Despite scart sockets making their first apperance on TV sets around the time of the Atari 2600‘s launch, the California made console shipped with nothing more than a RF-out port for its visuals. Although serving it’s purpose in the day, gamers have since been longing for a more crisp alternative – and one that plays […]
Japanese Exclusive Super Nintendo Strategy ‘GalaxyRobo’ Fan Translated Into English
In 1994 Copya Systems released a detailed strategy title for Nintendo’s 16-bit platform which drew inspiration from the likes of Fire Emblem and Famicom Wars. Despite the turn-based tactical warfare gameplay being rather impressive, GalaxyRobo remained a Japanese exclusive Super Famicom release – one which has since been fan translated into English.
Today In Video Game History: Nintendo Releases “Virtual Boy” In Japan (Friday, July 21st, 1995)
Throughout Nintendo’s rich history as not only a video game company, but as a toy company in general, they have had their share of both major successes, as well as financial and consumer failures. While there have been many consoles […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Super Bowling Review
Author: Masamune Bowling isn’t a particularly exciting sport. It’s indoors in a dimly lit arena. It’s deadly silent most of the time. Perhaps the most energetic part about it as a spectator is something like this. But that’s pretty rare. With that being said, bowling can be entertaining when … Continue reading
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata’s Legacy Continues In New NES Hack Of “Balloon Fight”
It was about a week and a half ago that RGN had to report the sad news that Nintendo President Satoru Iwata had passed away. In that original report, I had made the statement: “I can guarantee that everyone that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Kickstarter Launches For ‘Insert Coin: Inside Midway’s ’90s Revolution’ Arcade Documentary
Despite producing countless coin-op hits, Midway’s history in the video game world is somewhat undocumented. From Smash TV to Mortal Kombat and beyond we’ve all at some point in our gaming lives experienced one of the studio’s hard-hitting releases. Looking back with fond memories, it’s now time to hear all of the colourful behind-the-scenes stories […]