Destination Earthstar (NES) Review: Imagineering’s Ambitious Space Shooter
by In 1990, Imagineering developed Destination Earthstar, an ambitious mix of a shmup and a first-person spaceship simulator published by Acclaim. Here is a rundown of …
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Game Boy Cartridge Guide: How to Spot Authentic Games & Fakes
by Game Boy cartridges are among the most popular targets for reproduction (repro) counterfeits in the retro gaming market. While repros can certainly be useful for …
Best Sega CD Games: 10 Definitive Classics Worth Playing
In the early ’90s, Sega was riding high on pure, unadulterated Genesis blast processing, but they wanted more. Sega began introducing hardware attachments to extend …
The Retro Gaming Bubble Has Popped: Here’s the Data
The most frustrating part of the retro gaming hobby is the inescapable truth that everyone is obsessed with prices. Collectors track the prices of their …
Why Retro Games Look Better on CRT TVs: The Science of Pixel Art
For decades, modern gaming has chased a single, clear objective: absolute visual clarity. We demand higher resolutions, sharper panel tech, and perfectly defined pixels. But …
A Guide to Action RPGs on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color
While retro role-playing games tended to be your standard traditional RPG, a lot changed with the success of the Zelda franchise. We can split hairs …
The Best Retro Game Stores Near Northeast Ohio in 2026
Ohio isn’t the most exciting state, which is why a lot of people just stay inside playing retro video games (especially during these times). Fortunately, …
Polymega Finally Shipped N64 Modules and It Was a Disaster
The Polymega has been mired in controversy since its inception. Throughout the year, Polymega has made promises (like the web app announcement) only to back …
A Deeper Look at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) With Toby Wickwire
by The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) has emerged as the major gaming event of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Wackoid recently had a chance …
Four Job Fiesta Is A Great Way To Try Final Fantasy V
Four weeks remain in the Four Job Fiesta, one of the neater retro gaming events where more casual players are expected to join in on …