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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 later the SNES and Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan as PC Genjin in 1989 and came to North America in …

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 a revolutionary struggle, Guerrilla War offered intense gameplay, cooperative multiplayer action, and a captivating story that resonated with many players. In this …

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 site’s main page, Vimm’s Lair said: “Vimm’s Lair has been asked to remove many games from The Vault on behalf …

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 and critics alike scratching their heads and questioning the very fabric of internet culture. The Incident It all started innocently …

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 the 32X to deliver a more immersive Spider-Man experience. Despite the developers’ efforts and the anticipation surrounding the game, my …

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 distribution because of their durability and reliability. However, critics have pointed out that the CD-R disks used by Limited Run …

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 has become a catchall term for progressive policies and in the context of media has come to refer to censorship and …

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 discussed his early career and the video game industry. In the video, Tim Kitzrow discusses his early career and experiences …

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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 – a reboot of a movie that wasn’t even a massive hit in the first place. But hey, why come up …

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 its stunning anime-style graphics, captivating music, and a storyline that was as charming as it was quirky. Developed by Victor …

Former Senator Joe Lieberman Passed Away Former Senator Joe Lieberman passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the age of 82. His family announced that he died in New York after suffering complications from a fall, with his wife Hadassah and other loved ones by his side. Joe Lieberman: The Senator Who Waged War on Video Games As a passionate video game enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions upon learning …

Part 7: Chapters 13 & 14 played through by DashingDerek. I had to reupload this. They copyrighted both the audio and video for the the credits. That part has now been removed. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I Part 4: https://youtu.be/zNzuGwYDOso Part 5: https://youtu.be/wyt04hQWTPE Part 6: https://youtu.be/IGklBzo0hqI Part 7: https://youtu.be/tEGDwPa0rm0 Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis Chapter 13 In Chapter 13 of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, …

This is a post at request of a friend. NES themed enamel pins coming to Kickstarter on March 30th If you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, you probably have some of the iconic game art from the NES era burned into your memory banks. The art varied from pixel representations of the actual game to fantastical imagery that set your imagination in motion. Dave Andersen, the streamer behind …

Popful Mail: A Delightful and Overlooked Gem on the Sega CD As a fan of Working Designs, known for their excellent localization of Lunar: The Silver Star Story, I was thrilled to discover Popful Mail, a charming action-platformer developed by Falcom and published by Working Designs for the Sega CD in 1994. Despite being overshadowed by other high-profile releases of its time, Popful Mail is an amazing game that deserves recognition …