Fan adds a first-person mode to Sonic Generations through modding

Categories: Retro

The Sonic The Hedgehog franchise has experimented with a number of different viewpoints and gameplay styles over the years. The series has evolved from its 2D side-scrolling roots through fisheye prototypes and isometric outings before ultimately settling on a third-person perspective that has been the standard for its console releases…

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Super Monkey Ball retrospective videos begin with Deluxe

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Retro

I’ve got my eyes on the potassium rich prize that is Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, but sadly that’s still a few months away. Thankfully in the meantime, Sega is looking back while I look forward and putting together a series of Super Monkey Ball retrospective videos. The first of…

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Fire Emblem Armory Collection gets new products, including Awakening’s Binding Shield

Categories: News, 3DS, Merchandise, Retro

Intelligent System’s official Fire Emblem store will be expanding one of its most popular product lines in Japan today with seven new additions from three of the franchise’s renowned entries. The Armory Collection of micro zinc alloy replicas will be adding the three sacred weapons held by the leading characters…

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A look back on the N64 as it celebrates 25 years

Author: Jaxson Tapp
Categories: Retro, Features

The Nintendo 64 was my first introduction to gaming, and it’s still a console I remember fondly. I’m sure many other ’90s kids out there are in the same boat, having grownup with classics like Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Banjo-Kazooie, Star Fox, and many…

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Cruis’n Blast is racing onto the Switch this fall

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Retro, News, Switch

♪CRUUUUUUISSSSS’NNNNNNNN!♪   The beloved Cruis’n franchise is back with Cruis’n Blast, the latest entry in the arcade racing series of yesteryear. ’90s kids likely had at least one experience with Cruis’n USA, Cruis’n World, or Cruis’n Exotica on the Nintendo 64, or on one of the countless sit-down arcade cabinets…

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Limited Run Games announces massive physical editions for Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol, Huntdown

Categories: Switch, News, Retro

The Limited Run Games’ Forever Physical E3 showcase was a seemingly non-stop torrent of physical versions of fan-favorite and brand new titles. Two particular standouts were the physical releases for Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol and Huntdown. Not only will Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol be…

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