Sonic the Hedgehog needs no introduction and is one of the most iconic video game protagonists of all time. I have fond memories of this game as a kid, and in this review, I’m going to see if it’s still good 30+ years later. Sonic games are known to haveRead More →
You either love video game mascots, or they pass you by. But if you’re a fan of these cultural cheerleaders, which one is best? We all like to gather around something. A lovely pub bar for instance, or row after row of classic cars in a field, or perhaps theRead More →
Old console games are memorable for more than just good times… Since the release of the game Pong in 1972, the video game industry has undergone significant changes. From Atari’s humble beginnings to the gaming crash in 1983, to the Golden Age of Gaming in the late 80s to earlyRead More →
New multi-regional Sonic Origins Plus boxart has been revealed on the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter with each style paying homage to different eras of Sonic an its respective consoles. These new physical editions of Sonic Origins Plus were showcased in their pre-order graphics. The covers, featuring art by SEGARead More →
Hot on the tails of the LEGO Ideas kit comes four new Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO sets for kidults this summer. Set for release on August 1st, 2023, the quartet of kits are Tails’ Workshop, Amy’s Animal Rescue Island, the Speed Sphere Challenge, and the Green Hill Zone Loop ChallengeRead More →
Sonic Origins Plus will be available as an all-in-one bundle in both digital and premium physical editions from June 23, 2023. Sonic Origins reintroduced the favourite 2D Sonic titles that were originally released on the SEGA Genesis platform digitally remastered for current generation platforms. This provided a fresh twist withRead More →
With the upcoming Sonic Frontiers currently in development, and the mixed reaction to the trailer from fans, it reminds me of how most of the modern Sonic the Hedgehog games received similar backlashes. At times, the reactions were downright embarrassing. But were these games as bad as expected when theyRead More →
Retro arcade bar chain NQ64 cocktails designed by employees and inspired by games have been announced. Designed following a staff competition across NQ64 bars, the new cocktail menu is inspired by Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Kart, and Crash Bandicoot. Staff in the seven NQ64 barsRead More →
Want to spend the night playing Pac-man or Goldeneye 007? Retro gaming bars are becoming more popular and now a Newcastle property has been targeted by retro bar chain NQ64. Boasting arcade games like Space Invaders and Guitar Hero across its chain, NQ64 has the former Intermezzo bar on PilgrimRead More →
Back in the day, a Sonic the Hedgehog C64 version seemed completely unlikely. But now, 30 years after the computer ceased production, it’s on its way. Incredibly, a Commodore 64 port of Sonic the Hedgehog has been completed and tested, and will soon be is now available to download forRead More →
