Last month, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most popular roller coaster games was finally announced: Planet Coaster 2 will be coming in Fall 2024! Planet Coaster 2 builds upon the foundation of the original game plus the...
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Park Beyond Release Date Delayed
Gamers and coaster enthusiasts who were looking forward to playing the newest theme park management game are going to have to wait a little while longer – the Park Beyond release date has been delayed. This unique new approach to...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: A History of Roller Coaster Video Games
We all recognize the name Roller Coaster Tycoon, or No Limits. But did you know that “Roller Coasters in Video Games” date back nearly 40 years? From 1983’s 3D Crazy Coaster for the Vectrex, to this year’s release of Park...
Continue reading...Super Nintendo World Officially Announced for Universal Studios Hollywood
After many years of speculation, rumors, and eventual construction at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park community has been highly anticipating the arrival of Super Nintendo World. After a successful opening at Universal Studios Japan in 2021, we got a...
Continue reading...Planet Coaster for Mac: Tips, Tricks and our Review
When Planet Coaster first arrived on PC in November of 2016 to all-around positive reviews, fans began asking for the game to be available on more platforms, and now that day is finally here. With the holiday release of Planet...
Continue reading...Under the Lights of Mass Effect: New Earth At California’s Great America With Brian Miller
When Mass Effect New Earth opened at California’s Great America two years ago in May 2016, several aspects of the attraction made it unique. The ride was one of the first ever to be based on a video game franchise. It...
Continue reading...Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2017 Edition
If you’re in search of a gift for a roller coaster enthusiast friend or family member this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. Our 2017 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection of gift ideas that will please any...
Continue reading...From The Small Screen to the Midway: Video Games and the Next Wave of Dark Rides
Something unique is happening in the world of North American amusement parks soon as regional parks start to open for the 2016 season. For the first time in North America, two major amusement parks are introducing rides that are themed to popular video games: “Plants...
Continue reading...RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile Out Now
Atari’s RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile was released today and is now available to download from the app store for $2.99. You can now create your own theme park with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. This simplified version of RCT...
Continue reading...RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D…Released?
It’s been eight years since the last RollerCoaster Tycoon game, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, initially hit retailers. Now, thanks to Atari and N-space, gamers can once again enjoy the thrill of creating their own roller-coasters and amusement parks with the release...
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