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For the love of the classics. Celebrate the culture, community, and enduring appeal of vintage retro games across every generation.

Why I Didn’t Pre-Order the Analogue Pocket
Gaming / News / Opinion

Why I Didn’t Pre-Order the Analogue Pocket

Wackoidby 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 …

Mortal Kombat Trilogy (N64): Wishing for a Fatality
Gaming / N64

Mortal Kombat Trilogy (N64): Wishing for a Fatality

DesertRetroby DesertRetroAugust 11, 2020November 14, 20220

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
Gaming / NES

You’re Playing it Wrong: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJuly 31, 2020December 3, 20201

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)
Gaming / NES

Bits and Pieces: Rollergames (NES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJuly 27, 2020December 3, 20200

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)
Gaming / Xbox

A Quick Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Xbox)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJuly 21, 2020December 3, 20200

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)
Gaming / NES

Bits and Pieces: Taboo the Sixth Sense (NES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJuly 15, 2020December 3, 20200

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)
Gaming / NES

Bits and Pieces: Banana Prince (NES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJuly 12, 2020December 3, 20200

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
Gaming / N64

Super Mario 64 – Platforming Redefined

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJuly 6, 2020November 14, 20220

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 …

Top 10 NEW Sega Genesis Games to Play in 2021
Gaming / Sega Genesis

Top 10 NEW Sega Genesis Games to Play in 2021

Wackoidby WackoidJune 30, 2020December 17, 20210

The Sega Genesis hit North American shelves way back in 1989, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find new Sega Genesis games to play in …

Pilotwings 64 — The N64’s Other Launch Title
Gaming / N64

Pilotwings 64 — The N64’s Other Launch Title

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJune 28, 2020February 11, 20230

Pilotwings 64 is one of the two North American launch titles for the N64. I never owned this game growing up, but it was a …

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Top 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games

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

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

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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.…

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Does it work with all ps2 fat model

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

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