GoldenEye 007 Review: How Rare Proved Console FPS Could Work
Goldeneye is now almost 20 years old. Some of you reading this are young enough that you missed all of the hype surrounding Goldeneye’s release....
New Player Ready: Nostalgic Gaming Adventures & Retro Reviews
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Review – The Game That United Us All
After three weeks of arguing about whether Chrono Trigger or Earthbound deserved higher placement; debating whether Street Fighter II was/is worthy of a top ten...
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Are Emulators Legal? What You Need To Know About Game Emulation
I love emulation: I’ve been playing games since the 1980s and watched emulation mature from a hobbyist pursuit to something the average person has access...
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Controller Comparison: Original vs Modern Alternatives For Retro Gaming
Ever since I started reviewing game controllers back in the 1980s I have used every version of controller (including version one) from the NES controller...
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Castlevania Bloodlines Review – Konami’s Gothic Masterpiece on Mega Drive
Hi. I’m Joe, and I wanted to make a point that has always bugged me since the 16-bit days — Konami clearly had more love...
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Super Mario 64 Review How One Game Invented 3D Platforming
I came to Super Mario 64 relatively late, likely giving me a better chance to see it for what it is, as opposed to many...
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Banjo Kazooie Review Why This Collectathon Still Hasnt Been Beaten
Fresh Review: Banjo-Kazooie I played Banjo-Kazooie for the first time in 2023 with zero memories of it; I went in completely blind. What I was...
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Star Fox 64 Review: How On-Rails Shooters Conquered The N64
A game dev lesson you can learn from Star Fox 64 An oft forgotten history – Rail games were essentially non-existent by 1997. Rail games...
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Mario Kart 64 Review: How The N64 Brought Kart Racing To 3D
As someone with a degree in Accounting, I analyze games in a way that most people don’t. I pay attention to things like how resources...
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How Much Are Retro Games Worth? Classic Console Game Prices In 2025
The retro video game market is driven by three things; nostalgia, rarity, and speculation. Each drives unique segments of the retro gaming market and explains...
