Author: Danny Neleman

Antstream announced it’s launch on Xbox as the largest content drop in history the Xbox ecosystem. And that seems pretty accurate, as it adds 1500 retro games to the Xbox ecosystem in one go. The game selection on the platform is primarily focused on home computers, with a significant number of Amiga games (201), C64 games (358), and ZX Spectrum games (351) available. While Antstream also offers a nice selection of Arcade games, it appears that the representation of 8-bit and 16-bit consoles is somewhat limited. Additionally, some of the games available on Antstream can also be found on other…

After more than three decades, the beloved duo, Bubby and Bobby, return in the legendary title “Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III” digitally* on Nintendo Switch, XBOX, and PlayStation 4/5. “Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III” is a classic platformer developed by TAITO that first graced the gaming scene in 1991. As a sequel to Rainbow Islands and the third installment in the legendary Bubble Bobble series, it recaptured the magic and charm that delighted fans worldwide. While it never made its way to arcades, it instead captivated players on home consoles, such as PC Engine and TurboGrafx, and…

The creators behind many retro consoles in past and present, most notably the Evercade line of consoles, release their latest mini handheld console, the Super Pocket. The Super Pocket is released under the label HyperMega Tech. The first two Super Pocket devices coming to retailers in 2023 are the Super Pocket Capcom Edition and the Super Pocket TAITO Edition. Each console is available for £49, $59, €59 and can be pre-ordered from July 14th ahead of their release in October 2023. The Super Pocket Capcom Edition comes with 12 amazing games from the legendary publisher including 11 arcade games including Street Fighter II’: Hyper Fighting, Final Fight, 1942, and the home console version of the original Mega Man.…

This Classic Racers Elite Review is played and tested on the Nintendo Switch. Classic Racers Elite is also released on Playstation and PC (Steam) for €29,99/$29.99. When I received this review key earlier this week, I knew I was the chosen one for the task. You see, I’m a car nut, or more precisely, a motorsports enthusiast. I’ve been to Le Mans 24 hours three times, witnessed 12 live Formula 1 Grand Prix races, and experienced WEC, Moto GP, WTTC, WSBK, and more. I’ve even attended a couple of Historic GP events and visited the Le Mans museum. Classic Racers…

Mintrocket’s debut darling, “Dave the Diver”, has been making waves globally since its launch on June 28th. Only 10 days after launch, Mintirocket has sold over a cumulative 1 million copies of the beloved oceanic escapade! Critics around the world have been raving, earning the title an outstanding 89 Metacritic score and 89 OpenCritic score, but they aren’t the only ones praising the deep-sea diving, sushi restaurant management hybrid. Jumping to over 28,000 player reviews while maintaining its “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating makes it clear that those who play it, love it. With its stunning 2.5D pixel art, quirky characters, and surprising cutscenes, players have been flocking to…

This Gimmick! Special Edition review is made by playing the PC Steam version. Gimmick! is also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation. My thoughts go out to all those Nordic kids who found Gimmick! under the tree on Juldagen (eh, Christmas) back in 1993. All these kids probably circled this new NES platformer in the toy shop’s Christmas catalogue. It came so late in the life cycle of the console that kids who were still playing the NES must have been attracted to it. Little did they know that this game, with the incredibly cute, green, and wholesome character…

The Neo Geo CD has always been a gateway into Neo Geo collecting, as it is relatively affordable compared to its AES and MVS sister platforms. Although the lackluster CD speed of both versions of the console mostly results in long loading times, the game prices and import friendliness have always attracted a niche but dedicated following. A big part of the love for the Neo Geo CD has to be the incredible controller that came with it. It’s arguably the single best controller of its generation, with great button placement, a sublime shape, and the best thumbstick ever made.…

Steam Next Fest has ended. This week-long Steam event, driven by developers, was brimming with an abundance of free demos, developer streams, and more. We have covered some of the highlights so far, but one standout that we have yet to mention is Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. Thanks to publisher Mimimi Games, we had the opportunity to spend a bit more time with the demo to fully immerse ourselves in the the world and lore of Shadow Gambit. Island Desperados To start off, Shadow Gambit is a real-time stealth strategy game set in the imaginative pirate world of the…

If you were a gamer of the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era and interested in arcade games, you are likely aware of what could be considered one of the greatest game collections of all time: Taito Legends I and II. The preorder of the second volume of its modern equivalent, Taito Milestones 2, is available now! Taito Milestones 2 preorder ININ Games and Taito teamed up to revive the spirit of Taito Legends with the Taito Milestones releases. The first edition was released in May of last year, and recently ININ and Taito announced the second volume. As is the case with all…

Steam Next Fest has barely ended, and the next Steam event has already begun! It’s that time most PC gamers both love and dread simultaneously—the sale that tempts us to fill up our backlog with enough gameplay hours to last us until we reach seniority. Check out our retro-inspired recommendations