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Buying Guides, Featured

** NEW ** GBA BUYING GUIDE: Hardware, Clone systems, Accessories & Games!

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All new Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA) Buying Guide! Radical Reggie & I cover the different revisions of the handheld, clone systems, accessories and recommended games!

Ah, the Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA)—a handheld marvel that hit the gaming scene in 2001. This sleek, portable powerhouse was a breath of fresh air for gamers, boasting a landscape layout and vibrant 32-bit color display that left its monochromatic predecessors in the dust. The GBA’s ergonomic design fit snugly in your hands, making marathon gaming sessions a breeze. With a library packed full of iconic titles like “Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire,” “The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap,” and “Advance Wars,” the GBA quickly became a beloved staple for gamers of all ages. Whether you were a fan of platformers, RPGs, or strategy games, this little device had something to tickle your fancy.

But it wasn’t just about the games—oh no! The GBA’s backward compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges meant you could carry your entire portable gaming history in your pocket. The system also introduced some nifty accessories, like the Game Boy Advance Link Cable for multiplayer fun and the e-Reader for scanning special cards to unlock new content. And let’s not forget the GBA SP, a glorious upgrade with a clamshell design and a built-in backlight, making it even easier to get lost in your favorite adventures. All in all, the Game Boy Advance wasn’t just a handheld console; it was a key that unlocked countless hours of joy and nostalgia, cementing its place in gaming history.

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Saving a Amiga 500 retro computer from the trash (Kari Lawler)

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Bringing back to life a Commodore Amiga 500 that was heading to the trash, through replacing it’s broken floppy drive with a brand new Gotek (floppy drive emulator) drive, not from a kit bought online but from scratch using a bog standard drive bought from AliExpress.

The Commodore Amiga 500 is renowned for its vibrant gaming scene, with many classic titles that still hold a special place in the hearts of retro gaming enthusiasts. Here are ten of the top games that defined the Amiga 500 experience:

  1. The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
    • A legendary point-and-click adventure game from Lucasfilm Games, known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and challenging puzzles.
  2. Lemmings (1991)
    • A puzzle-platformer where players guide a group of lemmings to safety, overcoming various obstacles and traps.
  3. Sensible Soccer (1992)
    • A fast-paced and highly addictive soccer game, famous for its simple controls and deep gameplay mechanics.
  4. Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)
    • A futuristic sports game combining elements of handball and ice hockey, with a heavy emphasis on violence and power-ups.
  5. Cannon Fodder (1993)
    • A military-themed action game with a satirical tone, featuring small squads of soldiers undertaking various missions.
  6. Shadow of the Beast (1989)
    • Known for its stunning graphics and atmospheric soundtrack, this action-adventure game challenges players with its difficulty and intricate level design.
  7. Another World (1991)
    • Also known as Out of This World, this cinematic platformer is praised for its storytelling, visual style, and innovative gameplay.
  8. Turrican II: The Final Fight (1991)
    • An action-packed run-and-gun game with sprawling levels, impressive graphics, and a memorable soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck.
  9. Worms (1995)
    • A turn-based strategy game where players control a team of worms using a variety of weapons to defeat opposing teams.
  10. Chaos Engine (1993)
    • A top-down run-and-gun game set in a steampunk world, featuring cooperative gameplay and diverse character classes.

These games showcase the diversity and creativity of the Amiga 500’s game library, spanning multiple genres and leaving a lasting impact on the gaming industry.

Featured, PC Games

Play 7000 PC DOS games quickly and easily (eXoDOS Review)

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The eXoDOS project is like a digital Noah’s Ark for DOS games, meticulously rescuing and preserving thousands of PC classics from the treacherous seas of obsolescence. Imagine a pixelated Indiana Jones, armed not with a whip but with an external hard drive, bravely navigating the dusty catacombs of abandonware to unearth treasures like “Commander Keen” and “William Shatner’s TekWar”.
https://www.retro-exo.com/exodos.html

Buying Guides, Featured

Sony PS1 Buying Guide + Great Games & Hidden Gems!

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Radical Reggie is back w/ a brand new Sony PlayStation (PS1) BUYING GUIDE: Main Consoles, HDMI video solutions, Accessories + Best Games & HIDDEN GEMS!
Reggie’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_RadicalOne

The original Sony PlayStation, launched in 1994, was like a magical box of pixie dust and rainbows for gamers around the world. Imagine a sleek, gray spaceship that landed straight from Planet Awesome, equipped with a controller that looked like it could double as a boomerang in a pinch. This legendary console was the life of the party, introducing us to CD-based gaming, which was like trading in your tricycle for a rocket-powered skateboard. It had more bits than you could shake a stick at—32 of them, to be exact—and boy, did those bits make a difference! The PlayStation brought characters like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon into our living rooms, turning us all into couch-bound adventurers and heroes in our own right.

And let’s not forget the PlayStation’s greatest trick: the memory card. This little piece of wizardry was about the size of a pack of gum but could hold onto your precious game saves like a digital dragon guarding its hoard. You could swap them with friends, ensuring that your gaming legacy lived on in multiple households. The PlayStation also had the audacity to introduce us to the magical world of FMV (full-motion video), making us believe that our TVs were secret portals to another dimension. In short, the original Sony PlayStation was the gaming equivalent of discovering that your boring old lunchbox was actually a transformer with a built-in laser show.

Featured, Recent Pickups

** HOLY GRAIL** GAME PICKUPS: 40 Games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Sega, NES, Arcade)

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All-New ** HOLY GRAIL** GAME PICKUPS: 40 Games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Sega, NES, Arcade)  – Just in time for the weekend. I finally got a game I have been wanting for years! Watch >> https://youtu.be/tNGvPMbAR2U

GAMES SHOWN:

Resident Evil 3 (LP)

Klonoa 2 (LP)

Baldur’s Gate 3 (Xbox Series X)

The Messenger (PS4)

Atari Club Members Jacket

Operation Wolf Returns (PS4/Switch)

Dorfromantik (Switch)

Sea of Stars (PS4)

The Artful Escape (Switch)

Silver Chains (PS4)

Pacific Drive (PS5)

System Shock (PS5)

Spider-Man Web of Shadows (Xbox 360)

Rigid Force Redux (Switch)

Homefront (Xbox 360)

Super Pac-Man (Arcade1Up)

Berzerk & Frenzy (Replicade)

Capcom RetroStation

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (Xbox 360)

Donut Dodo (Switch)

IGPX (PS2)

SHIRO! MAGAZINE 

Bulk Slash (Saturn) 

Eiyuden Chronicle (PS5)

Day One Patch Kids

Enormous Adventures (NES)

View Point (NEOGEO CD)

Ninja Commando (NEOGEO CD)

Last Resort (NEOGEO CD)

Ghost Pilots (NEOGEO CD)

Aero Fighters 3 (NEOGEO CD)

Aero Fighters 2 (NEOGEO CD)

Ninja Combat (NEOGEO CD)

Samurai Shodown IV (NEOGEO CD)

Pulstar (NEOGEO CD)

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 (NEOGEO CD)

Metal CDs

Touhou Luna Nights (PS4/Switch)

Metal Slug Double X (PS4)

A Space for the Unbound (PS4/PS5)

Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection (3DS)

Dangun Feveron (PS4)

(Final Game) 72 46 69 46 82 46 79 46 32 40 83 71 45 49 48 48 48 41

** DISCLAIMER: Some of the items shown in this video were sent to us for review however all of the opinions are our own **

Check out the new Ultra Mega Planet Battles shoot em up game currently available on Kickstarter and Steam (free demo!)  http://kck.st/3VIOg6V  – I wanna thank them for sponsoring this video! 

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Digital Decay Of 2000’s PC Game DRM (Tech Tangents)

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I’m tired of modern video games being shut down from pointless server requirements and wanted to help the cause to spread the word that we might be able to do something about it. It also made me wonder, how many of my physical games are now dead? It was a lot more than I thought it would be.

DRM is always annoying…but it was really bad in the early to mid 2000s!

DRM (Digital Rights Management) in video games – the ultimate test of a gamer’s patience and the digital equivalent of a bouncer at an exclusive club. Imagine you’ve bought a brand-new game, full of excitement to dive into its virtual wonders, only to be greeted by DRM, standing there like an overly cautious gatekeeper. It’s as if the game developers invited you to an awesome party, but first, they need to scan your ID, your fingerprints, and your grandma’s recipe for lasagna before letting you in. DRM, designed to thwart pirates, often ends up making honest gamers feel like they’re trying to break into Fort Knox just to enjoy a little digital escapism.

Picture this: You’re ready for an epic gaming session, snacks at the ready, comfy chair perfectly positioned. You click “Start Game” and BAM – you’re hit with a barrage of DRM hurdles. First, it’s the online verification, where your internet connection is questioned more than a suspect in a crime drama. Then there’s the infamous “please insert the original disk” message, despite the game being digitally downloaded. Let’s not forget the DRM that decides it’s a great time for a system update, because nothing screams fun like watching a progress bar. By the time you finally break through the DRM fortress, you’ve burned more calories from sheer frustration than you would have playing the game. In the world of video games, DRM is like that overly cautious friend who checks all the locks three times before leaving the house, while you just want to have some fun.

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Ninten-Drawer – The Ultimate NES Fix! – Adam Koralik

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Adam reviews the Ninten-Drawer, a replacement for the original 72 pin connector on the NES. What does it do? Basically makes the system work every time, and even disables the region locking.

Ah, the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) – the 8-bit wonder that turned living rooms into pixelated playgrounds and made “blowing on cartridges” a recognized form of technical troubleshooting. Released in the mid-80s, this gray box of joy brought us countless hours of jumping plumbers, princess-saving, and more pixelated ducks than anyone knew what to do with. With its rectangular controllers designed to fit perfectly into the hands of a young gamer or serve as a medieval torture device for adults, the NES redefined our understanding of entertainment.

Every game started with the suspenseful moment of inserting the cartridge and praying it would work without the dreaded flicker of a glitched screen. When faced with technical difficulties, the ritualistic blowing into the cartridge – a move endorsed by no one and yet practiced by everyone – often seemed to summon gaming miracles.  In the era of the NES, every pixel was precious, every game was a challenge, and every player was a hero in their own 8-bit saga.

Featured, Sony (Hidden Gems)

PlayStation 4 Marathon : 47 Games (Hidden Gems, Shoot em ups & More!)

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Here’s a “best of” marathon of 6 PS4 gaming videos. We talk about 33 PlayStation 4 Hidden Gems plus 14 Arcade Shoot ‘em Ups and I share some rare developer PS4 game controllers at the end. Tons of great PS4 content here, so check it out! WATCH >> https://youtu.be/qcMCbDIqdws

Why does the PS4 rock? Glad you asked! Released in 2013 by Sony, the PS4 is like that cool, well-dressed guy at a party who knows just how to entertain you and make you feel at home. With a sleek design, powerful hardware, and a library of games that could make a hermit say “social life who?” the PS4 has been a hit among gamers worldwide.*

Key Features:

1. Graphics So Realistic They Could Make Your Grandma Mistake Them for a Soap Opera:
The PS4’s graphics are top-notch, making characters look so real you half expect them to walk out of the screen and ask you for directions.

2. The Controller:
The DualShock 4 controller is ergonomic, responsive, and has a nifty little light on the back. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of game controllers, minus the ability to open a can of beans.

3. Remote Play:
Ever wanted to play PS4 games on the toilet? Well, with Remote Play, your dreams have come true. You can now be a hero in your living room and a villain in the bathroom, seamlessly.

4. Games Galore:
From “God of War” to “Uncharted,” the PS4’s game library is like an all-you-can-eat buffet of digital awesomeness. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re into action, adventure, or just want to play a game where you pretend to be a goat (yes, that’s a real thing).

5. Online Play:
Join a game of “Call of Duty” online and get mercilessly schooled by a 12-year-old who uses words your parents don’t approve of. PS Plus is your ticket to this humbling experience.

6. VR Compatibility:
The PS4’s virtual reality setup lets you strap on a headset and escape reality. Because who needs to deal with real-life problems when you can fend off zombie hordes in VR?

7. Media Center:
It’s not just a gaming console; it’s also a Netflix machine, a YouTube browser, and a place to pretend you’re going to use the fitness apps but never actually do.

The PS4 is like that trusty dog that’s always there for you after a long day, offering you endless entertainment, companionship, and the occasional frustration when things don’t load fast enough. It’s the ultimate gadget for those who believe that reality is overrated and virtual worlds are where the real fun begins.