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The 5 Worst Types of Retro Gaming Stores

by WackoidSeptember 29, 2020June 3, 20260

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: The Definitive Peak of Futuristic Racing

by WackoidSeptember 19, 2020May 28, 20260

Wipeout XL (released as Wipeout 2097 in Europe) is a blistering, anti-gravity racing masterpiece and the second installment in Psygnosis’s futuristic franchise. If you’ve never …

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

by 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, …

Was Super Mario 64 a STOLEN Idea From Argonaut Games?

by 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

by WackoidAugust 21, 2020May 28, 20260

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

by WackoidAugust 11, 2020June 4, 20261

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

by WackoidJuly 3, 2020December 3, 20200

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 …