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Virtual Villainy: Parents Rally Against the Blocky Bloodshed in Video Games In an unprecedented crusade for virtual virtue, the Coalition for the Prevention of Digital Dastardliness (CPDD) has emerged as the world’s last hope against the pixelated plague of video game violence. This valiant group of concerned parents has declared …

Only real ones know where I’m at! As a child of eight, tucked away in the comforting confines of Aunt Kelly’s house, I encountered a game that would become etched in my memory: “Little Nemo: The Dream Master” for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Fast forward to today, and the …

Why do people need representatives in games and films? I don’t wanna see someone who looks like me in games or films. I wanna see someone who looks great with interesting personality. Imagine instead of great characters like Nathaniel Drake, Solid Snake, Arthur Morgan, etc. we only get protagonists that …

Yuzu Emulator Shuts Down After Surprise Settlement With Nintendo In a shocking turn of events, the developers behind the popular Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator have agreed to permanently shut down the project as part of a sudden settlement with Nintendo. In a statement included in today’s joint motion, Yuzu’s developers …

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a hallmark of retro gaming, a testament to Nintendo’s enduring legacy in the video game industry. Each year of the SNES’s prime brought a standout game that not only defined the year but also left an indelible mark on gaming as a whole. …

In the early 90s, the arcade-to-home console transition was in full swing, and among the myriad of titles making the leap was “Raiden Trad,” an iconic vertical-scrolling shooter game. I still think it is inferior to the Genesis version. Check the full review and video longplay over at: https://retro-replay.com/raiden-trad-longplay-snes-1992/ This …

Requiring the remaining 5 sealed game titles for my Resident Evil collection if anyone can help/is looking to sell.. 1. RE2 Remake Lenticular (Xbox) 2. RE2 Remake Steelbook (Xbox) 3. RE7 Biohazard Steelbook (PS4) 4. RE7 Biohazard Lenticular (PS4) 5. RE8 Village Steelbook (Xbox) Must be sealed and PAL. UK …

My son did not make this with his own two hands. Let’s all not appreciate his work. As i do not have a son. 😜 Trying this one more time because it seemed like people enjoyed it when i first posted. It got pulled down because I modified the original …

What are your thoughts about Duke Nukem 64? While I love some of the changes they made with this version such as the updated and new weapons, along with the ability to actually ‘save’ the Babes, it does have some negatives. For one, the odd censorship of the levels seems …

Anyone ever play Pocky & Rocky? This top-down, shoot ’em up style game, developed by Natsume, is a hidden gem that I recently had the pleasure of playing through with my Australian Discord friend, Hyrule13. Catch the full review and video longplay over at: https://retro-replay.com/pocky-rocky-longplay-2-player-snes/ This post has been captured …

Painstakingly removing the classical i’m-your-mom-so-write-that-name-of-yours-in-big-CAPITAL-letters-on-that-beautiful-box-before-you-lend-it-to-some-no-good-so-called-friend-of-yours permanent marker …jeeezzz, moms…(and dads ) ). 1 hour job done more or less…at least the games were free of charge on MarketPlace !! 🤤🤤🤤 Three more for the old boy and the shelf ❤️🕹️❤️ This post has been captured from our very own retro …

I’ll never forget my greatest score of all time ! I remember even giving him $100 to hold it for me, dude was awesome enough to decline all other offers and held it for me to till I got there. Most of this is still in my personal collection !! …

I received a retroUSB AVS for Christmas, along with an Everdrive N8 Pro and a pair of Retro-Bit Origin 8 wireless controllers. My issue is with the Origin 8 wireless receivers – they’ve never fit well in the controller poets on my AVS. And by fit well, I mean they …

Gameboy advance boxed & complete All complete in good condition, manuals & contents are mint, boxes have some age related wear to mint. Free 1st class postage on 3 or more games! 🚚 (U.K. based) Worldwide shipping 🌍 from just £15! Advance wars £25 should be £45 (worn box) Driver …

☁️ Trails of Cold Steel IV☁️ Who’s your fave character? Mine’s Fie and Jusis for the students. Then there’s Aurelia and Arianrhod cause kneesweakforstoicswordswomen Copies of this last installment has been scarce as of late, specially for the Switch. Can’t calm me soul so I got one to avoid even …