GRETA Review: A fun, lively space for next generation Pinball Wizards
GRETA Toronto is a fun, lively space, and a whole lot more impressive that the recent retro arcade at Hotel X.
retro gaming
Cuphead Proves that Difficult Games Don’t have to Be Frustrating
Studio MDHR's Cuphead offers a unique blend of classic animation and retro gaming.
The Restart: Final Fantasy VI, Part I
Unlike modern Final Fantasy, FFVI is a refreshing reminder that it used to be OK for epic games to be a little silly.
The WhaleCast Episode 31
Eric and Dork Shelf writer Peter Counter discuss Hannibal, Rocket League, Invisible Inc., and Tembo the Badass Elephant.
Axiom Verge Review: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Metroid
Axiom Verge is the work of an auteur who wants you to remember what it's like to not have all the answers.
The Restart: Sephiroth is Jesus
Sephiroth's journey in FFVII mirrors the Easter tale of Jesus's resurrection.
The Restart: Crash Bandicoot, Last Platform Hero
With Crash Bandicoot, Naughty Dog perfected the formula to create the last true console mascot.
Thought Bubble: DOS Boot
An emulator is usually not the best way to experience a classic video game.
The Restart: TIE Fighter
Just a day on the job working for the Empire.
The Restart: Sega’s Batman Returns
Before Gotham, Oswald Cobblepot was a gimmick-stealing villain in Sega's movie adaptation.
The Restart: Ecco the Dolphin
The Genesis classic that misguidedly sacrificed story for the sake of value.
The Restart: Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic's slow slide into irrelevance began when he first got upstaged in his own franchise.
The Restart: Streets of Rage
Dork Shelf is revisiting classic video games to see how well they hold up today. The new series kicks of with SEGA's Streets of Rage, starring Blaze Fielding.
3D Dot Game Heroes Review
Nostalgia is nearing its own genre in video gaming. While we let a Tarantino slide with constant homage filmmaking, it’s not nearly so subtle when ambushed by pixels over polygons on an HDTV. This isn’t a plea for help, not at all. Some games, like Retro Game Challenge and Half-Minute Hero used throwbacks effectively while […]
50 Awful Game Voice Acting Performances
This hilarious “Top 50″ video has been making the rounds online today, it highlights some of the 50 worst voice acting performances in video game history. Absolutely priceless. It takes me back to a more innocent time in my game filled youth. [youtube width=”560″ height=”344”]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulbotKa5LnM[/youtube] Most of the games featured on the list are from […]
