by Ben Magnet | Apr 11, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Opinions
The past few years we have seen so many games get the 21st Century upgrade. Games that we loved back in the day getting facelifts and being introduced to the younger generation makes me smile. It’s also a change of pace because unlike another industry I know...
by Magazine Writer | Apr 11, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
If you blinked, you may have missed this one. If you didn’t, you may have wished you had. Not to be confused with Stern’s classic coin-op Astro Invader, this Nintendo DS shoot-em-up from Zoo Games attempts to replicate the frantic, fixed-screen action found in...
by Old School Gamer | Mar 30, 2020 | 1990s, 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming
The technological advancements in the gaming industry are huge. When you compare a game from the 80s or 90s, with another from recent times, you will outrightly see the superiority of the present games. The gaming environment and graphics are much better, and the user...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 29, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
In an industry where originality is at a premium, it is not surprising to see the same games appearing on as many platforms the market will support. After all, companies need to be profitable and not every console system has the user base to justify spending the added...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 27, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
Konami’s ongoing Bemani series (short for the company’s first interactive music game, Beatmania) has proven that rhythm-based games are more than the flavor of the month. Yet their overall appeal caters more to Japanese tastes than the American palate, especially when...
by Magazine Writer | Mar 25, 2020 | 1990s, Other Magazines Preview
Expansion packs are notorious for providing minimal additional content at a premium price. Age of Mythology: The Titans is a glorious exception. There’s plenty of new content — a whole new single-player campaign, a new civilization (The Atlanteans) and...