3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
Captain Toad has finally made his trek to the Nintendo Switch and 3DS! To celebrate, we uploaded a new de-make last week that takes the good Cap’n back in time to the NES. I’m here to delve into the various thought processes that went into making the video, which you…
Three years ago today, the world lost one of the most beloved game creators of all time, as the legendary Satoru Iwata passed away. Iwata was cherished by audiences worldwide for his humorous skits during Directs, his programming genius in his earlier years, and for being a passionate and genial…
Our Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Shonen Jump Version just arrived from Japan, and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the little golden treasure. While we can appreciate the fact that the compact system sports 20 classic games, one of the main reasons we’ve been so hyped to own…
Nintendo has always been known for its crazy ideas. Some of them work, like the two screen novelty of the DS, or the motion control that debuted with the Wii. Some of Nintendo’s risks, however, don’t work at all. The Virtual Boy is the classic example of a hardware innovation…
At the end of last week we released our latest de-make video, this time featuring the adventurous Captain Toad, who is making his way to the Nintendo Switch and 3DS later this week! We took him in the opposite direction, all the way back to Nintendo’s first home console, and…
In a month, players and fans from around the world will come together for Evo 2018, the world’s largest fighting game tournament. Hosting eight games and thousands of players across its weekend, the final results for registration leaderboards are up. https://twitter.com/MrWiz/status/1013860505448951808 Leading the pack is the second youngest…
If you missed out on the original Nintendo micro console that shattered store expectations, we’ve got good news for you. Best Buy has announced the NES Classic Edition will be back on store shelves this Friday, June 29th! The system, featuring 30 NES titles, is a hot collectible and will…
Sometimes one has to wonder just how much stuff in their house can pertain to a particular brand or company. Evidently, Sega does the same, as the company has announced that it will be releasing scented candles based on its Dreamcast and Mega Drive consoles. On Facebook, the company has…
Nintendo fans have been clamoring for the Virtual Console — or its equivalent — on the Switch ever since its release last year. Well folks, it finally looks like we have an official answer, and it comes directly from Reggie Fils-Aimé himself! As many people have already guessed, the launch…
SNK has shared an update on the NEOGEO mini console. Specifically, they uploaded a video presentation outlining the creation of the original system, what to expect from the new mini version, and the lineup for both the Japanese and International versions. That’s right, just like with other recent micro consoles…
Our latest de-make video is here, just in time for a hopeful E3 announcement. Following the SNES themed Super Smash Bros. video, this fresh blast from the past once again takes us back to the Game Boy Color. Take a look at a very nostalgic village life: With…
Confirmed about a month ago, SNK’s NEOGEO mini will be revealed more fully in just a few short days. The micro-reproduction of the arcade system is set to feature 40 built-in games, providing players with a fully enjoyable experience on the cab’s LCD screen. NEOGEO mini Online Presentation “THE…
