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 →
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 the Nintendo 64 classic on your computer using an Xbox 360 emulator. There is now a way to play GoldenEyeRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 look at why you should have played Mini Ninjas on the Nintendo Wii – or indeed, any of the platforms it was released on. Despite being an unknown game to many, I have seen a fair few nostalgia-driven gamers reminisce about a cutesome game where you play as adorableRead More →
The latest installment in the saga of “what will Nintendo’s lawyers do next?” is currently unfolding, with news that the Dolphin emulator has been pulled from Steam. This follows the issuing of a DMCA takedown notice from the console giant. Capable of running Nintendo GameCube and Wii games on PCRead More →
Remember FIFA 10? Here’s a look at a typical friendly match, between Middlesbrough FC and Arsenal in the EPL.Read More →
