Tag Archives: PlayStation

Acclaim Entertainment became one of the loudest and most successful publishers of the 1990s, riding Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, Turok, wrestling games, comic licenses and aggressive marketing to enormous visibility. This is the complete story of how Acclaim rose from a small Long Island publisher to a gaming powerhouse — and how overexpansion, costly licenses, bad bets and financial trouble brought it crashing down. Read more

Road Rash: The Complete History of EA's 90s Combat-Racing Icon Road Rash was never just a racing game with punching. It was the product of a very particular moment inside Electronic Arts, when the company was learning how to become a console developer, Sega was still fighting to establish the Genesis, CD-ROM looked like the future, alternative rock was spilling into games, and a small group of developers discovered that motorcycle racing… Read more

Flight simulator. CD-ROM spectacle. First-person shooter. Fighting game. Desktop adventure. In the 1990s, nobody seemed entirely sure what a Star Wars game was supposed to be. That was half the fun. There was a wonderful period when asking “What kind of game is Star Wars?” did not produce a sensible answer. It produced another question. Which year? In 1993, Star Wars became a demanding space-combat simulator that expected players to manage shields,… Read more

hpsx64 is an experimental Playstation emulator for x64 based operating systems. As a passionate advocate for retro gaming, I’m excited to announce that the emulator has received an update, enhancing its performance and functionality. Quote: hps1x64 v0480 - event based audio, virtual machine improvements, new display mode options, new main window, new pad config, new x64 assembler   Read more

When gamers think of the PlayStation era, one title stands above the rest. Final Fantasy VII was a landmark release that defined a generation, blending cinematic storytelling, massive environments, and unforgettable characters. But what many people forget is that this legendary RPG was almost a Nintendo 64 game. In the mid 1990s, Square had been a long time Nintendo partner, releasing every mainline Final Fantasy title on Nintendo hardware. Naturally, they began… Read more

The Accidental Horror of Silent Hill’s Fog When players think of Silent Hill, the first image that often comes to mind is its thick, suffocating fog. It is one of the most haunting visuals in all of gaming, setting the tone for fear, dread, and the unknown. But here is the twist: that fog was never meant to be scary at all. The original Silent Hill was released on the PlayStation in… Read more

Rayman PlayStation Review and Longplay – A Timeless 1995 Classic Introduction In the mid-90s, the platforming genre was thriving, but few titles captured the magic of the era quite like Rayman on the PlayStation. Released in 1995 by Ubisoft, this 2D platforming masterpiece introduced players to a limbless hero whose charm, fluid animation, and breathtaking worlds helped define the system’s early library. The vibrant art style, precise gameplay, and unforgettable soundtrack made… Read more

Rayman is side-scrolling platformer starring the titular... Rayman. Platform - Sony Playstation Release Date - September 9, 1995 Rayman a big-nosed chap with no arms or legs. Rayman can jump and use his hair to hover for a short period of time. He can also attack by throwing his fists, or winding up his fists for a more powerful punch. He can occasionally find special power ups that grant him unlimited flying… Read more