Games – McHenry's Lair

15. September 2026

C64: Spy vs. Spy

Revisit Spy vs. Spy on the Commodore 64: a clever mix of traps, strategy, slapstick action and split-screen rivalry. Discover its MAD Magazine roots, technical ideas, contemporary reviews, trivia and lasting influence on competitive gaming.

10. September 2026

Atari 2600: Seaquest

Seaquest, a game released in 1983 for the Atari 2600, combines the pressure of rescue missions with limited oxygen. It requires strategic thinking and adaptability as players navigate dangerous underwater environments to rescue divers.

6. September 2026

Insert Coin Here: Asteroids

Asteroids, developed by Ed Logg at Atari, revolutionized the world of arcade gaming in the late 1970s with its minimalist design, challenging controls, and the thrill of scoring points. It remains an icon of video game history.

2. September 2026

C64: Ultima III: Exodus

Ultima III: Exodus revolutionized computer role-playing games in the 1980s with its open-world setting, party system, and tactical combat. It combined classic elements and laid the foundation for the genre’s development. Its legacy remains relevant to this day.

31. August 2026

Atari 2600: Cosmic Ark

„Cosmic Ark“ is a 1982 Atari 2600 game that follows the survivors of Atlantis on an interstellar rescue mission. It combines different gameplay phases, makes use of technical tricks, and offers a unique narrative connection to its predecessor, „Atlantis.“

28. August 2026

Insert Coin Here: After Burner

After Burner, a groundbreaking arcade game from Sega released in 1987, combines fast-paced gameplay with impressive technology. It offers an exciting experience in fighter jet combat, enhanced by movable cockpits for an immersive gaming experience.

19. August 2026

C64: David’s Midnight Magic

„David’s Midnight Magic“ for the Commodore 64 is a successful pinball simulator that captivates players with its simple mechanics, strategic gameplay, and nostalgic charm. Despite its technical simplicity, the game remains timeless and challenging, continuing to captivate players.

18. August 2026

Atari 2600: Atlantis

Atlantis, released in 1982 for the Atari 2600, was an innovative stationary shooter. Players defend the legendary city against attacks. Technical challenges and creative design made *Atlantis* a significant milestone in video game history.

15. August 2026

Insert Coin Here: Time Pilot

Time Pilot, an arcade game released by Konami in 1982, combines innovative gameplay mechanics with time travel through the history of aviation. Thanks to its straightforward controls and unique experiences, it remains a classic shooting game to this day.

9. August 2026

C64: The Blade of Blackpoole

*The Blade of Blackpoole* is a remarkable classic graphic adventure game that was created in the early 1980s. It combines text and images, offers challenging puzzles, and showcases the genre’s experimental evolution between traditional text-based games and modern gaming.

2. August 2026

Atari 2600: James Bond 007

„James Bond 007“ for the Atari 2600 blended the world of the famous spy with the technical limitations of the early 1980s by adapting several films into a challenging side-scrolling game. The challenges, however, are often both frustrating and innovative.

27. Juli 2026

I’m the Dungeon Mistress

I’m the Dungeon Mistress! Roll for Initiative ! Happy Gary Gygax Day !

27. Juli 2026

Happy Gary Gygax Day !

Roll for Initiative ! Happy Gary Gygax Day !

25. Juli 2026

Insert Coin Here: Defender

Discover how Defender transformed arcade gaming with frantic rescue missions, innovative scrolling technology, punishing controls, and lasting cultural influence—becoming one of the defining classics of the golden arcade era.

23. Juli 2026

C64: Boulder Dash

Boulder Dash, released in 1984, is a timeless game that combines simple yet fundamental rules with strategic thinking. It requires players to make both quick decisions and long-term plans, making it a classic in the history of video games.

17. Juli 2026

Atari 2600: Haunted House

The 1982 game „Haunted House“ for the Atari 2600 is considered a precursor to the survival horror genre. It combines a labyrinthine setting, limited resources, and strategic thinking, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and survival.

14. Juli 2026

Insert Coin Here: Moon Patrol

Moon Patrol, developed by Irem in 1982, combines driving, jumping, and shooting mechanics in an innovative, parallax-scrolling arcade game. It remains a timeless example of creative game design and offers players simple, intuitive controls with a deep level of challenge.

9. Juli 2026

C64: Bruce Lee

A fast, elegant C64 action classic, Bruce Lee combines precise platforming, martial-arts combat, and memorable enemy design into a game whose charm, accessibility, and lasting influence made it one of the system’s defining hits.

7. Juli 2026

Atari 2600: Tunnel Runner

„Tunnel Runner“ on the Atari 2600 revolutionized the maze genre with an impressive 3D illusion that offered an intense gaming experience. Despite technical limitations, the game remains a significant example of early creative developments in video game history.

5. Juli 2026

Insert Coin Here: Space Ace

Space Ace, the laserdisc arcade spectacle that brought cartoon animation to the arcade, blending cinematic flair, strict reflex gameplay, technical ambition, mixed critical reception, and a lasting place in 1980s gaming culture.

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