Why I like E.T. [Hear Me Out!]

by John McNichol | Nov 14, 2022 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

Chuck-chuka-chuck, chucka-chuck, chucka-chucka-chucka-chuck, chuck-chucka-chuck…      The little green icon slowly made its way across the screen as the numbers at the bottom dwindled. As I tried to dodge the blocky-brown FBI agent, wishing for the umpteeth time that...

PC Classic – A DOS Era Plug n Play

by Jason Russell | Nov 7, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Indie, Magazine Preview, Opinions, The Story Of...

Psst  – we’ll let you in on a little secret.  Everyone knows you can emulate ROMs on something like a Raspberry Pie or even using your PC but this knowledge hasn’t slowed the demand for retro mini systems down any.  The reason?  Well there are a few that come to...

So We’re Getting a Sega CD Mini – Sorta

by Jason Russell | Jun 5, 2022 | Columns, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions

If you’ve been keeping an eye on international gaming hardware news, Sega has announced the follow-up to their 2019 Genesis (Mega Drive) Mini that will, much to the delight of retro gamers everywhere, emulate Sega CD titles. However, it isn’t quite what I...

The Limited Run Conundrum

by Ben Magnet | May 27, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Magazine Preview, Opinions

Getting a video game printed in a physical format is expensive.  You have to pay for disks/cartridges, covers, and cases.  If the game is multiplatform then it’s even MORE expensive.  Hence why many developers love digital sales and sometimes skip a physical...

Why Sonic Fans Are Mad.

by Ben Magnet | May 6, 2022 | 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

There are a myriad of ways for fans of the Sonic games to get mad.  Be it a beloved game is a poor port, the new game doesn’t live up to expectations, or SEGA deciding to screw up what should’ve been a sure-fire hit.  In the past few weeks it’s been...

What PlayStation Needs To Do.

by Ben Magnet | Apr 5, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions

This past week, Sony announced what the new tiered system for their online services would be.  Essentially it boils down to the more money you pay for the service, the more games you could play, with the Premium Membership being the one that has all the retro goodies....