Kid Chameleon (Sega, 1992)
In 1992, I was 9. I was really into video games, I was really into sci-fi movies, and I knew […]
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Retro Console Gaming
Editor’s Choice: Genesis Jams (Part I)
I can tell you folks about title after title, three times a month, or I can try to entertain you
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Fester’s Quest (Sunsoft, 1989)
When I was a little kid, I watched a lot of TV that was old. A lot of syndicated shows
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Syntax – Island Universe
Syntax, also known as James Mann, has released something increasingly rare: a synth album that artfully blends new and old,
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Batman: The Video Game (Sunsoft, 1989)
In 1989, Warner Brothers released the blockbuster film, Batman. A merchandising storm ensued, with both movie-related and general Batman-themed items
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Metroid (Nintendo, 1986)
In my last article, I discussed Doom, a landmark game that takes place in a dark future. Doomguy isn’t the
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Doom (id Software, 1993)
Wolfenstein 3D was a commercial success, as well as a new standard for 3D action gaming. It prompted developers, including
Album Reviews
A Space Love Adventure – Synth Punk EP
A Space Love Adventure has released an EP, and it’s everything his fans and supporters have been waiting for. Since 2011, ASLA has been producing synthwave music and honing his skills. You may have heard him on the Outrun Europa comp, as well as a few other places, but ASLA has finally given us his first full EP, a true-to-form set of tracks that is very 80’s, very cool, and very easy to enjoy.
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Wolfenstein 3D (id Software, 1992)
World War II. Europe is in turmoil. Germany is on the rampage, fueled by the poison doctrines of Nazism and
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Wizards & Warriors (Rare Ltd., 1987)
The classic story recurs throughout mythology, folklore, legends, and even more modern tales: the brave champion defeats the evil wizard
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Shirobon – Infinity
Around September of last year, I applied to write for NewRetroWave. Our fearless leader sent me a link to an album called The Arcade Dream by an artist called Shirobon. I was blown away. Roughly one year later, here I am, listening to Shirobon’s newest effort, Infinity. Not only am I astounded again, but I am also intrigued. Shirobon’s been at it since at least 2007; now he seems to be kicking into a whole new gear.
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Gauntlet (Atari, 1985)
Where you grew up as a kid probably had an effect on what system you first played a Gauntlet port