The Sega Mega Drive has dozens of platformers in its library. While many of them are charming in their own ways, some have survived the test of time better than others. Here are my picks for the top 10 best platformers on the Sega Mega Drive 10 of the bestRead More →
All the publishers and producers are getting their retro book and hardware projects announced and out before Christmas…Read More →
I first played DOOM back in 1999, a few years’ after its birth and its contribution to the (almost-) death of the Amiga. But, of course, I bloody loved it, and for good reason. Short of dropping a DOOM review on you now, if you’re a fan of DOOM, thereRead More →
BASIC was first released in 1964, making the programming language an incredible 60 years old. For me, that is pretty mind-blowing, as it means BASIC was already 20 years old before I tried my first type-in program. To celebrate BASIC’s anniversary, here’s a look at the language’s origins, along withRead More →
There are some mighty games on Sony’s grey box, but there are also horrors better left to the dark pages of gaming history. This list is dedicated to those titles that missed the mark and are memorable for all the wrong reasons. Here are my picks for the top 10Read More →
The PlayStation has an impressive amount of platformers in its library. While many iconic games are in the genre, there are also plenty of stinkers. I’ve played my fair share of both, so here are my top 10 Sony PlayStation platformers. 10 of the best platformers on the PS1 I’veRead More →
Art is so important in video games. See if you agree with this Top 5 PlayStation art direction examples… Style stands out. Sometimes embarrassingly so. See your teenage years. But get it right and you have aesthetic, design and sophistication. See no album cover, ever. Video games have it though.Read More →
You either love video game mascots, or they pass you by. But if you’re a fan of these cultural cheerleaders, which one is best? We all like to gather around something. A lovely pub bar for instance, or row after row of classic cars in a field, or perhaps theRead More →
Girls. They come in all sorts of appearances and they get everywhere. People, animals… my house is full of them and they really take over the place. I have long made it quite clear that they can take the house and fill their boots but my study is my space,Read More →
