Retro Blog

Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 2: The Blue Blur Races onto the NES Introduction In the realm of retro gaming, few ROM hacks have generated as much buzz as Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 2 for the NES. This impressive modification, based on the notorious Somari the Adventurer, replaces the Mario-Sonic hybrid protagonist with Sega’s …

Bonk’s Revenge: A Timeless TurboGrafx-16 Classic Introduction Certain titles stand out as timeless classics that continue to captivate players decades after their release. Bonk’s Revenge, the 1991 sequel to Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16, is undoubtedly one such game. Developed by Red Company and Atlus, and published by Hudson Soft, …

This game was released the same year as Mario 3 was released in the US for the NES. 1990. I can’t believe how beautiful it was. Sega does what Nintendont. Check the video longplay and review over at: https://retro-replay.com/castle-of-illusion-staring-mickey-mouse-genesis-longplay-1990/ This post has been captured from our very own retro gaming …

Retro Review: Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16 Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16 is a 2D side-scrolling platformer that has cemented its place in gaming history. Developed by Red Company and published by Hudson Soft, this game was a standout title for the TurboGrafx-16, a console that struggled against the dominance of the NES and …

Hi all 👋 first post here. Bought a Gameboy Pocket off eBay for cheap (screen and case damage). Re-shelled and upgraded to large backlit IPS screen with fresh glass (both Funnyplaying items). Bit of soldering, a few screws. Sorted. Using with my EZ Flash Rom cartridge so better stock up …

Sega does what Nintendont. While the SNES boasted a strong library of games, including its own Contra installment, Contra: Hard Corps for the Sega Genesis stood head and shoulders above its Nintendo counterpart in many respects. Embracing the edgy mantra “Sega does what Nintendon’t,” Hard Corps delivered a level of …

Retro Review: Guerrilla War for the NES Introduction Released in 1987, Guerrilla War (known as Guevara in Japan) is a top-down run-and-gun arcade game developed and published by SNK. The game quickly found its way to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), where it became a beloved title among action game enthusiasts. Set against the backdrop of …

Square Enix screwed me over and hasn’t even shipped my deluxe edition yet. So I went and bought this today. I’ll keep the deluxe sealed now so I guess that’s a silver lining. This is this is the first game I’ve looked forward to since elden ring. I don’t do …

One Of The Web’s Oldest ROM Sites Removes Games By Nintendo, Sega, And Lego Emulation site Vimm’s Lair – which has been running since 1997 – has announced that it has been asked to remove many games from its archive. God speed, old king. Takedown Requests In a statement on the …

**Just 75cents** There was a time when this was more than enough for some kids. For me, this was a pocket full of candy and 2 sessions on the game, at the local bodega. Different world I know; d@mn inflation! This isn’t one of those post that’s pro yesterday and …

In a shocking turn of events, the gaming community is reeling from the news that famous Twitch streamer Ninja has been permanently banned from the platform. His crime? Doing burnouts in Mario Kart on Rainbow Road during Pride Month. Yes, you read that right. This high-profile ban has left fans …

See people had this when Final Fantasy XV was released. I got this for FFVII Rebirth. 😂 Dear F’ing Boss , Management, Supervisor or Whoever you F$$king are: Please note ___________can’t make it in the next 120 hours due to he is galloping on a Chocobo, smashing crap on his …

We have an extensive collection of video game soundtrack on vinyl and CD! Some are original soundtracks from the video games, others are remixed versions or music inspired by a wide variety of soundtracks! We have several Lo-fi mixes such as Chocobo and Chill, Mario and Chill, Zelda and Chill, …

I need some advice on cubical lighting for the IKEA cubicles. What is everyone using, are you buying already cut led strips or long strips and cutting to size. I want each hole to be lit and the ability to change colors. I was lucky enough to take over an …

What’s everyone using for protection on their goodies? I have a mix of acrylic, clear boxes, and sleeves for mine. I’d like to get more acrylic but it’s so expensive. The clear boxes seem to be the most cost effective, but won’t protect the integrity of a box of weight …