Retro

Trauma Protocol: California Games

Trauma Protocol: California Games

In my line of work as an EMT, we have what we refer to as a “Trauma Protocol.” A trauma protocol is a term used when talking to the hospital over the phone while we are en route with a pat... Read More »

Kenseiden: A lost treasure of the Sega Master System

Kenseiden: A lost treasure of the Sega Master System

In the 1980’s, the world was going through what could best be described as a “Ninja Renaissance.”  Ninjas were everywhere, in movies, cartoons, television shows, and toys.  With th... Read More »

Cowboys From Hell: Taking a look at NES Westerns, Part II

Cowboys From Hell: Taking a look at NES Westerns, Part II

In part one of Cowboys from Hell, we took a look at some examples of games from the Western genre for the NES.  Some were good, some were bad, and some were ugly.  There were too many examples to in... Read More »

When NBA Stars Attack

When NBA Stars Attack

I can honestly say that I have never cared about basketball at any point in my life. In fact, I wouldn’t know a thing about basketball if it weren’t for two things; the media and video gam... Read More »

Arcade Beat ‘Em Ups of the Early 1990’s

Arcade Beat ‘Em Ups of the Early 1990’s

Back in the 8 bit and 16 bit era, we had some great games to play at home, but unless your parents were rich enough to buy you a Neo-Geo for Christmas, you had to go to the arcades if you wanted to ge... Read More »

My Tecmo Bowl Renaissance

My Tecmo Bowl Renaissance

Having recently downloaded Tecmo Bowl: Throwback from Xbox Live Arcade, I thought it would be great to talk about Tecmo Bowl this week. My love for the franchise dates back to middle school, however I... Read More »

The Great Injustice of My Childhood: Ghostbusters Games

The Great Injustice of My Childhood: Ghostbusters Games

It must have been back in 1985 or 1986, when I was a young boy, sitting on the living room floor at my Grandparent’s house, when one of my Uncles brought a VHS tape into the room. I was playing ... Read More »

Danger in the Trenches – Hogs of War – Retro Review

Danger in the Trenches – Hogs of War – Retro Review

Hogs of War is one of those games that not too many people caught back in the PS1’s heyday. This brilliant turn-based combat game was developed and published by Infogrames back in 2000. I’... Read More »

Searching for the Roots of the GTA Franchise

Searching for the Roots of the GTA Franchise

As I stand in the middle of an anonymous street in Los Santos, with a smoking gun in my hand, overlooking a scene of dead cops and pedestrians, burning vehicles and destroyed property, I ask myself &#... Read More »

Renegade: Double Dragon’s Older Cousin

Renegade: Double Dragon’s Older Cousin

Do you ever try to ride the subway after hours, only to have a bunch of dudes with kendo sticks attack you for seemingly no reason? Or, have you ever gone for a ride on your motorcycle, only to have t... Read More »

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