Retro Blog

Following the “post my gameroom” trend. My setup is a little different than most…this is the retro arcade room. My biggest thing is my constant need to be super clean and organized. So I often struggle having stuff all over. I love the look for most people, but I just …

Using my GC a lot lately Just got this message this morning. Is there some official shutdown process I’m supposed to be doing? I don’t remember ever seeing this before I also hear some relatively loud disk tracking sounds from time to time I don’t remember if that was normal …

Hi all! Began collecting about a year ago. Here’s my up-and-coming Game Boy collection – everything not CIB is stuff from childhood – the label-less cartridge is Wario Land 1 (one of my favs as a young child, thus its deplorable condition 🥲😂) – most interesting pieces imo are Legend …

The Ultimate Showdown: Top 10 Most Popular Fighting Games Ranked The evolution of fighting games has been a spectacle of the gaming world, showcasing the adrenaline-fueled drama that only this genre can provide. Each title on this list has contributed to the genre’s legacy, creating a competitive and vibrant community. …

Just edited my setup. Now all I need are two tv stands like these under my 1986 Ktv CRT and I think that will be enough. Because I really dislike the vhs storage as my tv stand. Looks ugly I know. Also Besides fixing/ getting new lighting and getting a …

Spiraling Back to “Gyruss” on the NES. Does anyone else remember this game? My first encounter with “Gyruss” for the Nintendo Entertainment System was in the early ’90s at a friend’s house—Frank Thomas was the name—and it’s a gaming session I remember fondly. Fast forward to today, and with a …

Here is one you never heard of that you should play: Whomp ‘EM. Whomp ‘Em, released for the NES in March 1991 in North America, is an often overlooked platformer that takes players on a journey through various levels inspired by Native American mythology. check out both the full review …

Retro Review: “The Adventures of Little Ralph” – A Hidden Gem on the PS1 It’s not every day that one stumbles upon an obscure classic that should have been a household name. “The Adventures of Little Ralph,” a 2D platformer released exclusively in Japan for the PlayStation in 1999, is …

Ive been going through dirt comics that arent worth anything, and saving the old video game ads. For right now I’m keeping them in a binder in paper protectors. Then eventually when my family and I move into a bigger house, i eventually want to put together a game room. …

Remembering Jennell Jaquays: A Beacon of Creativity and Inclusivity in Gaming It is with a heavy heart that we reflect on the life of Jennell Jaquays, an iconic figure in the gaming industry whose influence shaped the way we play and design games today. Jennell passed away on January 10th, …

I was able to retrieve my PlayStation from my mom and dad’s! Lots of good memories on this thing! Glad she still runs after all these years! Any advice on marinating her in the future? Edit: leaving the original for posterity, auto correct leaves for fun discussion. I was originally …

My one month GameCube collection milestone As of today I’ve been collecting for exactly one month after selling my previous collection to get my cat his needed surgery when some a hole shot him in the leg with a pelletgun (he’s fine now dw) and I’m really happy with how …

No game was hyped as bad as this flop!! In the annals of video game history, few titles have managed to garner as much pre-release hype and post-release disappointment as “Rise of the Robots.” This was a game that promised the moon but delivered a handful of space dust. Every …

🕹️ Minty PSP games 🕹️ All games are in collectors condition with no marks, cracks, rips, bends or tears anywhere! All stored inside plastic wallets to prevent any scratches, wear or damage to the case covers and contents 👌 (plastic wallet provided with each game) Every game is 💯 complete! …

Hey how’s it going guys, I’m looking to sell my GameBoy Advance SP with it’s charger & 35 games as a LOT. I don’t really ever use it. Everything works as it should. I priced the games and system out according to eBay’s last sold/completed listings, and similar sized LOTs. …