When you find a retro game store, you really have to check it out, so I popped into Sore Thumb Games in York… Last week I took the time to drive down to York, for only the second time since lockdown ended, to check out Sore Thumb Games. It’s aRead More →
World Mario Day is coming! On March 10th (Mar10, geddit?), we celebrate everyone’s favourite plumber, and what better way to do so than by diving into the classic games that have defined generations? But which Mario titles truly stand the test of time? A recent study, digging into Metacritic scores,Read More →
The Nintendo Wii console revolutionized the way we play video games. With its unique motion-sensing technology, the Wii made gaming more interactive and accessible to everyone, young and old. It’s no surprise that the console became a massive hit, going on to sell over 100 million units worldwide. But whatRead More →
Want to know how to play GoldenEye on your PC? In early 2021, the abandoned GoldenEye 007 XBLA port was released online. This means that it is now possible to play the Nintendo 64 classic on your computer using an Xbox 360 emulator. There is now a way to playRead More →
Could you have been a bit unfair on the Wii version of Sonic Unleashed? The Sonic series has been ever-evolving in new styles and gameplay elements, trying to push boundaries and introduce new ideas with occasional mixed reception from fans. The titular character that’s always “gotta go fast” has metRead More →
At last! After months of being offline, the Wii Shop Channel is back up and running. No one knows why this has happened now. With the Wii Shop Channel back up, and the DSi Shop also running, you might be thinking that you can start buying games again. Not so.Read More →
It’s the game that will not die: GoldenEye 007. It’s available to play once again on Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass – but what if you don’t have those platforms? First released back in 1997 on the Nintendo 64, the game – featuring the likeness of Pierce Brosnan’s franchise-savingRead More →
With Raspberry Pi 5 emulation powering your retro gaming, your classic games library is about to expand. Set for full release in early November 2023, the Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant upgrade on its predecessor. Compared with the Raspberry Pi 4, the Pi has: The Pi 5 also has:Read More →
For emulation of retro systems, this is a game-changer: the new Raspberry Pi 5 can run GameCube and Wii games. Already in the hands of a few enthusiasts and experts, the Pi 5 is currently available for pre-order. The general release is scheduled for later in 2023 (I ordered mineRead More →
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