Sometimes in life, a trajedy is followed by prosperity. We may be on the cusp of such great things after these mass layoffs in the game industry.
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For the Love of Leisure Gaming
Summing up the popular leisure games of the era: it’s like a digital version of Bop-It or Simon: You play it just to play it, and you try to do a little better each time.
Sega is Having a Moment Right Now
Sega dropped a BOMB recently with the announcement of reviving at least 5 classic Sega franchises! Lets goooo!!
Sega’s 15-year Fumbling of Sonic is Now a Thing of the Past
The Sonic franchise has been mishandled for far too long. But the last 5+ years have given fans reason for hope! Starting with 2017’s Sonic Mania and now the upcoming Sonic Superstars (fall 2023), we’re finally seeing Sega string together hit after hit for the first time in 3 decades!
Retro Collecting Will Destroy Your Life
You love collecting retro games. You think you’re winning… But you’re actually losing! You’re destroyed by your lack of completion. I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone.
Games We NEED On The Switch 2: Launch-Day Recommendations, Classic IPs revived, and More!
The next Nintendo system (Switch 2) could finally be the console to bring back these long-dormant classic Nintendo IPs!
Mario Kart is Feeling Long in the Tooth
With a dozen Mario Kart games to choose from, the franchise is really feeling long in the tooth. This is not to say any of the games suck, because they are actually quite excellent. But no matter which Mario Kart game you’re playing, Mario Kart always feels like… Mario Kart. And that’s the problem.
Super Mario 64 Graded Value Drops by HALF!!
By Ryan McIntee If you’ve been following the retro game market at all recently, you most likely have seen articles talking about a sealed graded copy of Super Mario 64 selling for a whopping $1.56 million. The copy was unique because it was graded by WATA games at a 9.8, A++ grade. This number turned… Continue reading Super Mario 64 Graded Value Drops by HALF!!
Earthworm Jim Speedrun World Record! – VIDEO
Solanimus owner, David Klingler, decimates Earthworm Jim to the tune of a new speedrun world record!! Check the video here!
The Thrill of the Hunt — A 2021 Retro Gaming Perspective
Nerd Bacon bargain hunter ZB discusses the thrill of the hunt! It’s not just about collecting games, it’s the excitement in the search.
Through the Eyes of a Casual Gamer – A Look Back at the Switch in 2020 – Year-in-Review
Nerd Bacon owner and founder Nerdberry looks back at 2020 through the eyes of a casual gamer. The Switch dominated the world.
New Atari Console Will Fail
There’s a new Atari console on the horizon, but can it compete with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo? And can you justify the big price tag?
10 Games We Want to See on the Dreamcast Mini
Are we on the verge of BIG SEGA NEWS about a Dreamcast Mini? A Sega spokesperson already mentioned the Dreamcast Mini. What games do we want to see?
Warning! A New Foe Has Appeared! Mid-Shelf Gaming
Welcome Mid Shelf Gaming, an eclectic trio of passionate gamers delivering quality video game video reviews straight to your eyeballs!
The Beginning Is The End – At The Dawn Of The Next Generation Of Gaming – Opinion
At the precipice of the next generation of gaming, theWatchman returns to examine what it means, and how a coming technological shift will change everything we know.