There are currently three new retro gaming consoles on the way. Each has a different set of games and options. Two are limited to the games of the hardware while the third is more of a wild card in this race. While many gamers are clamoring for news on the upcoming Nintendo Switch there are […]
Posts Tagged ‘Last Battle’
TecToy Releasing New Sega Genesis Bundle
October 31st, 2016
Carl Williams It is no secret that Nintendo themselves are releasing the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (previewed here). Nintendo is making sure that this is a closed system and not one that will feature user augmentation of any kind – no SD card support, no cartridge support and no USB options. Nothing other than the included games. […]
Kick Punch Through New York City in Vigilante – August 19th, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
August 19th, 2014
Carl Williams The Turbo Grafx-16 launched with two arcade titles, Vigilante and R-Type. The Sega Genesis on the other hand launched with several arcade ports (all but two, I believe).Vigilante is believed by many a gamer to be the spiritual successor to Kung-Fu Master (remember China Warrior?). Just remember the late 80’s were a “unique” time to […]
Super Thunder Blade Pits You Against Guerrilla Warfare on Sega Genesis – August 14, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
August 14th, 2014
Carl Williams Similar in style to Space Harrier II, another Sega Genesis launch title, Super Thunder Blade is an arcade port and also a pseudo 3D into the screen scrolling. Enemies, and obstacles, appear in the distance and scroll towards your helicopter. All the while shooting and doing everything they can to bring you down, quickly. Shooter […]
Last Battle Brings Hokuto no Ken Drops to Sega Genesis – August 14, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
August 14th, 2014
Carl Williams Last Battle was a unique entry for the Sega Genesis at launch. Sega wanted more titles available to compete with the looming Turbo Grafx-16 launch. Competing with the Nintendo Entertainment System was a concern as well. Sega would not license Hokuto no Ken. Instead they edited some of the in game graphics to make a […]
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