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Note: We ran through this 3 players. Something I've always wanted to do. The game audio is still too loud and overshadows the commentary. My son's and I enjoyed this one. They were the age I was when I used to play it in the arcade. To see them enjoy retro gaming makes me be happy. Perhaps we will run through a few more 3/4 player games soon. The Simpsons Arcade Game… Read more

Super Mario crossover for the PC brings entirely new ways to play the original super Mario. With so many characters to choose from the options never end. #nes source Read more

Remember me talking about Mario crossover for the PC? We had to try out a few more levels. Lots of fun. Samus gets her turn. #metroid #smb source Read more

A quick intro to the bosses in double dragon. I really hated the fact that I had to fight my brother. Plot twist!!! source Read more

Double Dragon: A Retro Arcade Review with a Father-Son Power Team There are games you play once and forget, and there are games that etch themselves into your memory forever. For me, Double Dragon sits firmly in that second category. Released in 1987, it wasn’t just another arcade cabinet, it was the spark that lit a fire under the entire beat ’em up genre. I spent my childhood pumping quarters into this… Read more

The Punisher Arcade Game Review: A Retro Rampage with a Father-Son Duo In an era where pixels were mightier than photo-realism, "The Punisher" arcade game stood out as a gritty gem in the crown of 90s side-scrolling beat 'em ups. DashingDerek and I decided to revisit this classic, not in the neon glow of an arcade, but on our trusty PC, armed with a couple of gamepads and hearts full of nostalgia.… Read more

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I remember renting this game briefly once or twice. For being released in 1990 I can not get over how beautiful this game was. Well done! Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse: A Genesis Gem Retro Review Once upon a time in the golden era of 16-bit gaming, a little game featuring a globally adored mouse took the Sega Genesis by storm. "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse," released in 1990, is… Read more

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Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to 3 other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from converting the islands' giant animals into Badniks before it's too late!… Read more

1994 had better than this. Retro Review: Denjin Makai - A Forgotten Brawler Lost in the Arcade Shuffle In the golden era of arcade gaming, where quarters were the keys to pixelated kingdoms, a little-known brawler named "Denjin Makai" emerged from the shadows. This side-scrolling beat 'em up, released unceremoniously in 1994 by Banpresto, aimed to capture the attention of arcade enthusiasts. However, despite its flashy moves and colorful cast, it ultimately… Read more