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Month: August 2020

What is a scotformer? Here’s a brief history and explanation
Gaming

What is a scotformer? Here’s a brief history and explanation

Wackoidby WackoidAugust 30, 2020December 14, 20201

If you have spent enough time in retro gaming groups, you might have heard the term “scotformer” before. Well, what is a scotformer? In short, …

What’s the Controversy With Polymega?
Gaming / News / Opinion

What’s the Controversy With Polymega?

DesertRetroby DesertRetroAugust 27, 2020December 14, 20201

If you’re like me and wired into retro video game news through all your social media channels, then you’ve heard folks discussing or dissing the …

Was Super Mario 64 a STOLEN Idea From Argonaut Games?
Gaming / N64

Was Super Mario 64 a STOLEN Idea From Argonaut Games?

Wackoidby WackoidAugust 26, 2020December 14, 20200

The Nintendo 64 was late to the fifth generation of video game consoles, but it was released alongside Super Mario 64, which is widely considered …

Dinosaurs for Hire (Sega Genesis) Review
Gaming / Sega Genesis

Dinosaurs for Hire (Sega Genesis) Review

Wackoidby WackoidAugust 21, 2020December 3, 20200

Dinosaurs for Hire is commonly described as a Contra clone for the Sega Genesis, and that’s not entirely off the mark. After all, it’s a …

A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved
Gaming / Xbox

A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved

DesertRetroby DesertRetroAugust 16, 2020December 3, 20200

I remember a time well into the 7th generation of consoles where hyped up FPS games (and even 3rd person shooters) were called Halo-killers. It’s …

Why I Didn’t Pre-Order the Analogue Pocket
Gaming / News / Opinion

Why I Didn’t Pre-Order the Analogue Pocket

Wackoidby WackoidAugust 11, 2020December 14, 20201

Analogue’s newest retro gaming handheld, the Analogue Pocket, seems like the perfect handheld gaming device with its sleek design, fancy FPGA hardware, and ability to …

Mortal Kombat Trilogy (N64): Wishing for a Fatality
Gaming / N64

Mortal Kombat Trilogy (N64): Wishing for a Fatality

DesertRetroby DesertRetroAugust 11, 2020November 14, 20220

I’ve never understood the appeal of the classic Mortal Kombat games. Sure, as a first grader at the roller skating rink where everyone had their …

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