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iOS and Android app gets a host of other improvements, too. Epilogue’s Retrace app allows you to check the authenticity of your Game Boy cartridges when used in conjunction with the GB Operator, and it has now been updated to support the company’s new SN Operator device. “Retrace works with SN Operator now,” says the…
“It was impossible for Tecmo to release hardware”. Nearly two years before the release of the Nintendo Game Boy in 1989, the Ninja Gaiden and Klonoa: Door to Phantomile director Hideo Yoshizawa came up with his own pitch for what the future of handheld gaming might look like, and it’s pretty remarkable how closely it…
New writers have also been chosen. Earlier this year, our friends at Nintendo Life reported on a Deadline exclusive about John Wick writer Derek Kolstad working on a script for a potential Streets of Rage movie. At the time, Deadline had reported that the Sonic the Hedgehog producer ‘dj2 Entertainment‘ and ‘Escape Artists‘ (known for…
Online casino gaming continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From immersive live dealer tables to narrative-driven slot machines, countless innovative mechanics have been introduced to keep players engaged. Yet despite all this technological progress, traditional casino games retain a strong position among players of all ages. Classic slots, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker remain…
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with “Ground Zero Hero” developer Rowan Edmondson, who details the creative journey behind the upcoming game. About Ground Zero Hero: Featuring a vibrant hand-drawn art style inspired by The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, Ground Zero Hero challenges players to explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland as they face off against massive…
“We were encouraged to take chances and push ourselves creatively”. If you grew up in the UK in the early ’90s, then you’ll no doubt be aware of Sega’s ‘Cyber Razor Cut’ commercial. Aired in 1992 just as the console wars between Sega and Nintendo were about to heat up, the advertisement featured Peter Wingfield…
There are plenty of spin-offs in gaming, but just like film and television, not all are instant hits. For every “Daxter,” there’s an “Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer.” Although it does a solid job of recreating the cute and charming world of the original series, the gameplay is lather, rinse, repeat and does nothing to…
Yipee Ki-Ay. This year marks the anniversaries of several classic Namco games, including Galaga (45th), The Adventures of Valkyrie (40th), Genpei Touma Den (40th), Family Stadium (40th), and Time Crisis (30th), so to celebrate, Namco has just revealed a new initiative which it is calling NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026. NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026, according to the announcement,…
“I want fans who remember Utopia to feel like we’ve done it justice”. 33 Games is a new boutique publisher which aims to create physical collector’s editions of classic games – and it has already announced its first project, a re-release of Zool on the Mega Drive / Genesis. We can now exclusively reveal the…
“You were the driving force behind the formation of IDSA and the E3 Show.”. Those of you who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s will likely remember the heated marketing wars that took place between Nintendo and Sega, with both companies vying publicly for control of the video game market while trading barbs in…