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I Can’t Let You Review That, Star Fox: A Look at Star Fox 64 (N64)
Gaming / N64

I Can’t Let You Review That, Star Fox: A Look at Star Fox 64 (N64)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJuly 30, 2021November 14, 20220

Star Fox 64 is a 3D on-rails shooter developed by Nintendo. Released in 1997, Star Fox 64 was an instant classic. I was one of …

A Quick Look at Burning Rangers (Sega Saturn)
Gaming / Sega Saturn

A Quick Look at Burning Rangers (Sega Saturn)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMarch 22, 2021March 22, 20210

Burning Rangers is a Sega Saturn game released very late in the console’s lifestyle. Developed by Sonic Team, the game has all the hallmarks of …

A Quick Look at Dragon Force (Sega Saturn)
Gaming / Sega Saturn

A Quick Look at Dragon Force (Sega Saturn)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMarch 21, 20210

Dragon Force is an epic fantasy real time/turn based strategy game for the Sega Saturn. The player chooses one of eight kingdoms and assumes the …

A New Panzer Dragoon Game? The Curious Case of Azel R
Gaming / News / Opinion

A New Panzer Dragoon Game? The Curious Case of Azel R

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMarch 19, 2021March 19, 20210

There’s been a curious announcement in the Panzer Dragoon community. As if on the wings of a dragon, a Patreon page, a twitter account, and …

A New Look at How Ocarina of Time Came To Be
Gaming / N64

A New Look at How Ocarina of Time Came To Be

DesertRetroby DesertRetroFebruary 13, 20210

In September 1991 a man in Pennsylvania found a copy of the Declaration of Independence hidden in the backing of what he called a “dismal …

The Best Affordable PC Engine Controller: Polymega Turbo Controller
Gaming / Hardware

The Best Affordable PC Engine Controller: Polymega Turbo Controller

Wackoidby WackoidFebruary 9, 2021February 11, 20230

Polymega’s wired retro controllers recently became available for purchase, and I managed to pick up the Polymega Turbo Controller for my PC Engine. While I …

How To Burn Sega Saturn Games
Gaming / Hardware / Sega Saturn

How To Burn Sega Saturn Games

DesertRetroby DesertRetroDecember 22, 2020December 22, 20200

Below are instructions on how to burn Sega Saturn games to discs, also commonly known as backups. I should probably put some disclaimer about how …

10 Crazy Retro Game Rooms and Battlestations
Gaming / Hardware

10 Crazy Retro Game Rooms and Battlestations

Wackoidby WackoidDecember 11, 2020August 22, 20231

It’s every retro gamer’s dream to have a retro game room or retro gaming battlestation that’s good enough to take a picture of and impress …

Don’t Use Toothpaste To Fix Scratched Video Game Discs
Gaming / Hardware

Don’t Use Toothpaste To Fix Scratched Video Game Discs

Wackoidby WackoidDecember 10, 2020December 14, 20201

Almost everybody has had a scratched video game or CD that either skips or doesn’t run at all. In a desperate attempt to revive your …

The Absolute Best Retro Gaming YouTubers
Gaming

The Absolute Best Retro Gaming YouTubers

Wackoidby WackoidDecember 2, 2020June 8, 20260

The retro gaming community has exploded over the past few years, which means the number of YouTubers making videos about retro games has increased as …

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How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

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Forget Mario Kart 64: Playstation Is the Best Kart Racing Console

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Top 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games

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The Flintstones The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy NES screenshot

The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy (NES) Review: Taito’s Eclectic Platformer

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Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) Review: Data East’s Ambitious Platformer

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Ninja Crusaders (NES) Review: Tigers, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Oh My!

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Game Boy Cartridge Guide: How to Spot Authentic Games & Fakes

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Best Sega CD Games: 10 Definitive Classics Worth Playing

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Anonymous - How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

I tried it yesterday and it worked, but today the disc isn't loading. Burned another disc and it didn't work.…

Dracula - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

Yes, it definitely matters. Just look at Dracula's eyes.

lucas herry - 10 Crazy Retro Game Rooms and Battlestations

Great post

Tim - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

It looks to me like it's mostly about color. Clearly, the colors are very different between the pairs of images.…

Ogunshina O - How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

Does it work with all ps2 fat model

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Game Boy Cartridge Guide: How to Spot Authentic Games & Fakes

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The Retro Gaming Bubble Has Popped: Here’s the Data

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Why Retro Games Look Better on CRT TVs: The Science of Pixel Art

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A Guide to Action RPGs on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color

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The Flintstones The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy NES screenshot

The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy (NES) Review: Taito’s Eclectic Platformer

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Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) Review: Data East’s Ambitious Platformer

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Ninja Crusaders NES screenshot

Ninja Crusaders (NES) Review: Tigers, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Oh My!

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Bucky O’Hare (NES) Review: Konami’s Harebrained Mega Man-like

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Chantey (Game Boy) Review

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