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Copyright Strikes Hit Popular Retro Gaming Channel In a controversial move, Nintendo has begun targeting YouTube channels that demonstrate its games being emulated on third-party hardware. The latest victim of this crackdown is the popular channel Retro Game Corps, which recently received a copyright strike for a video showcasing Wii U games running on emulation devices. Retro Game Corps, a channel …

3DO vs Dreamcast: Exploring the Technological Leaps of Two Revolutionary Consoles Certain consoles stand out as true pioneers, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in interactive entertainment. Two such systems that left indelible marks on the gaming landscape are the 3DO and the Dreamcast. Both were ahead of their time, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Retro Review: Spider-Man: Web of Fire for the Sega 32X Spider-Man: Web of Fire, released for the Sega 32X in 1996, stands as one of the last titles for this ill-fated add-on to the Sega Genesis. Developed by BlueSky Software, the game attempted to leverage the enhanced graphical capabilities of …

Limited Run Games, a company known for its collector editions of games, is currently facing backlash for its decision to use low-quality CD-R disks for its releases on the 3DO console, rather than the standard high-quality pressed disks. Pressed disks, which are produced from a glass master copy, are typically employed in software …

Kabrutus, the creator of the controversial “Sweet Baby Inc. Detected” Steam curator, has launched a new site called “DEIDetected”.   DEI, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is an organizational framework that proponents claim is meant to encourage the participation of historically underrepresented groups in society. However, in recent months DEI …

Tim Kitzrow is an American voice actor, comedian, and TV host best known for his energetic and iconic commentary in the classic video game series, NBA Jam. Born on August 17, 1960, in Illinois, Kitzrow discovered his passion for entertainment at a young age. In a panel at the 2023 Retro Game Con, Tim Kitzrow …

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Hollywood’s Recycling Racket: The Babysitter’s Dead, But the Cash Grab Lives On In the land of Hollywood, where originality goes to die and reboots reign supreme, the latest victim of the unoriginal machine is the 1991 cult classic “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.” Yes, you read that right – …

Introduction to a Cult Classic “Keio Flying Squadron” emerged on the Sega CD in 1993 to the delight of gamers looking for a fresh, vibrant take on the shoot ’em up genre. At a time when the gaming market was saturated with titles, this game managed to stand out with …