All Things Retro
Sega’s most successful console turns 35. Released in Japan on October 29th 1988 – that’s 35 years ago today – the Sega Mega Drive (or Genesis, if you’re in North America) is arguably the company’s most beloved home console – it’s certainly the most commercially successful, having shifted a respectable 30.75 million units worldwide. The…
It’s hard to believe, but the MSX platform is turning 40 this year! For those of us who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, the MSX was more than just a computer; it was a gateway to a world of gaming adventures, a source of creativity, and a symbol of innovation. As we celebrate…
The eBay darling celebrates 30 years. Dracula X: Rondo of Blood is 30 years old today – it launched in Japan on October 29th, 1993. Part of the long-running Castlevania series, Rondo of Blood was the first game in the series to make use of the CD-ROM format and boasted animated cutscenes and a stunning…
“Nintendo were interested in buying the ColecoVision for the Japanese market”. Bert Reiner worked at Coleco from 1969 to 1988, starting as one of its only engineers and gradually rising through the ranks to become the vice president of product development. While at the company, he oversaw the development of the Coleco Telstar line of…
Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss The sixth generation of video game consoles is one of the best, comprising four legendary systems from four iconic companies: the Sega Dreamcast, the Sony PlayStation 2, the Nintendo GameCube, and the Microsoft Xbox. We’re offering a variety of games from these consoles in our November 9th…
Feel visible matter. Update : As spotted by gosokkyu, Radiant Silvergun will be arriving on Steam on November 3rd. It will come with classic & modern modes and will be compatible with Xbox, PS4/PS5, and Nintendo Switch controllers, in addition to keyboard & mouse. The Japanese price is listed at ¥2,500. Original Story : Treasure’s…
WALTER DAY’S GAMING SUPERSTARS: VOLUME TWO On Sale! For a limited time, Volume two of the Walter Day Gaming Superstars book will be $29.99. (That is $10.00 off the original price) To Order Book ($23.40) This book will only be available on Amazon and I will not have access to extra books to ship to…
“I said it as a joke at that moment”. Tekken Tag Tournament may not be part of the mainline Tekken series, but when the PlayStation 2 launched in 2000, it was one of the most high-profile early releases alongside Namco stablemate Ridge Racer V. The game recently celebrated its 23rd birthday, and series producer Katsuhiro…
In the dim glow of a CRT monitor, the eerie flickering of pixels and haunting chiptune melodies combine to create a spine-tingling atmosphere. It’s a scene familiar to anyone who has ventured into the world of retro horror video games. These classics, birthed in an era of limited graphics and primitive sound technology, continue to…
Find out where the son of Dracula got his bite. There are few characters from the Castlevania series that are as popular or as iconic as Alucard. The son of Dracula has made appearances in many Castlevania games over the years, as well as the Castlevania Netflix show, becoming something of a fan favourite, thanks…