The summer is in full swing and the hot weather is taking its toll around the world. For some that means being stuck inside amid sweltering temperatures but, as retro gamers know, there are ways to enjoy the summer that don’t mean being outside. There are plenty of games that are set in the summer,… Continue reading Retro Game Summer Spectacular: 5 Games to Beat the Heat
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The 10 Most Absorbing Games That Don’t Require a Space-Age Setup
Any hardcore gamer would frown upon the idea of calling the next titles addictive games. But the truth is that most of the ones mentioned here at one point have been more popular than any contemporary title. As a bonus, they are so light that nobody will ever worry about having enough juice to run… Continue reading The 10 Most Absorbing Games That Don’t Require a Space-Age Setup
Dear Nintendo: No Virtual Console on Switch? No Problem.
This week, Nintendo made the world aware it will not bring the Virtual Console to the Switch. To many, this is disappointing news. We all grew up with Nintendo’s amazing catalog of games and we’d all love to bring our DS and Wii purchases over to the Switch. We have to move on, however, and… Continue reading Dear Nintendo: No Virtual Console on Switch? No Problem.
The GCHD is the GameCube’s Most Important Accessory – REVIEW
Since the advent of high definition televisions, retro gamers have had to overcome many obstacles to play their favorite consoles without a CRTV. Some consoles have easy fixes, such as the HDMI for the Wii or the use of the original PlayStation 3 to play PlayStation 1 and 2 games, however, one console has remained… Continue reading The GCHD is the GameCube’s Most Important Accessory – REVIEW
A DK Fanatic Explores Donkey Kong II – GXG Live
Jon is a Donkey Kong fanatic, pure and simple. Yet somehow, this 2006 mod for the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet flew under his radar until a recent trip to the Daytona Arcade Museum, where one of the cabinets was outfitted with it. It adds new screens and cut-scenes that were never there, and tweaks… Continue reading A DK Fanatic Explores Donkey Kong II – GXG Live
A Very Geek Fuel Christmas, December 2017 – GXG Unboxening
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The Game Awards 2017 highlights
This year’s Game Awards was one for the books. Kudos of Geoff Keighley for another fantastic awards show. We got to see Hideo Kojima and Norman Reedus take the stage to reveal the latest trailer for Death Stranding, which left fans in awe and possibly confusion. Personally, I’ve never been more confused after watching a… Continue reading The Game Awards 2017 highlights