Virtual Vox Pop is a weekly open mic in which we ask you, the reader, to sound off on a particular topic. This week, it’s neo-retro games. Konami’s ReBirth series has seen the company apply updated visuals and gameplay (and even entirely new series entries done in a 16-bit style), to the likes of Contra, [...]

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth is a liberal remake of the original title, Castlevania: The Adventure, the first Castlevania title released for the Gameboy almost 20 years ago. This much is clear: it is still set in 1576, whips can still shoot fire, and you still play as Christopher Belmont, Simon’s grandpappy. But grandpappy’s got sub-weapons [...]