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I’ve whipped up a handy tutorial for those of you that are new to burning ISO files for classic console games. For this tutorial I am using Nero Burning ROM version 6. Version 5 should work as well. I am also using the latest free version of WinRAR to extract my game files. I have […]
As we all know, there has been a continuing trend of re-releasing classic games for the current systems. However, I’ve had an idea pop in my head about companies such as Sega and Nintendo re-releasing not only their older games but also the machines that originally played the classic gems. I’m sure this idea is […]
I just stumbled across a great page for people that might not know much about the Saturn and what it offers in terms of 2D gaming. I can’t think of how to word it better than Cafeman does on his page, Sega Saturn Necessary 2D Experiences: “You may not have experienced the Sega Saturn much, […]
Just recently cdoty started a thread on the Neo-Geo.com messageboards claiming to have started a project that will basically take ROMs from Neo-Geo AES/MVS games and converting them into Neo-Geo CD games. There is a major interest in this since The original carts are expensive and people a looking for a cheap way to play […]
This guide was originally on SegaXtreme, but now I am hosting it due to future server cutbacks. It was writen by RadSil a while back. Below is instructions on how to adjust the laser in the Saturn to read CD-RW Games. It can be handy for testing out games and home development. Disclaimer: If you […]
1Up.com has concluded their lengthy coverage of what they deem to be the 50 most influencial games of all time. Overall, I believe they did an excellent job. There is a good representation of many eras from gaming history. If you are fascinated by how gaming has evolved over the years , you definately need […]
Well, not all of these are classic games, but I wanted to pass along this link anyway. If you have the bandwidth, these video clips of gaming commercials should keep you entertained for a while.
Sega-16 has a exceptional article about the history of Sega’s Shining Force series. It goes into depth about various aspects of these tactical RPG games. From the article’s intro: Very few RPG series stand the test of time. Sure, a few sequels might spring up here and there over the course of a few years, […]
The 32-bit era was known for two classic genres, the 2D fighter and the 2D shooter. In fact, most of the people that pick up my Saturn modchips are heavlily interested in building their shooter collection. If you are interested in figuring out what the best shooters to start out or round out your game […]
I was just looking at my page for playing imports on a Sega Saturn and figured I should fill some people in on how to change country codes on Sega CD games. Right now, you best bet is to use SCDConv (download). This utility can convert most (not all) Sega CD ISO images to a […]
I’ve had a number of people ask me how to rip their older games into an ISO-type format, so I’ve cobbled together some information on the topic. I personally use a piece of shareware software called CDRWin. It’s a very powerful piece of software that is very solid and has never given me problems. It […]
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NeoGeo Freak, cult Japanese magazine of the nineties that disappeared with the NeoGeo home system, is now being resurrected in a way via a section in this month’s issue of Dorimaga. The “NeoGeo Freak” section of Dorimaga has its own staff, cover and design. The first issue retraces the Garou Densetsu (Fatal Fury) saga, offers […]
Over the last few years we have seen a number of “TV Games” setups that put a handful of classic games into a small package — usually a controller with A/V hookups coming out of them. Armchair Arcade has an full-featured review that compares and contrasts both the Atari Flashback and the Commodore 64 30-in-1 […]
If you’re anything like my younger brother, you probably liked to take things apart to see what made them tick. HowStuffWorks.com is a site that details the inner-workings of many interesting things. They also have a section devoted to games and other fun stuff. Take a little time to browse and you might just learn […]