Of all the consoles that reigned during the 1980s and 1990s, very few would disagree that Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one of the greatest consoles of all time. In addition to being one of the first platforms to launch ‘proper’ video games, including a…
Portable gaming has come a long way in a short space of time. At the turn of the century, you had handhelds like the Game Boy Color and Neo Geo Pocket that struggled to replicate 16-bit games. Nowadays, the average smartphone is capable of handling…
Gaming, both digital and non-digital, plays a crucial role in our lives, since it provides quality entertainment and offers people that escapism that others get from books or movies. Retro games offer other things in addition. For some it gives a feeling of nostalgia, and…
The UK has produced some classic game shows over the years, and throughout the 80s and 90s in particular. I have spent many, many hours of my life fixated on that square box in the living room, pitting myself against the contestants that are playing in the…
The internet is undoubtedly a great place for getting bargains. You can often get money off items if you buy them online instead of on the high street. Prices are often lower due to lower overheads and economies of scale. And If you look hard…
Are you looking to get into gaming? It can be a daunting area for those who don’t have experience of it. The video game industry is expanding at an alarming rate, and many video games these days command as much respect as the latest films…
There are some games from the past that appear to be ripe for a comeback, aren’t there? Among these is the classic puzzle-platform romp called The Lost Vikings. This title was produced by Silicon & Synapse, which is now known as Blizzard Entertainment. With a…
**************** SPOILER WARNING **************** **************** SPOILER WARNING **************** **************** SPOILER WARNING **************** When I walked out of the cinema having just watched Ready Player One I had mixed feelings. I’ve read the book twice and the film is very different from the book. It’s a…
Board games seem to be becoming more popular again at the moment, which is great to see. As a parent of young children, and someone who therefore doesn’t get to go out on the town as much as I used to, I’ve found myself playing…