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NEWS:
The Namco Legendary Pack DLC is available now for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration!
This new expansion - priced at $7.99 USD - chronicles the history of Atari's relationship with Namco, featuring several more classic games, supplemental materials, and new interviews.
The Namco Legendary Pack DLC is available now for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration!
This new expansion - priced at $7.99 USD - chronicles the history of Atari's relationship with Namco, featuring several more classic games, supplemental materials, and new interviews.
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
NEWS:
The Namco Legendary Pack DLC is available now for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration!
This new expansion - priced at $7.99 USD - chronicles the history of Atari's relationship with Namco, featuring several more classic games, supplemental materials, and new interviews.
The Namco Legendary Pack DLC is available now for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration!
This new expansion - priced at $7.99 USD - chronicles the history of Atari's relationship with Namco, featuring several more classic games, supplemental materials, and new interviews.
The GunCon 3 is officially working on PC as of this week! Check out the news and get it set up for yourself if you still have one laying around!
#LightGun #Namco #GunCon3 #PC
#LightGun #Namco #GunCon3 #PC
GunCon 3 Now Working on PCs, Windows Driver Software Released — Light Gun Fanatics
A new lease on life for old hardware
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
News about physical releases of The House of the Dead 2 Remake is now up on the site. It might not be the best game ever, but at least you'll be able to play it legally after Steam and the Sony/MS/Nintendo digital stores close down :) @microidsoff.bsky.social
House of the Dead 2 Remake Physical Editions Announced — Light Gun Fanatics
More physical light gun games on the way!
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November 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
News about physical releases of The House of the Dead 2 Remake is now up on the site. It might not be the best game ever, but at least you'll be able to play it legally after Steam and the Sony/MS/Nintendo digital stores close down :) @microidsoff.bsky.social
When traveling, go visit local arcades! You never know what you’ll find. There wasn’t anything super rare or obscure here, but ended up playing two games I had never played yet on my recent trip to Vancouver, and it’s always nice to see the genre still out in the wild 🔫
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
When traveling, go visit local arcades! You never know what you’ll find. There wasn’t anything super rare or obscure here, but ended up playing two games I had never played yet on my recent trip to Vancouver, and it’s always nice to see the genre still out in the wild 🔫
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This Week In Retro: we don't know if UFOs are real but Area 51 sure is and it's now 30 years old
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November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This Week In Retro: we don't know if UFOs are real but Area 51 sure is and it's now 30 years old
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I know this, first-hand, and it’s great!
Let this serve as a threat: if you let me start talking about Rez, I will not shut the hell up for hours and hours.
A NEW episode of Select and Start is out NOW!
@elmore.zone, video game composer and visual designer, drops in to talk about why Rez is his favorite work of art!
We also talk about his experience being laid off by Bungie, his artistic influences, and more!
Listen now!
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@elmore.zone, video game composer and visual designer, drops in to talk about why Rez is his favorite work of art!
We also talk about his experience being laid off by Bungie, his artistic influences, and more!
Listen now!
pnc.st/s/select-and...
November 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I know this, first-hand, and it’s great!
A new review for the ProjeX Projection Arcade Game system and some of its clones is up, check it out~
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#ProjeX #Review #Projection #LightGun #Arcade
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#ProjeX #Review #Projection #LightGun #Arcade
Review: ProjeX Projection Arcade Game & Clones — Light Gun Fanatics
Originally released in the Holiday season of 2019, the ProjeX Projection Arcade Game system is miraculously still on sale today, six years later, which is pretty rare for this type of product. The oth...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A new review for the ProjeX Projection Arcade Game system and some of its clones is up, check it out~
www.lightgunfanatics.org/hardware-rev...
#ProjeX #Review #Projection #LightGun #Arcade
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#ProjeX #Review #Projection #LightGun #Arcade
A new article with hands-on impressions of the new Time Breaker light gun from @intecgaming are live on the site, check it out, I'm hoping these get the love they need before launch~
#LightGun #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #PS1 #PS2 #PC #Wireless
#LightGun #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #PS1 #PS2 #PC #Wireless
Hands-on Preview: Intec Gaming Time Breaker Light Gun — Light Gun Fanatics
Hands-on impressions with this new line of light gun devices
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November 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
A new article with hands-on impressions of the new Time Breaker light gun from @intecgaming are live on the site, check it out, I'm hoping these get the love they need before launch~
#LightGun #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #PS1 #PS2 #PC #Wireless
#LightGun #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #PS1 #PS2 #PC #Wireless
Played a bunch of spooky light gun games for Halloween this year, here’s just a few of them! Also played some Laser Ghost, Alien 3, Space Gun and more at our Halloween party 🔫
#Halloween #LightGun #Akuma #AfterDark #HauntedMuseum #LuigisMansionArcade #CryptKiller #SpaceGun #LaserGhost #Alien3TheGun
#Halloween #LightGun #Akuma #AfterDark #HauntedMuseum #LuigisMansionArcade #CryptKiller #SpaceGun #LaserGhost #Alien3TheGun
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Played a bunch of spooky light gun games for Halloween this year, here’s just a few of them! Also played some Laser Ghost, Alien 3, Space Gun and more at our Halloween party 🔫
#Halloween #LightGun #Akuma #AfterDark #HauntedMuseum #LuigisMansionArcade #CryptKiller #SpaceGun #LaserGhost #Alien3TheGun
#Halloween #LightGun #Akuma #AfterDark #HauntedMuseum #LuigisMansionArcade #CryptKiller #SpaceGun #LaserGhost #Alien3TheGun
Been playing a lot of Police 24/7 (aka Police 911 or The Keisatsukan,) the only PS2 game that supports the PS1 Konami Justifier. (More info in the replies!)
#LightGun #Konami #Police911 #Police247 #TheKeisatsukan #PS2 #Justifier
#LightGun #Konami #Police911 #Police247 #TheKeisatsukan #PS2 #Justifier
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Been playing a lot of Police 24/7 (aka Police 911 or The Keisatsukan,) the only PS2 game that supports the PS1 Konami Justifier. (More info in the replies!)
#LightGun #Konami #Police911 #Police247 #TheKeisatsukan #PS2 #Justifier
#LightGun #Konami #Police911 #Police247 #TheKeisatsukan #PS2 #Justifier
The classic Intellivision console is getting light gun functionality and games after all these years, thanks to 8-Bit Widgets ! Check out more details in the article:
#Intellivision #ClassicGaming #PortlandRetroGamingExpo #8BitWidgets #LightGun #DuckHunter #IntyNES
#Intellivision #ClassicGaming #PortlandRetroGamingExpo #8BitWidgets #LightGun #DuckHunter #IntyNES
PRGE News: 8-Bit Widgets Bringing Light Gun Gaming to Intellivision Consoles — Light Gun Fanatics
A classic console is getting new light gun functionality and games
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November 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The classic Intellivision console is getting light gun functionality and games after all these years, thanks to 8-Bit Widgets ! Check out more details in the article:
#Intellivision #ClassicGaming #PortlandRetroGamingExpo #8BitWidgets #LightGun #DuckHunter #IntyNES
#Intellivision #ClassicGaming #PortlandRetroGamingExpo #8BitWidgets #LightGun #DuckHunter #IntyNES
New review for the console versions of the House of the Dead 2 Remake are now up on the site, check it out~
#LightGun #HouseOfTheDead2 #Remake #PS4 #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #Review
#LightGun #HouseOfTheDead2 #Remake #PS4 #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #Review
Second Look Review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake Console Versions — Light Gun Fanatics
Lots more versions to choose from, all reviewed
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November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
New review for the console versions of the House of the Dead 2 Remake are now up on the site, check it out~
#LightGun #HouseOfTheDead2 #Remake #PS4 #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #Review
#LightGun #HouseOfTheDead2 #Remake #PS4 #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #Review
A new light gun game is on the way for the Atari 7800, called Ducks Away, and we got to try at PRGE. Check out the full news and impressions:
#Atari #AtariAge #DucksAway #LightGun #XG1
#Atari #AtariAge #DucksAway #LightGun #XG1
PRGE News: Ducks Away, A New Light Gun Game for Atari 7800 Is Releasing Next Year — Light Gun Fanatics
A new retro light gun game is on the way
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November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A new light gun game is on the way for the Atari 7800, called Ducks Away, and we got to try at PRGE. Check out the full news and impressions:
#Atari #AtariAge #DucksAway #LightGun #XG1
#Atari #AtariAge #DucksAway #LightGun #XG1
Some more fun light gun-related sights from the floor of PRGE this past weekend!
#PortlandRetroGamingExpo #LightGun #ActionMax #ShootingInTheAlley #Brazilian #SilentScope #Konami #Arcade #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming
#PortlandRetroGamingExpo #LightGun #ActionMax #ShootingInTheAlley #Brazilian #SilentScope #Konami #Arcade #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Some more fun light gun-related sights from the floor of PRGE this past weekend!
#PortlandRetroGamingExpo #LightGun #ActionMax #ShootingInTheAlley #Brazilian #SilentScope #Konami #Arcade #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming
#PortlandRetroGamingExpo #LightGun #ActionMax #ShootingInTheAlley #Brazilian #SilentScope #Konami #Arcade #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming
Portland Retro Gaming Expo has a great collection of light gun shooters in the arcade this year, here’s just a few highlights 🔫 Lots more light gun coverage coming over the course of the weekend!
#portlandretrogamingexpo #arcade #TimeCrisis2 #OhBakyuuun #SpaceGun #Namco #Taito
#portlandretrogamingexpo #arcade #TimeCrisis2 #OhBakyuuun #SpaceGun #Namco #Taito
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Portland Retro Gaming Expo has a great collection of light gun shooters in the arcade this year, here’s just a few highlights 🔫 Lots more light gun coverage coming over the course of the weekend!
#portlandretrogamingexpo #arcade #TimeCrisis2 #OhBakyuuun #SpaceGun #Namco #Taito
#portlandretrogamingexpo #arcade #TimeCrisis2 #OhBakyuuun #SpaceGun #Namco #Taito
Great news for us horror light gun fans, Resident Evil is getting a new arcade light gun game, and is testing in arcades now! Check it out:
Resident Evil 2 Arcade Light Gun Game Location Tests Announced — Light Gun Fanatics
A new entry to the RE light gun lineage!
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November 4, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Great news for us horror light gun fans, Resident Evil is getting a new arcade light gun game, and is testing in arcades now! Check it out:
Playing 3-player light gun games with friends is a great way to spend a Saturday night. Got in some Crypt Killer, Raccoon Rampage, and Rabbids Hollywood tonight
#LightGun #CryptKiller #Konami #RealFriendsPlayLightGunGames
#LightGun #CryptKiller #Konami #RealFriendsPlayLightGunGames
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Playing 3-player light gun games with friends is a great way to spend a Saturday night. Got in some Crypt Killer, Raccoon Rampage, and Rabbids Hollywood tonight
#LightGun #CryptKiller #Konami #RealFriendsPlayLightGunGames
#LightGun #CryptKiller #Konami #RealFriendsPlayLightGunGames
Playing around with classic hardware today! This officially licensed Hori Guncon was only released in Japan in limited quantities back in the 90s, and it’s one of the most accurate GunCons I’ve ever used, plus a built-in pedal.
#Hori #GunCon #PS1 #PS2 #LightGun #LightGunGames #ProjectHornedOwl #CRT
#Hori #GunCon #PS1 #PS2 #LightGun #LightGunGames #ProjectHornedOwl #CRT
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Playing around with classic hardware today! This officially licensed Hori Guncon was only released in Japan in limited quantities back in the 90s, and it’s one of the most accurate GunCons I’ve ever used, plus a built-in pedal.
#Hori #GunCon #PS1 #PS2 #LightGun #LightGunGames #ProjectHornedOwl #CRT
#Hori #GunCon #PS1 #PS2 #LightGun #LightGunGames #ProjectHornedOwl #CRT
Some news about a new light gun that works wirelessly with modern HDTVs on PS1 and PS2 is now up!
#LightGun #PS1 #PS2 #Wireless #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #News
#LightGun #PS1 #PS2 #Wireless #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #News
Intec Gaming Announces Time Breaker Light Gun for Retro Games on Modern TVs — Light Gun Fanatics
A new wireless retro contender in the works
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November 4, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Some news about a new light gun that works wirelessly with modern HDTVs on PS1 and PS2 is now up!
#LightGun #PS1 #PS2 #Wireless #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #News
#LightGun #PS1 #PS2 #Wireless #TimeBreaker #IntecGaming #News
Review: MHL416 Move Controller — Light Gun Fanatics
Looks cool, but does it work?
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November 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
New game review is up on the site now for Operation Night Strikers, check it out:
#LightGun #OperationNightStrikers #Taito #OperationWolf #OperationThunderbolt #SpaceGun
#LightGun #OperationNightStrikers #Taito #OperationWolf #OperationThunderbolt #SpaceGun
Review: Operation Night Strikers — Light Gun Fanatics
Taito’s golden era of light gun games revisited
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November 4, 2025 at 6:36 AM
New game review is up on the site now for Operation Night Strikers, check it out:
#LightGun #OperationNightStrikers #Taito #OperationWolf #OperationThunderbolt #SpaceGun
#LightGun #OperationNightStrikers #Taito #OperationWolf #OperationThunderbolt #SpaceGun
My vote for Nintendo first-party game of the year, every year since 1993.
#YoshisSafari #LightGun #RetroShooter #MakeASequelYouCowards
#YoshisSafari #LightGun #RetroShooter #MakeASequelYouCowards
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 AM
My vote for Nintendo first-party game of the year, every year since 1993.
#YoshisSafari #LightGun #RetroShooter #MakeASequelYouCowards
#YoshisSafari #LightGun #RetroShooter #MakeASequelYouCowards
The photoshopped marketing photos for this next hardware review are wild 😂 Check out the review at www.lightgunfanatics.org/hardware-rev...
Review: Somatosensory Light Gun & Console — Light Gun Fanatics
It’s not as bad as you might think.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The photoshopped marketing photos for this next hardware review are wild 😂 Check out the review at www.lightgunfanatics.org/hardware-rev...
(Catching up with old posts now, starting with the first!)
My first new preview is up on the site at www.lightgunfanatics.org/previewsedit...
Check it out!
#LightGun #LightGunGames #TimeCrisis #PointBlank #SteelGunner #GAIME #BandaiNamco
My first new preview is up on the site at www.lightgunfanatics.org/previewsedit...
Check it out!
#LightGun #LightGunGames #TimeCrisis #PointBlank #SteelGunner #GAIME #BandaiNamco
Hands-on Preview: G’AIM’E Plug & Play Light Gun System — Light Gun Fanatics
Hands-on preview with the new G’AIM’E light gun system
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November 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM
(Catching up with old posts now, starting with the first!)
My first new preview is up on the site at www.lightgunfanatics.org/previewsedit...
Check it out!
#LightGun #LightGunGames #TimeCrisis #PointBlank #SteelGunner #GAIME #BandaiNamco
My first new preview is up on the site at www.lightgunfanatics.org/previewsedit...
Check it out!
#LightGun #LightGunGames #TimeCrisis #PointBlank #SteelGunner #GAIME #BandaiNamco