Brilliant article, being a diehard retro gamer myself. And yes Sega really need to bring the model series of arcade games out to consoles. Love the Outrun poster as well 👌
Now this is incredible stuff, imagine Sega reworking this tech for PSVR 2. Amazing rail shooters in stereoscopic 3D. This is what I want the resurgence of the rail shooter in VR. Not just endless fps crap.
For me personally the best games came from Japan in the 80s and 90s. Who can deny the awesome arcades from those eras. To the amazing consoles from Nes, Snes, Megadrive, Neo, PC Engine, PS1, Saturn. Plain and simply the golden ages of gaming. Personally the Japanese lost there way. Its annoying when you consider the rich back catalogue of games that could and should be brought back to life. From the likes of Sega, Namco, Konami, Capcom. Another Thunderforce would be a start lol 😆
@RetroGames it's funny how other retro systems get the homebrew indie scene but not the Snes. Personally the Snes is my favourite console ever. Would love to see new shmups exploiting the hardware.
Again Amazing times, for me one of the best because the arcade scene and console conversions were still king, from Ridge to Starblade. Namco should bring Starblade to PSVR 2 !!
In my collection I own a lot of legacy hardware and software. But mostly now i play emulation for convenience. I use a Retron 5, Retro trio, raspberry pi builds. CoinopsX on my cab. A mini pc loaded with awesome stuff. So this polymega idea seems worthless to me, the original polymega sounds brilliant if you can get or afford one. But this new take on it, no.
System was canned to early in my opinion. Sega should of stuck with it. Such a shame its still a brilliant console. Which is still in my collection luckily.
Absolutely ridiculous, these books are beautiful quality. Celebrating these amazing systems. Cant believe Sega would be so stupid to be silly about this. They should welcome a tribute to one of there best consoles ever.
Without a doubt sounds exciting, hopefully they can learn from Sarah Jane Avory. The level designs are spot on in Zeta wing and Soul force easily the best shmups on the C64.
Looks great, but the Megadrive obviously has a big indie scene pushing the system further and further. If the Snes had this I'm sure it could do even more incredible stuff.
@GlasgowGuy totally agree with you mate, can't stand these pay to play services. Nintendo do the same instead of a one of payment for Snes, Nes, N64 you have to pay monthly for the privilege, no thanks.
And yet another amazing article, love RARE especially back then. Still can't believe Nintendo let them go to Microsoft. They really seemed the perfect match for tech and innovation.
And this people is why this is and always will be the best generation of gaming. Pure CLASSICS !! And that's just the Megadrive, combined with the Snes, just magic !!!
What an amazing micro, have a lovely original 48K rubber keyed system in my collection. Incredible times. Also have a C64. These machines and the bedroom coders of the day basically created the industry we know today.
What an amazing article, amazing exciting times that will never be experienced again. I feel sorry for those who think digital downloads are the future. Basically if you were there you'll know if you weren't pay attention. The PC Engine was the whole start of what was to come. Then the Megadrive, Snes, Neo. Will never forget how exciting it was to receive my Japanese import systems and games for the first time, magical days, gaming from this era will never be replicated.
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Re: Legendary Musician & Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Has Passed Away
Another legend lost R.I.P
Re: M2 Explains Why Switch Is The "Perfect" Console For Retro Games
Long may it continue, love the Switch for this reason alone.
Re: Interview: Outside Xbox's Mike Channell On His Love Of Retro Gaming
Brilliant article, being a diehard retro gamer myself. And yes Sega really need to bring the model series of arcade games out to consoles. Love the Outrun poster as well 👌
Re: Atari Acquires The Rights To Arcade Classics 'Berzerk' And 'Frenzy'
Reboots incoming then.
Re: Ex-Konami Artist Says Developer Wanted To Make A Batman Game For Arcades
Yes its hard to hear what could of been. Batman returns on the Snes is brilliant though:)
Re: "Our Target Is Disney" - How Michael Jackson And The AS-1 Took Sega's Arcades Into The Future
Now this is incredible stuff, imagine Sega reworking this tech for PSVR 2. Amazing rail shooters in stereoscopic 3D. This is what I want the resurgence of the rail shooter in VR. Not just endless fps crap.
Re: Interview: Konami Legends Reveal The Secrets Of The Arcade Hit Factory
Great article, love the old Konami!!
Re: Final Fantasy Creator Explains What He Thinks Went Wrong With Japanese Games In The 2000s
For me personally the best games came from Japan in the 80s and 90s. Who can deny the awesome arcades from those eras. To the amazing consoles from Nes, Snes, Megadrive, Neo, PC Engine, PS1, Saturn. Plain and simply the golden ages of gaming. Personally the Japanese lost there way. Its annoying when you consider the rich back catalogue of games that could and should be brought back to life. From the likes of Sega, Namco, Konami, Capcom. Another Thunderforce would be a start lol 😆
Re: Poll: What's The Best Sega System Of All Time?
Tough call, personally i love the Saturn and Dreamcast. But I'm going on success and the sheer amount of awesome games, the Megadrive has to be king.
Re: Sega Fans, Check Out This Official Mega Drive Light
Definitely want to get one of these, please do a super Nintendo one. Preferably with the iconic coloured logo.
Re: Ambitious New Shmup 'Over OBJ' Pushes The Famicom To Its Limits
It's just criminal especially how successful the Snes was. That no dev tools are available to take advantage of the hardware.
Re: Ambitious New Shmup 'Over OBJ' Pushes The Famicom To Its Limits
@RetroGames I'm with you 100%
Re: Ambitious New Shmup 'Over OBJ' Pushes The Famicom To Its Limits
@RetroGames it's funny how other retro systems get the homebrew indie scene but not the Snes. Personally the Snes is my favourite console ever. Would love to see new shmups exploiting the hardware.
Re: Ambitious New Shmup 'Over OBJ' Pushes The Famicom To Its Limits
Looks fantastic, really wish devs would start showing love for the Super Nintendo. And start pushing the boundaries.
Re: How Namco Helped PlayStation Win Its First Console War
Again Amazing times, for me one of the best because the arcade scene and console conversions were still king, from Ridge to Starblade. Namco should bring Starblade to PSVR 2 !!
Re: New Tech Demo Shows Magician Lord Running On The SNES
It's about time the Snes had some serious homebrew/indie developed games. Still lots of untapped power in the beast.
Re: Polymega's Next Trick? Ditching Dedicated Hardware
In my collection I own a lot of legacy hardware and software. But mostly now i play emulation for convenience. I use a Retron 5, Retro trio, raspberry pi builds. CoinopsX on my cab. A mini pc loaded with awesome stuff. So this polymega idea seems worthless to me, the original polymega sounds brilliant if you can get or afford one. But this new take on it, no.
Re: SNES Classic Cybernator Is Coming To Switch Next Month, Thanks To M2
@KingMike definitely will be keeping an eye on this one
Re: SNES Classic Cybernator Is Coming To Switch Next Month, Thanks To M2
Brilliant game, still have original cart
Re: Beep's Escape Is A Lovely Throwback To The Days Of The Spectrum
Looks amazing please bring to Switch:)
Re: The Intellivision Amico Saga Is So Crazy I Made A Four-Hour Documentary About It
Thank God I never invested in this system, looked really promising. But now I believe this thing won't ever see the light of day, or D.O.A.
Re: Round Up: "A Masterpiece Made Even Better" - Metroid Prime Remastered Reviews Are In
If it wasn't coming out on physical, I would of bought it by now. But will wait a few weeks for the hard copy. To good a game to download!!
Re: I Didn't Kill Dreamcast, Says Former Sega Of America Boss
System was canned to early in my opinion. Sega should of stuck with it. Such a shame its still a brilliant console. Which is still in my collection luckily.
Re: "I'm All Tempested Out", Says Legendary Llamasoft Developer Jeff Minter
Polybius on PSVR is amazing, would love to see this come to PSVR 2. The extra resolution would look even more incredible:)
Re: New Mario 64 Project Pushes N64 Hardware With Stunning Results
Looks stunning will this get a physical release though. Very doubtful Nintendo will have the lawyers out lol 😆 😜
Re: Granzella Games Releases R-Type Final 3 Evolved Debut Trailer
Have Rtype final 2 on Switch, I'm a sucker for the franchise so will no doubt buy this new version.
Re: Polymega's "Massive" Announcement Delayed Until Next Month
Releasing the console in the UK at an affordable price would be great news, and being able to get hold of one.
Re: "They Just Didn't Offer Us The Project" - Why Streets Of Rage 3 Is The Black Sheep Of The Family
Personally I love em all, SOR3 is a damn good game in my opinion. Yes 2 is the best, but 3 still holds up.
Re: CIBSunday: Wip3out / Wipeout 3 (PlayStation)
Amazing games, Amazing Box art.
Re: Arcade Classic Raiden III Coming To Modern Consoles (And Steam) This Summer
Great news love Raiden 3, would be great to see the Raiden fighters jet series as well. Only had a 360 release if I remember correctly.
Re: Random: Hyperkin Wants To Make The Sega Dreamcast 2
Would be great, but very unlikely.
Re: Best PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 Games
Luckily I own a PC Engine Duo R, incredible system. So many amazing shoot em ups
Re: Irem's Ninja Baseball Bat Man Makes Surprising Return In Stylish New Comic
Great side scrolling beat em up, a hidden gem really.
Re: You're Not Seeing Things, This Is Star Fox On The Sega Mega Drive / Genesis
@RetroGames totally agree 👍
Re: Intellivision CEO "Working On" Announcement For Terminally Delayed Amico Console
It was DOA anyway.
Re: Bitmap Books Pulls Mega Drive / Genesis 'Visual Compendium' After Legal Threat From Sega
Absolutely ridiculous, these books are beautiful quality. Celebrating these amazing systems. Cant believe Sega would be so stupid to be silly about this. They should welcome a tribute to one of there best consoles ever.
Re: Thalamus Teases New 'Armalyte' Entry For This Year
Without a doubt sounds exciting, hopefully they can learn from Sarah Jane Avory. The level designs are spot on in Zeta wing and Soul force easily the best shmups on the C64.
Re: Random: WATA Graded A 2016 Castlevania Repro, And Now It's On eBay For $4,000
Luckily i own the original version of Rondo, also I have an amazing repro of Sapphire which really ia close to the original.
Re: You're Not Seeing Things, This Is Star Fox On The Sega Mega Drive / Genesis
Looks great, but the Megadrive obviously has a big indie scene pushing the system further and further. If the Snes had this I'm sure it could do even more incredible stuff.
Re: Ridge Racer HD? PlayStation Plus Premium Has The Next Best Thing
@GlasgowGuy totally agree with you mate, can't stand these pay to play services. Nintendo do the same instead of a one of payment for Snes, Nes, N64 you have to pay monthly for the privilege, no thanks.
Re: Ridge Racer HD? PlayStation Plus Premium Has The Next Best Thing
@Beerheadgamer82 thanks for the heads up, still a shame though. I just Don't use the PlayStation enough to warrant the subscription.
Re: Ridge Racer HD? PlayStation Plus Premium Has The Next Best Thing
Sounds brilliant, but I wish Sony would give us the option of buying the game with a one off payment. Not having to sign up to a service.
Re: Best Castlevania Games - Every Castlevania Game Ranked
Super Castlevania, on Snes will always be my favourite. Absolute classic in every way to me.
Re: Exclusive: Meet The "Playboy" Handheld, Rare's Unreleased Game Boy Rival
And yet another amazing article, love RARE especially back then. Still can't believe Nintendo let them go to Microsoft. They really seemed the perfect match for tech and innovation.
Re: Best Genesis / Mega Drive Games
And this people is why this is and always will be the best generation of gaming. Pure CLASSICS !! And that's just the Megadrive, combined with the Snes, just magic !!!
Re: Best Genesis / Mega Drive Games
@BloodNinja totally agree absolutely love Gleylancer. Another gem is Eliminate down maybe you have played it.
Re: Best PS2 Games - PlayStation 2 Titles You Need To Play
Gradius V, Rtype final, Raiden 3, Silpheed lost planet, Ridge racer V. Great system some amazing games:)
Re: Best ZX Spectrum Games
What an amazing micro, have a lovely original 48K rubber keyed system in my collection. Incredible times. Also have a C64. These machines and the bedroom coders of the day basically created the industry we know today.
Re: Full Of Eastern Promise: The Rise And Fall Of Grey Importing
What an amazing article, amazing exciting times that will never be experienced again. I feel sorry for those who think digital downloads are the future. Basically if you were there you'll know if you weren't pay attention. The PC Engine was the whole start of what was to come. Then the Megadrive, Snes, Neo. Will never forget how exciting it was to receive my Japanese import systems and games for the first time, magical days, gaming from this era will never be replicated.
Re: Dropzone And IK+ Creator Archer Maclean Has Passed Away
OMG!! Very sad news indeed what a Legend of the industry.