Chrono Trigger is a video game that requires no introduction. Universally acclaimed for its visual beauty, strong narrative, and revolutionary design, Chrono Trigger still sits high on the list of the most revered and respected Japanese role playing games ever created. While it did not cause quite the same cultural …
Riviera: The Promised Land (GBA) – Another hard fought entry into my Game Boy Advance CIB RPG collection, I am pretty stoked to give this game a whirl. Interestingly, this same game was slightly remixed and later released for the PSP. I have heard nothing but good things. I got …
Listen- classic JRPGs of the 16 and 8 bit eras were hard games by nature. Their combination of character building, exploration, and long-form story telling demanded that the games keep you reaching for the next level, scrounging for gold and experience points as you go. Having previously explored the easiest games …
Of every video game console I have ever own or played, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is my absolute favorite, and with good reason. The SNES has multiple-dozens of fantastic and innovative games, many of which are still referenced even today in best-of lists and retro sections of video game …
Originally released in 1996 for the Super Famicom, Star Ocean was developed by tri-Ace and released by Enix. It is not known if Star Ocean was ever even intended for release outside of Japan, due to the games extremely late release and the known turnaround time for translation and localization. …
I don’t think I can remember another January that has been so fruitful in the finds department. Usually retro picks in the wild are bottom of the barrel and bare-bones this time of year ramping up to March/April when the real good loot can be scored, but that is not …
First things first, I have my very own zine coming out! It’s all about The Legend of Zelda series, specifically the older titles. Its called Second Quest and will be available as a free PDF download or you can help a brother out and buy a printed copy. The printed copies are …
Super Advantage (Super NES) – I have been looking for a Super Advantage for a few years, and they just have never seemed to show up in the wild in my area. Sure, I could have purchased one from eBay, but these things are heavy as hell, and shipping to …
Video games have become a cultural touchstone for the generation of kids who grew up along side them. No longer regarded as a kids toy, video games have truly broken through, and are at the forefront of mainstream popular culture. They have had incredible influence on everything from fine art …
I have had a pretty fruitful May and June (so far) so I have an awful lot of finds to share with you, beginning with today’s update. Rather then do it by system, I thought I would spread it out evenly and present then in no particular order. Starting with …