Be still my heart, the SNES Classic may be closer than we think. Eurogamer has cited sources claiming that Nintendo is working on a follow up to the popular NES Classic. Supposedly due by the holidays of 2017, this could explain the sudden halt in production of the miniature NES that came with 30 games… Continue reading Rumors Heat Up for the SNES Classic
Tag: Retro Gaming
5 Party Games for the NES Four Score
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In the early nineties the ultimate addition to any party was the NES Four Score; a multitap connector that allowed four gamers to play simultaneous on the NES. This isn’t a mind blowing thing now but prior… Continue reading 5 Party Games for the NES Four Score
7 Underappreciated Comic Book Games for the PlayStation 2
Video games based on comic books are often a tough nut to crack. On one hand, developers have a wide array of characters, designs, and stories to choose from (a pain by numbers scenario if you will). On the other hand, this gift can also be the curse that dooms so many. How do you… Continue reading 7 Underappreciated Comic Book Games for the PlayStation 2
7 Fun Games for the Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast is a fan’s dream. With upwards of 636 games, the system remains unknown to some retro gamers while its simplicity and design are beloved by others. Dreamcast, a combination of “dream” and “broadcast”, was released in 1999 to much acclaim however quickly faded behind the insanely popular PlayStaion 2. The system has… Continue reading 7 Fun Games for the Sega Dreamcast
THE LIFE, DEATH, AND LEGACY OF THE SEGA DREAMCAST
“It’s Thinking.” This 15-second advertisement played over and over again in 1999. The excitement was palpable in the days counting up the release of the Sega Dreamcast. It was beloved by fans and even named by fans! So what happened? Why is the Dreamcast not revered the same as the Nintendo 64 or Playstation 2?… Continue reading THE LIFE, DEATH, AND LEGACY OF THE SEGA DREAMCAST
Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo 2016
For the second year in a row I had the pleasure of attending the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo in Atlanta, GA. If you aren’t familiar with SFGE you really should be, owners from far and wide bring their arcade cabinets and pinball machines for all convention goers to play. The best part is that all games are… Continue reading Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo 2016
Collect-a-thon return with a chamaleon
Yooka-Laylee Developer: Platonic Games Release Date: Early 2016 Source: http://www.usgamer.net/articles/yooka-laylee-is-easy-to-fall-in-love-with Miss the days of Banjo-Kazooie and Conker’s Bad Fur day? Then look no further because Yooka-Laylee is on track to make it’s mark on the world in 2017. At E3 this year, Yooka-Laylee showed beautiful clear images of the game play. This game has modern day… Continue reading Collect-a-thon return with a chamaleon