by Mark Taylor | Jul 13, 2026 | 1990s, Console/Handheld, Gaming
In the mid-1990s, the video game industry engaged in a frantic, creative arms race. As the 16-bit era waned and 32-bit technology loomed, developers desperately pushed the boundaries of gaming. Amidst this innovation, Sega released a title that felt less like a...
by William Schwartz | Jul 11, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Bookshelf, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Indie, 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 Matthew Owen | Jul 10, 2026 | Console/Handheld
Judging by the consistent quality of recent movies and television shows, it’s clear that we’re in a golden age of video game adaptations right now, but decades ago, truly good video game movies were an exception to the rule. In fact, up until the last few...
by Matthew Owen | Jul 7, 2026 | Console/Handheld
When you play a really good retro game for the first time, there’s an undeniable magic to the sense of whimsical discovery. For many gamers, it’s a feeling we’re forever chasing, and one that we would give anything to replicate. While it’s...
by Todd Friedman | Jul 4, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld
Hello and welcome! My name is Katosepe and I’ll be your host for today’s Video Game of the Day! If I had more forethought, I would have recorded today’s episode yesterday so you could all hear it on July 4th but oh well. At least I’m recording this on the 4th so happy...
by Matthew Owen | Jul 2, 2026 | Console/Handheld, Gaming
10 years ago, an extremely weird game called Soda Drinker Pro was released on Xbox and Steam. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see silly simulation-style titles like PowerWash Simulator and Lawn Mowing Simulator, but Soda Drinker Pro hit the ground running long...