by Ben Magnet | Jan 29, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
Being in touch with current trends is business 101. It keeps a company in touch with their audience and keeps them relevant in the ever changing consumer landscape. Yet what happens when the popular trend of the day is met with so much scrutiny and criticism? Many...
by Ben Magnet | Jan 2, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Lists, Opinions
It’s hard to say wether or not 2021 will be looked back on fondly yet. Sure things have gotten a little better since the pandemic began, but things are still not completely the same. However us Retro gamers got some good and bad surprises throughout the year....
by Ben Magnet | Dec 1, 2021 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
While many of us were in lockdown we had to find new hobbies to pass the time. For some they learned new skills, others watched movies or shows they wouldn’t have watched otherwise, and some dug out their old video game consoles. People who completely forgot...
by Ben Magnet | Oct 30, 2021 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
Playing through all the 2D Metroid games was something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. While Metroid Fusion always haunted me as a game I never got to beat (until recently) the series always piqued my interest. Who doesn’t want to be a badass bounty...
by Ben Magnet | Sep 19, 2021 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview, Opinions
As lovers of retro video games we love nostalgia. We love it when we sit down with our comfort games, play through them like we did when we were younger, then move on to the next game. Yet there are some games that, for whatever reason, we couldn’t beat at a...