Anime Still Worth Binging

18 May 202217 May 2022

Having recently seen a great video on YouTube with people listing their favourite anime series (it's over here) has got me thinking again about some solid recommendations from my library…

The Nintendo GameCube – Emulate or Locate?

15 Sep 202114 Sep 2021

Which games are worth tracking down the original retro copies and which are best to simply download? aka The downside of a weekly content schedule with a full-time job; Tiredness…

Games that should have had sequels

14 Apr 202113 Apr 2021

The video games industry is such a strange beast. You can achieve success and win multiple awards but due to some peculiarities said success and awards won't result in simply…

Why enjoying retro gaming is like enjoying classic cars

4 Mar 20203 Mar 2020

I own an Amstrad CPC 6128. It's a lovely bit of old kit. Sure it's not our original; In a big clear out, ours accidentally went to charity so I…

The Sega Saturn – Emulate or Locate?

26 Feb 202014 Sep 2021

Which games are worth tracking down the original retro copies and which are best to simply download? aka The downside of a weekly content schedule with a full-time job, tiredness…

Taiko no Tatsujin – How to drum up excitement!

19 Sep 201819 Sep 2018

Were not far off two releases for Taiko no Tatsujin and so it's time for a big song, dance and drum! This will be the first time the series has…

Tanglewood – PC & Mega Drive

14 Aug 201826 Feb 2019

Yes you read that right, Mega Drive. The SEGA video game console from the 90s has a new game for it. Just the fact that such a thing can exist…

The Tenuous Loop aka why this heatwave is ruining standards

25 Jul 201824 Jul 2018

There are more reviews and big pieces in progress but I don't do well in this heat so apologies in advance... Why Mario Sunshine is the greatest Mario game for…

Games to play during the #HeatwaveUK of doom

27 Jun 201825 Jul 2019

I realise some of you think I'm exaggerating and some people from other countries always scoff with, "heh you think that's hot?" but you are all each and every one…

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap – PS4

2 May 20181 May 2018

Wooonderboooooy, what is the secret of your power? Apparently it's getting transformed by a magical ball of blue flame! We all know this has been out for a while (since…