by Marcus Albers | Jun 14, 2026 | 2020s, Atari, Console/Handheld, Reviews
It is impossible to deny the impact Super Mario Bros had on the gaming landscape when it was released on the original NES, especially on scrolling platform games. For gamers, it set a standard to expect from new platforming games released afterward. For gaming...
by Marcus Albers | Jun 8, 2026 | 1990s, Console/Handheld
In the early 80s, when I was just a little Gen-X gamer, I was excited to see a new game show that had started in syndication. It was called Starcade, and it was just what an arcade gaming fan like me was looking for. Parts were structured like a basic trivia game...
by Old School Gamer | Jun 6, 2026 | Console/Handheld
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Metal Slug franchise, creative studio Kumagumi has partnered with SNK to release an official merchandise collection paying tribute to the beloved series. This collaboration features distinctive and carefully crafted...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 1, 2026 | 2010s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Reviews
There are plenty of spin-offs in gaming, but just like film and television, not all are instant hits. For every “Daxter,” there’s an “Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer.” Although it does a solid job of recreating the cute and charming world of the original series,...
by William Schwartz | May 30, 2026 | 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, Gaming
On Friday May 29th, Clear River Games confirmed that they would be rereleasing the classic CAVE shooters Pink Sweets: Ibara Sorekara and Muchi Muchi Pork! on modern consoles. The developer City Connection is responsible for bringing the games to the PlayStation...
by Marcus Albers | May 24, 2026 | 1980s, Arcade, Atari, C64 Vic20, Console/Handheld
Super Mario Bros. This game single-handedly changed how platform games were approached after it stormed onto the scene in 1985. It established so many conventions that people now expect in side-scrolling platform games. When you approach a new platformer, what is the...