Sonic Advance (GBA) Review — Sonic’s Nintendo Debut
by Sega and Nintendo had been rivals, but Sonic was finally coming to Nintendo hardware with the debut of Sonic Advance for the Game Boy Advance, …
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Ape Escape Was the Best 3D Platformer of Its Time
Ape Escape is better than every 3D platformer of its time by almost every measure, and that includes video game giants like Super Mario 64 …
10 Retro Video Game Ads That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today
Retro video game ads seem like they come from an alternate universe with completely different standards of acceptability. Obviously, the world has changed a lot …
The 5 Worst Types of Retro Gaming Stores
We all love and support our local retro gaming stores, but there are some game stores that you might want to avoid like the plague. …
Wipeout XL (PS1) Review
Wipeout XL, also known as Wipeout 2097 in Europe, is a futuristic anti-gravity racing game and the second installment in the Wipeout series. If you …
What is a scotformer? Here’s a brief history and explanation
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, …
Was Super Mario 64 a STOLEN Idea From Argonaut Games?
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
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 …
Why I Didn’t Pre-Order the Analogue Pocket
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 …
Everything WRONG With the New Worms Rumble Battle Royale
Developer Team17 announced a new game in the Worms franchise, Worms Rumble, which deviates from the traditional Worms formula with battle royale gameplay. The Worms …