RETRO

This page will age you. Here, we'll talk about everything RETRO and good. From retrospective pieces to walkthroughs, garage finds, and other blasts from the past on trusted systems like the Neo Geo, Super NES, and Dreamcast.
May 21, 2023
Game Over for PSM: The Magazine that Couldn't Level Up with the Times

PSM Magazine, the once a formidable gaming magazine, met its untimely demise, succumbing to the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape

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May 3, 2023
Meet Pongo17, Pong's Rebellious Teenage Son Who's Ready To Bounce to His Own Beat

Meet Pongo17, Pong's Rebellious Teenage Son Who's Ready To Bounce to His Own Beat

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April 19, 2023
5 Reasons Why NBA LIVE 10 is Still the Best of the Series

Discover why NBA LIVE 10 remains the fan favorite among basketball gamers and enthusiasts.

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April 18, 2023
Digging Up the Past: Murpot is a Loving Tribute to Dig Dug and Bomberman

If you're looking for a game that combines the explosive fun of Bomberman with the underground adventures of Dig Dug, then look no further than Murtop.

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April 6, 2023
This Game Will Give You Those Classic OutRun Vibes - Horizon Chase Turbo Review

Get ready for a classic arcade racing experience with Horizon Chase Turbo! Burn some rubber and enjoy the thrill of the race!

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March 29, 2023
What if the 3DO Had Won the Console Wars?

If the 3DO had won the console wars, who knows what would have been different in the gaming landscape today?

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March 20, 2023
Revisiting the Best Sega Arcade Games of the 90s

Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and discover some of the most iconic arcade games from one of gaming history's biggest names - Sega.

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March 11, 2023
5 Indie Games That Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Reignite your passion for childhood memories and fun with these five indie games! Relive the feeling of playing SNES or Nintendo for only a few bucks.

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March 8, 2023
Video Game Stores That Were Havens for Gamers, But No Longer Exist

Discover the history of these beloved video game stores that have sadly been lost to time and learn why these places were so unique to gamers.

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February 19, 2023
The Forgotten Eject Button on the SNES: Did Anyone Ever Use It?

In this blog post, we take a look at the forgotten eject button on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and ask if anyone ever used it.

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December 4, 2022
Gone and Forgotten? Consoles That Have Completely Passed Us By

In this article, we'll take a look at some gaming consoles that have completely passed us by – for better or for worse.

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November 24, 2022
Does Silent Hill Really Need a Remake? I think Not

5 reasons why Silent Hill Remake doesn't need to happen. Silent Hill is a classic for a reason. It doesn't need to be remade. Developers should focus on new games and leave the classics alone.

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November 5, 2022
Feeling Flushed? You Probably Have Pac-Man Fever

It's estimated that the average person spends about six days of their life playing Pac-Man. That's a lot of time spent chomping on the dots!

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October 13, 2022
Why Retro Fighting Games are Still the Best

It's pretty clear that retro fighting games are still the best around. Thanks to their focus on tight gameplay, interesting characters, and pure fun, these classics continue to stand the test of time.

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October 9, 2022
Mortal Kombat: Why We Can't Get Enough of the Blood and Guts

Mortal Kombat: Why We Can't Get Enough of the Blood and Guts

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April 20, 2022
A Look Back: Space Invaders

Space Invaders is an arcade game that was created by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978. The game was originally designed as a horizontal space shooter but that idea was quickly scrapped when the programmers disliked how the graphics moved on a horizontal plane, which was jittery and unappealing. They opted, instead, to create the […]

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March 17, 2022
Supreme Commander - Why We Keep Coming Back for More

If you're looking for a game that offers a lot of replayability and is fun to play, this is definitely the game to keep installed on your hard drive.

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March 5, 2022
Our 5 Best Retro Games for Nostalgia-Driven Gamers

Our 5 Best Retro Games for Nostalgia-Driven Gamers. Games from the past, for today's gamers.

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September 30, 2021
Is That a Neo Geo in Your Pocket?

Is That a Neo Geo in Your Pocket? Or Are You Happy to See Me?

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September 27, 2021
DieHard Gamefan: And How Mom Saved My Collection

Thanks Mom for Everything!

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September 19, 2021
Blast from the Past! Cruis'n Blast (Switch) Review

But the big question is whether new players will enjoy Cruis'n Blast. The answer is a definite "yes" but it will probably not hold their interest for long

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July 22, 2021
The Art of the Box Art: Donkey Kong Country

With incredible graphics, addictive gameplay, and advertising hype, it's no wonder that Donkey Kong Country became such commercial success.

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May 16, 2021
This Weekends Forecast: Warm, Breezy, and a High Chance of Gaming

Weekends are a time for everyone to relax and unwind from a stressful and busy week. What better way to unwind than playing a few games?

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May 10, 2021
Gone But Not Forgotten - The TOP 6 Memorable PS1 Moments

The original Playstation brought the arcade experiece to the homefront and did it style, grace, and finnesse. Let's take a six of the most memorable gaming events that defined the PS1!

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May 5, 2021
Whatever Happened to...the Amiga CD32?

The Amiga CD32 was poised to take the gaming world by storm. Unfortunately, legal issues and hardware breakdowns brought the party to an end

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May 1, 2021
A Look Back - Crusader: No Remorse

TL;DR: It's been 25 years since Crusader: No Remorse was released. How does it stand up today? In one word: GREAT!

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April 27, 2021
A LOOK BACK: DIEHARD GAMEFAN 1994

I was going through my collection of magazines when I came across the November 1994 issue of DieHard Gamefan.

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April 24, 2021
Hey Buddy, Can You Spare a Token?

TL;DR: The 5 reasons arcade owners valued the token over the the all-mighty-quarter! a token of appreciation If you visited arcade establishments throughout the 80s and 90s you probably saw something small and shiny rolling around inside. No, it wasn't a crackpipe laying on the ground nor was it the innovative games or the flashing […]

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April 17, 2021
OUR TOP 5 16-BIT RPGs ever

TL;DR: We've played them and we loved them. These are our Top 5 Holy Grails of Role-Playing Games. can we really just choose 5? The 16-bit era was filled with mascot platformer games and Japanese RPGs. The latter was at its prime and would eventually become prominent all over the world a few years later […]

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April 15, 2021
Small But Sexy - Turbo Grafx16 Mini Review

This is perhaps one of the best mini classic consoles released thus far. From the design to the interface all the way up to the game emulation, Konami did their homework and it definitely shows. A must buy for any collector.

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April 12, 2021
Game Characters Hitting the Big 3-0

These characters are celebrating their 30+ years of gaming stardom! Hooray!

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April 11, 2021
A Look Back: Captain Quazar 3DO

Despite the raving reviews, the Captain himself could not save the 3DO console from certain doom.

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April 10, 2021
8 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Street Fighter

So, you think you're a Street Fighter expert, huh? But do you know the behind the scenes facts? I bet you didn't.

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February 18, 2021
Retro Review: Hover Strike on the Atari Jaguar

Hover Strike is a futuristic semi-open 3D shooter game similar to Battlezone and T-MEK in which players pilot an armed hovercraft vehicle.

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January 5, 2021
Jetpack PC Review

Jetpack is a throwback to the Golden Age of video games. It's not flashy, but it's darn fun!

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