Since the release of the original Mario Bros. game in 1983, the lovable plumber has been elevated to a cultural icon. His adventures, whether in game or movie form, have captivated children and adults alike. If you prefer a game controller to the popcorn, you’ll probably know that with theRead More →
A new 8-bit pixel art platform adventure from Volcano Bytes and JanduSoft is out now. Find Trasmoz Legends on Steam, PlayStations, Xbox One and Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Boasting authentic 8-bit pixel art and a Yamaha YM2203-based chiptune soundtrack, Trasmoz Legends offers a strong dose of gaming circa 1984. Based on the TrasmozRead More →
It was a title that inspired many others, from pool to shoot-em-ups. But should a game as basic as Konami’s Video Hustler be available as a standalone title? The long-running (and record-breaking) Arcade Archives has delivered a few bangers over the past few months, but when I saw the titleRead More →
Mach Breakers was originally released in the mid-1990s, and features superhuman athletes competing across 12 events, with some interesting results… While I enjoy older games like Track & Field, strange “futuristic” sports games like this leave me a bit cold. So, I don’t think I ever played Mach Breakers whenRead More →
2002’s Pac-Man World 2 is being prepped for re-release to celebrate 45 years of Wakka Wakka, complete with remastered graphics. Originally released on Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows and Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, Pac-Man World 2 is considered by many fans of the yellow puck to beRead More →
Classic vertical scroller Chopper 1 brings some aerial combat and bombardment to the Arcade Archives and reminds us of early SNK. Okay, this is a completely new one on me. Never played it, but quite fancy it as I like a bit of helicopter combat. Released as The Legend ofRead More →
Ever fancied a more arcade-like experience from your Nintendo Switch? The Mini Arcade PRO from iMP Gaming might fit the bill… When I play solo with my Nintendo Switch, I never use the kickstand. If it’s not in handheld mode, I use a foldable play stand, which sits on theRead More →
Re-released as both Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2, Air Combat 22 is a storming 3D polygon game with Top Gun vibes. While SEGA’s Afterburner was a popular title, it lacked a bit in the realism stakes. Air Combat 22 did a better job of mixing realistic combat and arcadeRead More →
What better way to spend the summer than multiplayer plumber-themed football action in new Switch 2 GameCube game Super Mario Strikers? Well, as a fan of football games, I’m feeling blessed this week. First the Jaleco Goal! re-release, and now this, Super Mario Strikers on the Switch 2. Issued toRead More →
