You can also get 2001’s superb sequel Return to Castle Wolfenstein in this Fanatical bundle. A bunch of awesome FPS games (known to the young and hip as “boomer shooters“) are currently available to grab on Fanatical. The list of 19 titles can be bought for a massive discount, inRead More →
A review of Chase HQ 2 on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive including a final verdict and score. The Chase HQ games found success in the arcades, and there have been multiple entries over the years. I’m reviewing Chase HQ 2 on the Sega Mega Drive, not to be confused with the 2007 arcade gameRead More →
Prepare to jump, smash, and laugh your way through two side-scrolling platformer gems with The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection. This collection bundles both The Adventures of Panzer and its action-packed sequel, offering hours of nostalgic fun and challenging adventures for players of all levels. Originally launched as a KickstarterRead More →
John Bowe looks at some of the best games of 1997, including some of the top titles of the 90s. 1996 had been the best of gaming times and regardless of whichever manufacturer you favoured, everyone was having the best of it. The players most of all. Mario 64, VirtuaRead More →
Announced at CES 2024, the Atari Gamestation Portable from My Arcade has attracted plenty of attention. But when can you get your hands on one? Building on the success of their 2023 Atari collection, My Arcade is bringing back the thrills of classic gaming with a brand-new portable handheld, twoRead More →
Launched just five years ago, Arcade1Up is making a massive impact on the gaming industry, retro and AAA. Arcade1Up, the company that’s redefined retro gaming, has just leveled up in a major way. After snagging the prestigious “Best of CES” title in both 2022 and 2023, they’ve smashed through theRead More →
I find the video game adaptation of pinball to be a fascinating one. While the medium allows for near-limitless creativity, most pinball games are firmly grounded in reality. Dragon’s Fury is a stellar example of what can be done without those restraints. Dragon’s Fury (also known as Devil’s Crush) isRead More →
Like many others, I was stunned to learn that RGL had announced The 400 Mini, a tiny revivial of the Atari 400. While essentially a PCB capable of playing the whole 8-bit Atari range from the 400 to the 800XL, and the Atari 5200 home console, the choice of chassisRead More →
Attention puzzle enthusiasts! The legendary Chip’s Challenge is finally warping onto the Nintendo Switch on January 25th, 2024, ready to bend your brain and tickle your nostalgia. Prepare for over 140 levels of fiendishly clever challenges straight from 1989, brought to you by Pixel Games UK. Take the Challenge asRead More →
