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PSA 🚨Back in 2013 Microsoft announced it would require players to connect to the internet once every 24 hours in order to keep the xbox playing games. You would have to activate each game by registering it on the web before playing. The console would also restrict the way that …

Anyone collect LRG games? one summer approximately 5 years ago I went on a junkie binge and put together a pretty impressive collection of retro games through garage sales and Facebook marketplace. I don’t know what came over me. I was always an avid video game fan from the ’80s …

Sega of America to Cut 61 Jobs – QA and Localization Hit Hard, Union Responds In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, Sega of America has announced plans to lay off 61 staff members next month. This restructuring, which significantly impacts the Quality Assurance (QA) and …

Valis III for Sega Genesis: A Mixed Port with Limited Appeal Valis III, originally a hallmark of the TurboGrafx-CD’s library, made its way to the Sega Genesis with the promise of bringing its action-packed adventure to a wider audience. This port, however, comes with a fair share of caveats, and …

I need some help from the experts. I’m trying to start collecting PS1 games and I want y’all’s advice. I got a PS1 right at the end of its life, so I never had the true PS1 experience. I got a few games to start and I found this refurbish …

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones: A Stalwart of the TurboGrafx-16 Era “Keith Courage in Alpha Zones” emerged on the TurboGrafx-16 in 1988, the same year the gaming world was graced with the iconic “Super Mario Bros. 3” on the NES. While Nintendo’s heavyweight was stealing headlines and hearts, Keith Courage …

Hey all… new video game collector here and new to the group. I am looking for a shelf set up for consoles… and was wondering does anyone know what exact shelves from IKEA or anywhere else that would fit consoles good? LINKS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I been going nuts trying …

Hi there, Thanks for letting me join in. Just wanna say Hi and introducing myself. Been seriously dedicated collecting games since 2006 (when I’m able to afford a decent Job 😁) I’m a two children Father from Indonesia and although I don’t have anymore luxury to gaming many hours these …

Hold onto your rings, Sonic fans! In a whirlwind turn of events that has the internet buzzing faster than Sonic chasing down a Chaos Emerald, Hollywood’s master of rubber-faced comedy, Jim Carrey, is reportedly stepping out of retirement and straight into the mad scientist shoes of Dr. Robotnik for “Sonic …

🕹️ Minty Ps2 games! 🕹️ All games in very good/collectors condition with no marks, cracks, rips, bends or tears! All stored inside plastic wallets to prevent scratches, wear or damage to the case covers and contents 👌 (plastic wallet provided with each game) Every game is 💯 complete! All discs …

N64 games complete! All carts are in very good / mint condition, no damage or marks & labels are also perfect, no loose corners, tears or marks on either the front or back. Tested and working perfectly 🕹️ Games are complete with their manuals in good condition, some boxes have …

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones: A Stalwart of the TurboGrafx-16 Era “Keith Courage in Alpha Zones” emerged on the TurboGrafx-16 in 1988, the same year the gaming world was graced with the iconic “Super Mario Bros. 3” on the NES. While Nintendo’s heavyweight was stealing headlines and hearts, Keith Courage …

Hi everybody. I joined this group because there are parts of my childhood that were too fun to let go of. Seeing everyone’s set up has been such a treat cuz its just really nice to know I’m not the only one haha I’ve been lurking and awing at it …

I’d like to try this again and change things up. I think its big news for Retro Gamers! My YouTube channel has recently hit a major milestone – we’re now monetized! I want to share this success with everyone! This is not a joke. Not everybody will have a chance …

Top 10 Most Popular SEGA CD Games of All Time The SEGA CD, an ambitious add-on to the iconic SEGA Genesis, might not have been the commercial success SEGA hoped for, but it left an indelible mark on the gaming landscape with its innovative use of CD technology. Despite its …