Old-school games are making a rapid comeback. There are countless gamers who search abandonware websites for their favorite classic games. Someone may consider it foolish to opt for… Continue reading
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A rare prototype version of Sega Genesis classic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been rediscovered, some 27 years after originally being released on a bullet board system (BBS).
Nintendo Switch has been selling like crazy ever since it first came out in 2017. Nintendo has done a great deal to attract players to the console and… Continue reading
Not all Marvel tie-ins have been terrible, but many have been quickly forgotten and one hero has hogged the limelight in recent years: since Rocksteady Games introduced us to Arkham… Continue reading
One of the sheer delights of gaming is that it can transport us anywhere and allow us to enjoy a range of environments and experiences. From being able… Continue reading
A prototype version of the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis has been confirmed to be in existence.
Have you ever been in a situation where there’s so much going on around you that you just don’t know where to look? Well, that’s the London Gaming… Continue reading
Have we finally seen the end of retro game collecting as a hobby? This is a topic that has reared its ugly head on many gaming forums and… Continue reading
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Could the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Spark the Return of Other Much-Loved PlayStation Classics?
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is due for release this month, and the long wait is almost over. Gamers have been eagerly anticipating the return of one of… Continue reading
On 1953, a naval intelligence officer, journalist and writer debuted as an author with what would become the first of eleven novels: Casino Royale. Deeply connected to historical… Continue reading
Atari is teaming up with Gameband to produce a new piece of wearable hardware, the company has today announced. According to an email shot and teaser website, a… Continue reading
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Annual Speedrunning Event AGDQ 2017 Ends With $2.2M Raised for Cancer Charity
The seventh annual Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) speedrunning marathon has closed out today with over $2.2 million being raised for charity – smashing the group’s previous fundraising record… Continue reading
The classic Nintendo 64 racing title F-Zero X is finally scheduled to hit the Wii U via the Virtual Console in North America tomorrow, several months after launching… Continue reading
The 8-Bit Playlist is back and ready for round two in this special, no holds barred edition! Challengers from across the globe have argued about which fighting game has… Continue reading
Hours after it was discovered that Sega has registered a domain name relating to a potential Shenmue HD remaster, it has been revealed that the company has taken ownership… Continue reading
It looks like a remastered version of Sega’s critically acclaimed Dreamcast title Shenmue may finally be in the works, after the company’s European arm registered the ‘shenmuehd.com’ domain… Continue reading
Classic Nintendo 64 title Pokémon Snap is set to hit the Wii U in North America via the Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo has confirmed. The rail shooter Pokémon… Continue reading
Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition isn’t only flying off the shelves in North America – its Japanese counterpart sold over 300,000 units during its first two weeks of being on sale…. Continue reading
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Crash Bandicoot Producer Says N. Sane Trilogy Looks ‘Same Old’; Franchise Should’ve Moved Forward
The producer of the original Crash Bandicoot game has criticised Activision’s upcoming remastered trilogy as being a “Frankenstein-ian” project, saying the franchise should have instead looked to “enthral” players… Continue reading
Social networking giant Facebook has today launched Instant Games, an initiative whereby players can play a selection of classic video games with their friends directly via the Messenger app… Continue reading