video Game Fonts (zip file)
You need these :)
Video Gaming LORE
From the DP Collector's Guide 5th Edition, some highlights
The Infocom Legacy (Santulli)
Remember Zork? Suspended? Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? How about Leather Goddesses of Phobos? An endearing look at a landmark software developer.
Cooper Sells His Collection - Details (Cooper)
Big sale or big wash? Read on.
DP Returns to Paper 1997 (J Santulli)
The untimely death of DP co-founder Kevin Oleniacz and its after effects...
Letters from Jess (Ragan)
Scans from some of the memorable envelopes I received from Jess Ragan in 1992. |
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"Virtual Bender: Many a Contest"
Held on October 17th, 2003 - lots of giveaways and the usual drunken madness. "DP Survivor: To Tell The Truth"
This was a big game surrounding the next-to-last Immunity given to a player on the DP Survivor game on October 15, 2002. Sound confusing? Well get this. The only people in the game were pretending to have been in the movie "Shawshank Redemption", one of whom actually was, and the three players trying to figure out which one that was. All of this meets with hilarious results, of course. "Virtual Bender: Toga Party"
Transcripts from the toga party/game chat/drinking get together that took place on February 8, 2002. Note: Another 6 hour event! "Virtual Bender" 2001
Transcripts from the holiday/game chat/drinking get together that took place on December 7, 2001. Note: this was a six hour chat, the file is large. |
