Namco x Capcom is a game that has quite a hardcore buzz around it. We still haven’t heard any news on it coming out of Japan, but I know for a fact that it would sell well if it did. I believe Namco is making a huge mistake if they do not export it. This […]
Usually, when you get a new-to-you console or you boot up an emulator for the first time, you can usually find or remember the major games to check out. But what happens when you need something different to play? This is where the “Hidden Gems” come in. With my new “Hidden Gems” feature, I plan […]
There is no doubt that if you are an RPG fan, you should either own a Playstation or have ePSXe running on your computer. While there are many more RPGs worth playing, here are some of the most popular on the PSOne. Final Fantasy VII (eBay) Final Fantasy VIII (eBay) Final Fantasy IX (eBay) Final […]
There are lots of great consoles hack out there that can bring your old machines to their fullest potential (Modded Saturn, anyone?), however many of them require some basic soldering. Here is some information I have collected to help newbies get started in the fine art of soldering. Basics from Wikipedia What Is Soldering? Basic […]
There are two main formats for Sega Saturn, Sega CD, and Neo-Geo CD game images — BIN/CUE and ISO/MP3. Both formats will require you to have what is called a CUE sheet. However, all is not lost if you do not have one. If you have a ISO/MP3 image and don’t have a CUE sheet […]
Vinnk from 4ColorRebellion recently posted a great profile and interview about a local video game shop that is about ten minutes away from his place in Japan, named the Famicom Dojo. It sounds like a quaint little shop that I could only dream of. The were one of the first stores in Japan to sell […]
The highly-anticipated Mega Man X Collection has finally been released here in the US. I personally suck at the games, but I know there are a lot of Megaman fans out there (hence all the games). The compilation is being released for both the PS2 and Gamecube (I guess XBox gamers aren’t much for Megaman) […]
Joystiq is posting what is supposedly a prototype of Nintendo’s Revolution Virtual Console. But it looks extremely fake. Even though they say it is an early test, I really don’t think they would make it look that crappy — even internally. Update: Matt at PressTheButtons found some interesting inconsistancies in the game listing included with […]
My buddy MattG from PressTheButtons has a great feature and interview with a major hacker in the community for the N64 racer, F-Zero X. He writes: “The classic Nintendo 64 title F-Zero X has a lot of eyes on it these days, particularly from the game enthusiast hacker community. With memories of BGNG’s F-Zero X […]
The original Tetris game for the original Gameboy is still one of the best mobile games IMO. When you remember its age, it is astounding how well the game holds up in the areas of pick-up-and-playablity, addictiveness, and pure fun the now not-so-little cartridge contains. Now that we have progressed through a long stint with […]
As we all know, Sega gave up fairly early on its last two consoles. In the case of both the Dreamcast and the Saturn, many of the great games came at the end of their life and many didn’t make it to the US. Here’s a rundown on ones that we missed out here in […]
If you’re looking to play imports on your Dreamcast (see the DC’s best import games), you have a few options. If you want a flawless importing experience and are willing to tinker with your Dreamcast’s guts, a modchip may be your best option. I have not installed a Dreamcast modchip myself, but it is supposedly […]
As I reported earlier, the PS2 will be getting an awesome game collection from Sega and Treasure. Vol. 25 of the Sega Ages 2500 series (aka The Treasure Box) for the PS2 will include Gunstar Heroes, Dynamite Headdy, and Alien Soldier. (Read more about these games on my original post). I’ve just learned of some […]
I just wanted to follow up my past commentary on the Revolution classic download situation. I’ve mentioned numerous times that Nintendo might possibly (and should) set up their game distribution system in a manner that is similar to Apple’s iTunes Music Store. Well, I found it interesting that just the other day it was revealed […]
Radiant Silvergun and Panzer Dragoon Saga aren’t the only Saturn games that command a high premium on eBay. Dragon Force was one of the best RPGs on Sega’s 32-bit system. Fortunately, Sega is re-releasing Dragon Force on the PS2 with enhanced graphics and sound (without butchering it like many of their other updates). The remake […]
