Category: Features
A Brief History of: The Nintendo Game Boy
Jonny LuptonJun 14, 2018
Making its market debut all the way back in 1989, Nintendo’s Game Boy was one of the biggest handheld gaming consoles to ever be released and grew out of the Big N’s...
Arcade Hall of Fame: Galaga (Namco)
Jonny LuptonJun 14, 2018
Published by Namco in Japan and Midway in North America, Galaga is the sequel to the 1979 game Galaxian and like its forebear is a shoot ‘em up game in the vein of...
Here’s what was revealed at the very first E3
Jonny LuptonJun 12, 2018
The very first E3 – Electronic Entertainment Expo – was held way back in 1995 at the LA Convention Centre. Over 50,000 people attended, which is only around...
Love Fifa? Try: Madden NFL
Jonny LuptonMay 20, 2018
From John Madden Football in 1988 right up to Madden 17 in present day - no other series can compete when it comes to American Football
A Brief History of: The PlayStation 1 (PS1)
Jonny LuptonMay 20, 2018
The ill-fated agreement between Sony & Nintendo that led to the creation of the incredible, era-defining PlayStation 1 (PS1)
The Top 10 Underrated PS1 Games
Jonny LuptonMay 19, 2018
Among the greatest consoles of all time, the PlayStation One not only stands out for its awesome library of games but also the sheer size of said archive
FIFA vs Pro Evolution Soccer
Jonny LuptonMay 19, 2018
We look at another great gaming rivalry! This week - Pro Evolution Soccer vs FIFA. When you only have one rival, the competition is even more intense...
Arcade Hall of Fame: The Tempest (Atari)
Jonny LuptonMay 11, 2018
One of Atari’s most critically-acclaimed games of all time - Tempest continues to impress today with its beautiful vector graphics
Love Fifa? Try: Mike Tyson’s Punch Out (NES)
Jonny LuptonMay 10, 2018
Punch Out’s release in 1987 marked one of the first sports titles from Nintendo and the first to feature a marquee athlete in the title!
Why I Love: The Secret of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge
Carl HoughtonMay 10, 2018
No insult-sword fighting here folks, Guybrush has to get by with the spit in his mouth; It's Monkey Island 2 ladies and pirates!
A Brief History of: The Commodore 64 (C64)
Jonny LuptonMay 09, 2018
The Commodore 64 was such a commercial success that it still holds the distinction today of being the single best-selling personal computer in history
Grand Theft Auto vs Saints Row
Jonny LuptonMay 08, 2018
We look at two of the most explosive and controversial games ever to grace the home console! GTA and Saints Row ammo-up and get ready to offend!
Arcade Hall of Fame: Frogger (Konami)
Jonny LuptonMay 03, 2018
Frogger hops into our Arcade Hall of Fame! We look back at how this simple yet addictive arcade game has stood the test of time
Love Fifa? Try: MLB Slugfest (PS2/Gamecube)
Jonny LuptonMay 02, 2018
Major League Baseball meet GTA in a game that doesn't take itself too seriously... and with good reason! Introducing MLB Slugfest
Ratchet: Deadlocked (PS2) – CO-OP Classics
Jonny LuptonMay 02, 2018
The first Ratchet & Clank game to feature co-op gameplay in story mode - Ratchet: Deadlocked's darker storyline and all-action gameplay doesn't disappoint
A Brief History of: The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Jonny LuptonMay 02, 2018
All you need to know about the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Including the release date, best games and why it's called the Famicom in Japan
Super Mario vs Sonic The Hedgehog
Jonny LuptonApr 30, 2018
Mario vs Sonic is one of the greatest gaming rivalries of all time! A battle that has endured long after the Nintendo vs SEGA rivalry burnt out
Arcade Hall of Fame: Donkey Kong (Nintendo)
Jonny LuptonApr 27, 2018
Many people associate Nintendo with its mascot character, Mario. But it was Donkey Kong who first put the Nintendo brand on the map!