Retro Blog

I played through for the first time. Gunstar Heroes – A Genesis Gem Sparkling with Action Platform: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Developer: Treasure Release Date: September 9, 1993 “Gunstar Heroes” burst onto the Sega Genesis like a comet, delivering an explosive experience that has since become a benchmark for …

To clarify the situation regarding Billy Mitchell’s high scores in classic arcade games, it’s important to stress that Twin Galaxies, the organization known for tracking and verifying video game high scores and world records, has not reinstated Billy Mitchell’s previously removed high scores as current legitimate records. The controversy surrounding …

Enjoy our comprehensive retrospective as we showcase each and every one of the classic games developed for the Sega Dreamcast in this captivating video journey. Sega Dreamcast: A Look Back at the Console That Dreamed Big The Sega Dreamcast, though short-lived, remains a console celebrated for its innovation, advanced features …

In 2001, Isao Okawa, the president of Sega, selflessly contributed his personal holdings of company stock, valued at $695 million, to prevent Sega from declaring bankruptcy following the commercial struggles of the Dreamcast console. Tragically, Okawa passed away shortly after this generous act. #RetroReplayDYI #Dreamcast was a king gone too …

Enjoy our comprehensive retrospective as we showcase each and every one of the classic games developed for the Atari 5200 in this captivating video journey. Atari 5200: A Retrospective on the SuperSystem’s Ambitions and Challenges The Atari 5200, also known as the Atari 5200 SuperSystem, is a home video game …

Enjoy our comprehensive retrospective as we showcase each and every one of the classic games developed for the Amstrad CPC in this captivating video journey. Amstrad CPC: A Look Back at a Versatile Computer System The Amstrad CPC, which stands for Color Personal Computer, is a series of 8-bit home …

Enjoy our comprehensive retrospective as we showcase each and every one of the classic games developed for the Atari 2600 in this captivating video journey. Atari 2600: A Nostalgic Look Back at a Gaming Pioneer The Atari 2600, originally known as the Atari Video Computer System (VCS), stands as a …

The Legendary Axe Review Forget Keith Courage. The Legendary Axe was a good reason to own a TurboGrafx-16. The TurboGrafx-16 era brought us many titles, but none so memorable as “The Legendary Axe.” It’s 1989, and what we have here is a game that not only looked like a treasure …

Ninja Spirit for the TurboGrafx-16: A Retro Ninja Odyssey A member of our Facebook community suggested I take a trip down memory lane with “Ninja Spirit” on the TurboGrafx-16, and I’m delighted I heeded that advice. I’m sorry, I forgot the user’s name in a flood of comments. Here’s my …

The Game-Changing Graphical Ascendancy: Why N64 to Dreamcast Was the Real Revolution Fact Piece (this is a fact) As gaming aficionados wax poetic about the visual leaps from the PlayStation 2 to the PlayStation 3, they seem to have overlooked the true graphical deity of its time—the Sega Dreamcast. While …

Neutopia Review: TurboGrafx-16’s Homage to Hyrule In the realm of video games, imitation is not just a form of flattery but often the seed from which a new gaming experience blossoms. This was undoubtedly the intent behind Hudson Soft’s “Neutopia,” a game for the TurboGrafx-16 system that wears its inspiration …

Nostalgia-driven gamers and Sega aficionados, take note: Hyperkin is set to launch the Mega 95, a portable gaming device that breathes new life into classic Sega Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges. As revealed by The Verge, this portable console boasts a five-inch screen and promises up to 10 hours of battery life. …

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 …

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 …

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