After months of chatter online the RETRO VGS, billed as a return to cartridge based games consoles, has finally hit crowdfunding. Initially planned to appear on Kickstarter, potential conflict with that company’s charter of having demo hardware prior to funding start has pushed the team behind it to […]
https://youtu.be/0O1OrTcfqBI The new TV trailer for Forza Motorsport 6 is really well done, referencing many great racing games of the past. Ultimate Edition owners can play this week (the 10th of Sept) before the full release on the 15th September. I’ll see you on the race track soon.
With the recent digital launches classic Star Wars games, we’ve had some discussions here about how to get them looking their best on modern systems. Usually the main issue people encounter with these old games is stretching of the graphics as the majority of modern systems are using […]
This week provided some surprise new additions to the LucasArts catalogue on GOG.com. After a month and a half since the last release, gamers are being rewarded again with some impressive titles: Outlaws Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: […]
It’s been more than twelve months since I posted an article covering my experiences with running various computer and console emulators on my trusty old Surface Pro. When traveling you aren’t always guaranteed of having a network connection or television services so having a flexible entertainment device can come in very handy, especially […]
The Star Wars love on GOG.com continues with the arrival of three more titles on the service: Jedi Knight, Republic Commando and Starfighter. Jedi Knight is the sequel to Dark Forces. As the name implies, players now could finally get their hands on a lightsaber and feel what […]
More classic LucasArts titles continue to appear on GOG.com. In addition to Empire at War and Rebellion, the big release of this batch is Rogue Squadron. Though not the first of their games to push the 3D arcade style of flight sim, Rogue Squadron was the most popular thanks to […]
Last year GOG.com released their first batch of Lucasfilm Games/LucasArts titles that included X-Wing, TIE Fighter and Knights of the Old Republic; games still considered to be some of the best PC titles ever. Even now, TIE Fighter is still talked of as being one of the pinnacles in […]
In the last few hours, the Kickstarter for Thimbleweed Park, the new retro styled point and click adventure from Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, not only achieved its funding goal but also reached all of its stretch goals. Their intent with the game is to produce something that feels […]
It may seem odd to bring up Sierra in this fashion since Activision announced the brand’s resurrection. But it may be even more relevant now to remind people of the vast legacy that name brings to games and the expectations of those who remember. Originally founded as On-Line […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 