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News Dreamcast Support Could Come To Polymega In The Future
"We are always thinking outside the box"
The Polymega's journey to market hasn't been a smooth one by any stretch of the imagination, with some customers still waiting to get their hands on the system they laid down cash for many moons ago – but now the product is finally out there, there's been a lot of speculation about where it could...
News This Important Piece Of Star Fox History Was Almost Thrown Away
I can't let you do that, Fox
Star Fox might not be one of Nintendo's biggest-selling franchises, but it certainly has a passionate following; the first SNES game was revolutionary in that it harnessed the Super FX chip to create a convincing 3D world, while subsequent titles both refined the format and took it in new directions. However, since...
Guide Nintendo Switch Online Missions And Rewards: May 2022 - Animal Crossing, Mario Kart & Kirby
Earn Platinum Points to unlock new 'user elements'
Nintendo has added 'Missions' and 'Rewards' to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. These elements can be accessed by navigating to the NSO icon on your Switch home screen then selecting the 'Missions & Rewards' section. Here, you'll find a list of available missions, which are...
Review The King Of Fighters: The Ultimate History
Bitmap Books' latest epic packs a punch
Capcom's Street Fighter has had many rivals over the years, including the likes of Virtua Fighter, Mortal Kombat and Guilty Gear. However, one franchise stands out as the true competitor: SNK's King of Fighters. Since its inception in 1994, the series has offered what many fans consider to be the only...
News Alwa's Awakening Gets A NES Physical Release And Unique 'Digical' Version
Update: We unbox the NES version
Update: Retro-Bit has been kind enough to send us samples of Alwa's Awakening physical NES release and its 'Digical' version, so feast your eyes on them below: Original Story [Wed 15th Sep, 2021 16:30 BST]: Retro-Bit is producing a physical version of Elden Pixels' Alwa's Awakening and will be making the game...
News After The Game Boy-Like GameShell, Clockwork Pi's Next Trick Is A Computer You Build Yourself
1983 called, and it wants its consumer tech back
Remember the Clockwork Pi GameShell? We covered this open source DIY handheld in 2018, mainly because it resembled a Game Boy and could run MAME, Game Boy Advance and NES titles. It raised $290,429 on Kickstarter and we really enjoyed tinkering around with it – so the news that
Review Anbernic RG503 - Now Packing OLED Goodness, But Is That Enough?
Check out that '90s vibe
Anbernic has adopted a somewhat strange upgrade path for its devices of late. After the success of the RG351 (which spawned the excellent RG351V), the RG300X and more recent
Review RAD2X Is The Only HDMI Cable You Need For Your Retro Consoles
It's (ahem) rad!
Since TVs shifted into the glorious realm of HD, there's been a bit of a battle going on in the world of retro gaming. Relying on RGB output was arguably the most sensible way of extracting the best possible picture from your consoles in the CRT-filled '90s, but that isn't always the case now (in fact, many modern TV sets have...
News Capcom Fighting Collection Is Getting A Global Physical Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
Update: Pre-orders appear at US retailers
Update: If you were wanting to get your hands on a copy of the standard physical edition, you're in luck! Pre-orders for the game have now appeared across a number of popular US retailers – we've added all the links you need in our original article below. Original Article (Wed 23rd Feb, 2022 12:45 GMT):...
News The SNES Classic Is The UK's King Of The Micro-Consoles
N64 Mini when, Nintendo?
Prior to the arrival of the Switch, one of the most exciting developments in the world of Nintendo hardware was the NES Classic, a micro-console filled with 8-bit titles that made the company a tidy sum of cash. It was quickly followed by the SNES Classic Edition – not to mention similar products from the likes of
Guide Nintendo Switch Online - Every NES, SNES, N64 And Sega Genesis Game Available
Every retro game available with an NSO sub (plus the Expansion Pack)
Updated with Nintendo's April 2022 game updates (three Genesis / Mega Drive titles including Sonic Spinball). Nintendo Switch Online had a slow start initially, but with the introduction of
Review Playdate - Picking Things Up Where The Game Boy Left Off?
Crank it up
Few could have seriously predicted the impact the original Game Boy would have when it was released way back in 1989. Sure, Nintendo's commercial pedigree was pretty clear – it had conquered Japan and North America with its Famicom / NES console and made a success of its Game & Watch handheld range – but it was essentially...
News No More Heroes 3 Is No Longer A Switch Exclusive
Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC
Grasshopper Manufacture's No More Heroes III is coming to other formats, it has been revealed. XSEED has confirmed that it is bringing the former Switch exclusive to PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC. Previous No More Heroes titles have followed a similar path, launching first on Nintendo systems before being released on other...
Review A500 Mini - A Refreshing Alternative To The NES And SNES Classic Editions
A true "home micro"
When you're discussing video game history, it's often the case that memories will be dominated by consoles like the NES, SNES, Mega Drive / Genesis, N64, GameCube and so on – but those old enough to have lived through the '80s will remember that for a period of time, home computers like the C64, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum and...
Hands On 4K Gamer Pro - A 4K 'Silver Bullet' For Your Nintendo Switch?
Keeping up with the upscalers
The arrival of the PS5 and Xbox Series X has made 4K gaming a reality for millions of players, so it's understandable that many Switch owners are feeling a little left out and are seeking to make the resolution jump as well – despite the fact that Nintendo's console is now five years old. Rumours of a Switch Pro (and...
News Anime-Inspired Deckbuilding Roguelite 'Super Bullet Break' Hits Switch This Year
"Get The Girls, Save The World"
PQube has just announced that it is bringing BeXide's Super Bullet Break to the Switch later this year. Described as an "anime-inspired deckbuilding roguelite", the game sees you collecting cute anime girls – known as "Bullets" – to build your perfect team and "save the online game world from total destruction"...
Gallery This Incredible Axelay Art Proves We Need A Modern Remake
Created by Housemarque's Tomi Väisänen
While the end credits of Konami's stunning SNES shmup Axelay promised a sequel, we sadly never got one – and the game remains a true one-of-a-kind thanks to its gorgeous visuals, fantastic level design and brilliant music. Someone else who is clearly a huge fan is Housemarque's Tomi Väisänen. When he's...
Random "Fake" Switch Version Of Elden Ring Appears Online, But It's Just For Fun
An impressive amount of effort
Elden Ring is an astonishing video game, but it's not on Switch – at least not yet, anyway (or perhaps ever – it's one seriously ambitious understanding from a technical perspective and it breaks our heart to admit it might never be possible on Nintendo's hybrid console). However, that doesn't mean that some less...
News As 'Power Instinct' Approaches 30, The Chances Of A Re-Release Seem Slim
Character designs not "politically correct"
While it might not be quite as well-known as Street Fighter or King of Fighters, Atlus' zany Power Instinct (Gōketsuji Ichizoku in Japan) still has many fans – and those same fans might be expecting some kind of celebration to mark the series' 30th birthday in 2023. However, according to one source in...
News You Can Get Lost In This Hand-Drawn Zelda Map From 1986
"Never-seen-in-full-online before"
When the original Zelda launched in 1986, it captivated players with its massive, sprawling map and an incredible level of detail. While subsequent Zelda games have improved on this foundation dramatically, it's still easy to appreciate the level of complexity present in the NES original – and nothing captures...
Random This Fan-Made Link From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Is Too Hunky For Words
Hunky dory
If you're old like us, then you'll no doubt recall a time when video game magazines printed reader artwork, and it was usually – how do we put this? – pretty bad. Those days are long behind us, because in 2022 video game fan art can often be as good – if not better – than its inspiration. Take Dan Eder's utterly gorgeous 3D...
News PS1-Inspired 'Boreal Tenebrae' Is Coming To Switch This Week
Nominated for 'Best Art Direction' and 'Best Narrative' in 2021
"Retro-style" adventure game Boreal Tenebrae is coming to Switch this week, it has been revealed. Inspired by PlayStation 1-era classics, the title places you in the role of several characters who are tasked with exploring their town and getting to the bottom of a strange mystery. It...
News Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rebirth Hits Switch This July
...in Japan, at least
Koei Tecmo has announced that Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rebirth is coming to Switch later year. The game – which is the latest in a long-running series – will hit Japan on July 21st, 2022. Those who pre-order the game will get a bonus 'Tensho Sarushibai' scenario. Koei Tecmo has also revealed that it will release a 'Treasure...
Review Retroid Pocket 2+ - A Vast Improvement Over Its Forerunner
Even more power in your pocket
You may well look at images of the shiny new Retroid Pocket 2+ and think you've seen it somewhere else before – that's because this is an iteration on the original Retroid Pocket 2, which we covered last year. As before, it's an Android-powered device with a focus on gaming and emulation, but the team at GoRetroid...
