by William Schwartz | Jul 31, 2026 | 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews
With the release of the M64, most hobbyists concern themselves with the technical aspects of the machine. How does it compare to the Analogue 3D, or original Nintendo 64 hardware? Worthwhile questions to be sure, but I prefer to try and evaluate the console on...
by William Schwartz | Jul 21, 2026 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews
Late last year, MetagameMike partnered with Broke Studio to release a physical edition of his platformer Kero Kero Cowboy, a Kickstarter project that saw completion in early 2025. The concept is pretty simple. The title character, Kero Kero, is an...
by William Schwartz | Jul 11, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Bookshelf, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Opinions, Reviews
With a release date of 2015, Life Is Strange is another one of those games that’s kind of pushing it in terms of the “retro” designation, although if you’ve ever seen the game in action, graphics aren’t the strong suit and Life Is...
by William Schwartz | Jul 1, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld
Last month, the Final Fantasy Five Four Job Fiesta started its usual summer event. Based around the 1992 Super Famicom Game and its various remakes, the Four Job Fiesta takes a simplifying approach to the job-based role-playing game. Instead of utilizing all 22...
by William Schwartz | Jun 30, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview
The story of JRPG music begins in that same ironic place so many JRPG stories begin, with Final Fantasy for the NES in 1987. After initially being thrown into the game without much explanation, the four warriors of light are rewarded with a bridge to take them further...