Just weeks after their initial announcement, Studio Dustmop have released their very first Nintendo NES homebrew on physical cartridge. Star Versus is the latest title to hit the 8-bit system, one mixing a unique blend of shoot-em-up action with a hint of intergalactic brawling.
Modern Review: Retrospecs (iOS)

Camera apps for iOS devices are pretty common on Apple’s App Store. The sheer number of them is bewildering, and they all profess to add something new to your photos – be that new frames, colours or tints. Until now though, being able to simulate how your images would look if displayed through retro gaming […]
anyone beat lords of the rising sun ?

Dear Friends: I am thinking about purchasing lords of the rising sun from cinemaware. Anyone ever beat this game, and is it hard to beat ?
Cloud Master

Growing up with the Master System could be a strange experience at times. On one hand, the system’s sustained European success saw some decidedly Western games arrive on the system via third party publishers – the likes of Fantastic Dizzy, Robocop Versus The Terminator and Sensible Soccer were typical of the console’s Nineties line-up. On […]
Toejam & Earl: Back In The Groove Funded Via Kickstarter

Just a mere few weeks after it was announced that Toejam and Earl would be making a funky return, a Kickstarter campaign launched to help make the dream a reality. After a month’s worth of seeking funding, the game’s original creator Greg Johnson of Humanature Studios has reached the Kickstarter goal of $400,000, finally giving […]
Memorable gaming moments: #1 Fractalus Fright

Most people who have played video games over a period of time have experienced a particularly scary and shocking gaming moment. Maybe it’s the Resident Evil dogs leaping suddenly into the quiet corridor through a window. Maybe it’s the mind games played by the Game Cube’s Eternal Darkness. Maybe it’s having the T-Rex from 3D […]
