Unit 4 is a retro platformer developed and published by Gamera Interactive. Upon first look, Unit 4 may appear to be a simple Megaman clone, but there’s actually quite a bit more to it than that. Unit 4 is about an evil alien army that has stolen a sacred artifact from your home planet. Rumors… Continue reading Unit 4 – PC Review
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Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Gets a Price and New Launch Date
Today Nintendo announced some updates regarding the Nintendo Switch Online Service and its subsequent features, availability, and launch window. Originally slated for 2017, Nintendo Switch’s online service will cost $20 per year and will launch in 2018 (exact date not known yet). The publisher confirmed that playing Switch games online will be free until the… Continue reading Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Gets a Price and New Launch Date
Ninja Gaiden Soundtrack to Get Deluxe Vinyl Release
Ryu Hayabusa’s adventures live on! As part of their Generation Series, renowned retro revivalists Brave Wave Productions have opened pre-orders for the definitive vinyl editions of the Ninja Gaiden soundtracks. Split into four LPs, the first two special edition vinyl will contain remasters of all 59 Ninja Gaiden tracks (31 from the NES and 28… Continue reading Ninja Gaiden Soundtrack to Get Deluxe Vinyl Release
Bad Games With Good Music: Part 2
The technical aspects of the Nintendo Entertainment System truly exemplifies how little the composers of the time were working with. The NES only supports a total of five sound channels, two of are pulse channels with 4 pulse width settings, one is a triangle wave generator, another is a noise generator used for percussion, with… Continue reading Bad Games With Good Music: Part 2
Bad Games with Good Music: Part 1
In the late 1980s, software releases for the NES were among the most popular electronics in the world. With Nintendo’s determination to continue the growth of their product, they focused on improving all the aspects of their games. In doing so, people with vast musical experience were approached to compose pieces for popular games. Quality… Continue reading Bad Games with Good Music: Part 1
Best Buy to Sell Remaining NES Classic Stock Today
If you’re in need of an NES Classic, Best Buy just may have you covered. Fresh off the heels of Nintendo’s announcement to discontinue the oft-sought after retro machine, Best Buy has announced that they will be putting their entire stock out in stores on Monday, April 24th. The massive chain store has made customers… Continue reading Best Buy to Sell Remaining NES Classic Stock Today
5 Hidden Gems for Your NES Classic
2016 was a rough time for retro gamers on a budget. The bubble for retro video game collecting has only grown over the last few years; shown by rising prices, angry sellers, Craigslist ads by the truckload, and thrift store finds that are becoming more rare by the day. Yes, emulators and Raspberry Pi have… Continue reading 5 Hidden Gems for Your NES Classic