One of my favorite games of all time (known as Jet Grind Radio in the US) just happens to have one of the best game soundtracks ever. If you’re looking for a good mix of of creative and energetic Japanese music, the best place to start is the soundtracks of the Jet Set Radio series. […]
This is a continuation of my series on console games that made the best use of each console’s limited system resources. If you think I missed any games, please feel free to leave a suggestion with an explanation in the comments section. I will be revising this guide as I learn more. Please wait until […]
As you may have noticed Capcom is on a rampage of releases for the PSP. They have also been pushing their Megaman franchise harder than ever. Soon after the MegaMan X Collection for the PS2 and Gamecube, we have Maverick Hunter X for the PSP — essential a remake of the original Megaman X game […]
If you’ve ever played Marvel vs Capcom 2 on the Dreamcast, you can’t deny that the music is lowsy. It’s incredibly slow and borning and does not fit the game at all. (Read PlanetDreamcast’s review of MvC2 for good commentary) Because of this, there has been a number of people who have created their own […]
Power Stone is one of those great Dreamcast series that I’m surprised that have gone this long without a port to a newer system. But now, Capcom has announced the Power Stone Collection for Sony’s PSP. It will include the following features Ports of both Power Stone and Power Stone 2 Four new characters in […]
Not to long ago, we heard news that the upcoming 2D Metroid title, known as Metroid Dread, had been cancelled. However, just recently, DS-X2 has shared with us that the first edition of the new NOM (the Nintendo Official Magazine) has Metroid Dread listed on the 2006 release calendar. This may be based on old […]
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max for the PSP has made it over here to the US and from what I’ve seen in this video clip, it looks impressive. This PSP version also includes Yun, Maki, and Eagle, characters that were added for the GameBoy Advance version of the game — plus Ingrid, who was introduced […]
I’m sure you all have your favorite consoles. But have you ever wished you could have that machine in a different color without having to do a custom paint-job? Many consoles over the years have been released in a variety of colors, either in regular or limited edition releases. UponTheRainbow.com has a comprehensive database of […]
This is a continuation of my series on console games that made the best use of each console’s limited system resources. Other Parts: Part 1 & Part 3 — Part 4 is on the way Aliens vs Predator There have only been a few times before the 21st century where I was amazed by how […]
After doing my research for my recent “Games That Pushed The Limits” article, I have become a bit more fascinated with the TurboGrafix 16 (aka the PC Engine) When getting started with a new retro console, many gamers like to be able to try out a variety of games without having to shop eBay for […]
Even though the system only comes with a standard 2 controller ports, the Sega Saturn is one of the best multiplayer systems of all time. With the help of two Multi-Tap accessories, you can have up to 10 — yes 10 — players at the same time on supported games. With the Multi-Tap, you can […]
I have been recently been fascinated by the history of the various machines that have battled for our living rooms. Each machine has had its strengths and weaknesses, and as a programmer, I’m amazed by some of the ways developers have harnessed the power of consoles and pushed them to their limits resulting is some […]
Here are some larger pictures of kotami’s NEStation, the Nintendo Entertainment System modded to imitate the design of the Playstation 2. Check out more great system hacks
I don’t claim to be a shmup expert, but I did a lot of research on this subject about a year ago. The findings of “superior ports†are not a result of a great amount of testing on my part, but rather the general consensus that I found among the shmup community. We all know […]
Looking for The Best Genesis Games? The Best Games That Defined the Sega Genesis The Best Genesis Games Under $10 The Best Undiscovered Sega Genesis Games The Genesis Games That Pushed The Limits of Graphics & Sound About This List: With the combination of Sega’s acknowledged interest in Nintendo’s virtual console and the fact that […]
