Latest Nintendo Direct reveals a quintet of retro Nintendo games on the Switch. Switching into the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack today, you’ll find some new classic titles from the NES, SNES, and Nintendo 64. Snake Rattle ‘N’ Roll, R.C. Pro-Am, BattleToads in Battlemaniacs, Killer Instinct, and Blast Corp,Read More →
The Marvel vs. Capcom 2 X-Men ‘97 Art Edition Deluxe Arcade Machine is a bona fide classic. These days, superhero video games generally well-regarded. Aside from a handful of bad examples, you can choose hit games for Batman, Spider-Man, and even the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers. ButRead More →
For some, Operation Tiger: Second Mission will never be over. Remember Operation Wolf? It was my first experience of first person shooters (even if it was technically a light gun rail shooter) and I absolutely loved the arcade version. So much, in fact, that I was willing to accept theRead More →
Arcade classic run-and-gun Jail Break gets a port to Analogue Pocket handhelds. Konami’s Jail Break, an arcade machine from 1986, has been ported to the Analogue Pocket. The game, an open-screen shoot-em-up, pits a lone cop against the aggressive escaped inmates of a nearby gaol. I first played Jail BreakRead More →
The Sunsoft Collection 2 for Evercade consoles is out in April 2024, and features 7 games from across the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit eras. I’m a big fan of Evercade, so it’s good to see an interesting new collection coming along full of titles I either haven’t heard of, orRead More →
More Analogue Pocket cores means more classic games on the go for this compact, flexible handheld. Recent developments to the Analogue Pocket handheld have made the platform increasingly popular over the past few months. Among these changes are new FPGA cores, supporting 5 arcade systems and delivering 8 games. TheRead More →
It’s already met its target but you can still back Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 Library 1996-2002 on Kickstarter. The creators of the Ultimate Nintendo series have launched a Kickstarter for a brand new book, this time looking at the Nintendo 64. Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 LibraryRead More →
If you’re looking for the perfect retro-themed day out this summer, Retcon 2024 might be exactly the event you need. Featuring new and old systems for attendees to play on, the event is held by Greenford Computer Club and has been running for several years now. The event takes placeRead More →
It’s been a big week for GBA fans, with two new Game Boy Advance game releases. First, we’ve got Chip’s Challenge, which is getting a belated release on the Nintendo handheld. Courtesy of The Retro Room Games, the classic puzzler is available in physical form for £37.99, with cartridge, box,Read More →
