by William Schwartz | Oct 5, 2026 | 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews
At first glance, it’s hard to really guess why anyone should want to play the Game Boy version of Earthworm Jim in this day and age, when it’s trivially easy to play the original Mega Drive version of the game on portable devices. ModRetro’s decision...
by William Schwartz | Sep 28, 2026 | 2000s, 2020s, Columns, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
A few weeks ago, the rechargeable power core came back in stock for the Chromatic. On the face of it, that the Chromatic even has a separate, rechargeable power core is a bit odd in the modern gaming marketplace. How long has it been standard for gaming devices to...
by William Schwartz | Sep 15, 2026 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews
Earlier this year, Broke Studio provided a physical release of The Echoes of Worlds, based on the Game Boy Studio project of the same name by TC Studio. It’s perhaps the most fiendish Game Boy release in recent memory, and I’m not just saying that...
by Old School Gamer | Sep 14, 2026 | 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming
Joining a Minecraft server means entering a version of the game shaped by its owners and players. The controls may feel familiar, but the spawn area, gamemodes, and ways to progress can be quite different from your single-player world. Knowing what to expect makes the...
by Marcus Albers | Sep 7, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld
When the Nintendo Entertainment System arrived in North America in the early 80s, it brought a mascot that would become as closely tied to the company as any other. Mario started in the original Donkey Kong arcade game and slowly evolved into the lovable plumber we...
by Old School Gamer | Sep 2, 2026 | Console/Handheld
🎮 Officially licensed SEGA titles. Golden Axe places the player in control of one of three warriors who must free the fantastical land of Yuria from the tyrannical rule of Death Adder. 🎁 Collector’s Item: A must-own for collectors and fans of SEGA games. Titles...