SEGA announces new Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi games are coming. First Atari, and now SEGA: the once-time gaming has decided now is the time to revive its classic franchises. While Atari is mining the archive for new takes on forgotten and lostRead More →
While growing up, one of my most cherished games on the Sega Mega Drive was Streets of Rage 3. I have many fond memories of beating bad guys to a pulp as Axel, and I love that there are alternative endings. So imagine my surprise when I learned that manyRead More →
Streets of Rage is one of the most iconic franchises in the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis library. Many players regard Streets of Rage 2 as the series’ pinnacle, but let’s check out where it all began. If you’ve not played before, Streets of Rage is side-scrolling beat em up where youRead More →
Apparently, SEGA isn’t Forever. It appears that the SEGA Forever series of retro games released on mobile platforms is being retired, with titles delisted from Play and the App Store. First issued in 2017, the library of classic SEGA titles includes Altered Beast, Space Harrier 2, and Golden Axe Classics.Read More →
You can find nods to retro games in many modern titles, but few pay homage to the classics quite like the Yakuza and Like A Dragon series. Sega has revealed that Daytona USA 2 and Fighting Vipers 2 are playable inside the upcoming Like A Dragon Gaiden. If you’ve never played a Yakuza game before, you may be surprised to learnRead More →
Dear Sega, You really broke my heart. Why did you have to go and be like that? Just to flirt with me, for the sport of my attention? Well you got it, you got it hard-time, but what did you do with it? You hoarded it all at home inRead More →
It was only a few years ago when we saw multiple “mini” consoles flood the market. These units came preinstalled with various games and HDMI functionality so users could play on their shiny new TVs. These devices offered an affordable avenue to enjoy classic retro games. According to YouTuber AdamRead More →
Following in the recent footsteps of Fire Emblem (GBA library), the Switch lineup sees the addition of two classic Zelda like Mega Drive RPG’s Landstalker and Crusader of Centy. In Crusader of Centy (from Nextech and published by Atlus in 1995) you get to cut up invading monsters, fierce enemiesRead More →
Remembering One of the most famous kart racers with no Mario, Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed. Super Mario Kart. A fine example of a definitive, and one with a legacy that harkens disappointment. Many heard the call to make a better kart racer, even and with much hilarity fromRead More →
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