Project Unity, created by Bacteria, turns Sega Master System, Neo Geo MVS, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, Intellivision, Colecovision, Atari 7800, Turbografx 16, PlayStation 1 & 2, Mega Drive, NES, Super NES, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64 and Amstrad GX4000 into one big console.
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'Project Unity' Puts 15 Game Consoles In One Big Box
Posted 4/15/13 1:15 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Retro
Snuggle Up With These Retro Video Game Cartridge Pillows
Posted 3/26/13 3:25 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Retro
When you're sitting down to play the next game on your list there's nothing more important than comfort. There's a good chance you'll be glued to that seat for quite some time, and gaming sores are no joke (though I have nothing to back this up). That's where these super soft retro game cartridge pillows come in.
Amazon Opens Retro Gaming Store
Posted 3/14/13 6:28 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Retro
Looking for one of those old Sega Genesis AC adapters? Maybe you're on the hunt for a replacement battery for your Game Boy Advance SP. Either way, Amazon has always been a pretty good place to find classic gaming gear, and now they're making it a little easier with their new Retro Gaming Store.
Five Classics Sega Titles in Need of a Reboot
Posted 1/9/12 1:39 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Op-Ed, Retro, sega
When I say classic, I mean you've probably never heard of any of them.
Upon seeing the news that Choplifter will be receiving an HD remake this week, I was immediately taken back to one of my earliest gaming memories: Playing video games on the Sega Master System. No, not the Sega Genesis. My gaming history starts with Sega's little-known NES competitor, wedged between the more popular 16-bit Genesis and the ultra-obscure SG-1000. Choplifter was a personal favorite on the Master System, but several other hits from that console's library make up this list of franchises ripe for a reboot.
Space Harrier
How can we be in the age of 3D graphics yet not be revisiting one of Sega's earliest attempts at stereoscopic 3D? Space Harrier was a third-person on-rails shooter that used pseudo-3D sprite scaling to send the world whizzing past you in its arcade port, and a later sequel took advantage of the Master System's 3D glasses accessory to further the effect.
If I could lose a weekend to Geometry Wars, I could definitely get on board with a modern Space Harrier remake. Add in a remixed version of that killer 8-bit soundtrack and you've got an XBLA/PSN hit on your hands. Just don't let me see this on iOS or Android. No amount of nostalgia is worth the pain of precision-killing virtual buttons, and I'm looking for a true reboot, not a cash grab port.
For bonus points, port over the arcade game Planet Harriers, originally published in 2000. The game looks to be exactly what I would ask for in an updated Space Harrier, but I can't pass judgement as the double-seater arcade game is quite hard to come by. Early plans for a Dreamcast port died along with that system, and the game hasn't been mentioned since.
How They Used To Sell Games: Sony On SNES, 1800 Screens
Posted 4/21/09 10:00 am EST by Stephen Totilo in Advertising, Retro
WWE's John Cena Admits 'Red Alert' Obsession, Frustration
Posted 3/27/09 5:21 pm EST by Stephen Totilo in PC, Red Alert 3, Retro, Video, WWE
While eating ice cream with my colleague Josh Horowitz to somehow hype the release of his new movie "12 Rounds," WWE star John Cena started dropping names of games he loves. These include "Super Mario Bros." Okay. And "Ikari Warriors." Interesting. And "RollerCoaster Tycoon." Seriously?
Cena also pleads for gamers to look him up online and let him beat you at "Red Alert" on the PC. I'm not sure which "Command & Conquer: Red Alert" he has in mind, but maybe you can track him down by his gamer name, which seems to be "RichardHammerbush33". (When you're done watching the above clip, watch Cena rap-battle Josh.)
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Flea Market Finds [photos]
Posted 1/23/09 5:30 pm EST by Tracey John in Photo Spectacular, Retro
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Earlier this week I visited my mom in Florida, and we stopped by a flea market in Oldsmar. Amidst the piles of VHS tapes and romance novels, I found a treasure trove of old gaming goods. Take a look at what I found. Read More...
NES-Style 'Dark Knight' Fan Clip Pops Up On YouTube
Posted 1/14/09 4:00 pm EST by Stephen Totilo in batman, Retro
FROM SPLASHPAGE: YouTube user elmacbee probably had the right idea channeling Sunsoft as the faux game’s look. Anyone who played their original “Batman,” “Return of the Joker” or “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” should be able to appreciate the 8-bit cinematographer’s tricks here.
Read more about 8-bit Dark Knight gaming concept video at Splashpage.MTV.com...
ESPN Declares 'Mike Tyson's Punch-Out' A 'First-Ballot Lock' For A Sports Gaming Hall of Fame
Posted 12/1/08 5:00 pm EST by Stephen Totilo in nintendo, Nostalgia, punch-out!, Retro
ESPN.com has an article up about the awesomeness of "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!" for the Nintendo Entertainment System. I was quoted in it.
Do I share my stories about being managing editor of a boxing magazine for several years? Nope.
Recount my times seeing but for some reason never talking to Iron Mike at boxing press conferences? No. I was young and a bit shy and Evander Holyfield was more approachable!
Do I defend the "Mr. Dream" version of the game, which is the only one I ever owned -- and which gets slammed in the piece? No.
I just talk about not remembering how to beat King Hippo. Thankfully the article's author, Patrick Sauer, reminds me in the article. It's a good read, with pro boxers and others reminiscing about the game.
So do we all agree with this line from the piece?
...if there's ever a Hall of Fame for sports video games, it's a first-ballot lock.
[Photo Credit: Focus on Sport/Getty Images]
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Sony Says More PS One Games On PSN 'Shortly'
Posted 11/20/08 1:30 pm EST by Patrick Klepek in PS3, PSN, Retro
There are many classic PS One games available to download through PlayStation Network in Japan, but we've seen barely any here in the United States (does anyone want to play "2 Xtreme," anyway?)
I didn't ask John Koller, the head of hardware marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America, whether this was changing when we spoke earlier this week. My bad, readers.
But he did follow-up over e-mail last night.
"Yes, we are working on further PSone additions to the PS Store and should see those launch shortly," he said.
With that in mind, what PS One games do you want to re-buy? "Klonoa" and "Metal Gear Solid" would be very much appreciated, thanks!
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