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DIMENSION JUMP | Chrono Cross is a classic that deserves its remaster – but fans of Trigger should know what they’re in for

Chrono Cross isn't Chrono Trigger, for better and for worse, and that's worth knowing if you're curious about this remaster.

April 5, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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SUPER SIZED | Arcade1Up steps up its replica arcade cabinets with full-size ‘pro’ machines

If size was the problem with these previous home arcade machines, there's now a full-grown option.

Jan. 6, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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JACKING IN | I really hope Resurrections leads to a Matrix video game revival

The Matrix Resurrections had better be good. There’s a lot riding on it - including our chance for another Matrix universe video game.

Dec. 22, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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POCKET ROCKET | The Analogue Pocket is the best gaming hardware I’ve used in years

The modern-retro maestros at Analogue are back. Their latest system, a tribute to handheld gaming, is their best yet.

Dec. 13, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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Birthday Beats | The Wii is 15, so here’s 15 Wii games that deserve Switch ports or sequels

As it gets older, the best of the Wii becomes more difficult to play without tracking down original hardware and buying cables that can connect it to modern displays. For the Wii’s 15th birthday, here’s a list of 15 Wii games that deserve ports or sequels.

Nov. 19, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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AGE BEFORE BEAUTY | The PS2 GTA Trilogy has aged worse than I imagined, and messy remasters don’t help matters

20 years is a long time, and the PS2 GTA trilogy is still revolutionary - but some games age better than others. For the most part, these three feel every bit their 20, 19, and 17 years.

Nov. 12, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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EGXcellent | VG247 is at EGX 2021 with a test of retro gaming knowledge - watch it live at 3:30 PM BST

See our pre-recorded quiz show on the EGX Live Stage or on Twitch.

Oct. 7, 2021 Tom Orry

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The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are a strong effort, but there’s room for improvement for the inevitable console ports

July 31, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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Before you buy the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, be warned of how Square Enix has treated past re-releases

July 28, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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Sega admits it announced new Sonic the Hedgehog game a bit too early

July 25, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster may come to other platforms if there's "enough demand"

July 20, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Castlevania Advance Collection rated for PC in Korea

June 27, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Sonic Team wants next year's Sonic game 'to be as influential as Sonic Adventure'

June 22, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch arrives in November, comes with four games

June 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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There's a new Netflix Castlevania series coming, featuring Richter Belmont

June 11, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Dragon Quest 12, and everything else announced at today's 35th anniversary celebration

May 27, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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The home arcade scene is enjoying a lockdown-driven surge

May 10, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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Castlevania Resurrection, an old cancelled Dreamcast game, is now playable online

April 28, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Capcom Arcade Stadium will make you pay extra to cheat, hits PS4, Xbox One and PC in May

April 27, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Dread Templar a very 90s name for this 90s-inspired shooter

March 12, 2021 Alex Calvin

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Light gun games finally feel good on modern displays. It’s time for Namco, Sega, and others to bring them back

March 11, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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You only have a few weeks left to buy Super Mario 3D All-Stars

March 1, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Looks like many more Square Enix remakes are on the way

March 1, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Do games still wow you graphically like they used to? Maybe you don't need that PS5

Feb. 17, 2021 Tom Orry

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Mat's Farewell | The Truth Has Not Vanished Into Darkness

This isn't the real ending, is it? Can't be.

Feb. 9, 2021 Mathew Olson

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90's video offers a rare look at Nintendo's US headquarters

Jan. 22, 2021 Alex Calvin

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How as a child I used Encarta 95 to sneak a gaming PC into my house

Jan. 14, 2021 Tom Orry

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Arcade1Up is bringing out Killer Instinct, X-Men and Dragon's Lair machines

Jan. 12, 2021 Alex Calvin

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The SEGA Genesis Mini is back on sale

Dec. 21, 2020 Grace Curtis

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Unreleased Simpsons game found on Dreamcast dev kit

Dec. 20, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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End of a Reign: The Final Days of Crusader Kings 2

Paradox tells us about how it's giving Crusader Kings 2 a proper sendoff in the months leading up to Crusader Kings 3.

Dec. 7, 2020 Leana Hafer

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Man loses $500k of video games after mom chucks them out

Nov. 30, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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Xbox Series S/X is better at playing PS2 games than the PS5

Nov. 30, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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SaGa Frontier Remastered coming to consoles and PC in 2021

Nov. 29, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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What's Your Favorite James Bond Game?

COMMUNITY QUESTION | With a new 007 game on the way, we're looking back at his various incarnations over the years.

Nov. 20, 2020 USgamer Team

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Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night is coming to Android and iOS 'soon'

Oct. 26, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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The original NES Fire Emblem is coming to Nintendo Switch in December

Oct. 25, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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What Classic Japanese Game Do You Still Want to Get an Official English Localization?

Many have come over, yet some remain overseas.

Oct. 23, 2020 USgamer Team

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Analogue's next console will play TurboGrafx and PC Engine games

Oct. 19, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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Sega Says It Didn't Mean to "Dredge Up Painful Memories" With Golden Axe Prototype

The publisher responds to one developer, surprised to see a reportedly crunch-ridden project brought back to life.

Oct. 15, 2020 Eric Van Allen

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An Impassioned Defense of Stubbs the Zombie

This misfit, misplaced game from the mid-2000s always deserved better.

Aug. 27, 2020 Joel Franey

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Chrono Cross's Atmosphere Masterfully Frames One of the Saddest JRPG Characters

FATE is a cruel mistress indeed.

Aug. 17, 2020 Nadia Oxford

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Why the Dreamcast Still Matters

Why the Sega Dreamcast still resonates with game enthusiasts on its 20th anniversary.

Aug. 16, 2020 Kat Bailey

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What's Your Favorite Video Game Demo?

COMMUNITY QUESTION | While we're not doing combos in the warehouse, let's chat about some great game demos.

Aug. 14, 2020 USgamer Team

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Inside California's Secret Arcades

COVER STORY: With the arcade scene long since dead and buried, hobbyists are building private arcades of their own. We visited one.

Aug. 12, 2020 Kat Bailey

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Why Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Was Fated to Be Overlooked Despite Its Brilliance

Yoshi's Island is a top-tier Super Mario game, but bad timing and bad advertising caused a lot of people to miss out the first time around.

Aug. 7, 2020 Nadia Oxford

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Retro handheld Analogue Pocket delayed to 2021 - but pre-orders open next week

July 27, 2020 Alex Donaldson

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Remember When…The Virtual Boy Introduced Shin Megami Tensei to the West

In 1995, a select few welcomed Jack Frost into the domain of Western mortals.

July 21, 2020 Nadia Oxford

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Panzer Paladin Review: A Lovable Retro Hero Rolls to the Rescue

Inside every great robot hero, there's a tiny robot woman with a big whip.

July 21, 2020 Nadia Oxford

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Remember When... Dragon Quest 9 Shocked the World?

Robust multiplayer options and a brief affair with action-based gameplay made Dragon Quest 9 the Shockmaster of the Dragon Quest series.

July 16, 2020 Nadia Oxford