This post is written by Jake Parr. Is there a doctor in the house? Dr. Mario made his first debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System, revealing to the world three things: 1) he has a PhD, 2) His dyed his hair blonde for this game only, and 3) it was a simple but fun Tetris-esque […]
Sonic Adventure
Anticipation for Sonic Adventure was huge. Apart from the enjoyable Sonic R, there had been no “proper” Sonic game on Sega’s last console, meaning all eyes were focused on his Dreamcast debut. Although Sonic Adventure didn’t manage to make the Dreamcast’s launch, it did follow a few short weeks later, and fans and critics went […]
Brand New JAMMA Arcade Shmup ‘SkyCurser’ In Development
In all our time writing about homebrew projects and brand new video games for older systems, we’ve never come across one solely created for arcade machines using the JAMMA standard. The newly announced SkyCurser fits this bill exactly, a horizontal scrolling shooter drawing inspiration from both Metal Slug and Splatterhouse.
New ‘Doom’ Mod Adds Selfie Stick And Instagram Filters
Doom is possibly the most modded and manipulated videogame in the history of the medium. In recent times we’ve had the Donkey Kong Country mod, various game-engine updates in the form of the amazing Brutal Doom and even seen a cash machine hacked to play host to a port of id Software’s genre-defining shooter.
Super Nintendo RPG ‘Final Fantasy Mystic Quest’ HD Remaster In Development
For many gamers, their first steps into the world of RPGs was through the timeless series, Final Fantasy. Although arriving as a spin-off from the main series, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest has garnered plenty of fans for its puzzle elements, roaring soundtrack, and lush 16-bit visuals. These fans will be pleased to know that a […]
Make Your Own Nintendo Virtual Boy Headset With An Android Smartphone & Google Cardboard
Let’s face it, the Virtual Boy isn’t exactly the cheapest bit of retro gaming kit, but it’s without a doubt one that just about everyone wants to experience. If you’re on a strict budget, you’ll be pleased to know there’s now a way to emulate Nintendo’s portable VR console from 1995 with a do-it-yourself virtual […]