Archive for the ‘Compilation’ Category
Review: Sonic Classic Collection (DS)
SEGA missed an opportunity here. With Sonic the Hedgehog 4 around the corner it makes sense for them to release Sonic Classic Collection, a Nintendo DS compilation of the original Sonic trilogy and its lock-on add-on, Sonic & Knuckles. What doesn’t make sense is the slapdash job SEGA did bringing these games to the system [...]
Manomio follows up C64 iPhone emulator with Amiga emulator
Manomio, the guys who made the Commodore 64 for iPhone app, says games will be released as separate packaged apps. There’s not much information on which Amiga games we’ll see, though Archer MacLean’s classic fighter International Karate should be one of them according to Retro Gamer magazine. Emulation for scrollers like Xenon II, Turrican, Ghosts [...]
Sega Ultimate Genesis Collection brings Sonic and friends to the iPhone and iPod touch (and iTablet?)
OK, I realize that every game has there preferred platform to play their favorite titles, but seriously, is anyone clamoring to relive their childhood memories on the iPhone/iPod touch? SEGA thinks so, and apparently deemed it a fine time to launch a classic gaming portal that’s set to arrive in the App Store in February. [...]
CES 2010: Hands-On with Final Fight: Double Impact
Mega Man 10 wasn’t the only hot retro game that Capcom had on display at CES 2010. Final Fight: Double Impact, the upcoming downloadable twin pack featuring the arcade version of Final Fight and the massively underrated Magic Sword, was also available for play within the company’s spacious Planet Hollywood suite. We’ve already discussed some [...]
Interview: Robby Zinchak, Associate Producer, Final Fight: Double Impact
If you’ve thought it was a Capcom lovefest around these parts thanks to the ongoing discussions regarding Jetpack Attack, Mega Man 10, and Cody’s inclusion in Super Street Fighter IV, prepare for one more round of the warm fuzzies. As promised, our interview with Robby Zinchak, Associate Producer, Final Fight: Double Impact, who kindly filled us [...]
Play Virtually Any Old School Console Game For Free
Okay people, you need to go to thesmartass.info# click on game on the left hand side and enjoy the old school nerdiness that will be unleashed in front of you. I’m talking about hundreds, upon hundreds of them all. It’s been forever since I was able to play X-Men 2 Clone Wars. Now, I can spend forever trying to get past the first level on my Mac.
Data East Arcade Classics Is Wii-Bound In 2010
“The President has been kidnapped by Ninjas. Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the President?” Yes, folks, Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja (possibly the most kickass title that has ever graced videogamedom) is back, along with 14 other memorable titles from Data East’s vaults, courtesy of Majesco Entertainment. Data East Arcade Classics features such [...]
Commodore 64 for iPhone Rejected From iPhone App Store; Retro-Geeks Heated
File this one under “it’s a damned shame” category: iPhone developer Manomio has crafted what appears to be the mother of all mobile Commodore 64 emulators – – the appropriately named Commodore 64 for iPhone – – only to have Apple shut the door, lock it, and turn out the lights. The app, which has [...]

