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Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! In this video I will be covering my new utility the Streets of Rage 2 “Screen Replacer”. In this, the initial release, you can now replace various screens within the streets of rage 2 ROM with the click of a button! Special Thanks to: DMB Jay Eskayelle My wife Monique And to you the viewer! Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFa6v7ai9pqBl_udxmXy-2i-pXV2HdTQ/view?usp=share_link [Social Media] https://www.facebook.com/groups/465224690537314/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127200564717660 https://www.facebook.com/groups/dndmemesandmore/ …

This is a preview of my up and coming Utility. The SOR2 Screen Replacer does just what the name says, it replaces the various screens in the Streets of Rage 2 ROM. It will come with Bitmap templates which you use to draw your own screen, and then use the tool to replace the screen in question. Whether it be the Title, character select, story or ending screens, the utility …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The last game in the Skylanders series, unfortunately, and the only game that allows you to create and customize your very own Skylander! Using the Imaginator Crystals, you can pick between different fighter classes, and depending on the crystal you use, different elements. As you play through the game you unlock different kinds of armor, voices, weapons and other upgrades by earning and …

I had troubles encoding the video a few times so I ended up lowering the overall size by speeding up certain parts of the game. I’ll add time stamps eventually to break down certain portions of the game. The 1st half we played through a few sidequests, and the 2nd half was just the primary mission. this is probably one of my top 10 favorite games of all time. is …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Based on one of my favorite movies of all time, Gremlins 2 The New Batch is a short but challenging game. Join Gizmo as he finds his way through a futuristic office building (Well, futuristic for the 90’s that is.) As Gizmo makes his way through he not only has to face dangerous obstacles, he must also defeat the hoards of Gremlins let …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Retro Review: Raiden Trad for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Introduction In the early 90s, the arcade-to-home console transition was in full swing, and among the myriad of titles making the leap was “Raiden Trad,” an iconic vertical-scrolling shooter game. Originally developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, this game was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) by Micronics, presenting a home experience …

this is probably one of my top 10 favorite games of all time. is it considered retro seeing as how it came out in 2008? either way my kids and I have decided to play it together. eventually I’ll make chapters out of all of this and hopefully some sub video tutorials as well. This game was played on the PS5 via it’s streaming PS3 emulator. Fallout 3 takes place …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Skylanders SuperChargers: A PS4 Adventure Recharged “Skylanders SuperChargers,” released for the PS4 in September 2015, represented a bold stride forward for the toys-to-life genre that Activision pioneered. It was the fifth installment in the Skylanders series, developed by Vicarious Visions, known for their impressive work on earlier Skylanders titles and various other well-received projects. This retrospective review aims to delve into the game’s …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Learn how to modify the character select screen in Streets of Rage 2! In the video the Tools I use are Sonic Map Editor(Xenowhirl), Palette’s of Rage(gsaurus), Sega Genesis Checksum Fixer(Kuwabara) and SOR2 Compression Utility (Original Python script by Sharpnull, GUI version by Ryan McQuinn.) Thanks to all of the tool authors, thank you to Eskayelle for help and links to tools + …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! A ROM hack 7 months in the making. I originally got the idea from a post in our Retro Gaming group on Facebook. Someone photo shopped “Sesame Streets” over “Streets” in Streets of rage and posted it as a joke. A day later I started working on it. This video shows how much progress has been made so far. Link to IPS Patch: …

Steel Assault: A Retro Review on the Nintendo Switch In an era where high-definition graphics and expansive open-worlds dominate the gaming landscape, it’s refreshing to see a title like “Steel Assault” carve out a niche for itself with unapologetic retro flair. Developed by Zenovia Interactive and released on the Nintendo Switch, this game is a love letter to the 16-bit classics that many of us grew up with. Let’s dive …

Hello Fellow Retro Gaming Fans, Ryan McQuinn Here! The fourth installment in the series, and my son Andy’s favorite one, Skylanders Trap Team showed just how creative you can be with the toys to life concept (Aside from Imaginators, but that’ll be a later video.) This one actually allowed you to not only capture every boss in the game, you could then play as them! The story goes that the …

Retro Review: Kid Icarus on the NES Nostalgia has a pixelated face, and for many, it looks a lot like “Kid Icarus,” one of the early gems in the NES library. Developed and published by Nintendo, this game is a cornerstone of classic gaming. I remember distinctly, before even owning an NES, which I received Christmas of 1987, seeing “Kid Icarus” at a Kmart kiosk. It was October 1987, the …

I never could beat this last level as a kid, glad I went back to it. Marble Madness: Rolling Through the NES Era In the golden age of arcade gaming, one title that stood out for its distinctive approach to play was “Marble Madness,” a game that first captivated players in arcades and then found its way into living rooms through the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). With its release on …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One – A Cooperative Twist on a Beloved Franchise The Ratchet & Clank series has long been synonymous with the PlayStation brand, renowned for its engaging blend of platforming, shooting, and wacky inventions. “Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One,” launched in 2011 for the PlayStation 3, marked a significant departure from the series’ traditional gameplay by shifting focus …

Bioshock Remastered: An Underwater Utopia Revisited When it burst onto the scene in 2007, “Bioshock” was hailed as a masterpiece of storytelling and design. Its journey to the PlayStation 4 as “Bioshock Remastered” in the “Bioshock: The Collection” package allowed a new generation of gamers to experience Rapture in all its dystopian glory with improved visuals and performance. The Vision of Irrational Games Developed by Irrational Games and led by …

It should of been a one life clear but I flaked out at the end. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game – A Shell-Shocking NES Classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the early ’90s. This title wasn’t just a game; it was an after-school ritual, a weekend obsession, and for many, a …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The third installation in the series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Manhattan Project, is possibly one of the hardest TMNT games of its time! Luckily, Konami gave us a secret options menu to level the playing field. In TMNT 3, our heroes have to rescue April O’Neil and the Borough of Manhattan from the evil Shredder and Krang! In this video, we’ve played …

Yoshi’s Story Retro Review Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo 64 Release Date: December 21, 1997 (Japan); March 10, 1998 (North America) Genre: Platformer, Side-Scroller Introduction Yoshi’s Story, released for the Nintendo 64, stands as a sequel to the much-acclaimed ‘Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island’ for the Super Nintendo. It departs from its predecessor’s art style and gameplay mechanics, embracing a more storybook aesthetic with vibrant, textured environments that look like …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Far away on the Fairy world of Ripple Star, Dark Matter beings have invaded and turned the star into a very dark place! The fairy, Ribbon, makes her escape on the sacred crystal through space. Narrowly avoiding the Dark Matter Beings that persue her, the crystal breaks and shards are scattered across 6 worlds. She then crash lands on Pop Star where she …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s was a blast, especially as a gamer! I remember going down to the Arcade on the weekend with $20 and spending all day playing games. I’d have a giant cup of soda, a pocket full of quarters, and more arcade machines than I could play in one day. Like most people, I had my favorites; Pac-Man, …

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Hello Retro gaming fans! Ryan Mcquinn here, Sometimes finding a good game can be difficult. Everyone has their own taste. Some like Platformers, others like shooters, maybe beatem ups. Me, I like just about every genre. I especially love seeing hacks and mods of already established games. I remember when I was in highschool, messing around with a level editor for Super Mario Bros called Mario Improvement. I think it …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Disney’s Aladdin on SNES: A Magical Carpet Ride Through Agrabah In the world of retro gaming, certain titles evoke a sense of nostalgia that transcends generations, and Disney’s Aladdin for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one such game. Released in 1993, this platformer was developed by Capcom, a company renowned for its mastery over the genre with titles like Mega Man …

 Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Finally, we’ve reached the end of the story. Chaos returns to wreak havoc on Station Square! Assuming the form of “Perfect Chaos”, after consuming all 7 Chaos Emeralds, he floods the streets of Station Square putting it’s citizens in danger. But one creature can stand against this monster…Super Sonic! Utilizing the positive power of the Chaos Emeralds Super Sonic powers up to …