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In the news recently we have seen Nintendo cracking down on ROM distribution sites. This is unfortunate because without these sites preserving the history of gaming (either legally or not) we might not have improvements on those classics such as this HD enhancement pack for the original Nintendo NES. That would be a sad day.
Posts Tagged ‘metroid’
Nintendo Continues Down Slippery Slope of Paid DLC with Amiibo Connection
July 29th, 2017 
Carl Williams This is quite concerning news. Nintendo are apparently going to lock a game mode for the new upcoming Metroid: Samus Returns game behind another purchase. While this is making a lot of fans mad, surely Nintendo won’t leave it at this. They can’t. It is so unlike Nintendo to require fans to purchase a physical, […]
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Tags: 3ds, action, metroid, Metroid: Samus Returns, nintendo, nintendo 3ds, Samus Returns 
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MSX Receives Ghost, a 2D Side Scrolling Action Adventure, Beta
July 24th, 2017 Carl Williams The MSX gaming computer never made a significant impact in North America but over in Japan, it had quite a following. Enough support that Microsoft released a follow up computer called the MSX2, and a few other variations. Interesting that the MSX ran an extended version of Microsoft BASIC and yet still, developers were able […]
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Metroid: Rogue Dawn – Prequel to the First Game is Released
January 15th, 2017 Neil Reive There has been a bit of a resurgence lately to return to the Metroid series’ 2D action-adventure roots, what with the unofficial Another Metroid 2 Remake on Windows–which was released last year to great response–and now we have Metroid: Rogue Dawn, an unofficial prequel to the original NES title. However, it remains to be seen […]
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Posted in Console, News, Nintendo Tags: dawn aran, metroid, nes, nintendo, nintendo entertainment system, prequel, Rogue Dawn, samus aran 1 Comment »
Three New Retro Gaming Consoles Coming
October 31st, 2016 Carl Williams 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 […]
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Posted in Console, Nintendo, Sega Tags: alex kidd, ALIEN STORM, altered beast, ARROW FLASH, AtGames, Balloon Fight, BONANZA BROTHERS, Brawl Brothers, Brazil, Bubble Bobble, Captain Commando, castlevania, Castlevania II, Classic Mini, columns, DECAP ATTACK, donkey kong, Donkey Kong Jr, Double Dragon II, E-SWAT, entertainment system, excitebike, fatal labyrinth, final fantasy, Flicky, GAIN GROUND, Galaga, Generations, genesis, Ghosts n Goblins, Golden Axe, GOLDEN AXE 3, gradius, Gun Smoke, Ice Climbers, JEWEL MASTER, Kickle Cubicle, Kid Chameleon, Kid Icarus, Kid Niki, Kirby's Adventure, knights of the round, konami, kung fu, Last Battle, legend of zelda, mario, mario bros, Mega Man 2, metroid, Mr. Dream, nes, ninja gaiden, nintendo, Nintendo NES Mini, OUT RUNNERS, pac-man, punch-out, retro, retro gaming, Retro-Bit, retrogaming, sega, sega genesis, SEGA SOCCER, SHADOW DANCER, SHINOBI 3, simon's quest, SONIC 3, Star Tropics, Super Bases Loaded, super c, super mario bros, Super Mario Bros 2, super mario bros 3, Super NES and arcade games. Some of the titles that have been leaked include Rival Turf (SNES game), Super R-Type (SNES), system on a chip, Tecmo Bowl, Tectoy, The Adventure of Link, The Revenge, TURBO OUTRUN, zelda II 1 Comment »
Adaeus – Rogue Planet Currently on Steam Greenlight
October 29th, 2016 Carl Williams Anyone that has read Retro Gaming Magazine for long knows we do our best to help independent and homebrew developers reach new audiences (as long as we like their stuff). That is why we are proud to bring you news about Adaeus – Rogue Planet which is currently sitting on Steam Greenlight looking for some […]
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Posted in Comp, News Tags: 16-bit, Adaeus, Axiom Virge, castlevania, greenlight, metroid, pixel art, Rogue Planet, steam, youtube No Comments » The New Nintendo Classic Console Previewed
October 20th, 2016 Carl Williams You’ve probably already heard that the classic Nintendo console has returned. The new NES is practically the same in design, but only cuter than before. It’s called NES Classic Mini and it’s the official relaunch containing 30 classic hits and most loved 80s games ever.
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Posted in News, Nintendo Tags: Balloon Fight, Bubble Bobble, castlevania, Castlevania II, Classic Mini, donkey kong, Donkey Kong Jr, Double Dragon II, excitebike, final fantasy, Galaga, Ghosts n Goblins, gradius, Ice Climbers, Kid Icarus, Kirby's Adventure, konami, legend of zelda, mario, mario bros, Mega Man 2, metroid, Mr. Dream, ninja gaiden, nintendo, pac-man, punch-out, retro, retro gaming, retrogaming, simon's quest, Star Tropics, super c, super mario bros, Super Mario Bros 2, super mario bros 3, Tecmo Bowl, The Adventure of Link, The Revenge, zelda II No Comments »
Illusion Castle Review – Metroidvania on Android
October 9th, 2016 Carl Williams What would you do if you discovered a strange castle on top of a hill in the distance? If you are Anya, star of Illusion Castle, you would obviously make your way to said mysterious castle and explore. As with most things in life, that is not exactly the best idea you could probably have […]
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Posted in News, Portables, Reviews Tags: android, castlevania, GPD XD, Illusion Castle, metroid, metroidvania, pixel art, Rafael Rosa Baioni, retro, retro gaming, retrogaming, review, symphony of the night No Comments »Oddballs in Gaming: Metroid Prime: Hunters
August 3rd, 2016 Dash The Bomber The Metroid Prime series are one of the most successful attempts at transitioning to 3D for any series. Samus Aran’s journey into the planet Talon IV was a difficult, yet rewarding single player experience. The depth of exploration and air of mystery which surrounded the secrets of Metroid Prime left many players wondering what other […]
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Evil Genome New 2.5D Metroidvania Adventure Steam Inbound
January 21st, 2016 Carl Williams Okay, just being a 2.5D Metroidvania style game is not enough to capture the attention of modern gamers. No, there has to be something more. Evil Genome is hoping it has what action adventure fans are yearning for as it continues development. Eventually we will see Evil Genome on Steam and Kickstarter but for now […]
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Posted in Comp, News Tags: 2.5d, castlevania, Evil Genome, metroid, metroidvania, pc, retro, retro gaming, retrogaming, steam, XY Games No Comments »
