Wipeout XL (PS1) Review: The Definitive Peak of Futuristic Racing
by 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
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?
by 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?
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 …
A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved
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
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
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 …
You’re Playing it Wrong: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
by One of my favorite games for the NES is Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. It’s not as ground breaking as the original Legend of …
Bits and Pieces: Rollergames (NES)
Man, there is so much I didn’t know about Rollergames for the NES. I’ve got a complete set of games and at a certain point …