Author: Rob Warmoeskerken

Halfway through the ‘90s the gaming industry shifted from 2D to 3D. The Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 were leading that change. With games like Super Mario 64 and Tomb Raider becoming critical and financial successes, many studios believed their franchises also needed to move into 3D. As you might guess, it didn’t always turn out as planned. Simon the Sorcerer was one of those series that stumbled. Simon the Sorcerer 3D is widely known as an example of a poor transition into 3D. Critics panned it and even the original creator even admitted the series should never have gone…

GOG.com is celebrating its 17th anniversary on October 7. To mark the occasion, the platform has announced another batch of classic titles joining its ongoing preservation program. The newest additions include: With these new entries, the preservation program has now grown to 231 titles since its original launch in 2016. For those unfamiliar, GOG’s preservation program is an ongoing initiative to keep classic games playable on modern systems. Games are updated to support today’s resolutions, controllers, and quality-of-life improvements, while still including extras like manuals, bonus content, and available DLC. Over the years, the program has introduced some standout titles…

Strategy games were a big part of me growing up. Together with my father, I played many of the well-known classics. Games like the Warcraft trilogy, the original StarCraft and of course the juggernaut of real-time strategy, Command & Conquer. Those games were common Sunday afternoon sessions for us. We spent hours upon hours perfecting our strategic maneuvers and battling our way through the campaigns. Once we finally beat them, we would load up a skirmish or multiplayer battle to put all our hard-learned knowledge to the test against real opponents. It brings back good memories. A long overdue return…

RetroAchievements.org has announced that achievement support for the Wii ecosystem is in active development. For those unfamiliar with the platform, here’s a quick look at its history. RetroAchievements.org is a community-driven project that has been adding achievements to retro games since 2012. The site covers a wide range of systems, from Sega to Nintendo to PlayStation. Their most recent addition was support for the Sony PlayStation 2, which brought in a significant library of new sets. On March 19, 2026, support for the Wii will be added. This will expand the collection even further. Players can expect achievements for titles…

Do you know that feeling when a game from your childhood lingers in your memory? You’re pretty sure it was good, because you remember having a ton of fun. But when you go back, reality hits. That “awesome” game turns out to be clunky, frustrating, and far from what you pictured. That happened to me when I revisited Down in the Dumps (available on GoG.com). Let me explain. Down in the Dumps was made by the French developer Haiku Studios and published by Philips Media. If you’ve never heard of Haiku, that’s no surprise. The studio went bankrupt not long…

In the Credit Roll Chronicles, Rob (DM4S for his online friends) takes on all the games he left unfinished over the years. From childhood classics that beat him back in the day to forgotten gems that slipped through the cracks, he is determined to finally see the credits roll. Along the way he shares memories, frustrations, and the joy of rediscovering the adventures that shaped his love for gaming. A Return to Simon’s World In the first entry of my new article series you read how I went back to the magical adventures of Simon the Sorcerer. I shared my…

In the Credit Roll Chronicles, Rob (DM4S for his online friends) takes on all the games he left unfinished over the years. From childhood classics that beat him back in the day to forgotten gems that slipped through the cracks, he is determined to finally see the credits roll. Along the way he shares memories, frustrations, and the joy of rediscovering the adventures that shaped his love for gaming. The past few weeks have been a real blast from the past. I decided to go back and play some of the games I left unfinished when I was just a…

Remakes, remasters, and re-releases are coming at us constantly. Many publishers are more than happy to join in, such as Capcom with their Resident Evil series and Sony with their first-party games. Even Xbox can’t avoid this path; just look at the Halo remasters and the Master Chief Collection. Ultimately, we ourselves have a big influence on this, because as long as we keep accepting it without complaint, major publishers will continue to see easy money in these re-releases. But even for mainstream games it may seem like developers have been opting for the easiest route more often in recent…

This Musashi vs. Cthulhu review is based on the Xbox Series X version. Musashi vs. Cthulhu is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5 and PC. Nostalgic flashback Do you remember those old-school flash games you could play on the internet? I used to play a lot of those during my high school days. They were easy to pick up and could get you hooked for hours. Especially when there were leaderboards involved, I would go into ultra-challenge mode with my friends to reach the top. My first look at Musashi vs. Cthulhu brought back those memories. Musashi vs. Cthulhu lets…

São Luís, a small island in northeast Brazil, is best known for its folklore about a giant enchanted serpent that purportedly resides in the underground galleries of downtown. According to the myth, different parts of the reptile are believed to be located in various areas of the island’s center. Legend has it that when the head and tail of the serpent finally meet, the island will be doomed and destined to sink to the bottom of the ocean. Brazilian folklore Brazilian game developer Ops Game Studio brings us a story based on this folklore with their newest game, Lunar Axe.…