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SNES Classic Mini Review

Ian McGeeOctober 3, 2017March 27, 2018

by Ian McGeeOctober 3, 2017March 27, 2018

Nintendo have released another little box of nostalgia in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Mini. Last year we had the NES Classic Mini, which was...

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Songbringer Review

Jose KeenanSeptember 8, 2017August 15, 2018

by Jose KeenanSeptember 8, 2017August 15, 2018

Who’s afraid of procedural generation? If you took anything away from Songbringer’s press releases and factsheets, it probably had to do with freedom. Freedom to...

The Retro Chronicles…Blue Dragon

TubeyMarch 14, 2017March 14, 2017

by TubeyMarch 14, 2017March 14, 2017

The year is 2006. After a flurry of JRPGs in the wake of the game-changing Final Fantasy VII on the PS1, the following generation of consoles...

The Retro Chronicles…Saboteur II: Avenging Angel

TubeyFebruary 11, 2017

by TubeyFebruary 11, 2017

Hey, who’s the earliest strong female lead character you can think of in video gaming? Okay, yeah, you’re going to say Samus, and fair enough...

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Alwa’s Awakening Review

Derek MillerFebruary 9, 2017August 12, 2018

by Derek MillerFebruary 9, 2017August 12, 2018

In a landscape teeming with retro inspired games, occasionally a few rise to the top and stand out. Alwa’s Awakening manages to do just that....

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Gunmetal Arcadia Review

Derek MillerFebruary 7, 2017August 12, 2018

by Derek MillerFebruary 7, 2017August 12, 2018

If the previous preview peaked your interest, then good news everybody, Gunmetal Arcadia is here. In case you missed it, Gunmetal Arcadia is a 2D...

The Retro Chronicles… Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries

TubeyFebruary 1, 2017February 1, 2017

by TubeyFebruary 1, 2017February 1, 2017

One genre that has mysteriously died a death in recent years is real-time strategy. Sure, you have Starcraft II and the Total War series, but...

The Retro Chronicles…Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

TubeyJanuary 25, 2017

by TubeyJanuary 25, 2017

CROC: LEGEND OF THE GOBBOS Release Date: 1997 (PS1/Saturn) Genre: 3D platformer Developer: Argonaut Software Publisher: Fox Interactive Available: PS1 (Version reviewed), Sega Saturn, as...

The Retro Chronicles…CTR: Crash Team Racing

TubeyJanuary 18, 2017

by TubeyJanuary 18, 2017

CTR: Crash Team Racing Release Date: 1999/2000 Genre: Kart racer Developer: Naughty Dog Publisher: Sony Available: PS1 (Version reviewed), re-released on PS3, PSP & PS...

The Retro Chronicles… Dizzy II: Treasure Island Dizzy

TubeyDecember 30, 2016

by TubeyDecember 30, 2016

DIZZY II: TREASURE ISLAND DIZZY Release Date: 1988/1989 Genre: Puzzle-platformer Developer: The Oliver Twins Publisher: Codemasters Available: Originally on ZX Spectrum, ported to Commodore 64,...

Gaming Respawn’s Gaming Advent Calendar 2016 – Day 2: Daze Before Christmas

Stephen JacksonDecember 3, 2016December 3, 2016

by Stephen JacksonDecember 3, 2016December 3, 2016

Another day, another Christmas game to amuse yourselves with. On today’s advent calender we have a generic platformer with heavy Christmas themes, and a Santa...