Dinosaurs for Hire (Sega Genesis) Review
by 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 …
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A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved
by 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 …
A Quick Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Xbox)
As a 90’s kid currently stuck in the trappings of adult life, escaping into my childhood is a regular practice in self-care. As a part …
Bits and Pieces: Taboo the Sixth Sense (NES)
Are you bold enough to learn the secrets of Taboo the Sixth Sense? Let’s pull back the curtain on this fantastic anomaly of an NES …
Bits and Pieces: Banana Prince (NES)
Y’all remember Banana Prince right? The European exclusive NES game that’s all in German? Of course you do! In 1993, Nintendo released the NES Model …
Super Mario 64 – Platforming Redefined
What else can be said about one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time? Super Mario 64 was a landmark achievement in …