Streets of Rage 4 Review – The Mean Streets
It's been over 25 years since a Streets of Rage game graced consoles. Is this throwback sequel a retro godsend or just a meager cash-grab?
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Sega Genesis Classics Review – What Nintendon’t
This collection of classic SEGA titles will take you back to the 16-bit era in a pinch, but does it celebrate the beloved Genesis like it should? Find out if this is an overpriced emulator or a blast from the past in our definitive review of Sega Genesis Classics!
Top 10 Evolutions of Modern Gaming (and things I don’t miss from the past)
Gaming has changed throughout the years, while there are some aspects I miss from the past (less handholding) there are so many quality of life improvements that vastly improve the…
Retro Review: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
After raising the bar for cinematic game presentation with Metal Gear Solid on the first Playstation, Hideo Kojima’s sequel on the PS2 was one of the most anticipated releases of…
Wolfenstein II Has an Excellent Easter Egg for Franchise Veterans
Wolfenstein II has an awesome easter egg that will pull you all the way back to 1992. Find out how to access this great easter egg and extend your gameplay time by hours.
Finally Playing Final Fantasy X in 2017 – Part 1
The A 90s Kid YouTube channel started streaming in July with Final Fantasy XIII (yes, that one), and I’ve had more fun than ever making videos. We’ve been lucky to attract a…
Xbox One Getting Microsoft’s Most Controversial Controller
The ginormous ‘Duke’ is making a comeback baby! Once the laughingstock of the industry, a combination of nostalgia and irony has propelled it to production and Xbox One owners can…
Super Mario World – GAMEOLOGY
Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. saved the video game industry in 1985. It revolutionized what a video game could be, and set the gold standard for platformers and games moving forward. Three…
Sonic Celebrated – Sonic Mania Review
Sonic the Hedgehog was once a great name in gaming. Now, it's become a sort of laughing stock. I remember playing Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on my Genesis with fond memories, but no other experience has been able to match that. Maybe Sonic Mania will finally do the trick.
GAMEOLOGY – Shovel Knight
I love the gaming industry’s indie revolution. The technology reached a point that small teams (that grew up on games made by small teams) could make retro-feeling experiences. Relying on…