Ape Escape Was the Best 3D Platformer of Its Time
by Ape Escape is better than every 3D platformer of its time by almost every measure, and that includes video game giants like Super Mario 64 …
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10 Retro Video Game Ads That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today
Retro video game ads seem like they come from an alternate universe with completely different standards of acceptability. Obviously, the world has changed a lot …
The 5 Worst Types of Retro Gaming Stores
We all love and support our local retro gaming stores, but there are some game stores that you might want to avoid like the plague. …
Wipeout XL (PS1) Review: The Definitive Peak of Futuristic Racing
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, …
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
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 …