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The 1982 arcade game Bump ‘n’ Jump has a lot of points in its favor. Especially compared to other games of its era, Bump ‘n’ Jump is…very fast-paced. The premise is simple enough. You play a car. Unlike normal cars, this one can jump very high. Which is helpful, because other cars are often…
“I’d like to change my lifestyle and take better care of my health”. Video game developers can be a dedicated and determined bunch, but the cost of that professionalism can often be poor health – as former Castlevania series producer Koji ‘IGA’ Igarashi is aware. Speaking to Famitsu about his aims for 2026, Igarashi –…
We have been spoilt by some pretty decent looking games this month, from Sherwood (C64 Collector’s Edition) by Griffonsoft, to Zezito in the Glittering Caves by Iapetus. Well here with another great game to keep you occupied throughout this month, and it’s Deathflood : Curse of Oak Island by WindigoProductions. A game described by the developer, as an action…
A great way to start the year for JRPG fans. Translator Supper has released a new English patch for the 1994 PC Engine CD RPG, Emerald Dragon. Originally released on Japanese home computers in 1989 and developed by Glodia, Emerald Dragon was ported to consoles by Alfa System (it would also come to the Super…
That’s a lot of swords. Back in 2001, Sega published the Smilebit-developed real-time strategy title Hundred Swords, a Dreamcast title which would sadly remain exclusive to Japan. Like many Dreamcast games, it featured online play – a feature that was lost when Sega shut down its servers decades ago. Read the full article on timeextension.com…
“This project has an intentional design approach planned from top-to-bottom”. We’ve already seen one unofficial crossover fighting game in the form of Sega Vs Capcom, and now it’s time for the latter to test its might against Square’s roster of characters. Taking inspiration from Capcom’s iconic ‘Vs’ series of titles – which includes Marvel Vs…
Say hello to the ONEXSUGAR WALLET. Clamshell phones made a comeback a few years back, thanks to the efforts of Samsung and Motorola, boasting displays which are capable of folding in on themselves. Now, the technology is bleeding into gaming handhelds, with One-Netbook teasing a folding screen on its upcoming ONEXSUGAR WALLET portable (thanks, Android…
“It wasn’t an easy decision to make”. Limited Run Games co-founder Josh Fairhurst has announced that he is leaving the company this year. Fairhurst revealed that he had actually stepped down as company CEO back in September, and will be working as President until March 2026, after which he will be “scaling back to redirect…
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Basketball Classics co-creator Josh Marchant who details what makes the game so special and a part of the Acclaim family. Old School Gamer Magazine: What makes this game a special one for you? Josh Marchant: Lots of reasons! Dave and I (who together make up Namo Gamo) both had…
Even if some gameplay choices end up uneven at times, Tembo the Badass Elephant is a blast. With a look that’ll remind you of several different cartoon network shows and simple, but immersive gameplay, “Tembo the Badass Elephant,” is a blast. Thanks to a budget price and a gameplay style that little kids can enjoy…