RES Plus Releases Next Week
If you're like the other 99% of the population and missed out on picking up the NES Classic last fall, fear not for there is an alternative. For those looking to play their old NES titles on their fancy new HDTVs the actual NES system will not do. The NES…
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 Announced By Capcom
After the success of the first Mega Man Legacy Collection, which was released last year, Capcom have decided to offer the rest of the blue bomber's adventures in a remastered format. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and will include similar…
The Disney Afternoon Collection Announced By Capcom
If you grew up in the late eighties or early nineties, you may remember The Disney Afternoon, a prime time slot on the Disney Channel which showed some of the company's best loved animated series. From the crime solving escapes of Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers to the Jungle Book…
E3 2015 – Earthbound Beginnings Released By Nintendo
During the Nintendo World Championships 2015 stream, Nintendo have revealed a big surprise. The original Mother has now arrived on the Wii U Virtual Console, under the name of Earthbound Beginnings. Originally released on the NES many years ago, it will be available later today on the Nintendo eShop . If…
Shin Megami Tensei Summoned To iOS
The Persona series may be more widely recognised in the Western world, but they are in fact a spin off of a much larger franchise. The original game in this franchise was named Shin Megami Tensei, and was released in Japan on the NES in 1987. It was then ported…
Early Faults as Hyperkin’s RetroN 5 Is Delayed Until 2014
Faulty pin work has lead to the retro video game console, Hyperkin's RetroN 5 to be delayed until 2014. Lawrence Lee, Hyperkin's Project Manager has commented on the matter: "We apologize for the inconvenience. Hyperkin would like to thank you for all the support you have given us throughout the…
Nintendo are Releasing an Album of 8-bit Theme Songs in Celebration 30th Anniversary of the NES
Can you believe it? The NES has been around for 30 years and to celebrate this, Nintendo have released an 8-Bit album featuring some of the best music from games like Super Mario Brother and The Legend of Zelda. This two-disc album of nostalgia is set to be coming out…
Rise of Luigi – Super Mario 3D World Features Luigi Edition of Mario Bros. NES Title
The latest Wii U title by Nintendo, Super Mario 3D World has, hidden within it's launch title a option to place the original Mario Bros. NES Edition but as his taller brother Luigi. This a lovely nod to the second place mascot in Nintendo's line up and is just perhaps a little sign that…
DuckTales: Remastered Launches On Xbox Live
The highly anticipated remake to the original 1989 NES classic, DuckTales: Remastered is now out today on Xbox Live for $14.99 and will follow the original tale of Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie as they attempt to gain the five legendary treasures. The development team WayForward has used the…
Wii U Virtual Console coming Tuesday says Nintendo of America
Nintendo of America has announced via their Wii U Facebook page that the Wii U Virtual Console will be making its debut on Tuesday 23rd. Back at the Nintendo Direct, it was said that the Wii U System Update, that will see faster loading times and improved performance, will be…