Aladdin on the Sega Genesis

Aladdin on the Sega Genesis

by | Sep 2, 2019 | 1990s, The Story Of...

If I were to stumble across a magic lamp, say in the Cave of Wonders, and if that lamp were to contain a genie who promised to grant me three wishes, at least one of those wishes would be for Disney to re-release their 1993 classic video game Aladdin.  On September 1,...
The Top 5 Old School Video Game Soundtracks

The Top 5 Old School Video Game Soundtracks

by | Aug 9, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

One component of video games that really stand out to me is their music.  From Nobuo Uematsu to Koji Kondo, the composition and soundtracks of video games help immerse the player into the created worlds and helps set the mood for certain stages.  These are the top 5...
The Cabinet of Curiosities: Panic! On the Sega CD

The Cabinet of Curiosities: Panic! On the Sega CD

by | Jul 14, 2019 | 1990s, Reviews

I had a Sega CD as a kid, but I never had many games for it. The system never really seemed to take off. I think I had three or four games, but I can’t say I ever noticed much of a difference between it and the Genesis. Looking back, I wish I had the chance to play,...
The Cabinet of Curiosities: Tecmo Cup Soccer Game

The Cabinet of Curiosities: Tecmo Cup Soccer Game

by | Jul 12, 2019 | 1990s, Reviews

Do you love the beautiful game of soccer, but also crave the turn-based action of game’s Final Fantasy? Fear not! With Tecmo Cup Soccer Game you can have both at once! First, let’s acknowledge how clunkiness of title. It reads like a bad subtitle in an old kung fu...
Boss Fight Books Presents: Final Fantasy V

Boss Fight Books Presents: Final Fantasy V

by | Jun 24, 2019 | 1990s, Reviews

Chris Kohler’s book on Final Fantasy V gives excellent insight into what the import gaming scene was like in the ’90s and the several unknowns that came with it. Where most would have turned away from paying for and playing a game that was in a different language,...