Category: Retro
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The Golden Era of Cheats
Cheat Codes or ‘Cheats’, as they were almost universally known, were nifty little things you could input into a game. This was usually in the form of button combinations, amongst other things. They were often sought out by those people familiar with a game who wanted to add a little bit extra to add to their experience.…
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Doom: From the Perspective of Someone who has Never Played Doom
Doom is a historic game for so many reasons. It has shaped the first-person shooter genre that dominates the gaming market today, and it was released to a swathe of controversy that it has fed off ever since. Doom showcased stunning graphics, interactive levels, and, most infamously of all, graphic, bloody, and gory violence. Some would…
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Sonic 2sday Marks 28 Years Since Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was Released
For Americans, November is a significant month of the year due to Thanksgiving. It is a time to be grateful for what one has and to appreciate all the good things in one’s life. It is a time of food, family, and fun. But for gamers, the end of November may have a different significance.…
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Crash Bandicoot – Retro Review #2
Crash Bandicoot is one of the most iconic PlayStation series, and the titular character has grown into the console’s de facto mascot. The game’s success has led to a myriad of sequels and re-releases, and the ever-popular Crash Team Racing series, too. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was released earlier this month, so I…
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A Pac-Man Battle Royale is Coming to Stadia as a Timed-Exclusive
Another classic game is being reimagined into a battle royale, and this time, it is Pac-Man. Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle is a 64-player battle royale where players must be the last Pac standing. Update: The game will be released in 2024 as Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, following the discontinuation of Google Stadia. It will…
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Retro Review
When discussing the greatest video game of all time, Nintendo’s 1998 effort, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is one of the heavy hitters. Ocarina of Time has topped many all-time lists, including IGN and GameStats; it is also currently the highest-rated game overall on Metacritic. It is a seminal title in the gaming world.…
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The Game Crater Retro Review: An Introduction
Throughout history, there have been games that have helped define childhoods, taken over the world for a period of time, or even changed the way we view and play video games. We all have memories of playing these retro games. Well, not all of us. As someone whose first proper gaming experiences came later than…