One of the greatest things about buying physical media is video game manuals. There is a saying that we should not take things for granted, because the very things we used to ignore will eventually be gone and we will want them back. For us retro gamers who play onRead More →
Unexpectedly, PC 4X classic Emperor of the Fading Suns is back, remastered, and on Steam The release of Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced on Steam marks not just the arrival of a remastered title, but a big moment for fans of the original 4X strategy game. First launched inRead More →
The original PlayStation was released in 1994 and changed the gaming landscape forever. The console had a phenomenal impact on the video games industry, and there’s a reason the brand is still going strong to this day. So many blockbuster IPs had humble beginnings on Sony’s grey box. With suchRead More →
Video game archival site Games That Weren’t (GTW) has unearthed a near-complete version of Sensible Soccer for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a find that’s been lost for 32 years! In fact, it is so near-complete, that it is now playable. If you’re like me and you lived and breathedRead More →
You know what a PlayStation looks like, but did you know there is sought-after rare PlayStation gear? We all know the original PlayStation, the console that kicked off a series of the most powerful game consoles around. It came with a controller (later upgraded to the innovative DualShock controller), andRead More →
The question of what makes a good game character remains as elusive creation as pinning down the winning aspects of them thereafter. Some characters are winners because they simply look the part and fit, however distinctively, to the world around them. Off the top of my head I could beRead More →
Who are the best video game girls? Our very own John Bowe gives it some thought and determines not to place the obvious choice at number one… Girls. They come in all sorts of appearances and they get everywhere. People, animals… my house is full of them and they reallyRead More →
Evercade has just rolled out a fantastic new feature with its latest firmware update for the EXP, EXP-R, VS, VSR, and Alpha consoles: customizable dip switch settings for arcade games! This much-requested feature means you can now tweak classic arcade titles to your liking, adjusting difficulty levels, number of lives,Read More →
Remember the good old days of video games, when Mario and his brother Luigi were the hottest characters around? Well, you don’t have to reminisce anymore because you can now play the classic Mario game for free! Whether you’re a Mario fanatic or a casual gamer, this iconic game isRead More →
