Tag: retro gaming
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Throwback Thursday: Dave Lloyd Talks The Drifter
Throwback Thursday: A Look Back at The Drifter with Dave Lloyd In this Throwback Thursday feature, we revisit a pivotal moment in retro gaming: an in-depth conversation with Dave Lloyd about his beloved project, The Drifter. Originally published in NAG The Annual Edition 2024 and now available online for the first time, this interview captures…
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Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake: A ‘Miniature Garden’ Style for a Classic RPG
Reviving a Classic: Dragon Quest 1 & 2 in HD-2D The long-awaited Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D remake aims to bridge nostalgia with modern design by reimagining the original games through a distinctive miniature garden visual style. While Final Fantasy fans often point to bold, cinematic reimaginings, Dragon Quest uses a softer, more character-driven…
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Revisiting the Weird Terminator 2 Game You Probably Never Knew Existed — and Its Link to Terminator 2D: No Fate
Introduction: A Surprising Corner of Terminator 2 Gaming When fans recount the most faithful adaptations of James Cameron’s Terminator 2, the usual suspects—arcade cabinets, big-budget console releases, and the beloved 1991 film soundtrack—tend to dominate the conversation. Yet a little-remembered, offbeat entry from the early years of 3D gaming slipped through the cracks: a Terminator…
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Revisiting the weird Terminator 2 game you probably never knew existed—and how it links to Terminator 2D: No Fate
Introduction: a surprising corner of the Terminator 2 universe When people think of Terminator 2, they usually picture the high-octane chase scenes, the quotable lines, and the revolutionary visual effects. The video game tie-ins, while numerous, often hover in the background as side stories. Yet among the dusty shelves of retro gaming, there are lesser-known…
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QuickCheck: Did a handheld gaming console survive a Gulf War bombing?
Introduction: The enduring legend Among the most durable gaming devices in popular culture is Nintendo’s Game Boy. Over the years, stories have circulated claiming that a Game Boy withstood the chaos of a Gulf War bombing in 1991 and continued to function. Like many tech legends, the tale blends a kernel of truth with a…
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Relive Mortal Kombat’s Flashy, Bloody History in This Retro Collection
Reliving a Controversial Classic: Mortal Kombat’s Retro Collection Mortal Kombat burst onto the scene in the early 1990s, redefining the fighting game genre with its bold visuals, brutal finishing moves, and a controversy that filled headlines and playground conversations alike. A retro game collection dedicated to this era offers more than nostalgia—it provides a cultural…
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Relive Mortal Kombat’s Flashy, Blood-Soaked History in a Retro Collection
Introduction: A Game That Colored an Era Relive the sensational rise of Mortal Kombat, the one-on-one fighting game that split audiences and sparked debates about violence in video games. From its first digits on arcade cabinets to a long-running franchise, Mortal Kombat built a distinctive identity: bright visuals, brutal moves, and a lore that kept…
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Relive Mortal Kombat’s Flashy, Bloody History with a Retro Game Collection
Introduction: A look back at an unlikely gaming phenomenon In the early 1990s, a one-on-one fighting game emerged from the arcades that would redefine what video games could be, for better and for worse. Mortal Kombat fused bone-crunching action with a bravado that captured the attention of players and critics alike. Now, a vintage collection…
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30 Years of PlayStation: Sony Unveils Photo Book and Reebok Sneaker Collection
Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation Sony is marking the 30th anniversary of its iconic home console with two bold projects designed for collectors and fans alike: a comprehensive photo book that chronicles the console’s journey from prototype to global phenomenon, and a collaboration with Reebok to release a sneaker collection that fuses gaming nostalgia with…
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Get Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior for Free on Steam
Grab Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior for Free Attention gamers! Right now, you have a limited-time opportunity to snag a fantastic retro platformer on Steam absolutely free. The title in question is Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior, and this unique game blends elements of classic platformers with beat ’em up mechanics. Available for free until…