In this latest episode of Maximum Power Up, we get together to discuss the Nintendo Wii U, a largely undervalued system, We, unashamedly love this system and we hope to try and convince those who may have dismissed the system a second look before the NX arrives.
The new retro computing documentary 8-Bit Generation: The Commodore Wars is about to make its UK premiere, and it will be doing so just minutes from the Retro Gamer office at the Bournemouth International Centre on Monday 10th October. The screening is part of the BFX Festival, an event celebrating the visual effects, computer games and animation industry […]
If you’re a fan of the 64-bit powerhouse that served as Nintendo’s flagship console throughout the late Nineties, you’re bound to love The N64 Book – a brand new release from the Retro Gamer team that’s out today. The N64 Book covers every aspect of Nintendo’s classic machine. You’ll be able to learn about the […]
Discotek Media has given fans of Sonic X an update on their North American DVD releases via a Facebook post detailing all of their upcoming titles. The Sonic X Seasons 1 and 2 Collection, which was originally due out September 27th, has been moved to November 8th of this year. The Sonic X Season 3 DVD collection, […]
What’s not to love about Breakout and Arkanoid? The simplistic gameplay matched with the growing difficulty of speed and stages makes for some fantastic arcade action. While the Game Boy may already have its own take on the formula with Alleyway, one homebrew developer has decided to take things a step further with their new […]
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If you’re a fan of Softdisk’s old DOS blaster Hovertank 3D, you might be interested to know that a successor by the name of Abrams Tank is soon coming to Steam, courtesy of HardDisk Productions. While very clearly based on the 1991 original, Abrams Tank is set to feature new visuals, 20 brand new missions and […]
We’re often asked not to judge books by their covers, and I don’t. Who needs to see the whole cover when a name is so often sufficient? Ninja Baseball Bat Man is a perfect example. Here’s a game that revolves around a character whose combat style incorporates classical Japanese spy arts and the unsubtle blunt […]
In 1991 the oddly named developer Information Global Service released an all new action-platformer for the Sega Mega Drive known as Dahna: Megami Tanjou. This hybrid mix between the likes of Castlevania, Rastan, and Golden Axe not only featured some impressive spritework for its time, but also a healthy helping of gore-filled action too. Presumably […]
In 1991 the oddly named developer Information Global Service released an all new action-platformer for the Sega Mega Drive known as Dahna: Megami Tanjou. This hybrid mix between the likes of Castlevania, Rastan, and Golden Axe not only featured some impressive spritework for its time, but also a healthy helping of gore-filled action too. Presumably […]