Retro (Page 2)
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Mat's Farewell | The Truth Has Not Vanished Into Darkness
This isn't the real ending, is it? Can't be.
-
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.
-
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.
-
What Classic Japanese Game Do You Still Want to Get an Official English Localization?
Many have come over, yet some remain overseas.
-
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.
-
An Impassioned Defense of Stubbs the Zombie
This misfit, misplaced game from the mid-2000s always deserved better.
-
Chrono Cross's Atmosphere Masterfully Frames One of the Saddest JRPG Characters
FATE is a cruel mistress indeed.
-
Why the Dreamcast Still Matters
Why the Sega Dreamcast still resonates with game enthusiasts on its 20th anniversary.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
