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Dedicated Fan Amasses 1000 Copies of Dragon Warrior on NES, and the Quest Continues In a remarkable display of passion and commitment, a devoted fan of the classic Enix JRPG, Dragon Warrior (known as Dragon Quest in Japan), has achieved an incredible milestone by collecting 1000 copies of the game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The individual behind this extraordinary feat, known as Ferris Bueller, is the current owner of The Unorthadox Dragon Warrior Collection. The Origins of …

Keio Flying Squadron 2: A Retro Review for the Sega Saturn Many Sega Saturn titles have garnered cult followings and are lauded for their unique contributions to gaming, but not all games hit the mark for every player. “Keio Flying Squadron 2” (Kyuukyoku Tiger II Plus in Japan) is one such title that, despite its charm and technical achievements, left players with mixed feelings, particularly concerning its controls and gameplay …

Konami’s beloved compilation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, is set to be delisted from Steam in Japan later this month. The news comes as a shock to fans, as the collection was released less than two years ago on August 30, 2022, across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. According to a recent “Notice of End of Sales” post on the game’s Steam page, Japanese players will no longer be able to purchase the collection from Friday, March 29, 2024, onward. …

Ex-Sega Staffer Confirms “Secret” Dragon Quest Demo For Saturn Yuji Naka, a former Sega employee, mentioned some time ago that Sega had created a demo of Enix’s Dragon Quest for the Sega Saturn console. Now, another former Sega staffer, Yumiko Miyabe, who served as art director on the Space Channel 5 series and worked on games like NiGHTS, Clockwork Knight, and Panzer Dragoon Saga, has confirmed its existence on social media. Yumiko Miyabe (ex-Sega, Space Channel 5 series art director) confirmed she …

Disney CEO Bob Iger Discusses Marvel Course Correction, Hinting at Cancelled Projects According to insider DanielRPK, ‘Captain Marvel 3’ and ‘Ant-Man 4’ will not move forward with Marvel. The studio is reportedly choosing to focus on guaranteed hits and take less risks with unsuccessful franchises. This news comes as Disney CEO Bob Iger has recently provided more insight into the new direction he envisions for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). …

Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, has reiterated his desire to portray Professor X in a future Marvel X-Men movie. However, the actor has expressed his preference for playing a version of the character that does not rely on a wheelchair. In a recent interview with the Fade to Black podcast, Esposito shared his thoughts on the iconic role, stating, “…immediately I go, ‘It …

In exciting news for retro gaming enthusiasts, the highly-anticipated SNES port of the classic NES game Punch-Out!! is now available for download. The port, created by the talented ROM hacker and porting expert Infidelity, promises to bring the beloved boxing game to the Super Nintendo with a host of quality-of-life improvements and enhanced audio. Infidelity has made a name for himself in the retro gaming community by porting several iconic …

I failed to pick the harder difficulty level, and the game cut off without letting me play the final few levels. So that’s that. I do not want to play through a 2nd time, perhaps I will revisit this one later in life. Demolition Man on Sega CD: A Retro Review The Sega CD, an ambitious add-on to the Sega Genesis, sought to revolutionize the gaming industry with its CD-ROM …

The Rise of Suyu: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Switch Emulation A New Hope Emerges Last week, the developers behind the popular Switch emulator Yuzu took down their GitHub and web presence in the face of a major lawsuit from Nintendo. Now, a new project built from the Yuzu source code, cheekily named Suyu, has arisen as “the continuation of the world’s most popular, open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu.” Despite …

It has been speculated that Beau DeMayo’s firing from X-Men ’97 may be related to the discovery of his OnlyFans account, which contains adult content. His h**ophobic rants coming to light may not help his case much either. DeMayo has since removed the Only Fans account as well as his rants, but archives of some of the content have been circulating online. One word: “beaunlyfans”. His OnlyFans (Now deleted) can …

X-Men ’97 Creator Beau DeMayo Fired From Series Weeks Before Premiere. Beau DeMayo, the creator of the highly anticipated X-Men ’97 series on Disney+, has been fired from the project just weeks before its March 20 debut. DeMayo, who previously worked on Marvel projects including Moon Knight and the delayed Blade film, had his company email deactivated, and the cast and crew were informed that he would no longer be …

Sweet Baby Inc. employee Chris Kindred has sparked outrage after making controversial comments about Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama shortly after the announcement of his passing. you can visit his page here, where he calls himself an artist and game designer. On March 7th at 10:00 p.m. ET, the official Dragon Ball account on X shared the sad news of Toriyama’s death at the age of 68. The message expressed …

Inclusive Insanity: Sweet Baby Inc. Strong-Arms Fighting Game Devs Into Creating ‘Mediocre Kombat’ Sweet Baby Inc., the video game consulting company known for its focus on diversity and inclusion, has consulted with the developers of Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, and more or less forced them to make an all-new game where everyone feels included. “The Mortal Kombat team was already on board, but it took some coercing to get …

Retro Review: “Wolfchild” on the Sega CD – A Howling Adventure in Gaming History As a dedicated retro gamer, I have a deep appreciation for the classics and the not-so-classic titles that defined the early days of gaming. One such title that often goes overlooked is “Wolfchild,” developed by Core Design and released for the Sega CD in the early 1990s. My journey with “Wolfchild” began much later than most; …

X-Men ’97 Brings Back Obscure Villain With Intriguing Potential As much as I break chops about this show, make no mistake, I will be watching as a fan. And as a fan I hope it entertains. I am rooting for this show to win me over. The highly-anticipated X-Men ’97 is set to revive the beloved Saturday morning cartoon on Disney+, bringing with it the signature elements fans adored: epic …

Hostage Crisis in the World of Video Game Development In a shocking turn of events, several video game consulting companies have been accused of holding developers hostage and torturing them if they do not agree to add more diversity into their games. Sweet Baby Inc., Hit Detections, and Anita Sarkeesian have been working together in secret to change gaming for the entire world. The accusations came to light after a …

Gaming’s Grunge Gallery: The Top 10 Filthiest Characters Ever to Grace the Screen From the pixelated classics to today’s high-definition worlds, video games have showcased a wild array of characters, including those who thrive in the muck and grime. These characters have left their dirty fingerprints on the hearts of gamers everywhere. Below, we’ll count down through the top 10 dirtiest video game characters who have ever roamed digital landscapes, …

Anita Sarkeesian’s Misguided Criticism of CD Projekt Red Feminist media critic Anita Sarkeesian  took to Twitter to criticize CD Projekt Red, the developer behind the Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, for what she perceives as a lack of proper female representation in their games. While the tweet has aged some, her stanceand power in the gaming world have stayed fresh. In her tweet, Sarkeesian made a clear threat, stating that …

A recognized personality in the gaming industry is currently incarcerated in Iredell County. Los Angeles resident Nicholas Dean Des Barres, who is also a self-proclaimed furry – faces charges for sending indecent communications to a teenager. His career in the gaming sector spans more than two decades. The teen’s father revealed to Channel 9’s Dave Faherty the disturbing manner in which he uncovered the situation: his son had received a …

Nintendo Decimates Village After Unauthorized Mario Merchandise Scandal In a shocking turn of events, the tranquil village of Greenburn Grove has been reduced to ashes by the gaming giant Nintendo. The company’s drastic action came after a young resident, 10-year-old Timmy Parker, was caught selling 3D-printed Mario keychains without obtaining the necessary rights from Nintendo. The Incident Timmy, an aspiring entrepreneur, decided to use his father’s 3D printer to create …

Super Junkoid: A Hauntingly Beautiful Metroid Masterpiece. Watch the video above or read the review below.  But first, we had a brief interview with the ROM hack creator, P. Yoshi, where she was kind enough to answer some questions for us! Q: (Retro Replay) Can you tell us how you first discovered ROM hacking and what inspired you to start creating hacks of your own?A: (P. Yoshi) I like Metroid …

Over the past few years, many gamers have noticed a concerning trend in mainstream video games: an increasing focus on controversial ideological themes at the expense of solid gameplay. From heavy-handed Marxist undertones to divisive gender politics, these games often prioritize pushing certain agendas over delivering engaging and well-crafted experiences. After some digging, it appears Sweet Baby Inc. is NOT the only group destroying the games we love. Sweet Baby …

Over the past few years, many gamers have noticed a concerning trend in mainstream video games: an increasing focus on controversial ideological themes at the expense of solid gameplay. From heavy-handed Marxist undertones to divisive gender politics, these games often prioritize pushing certain agendas over delivering engaging and well-crafted experiences. After some digging, it appears that a consulting company called Sweet Baby Inc. may be largely responsible for this shift …

It’s been some time since we learned longtime Ken Masters voice actor Reuben Langdon was recast. At the time neither Capcom nor Langdon commented on the decision – until now. Controversy and Out-of-Context Reporting To recap: three years ago articles from Newsweek and other commentary on Langdon’s personal beliefs were taken out of context, which Langdon has now confirmed led to him being dropped as the voice of Ken Masters. …

The Quintessential Sega CD Games for Each Year of the Console’s Lifespan The Sega CD, released in 1991 as an add-on for the Sega Genesis, brought CD-ROM technology to console gaming. Despite its limited success compared to the SNES, the Sega CD had a notable library of games that showcased its unique capabilities. Let’s take a journey through the most quintessential Sega CD games for each year of its lifespan. …