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Golden Axe Cartoon Getting Rave Early Reviews

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 17, 2026 | 1990s, 2020s, News, Reviews | 0 Comments

Released on September 16 on Paramount+, the Golden Axe cartoon series is earning rave reviews from a few trusted media outlets. IGN admitted they weren’t too excited about the project, but now find themselves as big fans. “Having seen the entire first season, I can...

A review of The Echoes of Worlds

by William Schwartz | September 15, 2026 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews | 0 Comments

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 because one...

What to Expect When You Join a Minecraft Server

by Old School Gamer | September 14, 2026 | 2000s, Console/Handheld, Gaming | 0 Comments

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...

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Zombie Nation

by Shaun Jex | Dec 29, 2018 | 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of... | 0 Comments

There’s nothing like a good mash-up: Abraham Lincoln and vampires or Fruit Loops and quesadillas are just two of the most obvious examples. So, why wouldn’t there be a mash-up of zombies and samurai? More specifically, why wouldn’t you have a mash-up of zombies and a...

Remembering the Nintendo Ultra 64 Dream Team: Spectrum HoloByte

by David Oxford | Dec 27, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Events | 0 Comments

Sadly, this developer would not be one of Nintendo’s top guns.

Perseus and Andromeda

by Shaun Jex | Dec 27, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of... | 0 Comments

For as long as people have been gathering together, they have been telling stories. From the folktales told around the fireplace to the multi-million dollar blockbusters seen at the movies today, stories have always been a part of the human experience. Stories are...

Soundtrack Roundup: Nintendo’s ’90s Winter Music

by Adam Johnson | Dec 24, 2018 | 1990s, Audio, Columns, Console/Handheld, Reviews | 0 Comments

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? Let's dive right in!...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Jack Gale

by Todd Friedman | Dec 22, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns | 0 Comments

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jack Gale, displayed on card number 103, from the Superstars of 2011. Jack is also on card numbers 929 and 2155. Jack was one of 22 gamers of the 1985 Twin Galaxies Coronation Day tournament held in Los Angeles, CA. Jack...

Sneak’n Peek: Quaker Oats Foray into Video Games

by Shaun Jex | Dec 22, 2018 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of... | 0 Comments

The Atari 2600 produced many classic titles: Joust, Yars Revenge, Adventure, Super Breakout, and more. They were brilliant games that have become part of the pop culture lexicon. They played an integral part in countless childhoods. While I’m sure you could find...

The Last Official Release: 32X – The Amazing Spider-Man: Web of Fire (1996)

by Brendan Meharry | Dec 22, 2018 | 1990s | 0 Comments

Howdy, retro gamers and welcome back to The Last Official Release - the premium source on the internet of information concerning the last official releases for your favourite consoles. “Premium” is, of course, a matter of taste, but it’s a blistering 41°C (105.8°F)...