Archive: September, 2018
Sega Delays Upcoming “Genesis Mini” Console to Next Year Due to Hardware & Software Overhaul
This morning, we have news in regards to another throwback console, just a day after Sony released details about their upcoming PlayStation Classic. This past April, Sega had made the announcement that they were working on creating a new mini […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
30th Anniversary Reproductions of “Mega Man II” and “Mega Man X” Now Available From iam8bit
Last May, we reported that iam8bit was planning to release a new set of reproduction cartridges of the NES title “Mega Man II”, and the SNES title “Mega Man X”, in celebration of the franchises 30th anniversary. On our original […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sony to Enter the Throwback Console Market With the Upcoming “PlayStation Classic” Mini System
Over the past few years, the miniature console craze has taken retro video gamers by storm. Miniature versions of consoles such as the Atari 2600, NES, Sega Genesis, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Neo Geo and even the Commodore 64 have all been […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“Nintendo Switch Online” Service Officially Active; Brings Classic 8-Bit NES Games to the System
Last May, Retro Game Network reported that Nintendo would not be bringing their long running “Virtual Console” service to the Nintendo Switch, as it announced a similar replacement in the form of “Nintendo Switch Online”. The new pay service for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
New Independent Homebrew Title “Shadow Switcher” Released For the Commodore 64
Around here, we are fans of homebrew titles. There is just something about independent programmers creating brand new games for their favorite computer or console of choice, and giving fellow fans of those systems something fresh and new to play. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Maximum Power Up Podcast – Episode 76: H.P. Lovecraft
“That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die.” Hot on the heels(ish) of the Dreamcast Listener’s Choice episode, Phil, Tom & Chris reunite to tackle nameless horrors and eldritch terrors as they explore video games influenced by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
Updates on Future Podcasts, Radio Programs, Twitch Streams and Original Written Features
Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to the weekend! As our long time (and short period) readers have no doubtfully known, over the past few weeks our updates have been a little more than chaotic, and I don’t mean emeralds! The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…