Potpourri

November, 2004

Retro ActiveThe lost souls who never recovered from their crippling addictions to the bleep-bloop arcade games of the 1980s still walk among us, pale reminders of a bygone era. But there is hope. Jakks Pacific's new retro-gaming joystick ($20, jakkstvgames.com) has five old-school favorites packed right inside--Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Xevious, Pole Position and Mappy. Plug the joystick into your TV, grab a bottle, and let the healing begin.He Shoots! He Scores!Anybody who's ever stepped foot in New...