Sound Bytes: NES SimCity Prototype (NES, Unreleased)

by Adam Johnson | Jan 6, 2019 | 1980s, Audio, Console/Handheld

You may have recently heard that a SimCity prototype for the NES was unearthed near the end of 2018. Although not 100% finished, the game (which was never released on the NES, but instead developed for the SNES) does have a full score composed by Soyo Oka, who also...

Soundtrack Roundup: Nintendo’s ’90s Winter Music

by Adam Johnson | Dec 24, 2018 | 1990s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

It’s that time of year, folks! Say what you will about snow and ice (like it or not), but you’ve got to admit, Nintendo’s had some excellent winter-themed music over the years. Being the first week of winter, what better time to explore it?...

Soundtrack Review: Sonic Spinball (Sega Genesis, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, 1993-1995)

by Adam Johnson | Nov 16, 2018 | 1990s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Pinball

It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and in the spirit of one of the most iconic balloons in the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, let’s take a look (and listen) to a Sonic the Hedgehog game that might not be the first on everyone’s mind....

Alfonzo’s Arctic Adventure for the NES is On Kickstarter

by Old School Gamer | Oct 24, 2018 | 1980s, Audio, Console/Handheld

Alfonzo’s Arctic Adventure, a brand-new platformer game for the NES by Spoony Bard Productions, is currently up on Kickstarter and already funded! Bigger and better, but with everything that made the original so much fun, Alfonzo’s Arctic Adventure is...

Soundtrack Review: Donkey Kong Country, Part II (SNES, 1994)

by Adam Johnson | Oct 17, 2018 | 1990s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews

Welcome back! This is the second (and last) part of a two-part review. Last time around, I put down some of my thoughts on the first half (or so) of the SNES Donkey Kong Country soundtrack. If you want to catch up, here’s the link. To listen to each track...

Three Minutes of Geek Extended Edition: Wasteland II Director’s Cut Switch Review: Special

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Oct 1, 2018 | Audio, Reviews

Patrick Hickey Jr. shares his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch version of Wasteland II, calling it one of the deepest and engaging third-party games on the console to date. ___________________________________________ Patrick Hickey Jr. is the author of the book, “The...