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Image of SEGA Lego Drive controller leaked

2025-08-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: August 25, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

The number of retro gaming systems recreated in LEGO could be about to increase once again, with the leak of a SEGA Lego Mega Drive/Genesis controller made of plastic bricks. I’ve just got in from a trip to York, where the local WH Smith has been rebranded as TG Jones,Read More →

Sega Mega Drive

5 mega Sega Mega Drive games for retro n00bs

2025-05-02
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: May 2, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists

Digging out an old Sega console? Here are the 5 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games to get hold of first. If you’re a fan of retro gaming, and you’ve never picked up a Mega Drive controller before, you’re in for a treat. The Mega Drive (otherwise known as the Genesis forRead More →

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog reviewed: How did I dominate this game as a kid?

2025-01-17
By: Anthony Yates
On: January 17, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

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 →

woman wearing a lara croft inspired outfit

The final countdown: Top 5 video game mascots

2023-12-05
By: John Bowe
On: December 5, 2023
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists, Retro gaming features

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 →

Multi-Regional Boxarts for Sonic Origins Plus Full Revealed

2023-04-29
By: Bhav Soor
On: April 29, 2023
In: Retro games news

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 →

New Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO Zooms Into Stores This August

2023-04-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 21, 2023
In: Retro merchandise

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 →

12 Sonic Game Gear Titles Included With Sonic Origins Plus

2023-03-30
By: Anna Bowe
On: March 30, 2023
In: Retro games news

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 →

Modern Sonic the Hedgehog Games: Good, or Bad?

2022-08-03
By: Zahir Hassan
On: August 3, 2022
In: Retro games news, Retro gaming features

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 →

Drool over these retro game cocktails at NQ64

2022-05-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 12, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro bars and arcades

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 →

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