Capcom Super Pocket gets Kit(sc)h makeover Blaze Entertainment is stretching the Super Pocket formula in an unexpected direction: designer streetwear! A limited-edition Capcom Super Pocket has been unveiled, created in partnership with New York fashion brand Kith — a bold design twist that pushes the handheld into lifestyle territory. ForRead More →
Super Pocket handhelds are ridiculously affordable, but what are they, what games can you get, and what cartridges do they support? In 2023, unknown company HyperMegaTech unveiled the Super Pocket TAITO Edition and Super Pocket Capcom Edition. These compact handhelds have a Game Boy-style form factor and are compatible withRead More →
This week’s podcast is another feature-length edition, with a couple of news items and then an interview with digital artist Stoo Cambridge. He’s here to talk UrbX Warriors, but with such a long history in the video gaming industry, he has plenty to talk about! Stoo tells me about hisRead More →
PlayStation 1 game Breath of Fire 4 was released in 2000 and ported to Windows PCs in 2003. The GOG Preservation Program’s team have recently added the game to its online store, where it has been made compatible for Windows 10 and 11. 23,038 retro gamers voted for this game’sRead More →
We consider Street Fighter Alpha vs. King of Fighters in a new competition: fashion! Match-ups and smack-downs. We love them and the tensions between them. Liverpool vs Man. United, The Stones vs The Beatles, Rocky Balboa vs a training montage. Pretty intense stuff, but nothing on the Street Fighter AlphaRead More →
If you’re looking for a way to boost your retro collection, the Capcom Classics collection from Humble Bundle is a great option. Running until the end of February 2024, the collection includes an incredible set of titles, from fighters to shooters and everything in between. As is usually the caseRead More →
Continuing our look at 1996 in video games, In my previous article, I stated the case for common sense that 1996 was the greatest year for gaming, both within the industry and the culture that gathers around it. In the process of writing that, I discovered that such a yearRead More →
Video game emulators have become increasingly popular due to their ability to cater to retro gamers like us. Initially viewed with suspicion due to legal issues and its grey area of operation, these emulators are now fully embraced as a necessity for gamers. This is because companies like Nintendo andRead More →
We often appear to be caught between the desire to add or perhaps, even take away. In the end, most of us settle into just some tinkering and then continue to tinker until you really have to be honest and say, yes, I have been adding. But is it too much, and if it is, at what point does the balance tip?Read More →
