2018-02-21 12:07
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2018-02-19 10:54
Here's a quick let's play of Fun 'N Games for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive.
Due to the style of the game, I felt a let's play would be a better suited format than a review. The video q… Read More
2018-02-06 11:05
As I've been a fan of Batman and the Joker since I was about 4 years old, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of my top 10 Batman games of all time.
Expect to see a mix of retro a… Read More
2017-10-31 18:00
Haunting Starring Polterguy is a unique title for the Mega Drive and Sega Genesis. Whereas typically in games it's best to avoid troublesome ghosts, in this you get to play as one!
After… Read More
2017-10-10 09:38
In the early 1990's Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat dominated the fighting game genre, inspiring many developers to try and replicate the successful formula. Sega's attempt was Eternal Cham… Read More
2017-10-02 14:31
I'm happy to announce that I will be attending PLAY Expo in Manchester on Saturday the 14th of October. The event itself runs for the entire weekend and is a great day out for fans of re… Read More
2017-05-31 09:45
The arcade version of OutRun was created by the legendary Yu Suzuki and AM2 team at Sega who've been responsible for the likes of Shenmue, Virtua Fighter and Daytona USA. The game featured s… Read More
2017-04-13 17:01
Recently I received some amazing pins from a company called Power Up Pins who create their own uniquely design enamel and engraved pins around gaming, geek and popular culture. I don't o… Read More
2017-04-12 10:42
In 1989 Golden Axe was released in the arcades and was a great success. Makoto Uchida, who previously worked on Altered Beast, was said to have wanted to create a game that was inspired by D… Read More
2017-03-21 10:30
The Terminator was released by Virgin Games on the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis in 1992. Licensed games have always been a bit of a gamble; they're often average at best, but there are some e… Read More
2017-01-24 10:54
My first video for 2017 is finally here and it's quite different to my usual reviews and gaming memories. Don't worry though as I'll still be doing those, infact my next retro review should… Read More
2017-01-11 12:05
So 2017 is finally here and with it comes reflection and a continued ambition to improve from experience and lessons learned in 2016.I'd just like to start off by saying that although a lot… Read More
2016-12-24 00:17
When it comes to Christmas themed retro games, I often like to have a quick play of James Pond 2 Codename: Robocod at this time of year. Whilst the character started off on the Amiga and thi… Read More
2016-12-13 11:38
To mark this special milestone of reaching 1000 YouTube subscribers I wanted to make this thank you video and answer some of the questions you've sent in.You'll learn about retro games and c… Read More
2016-12-09 00:16
Before the days of Street Fighter 2, when I used to go round to my cousin's house we used to play Pit-Fighter! It's certainly not considered a classic by today's standards, but it was fairly… Read More
![House Of The Dead 2 With Dad [Quick Play]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/1386/138625-273880032.w320.jpg "House Of The Dead 2 With Dad [Quick Play]")
2016-10-31 18:05
Due to illness I wasn't able to get my Halloween special ready in time this year (sorry!), but thankfully my Dad agreed to join me in this quick play video for House of the Dead 2!We both ha… Read More
2016-10-18 11:14
This year I returned to PLAY Expo in Manchester, making it my third visit to this great retro gaming event! How did it compare to previous years? I think I can safely say it has been my favo… Read More
2016-10-16 22:39
Space Harrier 2 was developed and published by Sega back in 1988 as a launch title for the Mega Drive in Japan. It was then made available for the US launch of the Sega Genesis in 1989 and f… Read More
2016-10-06 08:57
I remember the first time I saw the Indiana Jones movies and the impact it had on me. When I was just a little boy these adventurous stories glued me to the screen as I watched them over and… Read More
2016-10-03 08:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0GFQV8sLv4On Saturday the 8th of October 2016 I will be attending Play Expo in Manchester, so I just wanted to let you all know in case any of you who are at… Read More
2016-09-23 15:16
I recently went into the attic at my parents house and discovered some of my old retro big box PC games. There's quite a few classics here so I thought I'd make this video to share them with… Read More
2016-09-08 10:03
The Nintendo Game Boy was the second console I ever owned. I remember saving up for it and my Sister lending me enough money to bridge the gap. It came with Mega Man 2 and the original Super… Read More
2016-08-28 11:31
I'm always trying to think of ways I can "give back" and show my appreciation for the support I receive from gamers all around the world on Patreon, Twitter, Youtube and more.As I'll be atte… Read More
2016-08-16 14:34
I'm happy to announce that I'll be attending PLAY Expo in Manchester again later this year (8th-9th October 2016), making this my 3rd year running!I've thoroughly enjoyed PLAY Expo &hell…Read More
![Sonic 2 HD [Quick Play]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/1386/138625-422523115.w320.jpg "Sonic 2 HD [Quick Play]")
2016-08-12 11:12
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 HD is a fan-made game by a small group of talented people who wanted to re-create Sega and Sonic Team's classic game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with high definition graphics… Read More
2016-08-05 09:10
Codemasters released Micro Machines on various consoles back in 1991, but the version I played and loved was for the Sega Mega Drive. Being such a huge fan of the toys when I was a kid, when… Read More
2016-06-22 10:15
Hello everyone!I just thought I'd give you a quick heads-up that tomorrow (23rd June) I will be doing a special Sonic stream to celebrate this occasion, with a few prizes to give out.You'll… Read More
2016-06-09 08:37
Theme Park is a management simulator developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive back in 1995. The game made its way to many system… Read More
2016-05-16 11:56
Daria Plays RPGs is a new YouTube channel I discovered recently through this particular video, which I was extremely impressed by.The topic grabbed my attention as whilst I'm a fan of old tu… Read More
2016-04-20 13:45
Modern gaming has given us a lot of ways to enjoy new versions of old, retro games. The clearest may be the rise of mobile apps, which allow private and professional developers alike to crea… Read More
2016-04-18 09:11
Super Smash TV is a game set in 1999, where television game shows have gone to the extreme of offering big prizes at the risk of being killed. You must make your way through various arenas… Read More
2016-04-06 11:26
Just a little heads up for all you Nintendo fans out there, that my next game review is likely to be for a SNES (Super Nintendo) game!I ran a poll on twitter, which from 67 votes resulted in… Read More
2016-03-29 09:49
Chuck Rock was a cartoonish platformer developed by Core Design back in 1991. The same studio who were later responsible for the creation of Tomb Raider. Unfortunately, this title didn't qui… Read More
2016-03-01 11:23
Some of you who follow my mad ramblings on twitter may already be aware that as of today, I am now 100% self employed. What has this got to do with ANYTHING?!?! Well, let me explain...Don't… Read More
2016-02-24 12:27
Pete (onaretrotip) has some fantastic content on his YouTube channel, featuring a number factual videos such as this for one of my all time favourite consoles; 10 facts about… Read More
2016-02-15 12:28
Back in 2005 Sega released the "Sega Classics Collection" in America for the PlayStation 2 (PS2); a compilation of arcade hits such as Space Harrier and OutRun, remade in 3D!These were… Read More
2016-02-08 16:14
Keep informed about new retro game reviews, videos, blog articles, community content, upcoming events and so much more! As I don't have a very regular schedule at the moment, I've… Read More
2016-01-25 17:47
In 1991 Electronic Arts released Road Rash; an alternative and gritty racing game where you could punch, kick and club your way to victory!This was exactly the kind of title Sega wanted in t… Read More
2015-12-17 13:57
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic characters in video game history, replacing Alex Kidd as SEGA's official mascot back in 1991 to compete with Nintendo's Super Mario, playing a si… Read More
2015-12-17 13:57
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic characters in video game history, replacing Alex Kidd as SEGA's official mascot back in 1991 to compete with Nintendo's Super Mario, playing a si… Read More
2015-12-04 12:41
Sonic the Hedgehog is the first game I ever owned, alongside Michael Jackson's Moonwalker with my Sega Mega Drive back in the early 90's. Sonic has been a huge influence in what got me… Read More
2015-11-10 10:36
I've been friends with JMM Reviews for a few months now on twitter. With the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, he decided to make a tribute video to the original which I think… Read More
2015-11-09 12:28
On Sunday the 1st of November 2015, I reached 500 subscribers on my YouTube channel. With this milestone I wanted to use the opportunity to thank a lot of people for helping me get to h… Read More
2015-10-30 11:12
Before the likes of Silent Hill, Resident Evil and even Doom, we had Splatterhouse. Well, the first game existed in the Arcades and on the Turbo Grafx 16, but Sega Genesis and Mega Drive own… Read More
2015-10-30 11:12
Before the likes of Silent Hill, Resident Evil and even Doom, we had Splatterhouse. Well, the first game existed in the Arcades and on the Turbo Grafx 16, but Sega Genesis and Mega Drive own… Read More
2015-10-19 09:09
Rambo III (3) was one of the early Sega Genesis and Mega Drive titles, released back in 1989 for the US and in 1990 for Europe. It's based fairly loosely on the film of the same name, which… Read More
2015-10-19 09:09
Rambo III (3) was one of the early Sega Genesis and Mega Drive titles, released back in 1989 for the US and in 1990 for Europe. It's based fairly loosely on the film of the same name, which… Read More
2015-10-14 11:10
This year I returned to PLAY Expo; a retro gaming event based in Manchester. It's a long drive for me (roughly 3 hours each way depending on traffic), but I thought it would be worth it… Read More
2015-10-02 10:54
I've been a big fan of Slope's Game Room by Daniel Ibbertson for quite some time now. In fact, I was his first ever Patreon supporter and still continue to contribute to this day.The th… Read More
2015-09-29 11:22
Some of you may remember my posts about PLAY Expo in Manchester last year, where I had a fantastic time meeting indie developers, trying out the Nintendo Virtual Boy for the first time, buyi… Read More
2015-07-28 21:33
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0tNC-Tno1E“It Starts…” In 1994 Disney released The Lion King, a classic animated movie that is said to be loosely based on William Shakesp… Read More
2015-06-18 14:37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqEE_nbRqAgIn 1993 Steven Spielberg brought his vision of Michael Crichton's novel to the silver screen with ground-breaking computer generated imagery and su… Read More
2015-06-01 22:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx4cUoQ0QDAThe Sega Mega Drive or Genesis is one of my all time favourite games consoles.When I look around the web and talk to people on social sites like Tw… Read More
2015-05-05 17:26
I once built a tower of guns when I was around 8 or 9. Taking every action figure in my (frankly mammoth) collection and stripping them of their accessories, I created my own little weapons… Read More
2015-04-30 10:02
After two months of commuting with the New Nintendo 3DS, does the upgrade feel worthwhile?Nintendo has an uncanny knack of releasing new hardware to coincide with spare cash appearing in my… Read More
2015-04-14 08:19
https://youtu.be/h0030O2q9y8In 1992 a new, brutal and exciting fighting game franchise blasted onto the scene and punched Street Fighter 2 right in the balls! It was everywhere and the gore… Read More
2015-03-30 09:28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7y31Ty2I50Lemmings first appeared on the Amiga back in 1991 and was developed by a company called DMA Design, who would later become Rockstar North; known fo… Read More
2015-02-19 15:52
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_OGpjZgSkAfter the success of previous mature titles such as Road Rash and F-22 Interceptor, Electronic Arts launched what was to be another great new franc… Read More
2015-02-16 11:07
Have you seen my latest video reviews for classic retro Sega Mega Drive and Genesis games? If not, you can check them out here. It's all part of my continuous goal to keep creating better co… Read More
2015-02-09 15:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IUiOWXYIvIIn the early days of 8-bit home consoles, Sega tried to establish their own mascot to rival Nintendo’s Super Mario. What they came up with Al… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's fair to say that Thief has divided people in much the same way that the Tomb Raider reboot did last year. Eidos Montreal have abandoned certain elements of the old games in favour of ap… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Coffee Stain Studios have set an official release date for Goat Simulator. The developer plans to keep the core gameplay "small and silly" and is working on adding Steam Workshop support so… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
With the new Xbox One I've noticed (heard) a lot of people using Kinect commands online. Most noticeably "Xbox, record that". So I've compiled a full list of voice commands you can use.Read… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
So I’ve decided to start a new feature on the blog which highlights certain games I’ve been playing lately. These aren’t necessarily new or anything like that (as sometimes… Read More
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