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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth++:  Adventure in Diversity Welcome to the World of Average Gaia: Where Average is the New Extraordinary! Note: this is not just a typical localization. Square Enix Of America is remaking a great deal of the game to reach a “greater audience.” The Western gaming industry took the helm of the cherished JRPG franchise, Final Fantasy 7, and the result was nothing short of… well, ordinary. Welcome …

22-Year-Old Finds ‘Holy Grail’ Copy of 1987 Zelda Game Worth Over $700,000 A sealed copy of the 1987 Nintendo classic ‘The Legend of Zelda’ is expected to sell for over $700,000 at auction this week, thanks to a chance discovery by a 22-year-old. The owner, who goes by Kiro online, originally purchased the game for just $30 back in 1987. Stored for decades in his family’s home, Kiro decided on …

Retro Review: Sonic Hellfire Saga – A Genesis of Nostalgia and Innovation Sonic Hellfire Saga is not just another ROM hack; it’s a love letter to the golden era of Sega Genesis, intricately woven with the threads of nostalgia, innovation, and sheer dedication. Released after a half-decade of passionate work, the game has redefined what it means to pay homage to the classic Sonic the Hedgehog series. This in-depth review …

 Watch the video presentation above, or read below. The Top 10 Konami Games of All Time: A Legacy Unveiled Konami, a titan in the gaming industry, has given us some of the most unforgettable gaming experiences. With a vast and varied catalog, pinning down their top 10 games is no easy task. Yet, some titles have left an indelible mark on the hearts of gamers and the annals of …

he Return of Optical Media? New Disc Can Store 200TB Optical discs like CDs and DVDs may be making a comeback for long-term data storage, if new technology developed by researchers pans out. Scientists at the [University of Shanghai for Science and Technology] have created an ultra high-capacity optical disc using advanced 3D recording techniques. Their new disc can hold a whopping 1.6 petabits or approximately 200 terabytes (TB) of …

Retro Review: Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix – A Sega Genesis Triumph “Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix” is not just a game; it’s a homage to the golden age of 16-bit gaming, a symphony of speed and nostalgia that resonates with every jump and spin-dash. As a ROM hack of the iconic Sega Genesis title, it takes players on a familiar yet fresh journey through the world of Sonic, showcasing the extraordinary …

The National Museum of Play has recently added an exceptional item to its collection: a rare PC port demo of “Super Mario Bros. 3,” developed by id Software in the early days before the company became synonymous with the first-person shooter genre through titles like “Doom” and “Wolfenstein 3D.” This MS-DOS adaptation, crafted in 1990, is notable for its advanced scrolling technology that closely mimicked the smoothness of the original …

Crisis Force: A Deep Dive into NES Excellence Crisis Force is not just a game; it’s an exemplar of the technical marvels that were possible on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite being released in the twilight years of the console’s life. This shoot ’em up, released exclusively in Japan in 1991 by Konami, has since garnered a dedicated following among retro gaming enthusiasts around the globe. Technical Mastery by …

Enjoy our comprehensive retrospective as we showcase each and every one of the classic games developed for the Nintendo NES in this captivating video journey, or read up on the system and review below! The Nintendo NES: A Historical Overview and System Review. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES): A Portal to Pixelated Worlds The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), or Famicom as it’s known in Japan, is more than just a …

Stan Lee Dispels Myth That X-Men Were Originally Envisioned as LGBTQ Allegory In a 2007 radio interview that has recently resurfaced, comic book icon Stan Lee directly refuted a widespread assumption that his X-Men characters were conceived as an allegory for the LGBTQ+ community. Speaking on Coast to Coast AM with guest host Ian Punnett, Lee stated unambiguously that the analogy was not his intention when creating the X-Men in …

It has been widely reported in the last few days that actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri is rumored to be replacing Johnny Depp as the new lead in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean 6. These reports stem from a story initially published by Giant Freakin Robot claiming that Edebiri is in early talks for the role. Major outlets like Yahoo Entertainment, The Direct, and MSN have since picked up the …

Disclaimer: My father, disconnected from the internet in many ways, will most likely never read this. And that is OK. On a frost-touched morning in December 1987, nestled beneath the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree, a gift unwrapped would forge an unbreakable bond between a father and his child, a Nintendo NES. This is the tale of that bond, a story woven through the fabric of fantasy, adventure, and …

The Sega Genesis: A Historical Overview and System Review Enjoy our comprehensive retrospective as we showcase each and every one of the classic games developed for the Sega Genesis in this captivating video journey, or read up on the system and review below! The Sega Genesis: An In-depth Look at the Console That Defined an Era The Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive outside North America, is a 16-bit …

Sega has revealed that the upcoming reboot of the classic arcade racing game Crazy Taxi will be a big-budget, triple-A release. This news came from Takaya Segawa, president of Sega’s Sapporo Studio, in an interview with the Japan Times. Sapporo Studio is one of the developers working on the new Crazy Taxi game. When discussing the studio’s current projects, Segawa said “We are also participating in the development of triple-A …

In The Hunt: A Deep Dive into the Underwater Classic on PS1 “In The Hunt,” a title often overshadowed by its terrestrial counterparts, is a gem of the PlayStation 1 era that deserves more recognition. Developed by Irem, a company known for creating the legendary “R-Type” series, “In The Hunt” was released on the PS1 in 1995. The game, which I affectionately refer to as the “Metal Slug of the …