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Art of Atari Review — $29.17, 4.8★ Retro Masterpiece
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Castlevania Advance Collection: A Completionist’s Dream
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Castlevania Advance Collection: A Completionist’s Dream
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Streets of Rogue: Chaotic, Emergent Roguelite
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Samurai Aces III: Sengoku Cannon Retro Shmup
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – Mech Mastery, Customization
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Risk of Rain Returns Review: Roguelike Remaster
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Fantasy Grounds Unity Review: Powerful VTT, Steep Curve
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People Playground: 10 Reasons Sandbox Fans Will Love
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15 Reasons The Witcher 3 Is a Must-Own
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Ultimate Chicken Horse Review: Party Platformer Gem
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Fairy Tail: Dungeons — Cozy Deckbuilding Roguelite
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MapleStory Review: Nostalgia, Grind & Microtransactions
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Mega Turrican 1994: Blast Through Mega Drive Mayhem
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Ring of Spirits: Beyond Oasis (1994 Genesis Review)
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Dune II: The Battle for Arrakis – MS-DOS Deep Dive
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Mortal Kombat 3: Fatalities, Bugs & 1995-10 Deep Dive
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SimCity Deep Dive Review: Zoning In on History
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Gunstar Heroes (1993) Deep Dive Review: Genesis Run ‘n’ Gun
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Aero the Acro-Bat 2 (1994) — A High-Flying Review
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Shining Force II Deep Dive — 1993 Sega Genesis Strategy
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The Revenge of Shinobi – Deep Dive Review (1989-12)
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Saving Dino & Hoppy in Bedrock: Flintstones Review (1991-12)
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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus — Hand-Drawn Platformer
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Backyard Soccer 98 Review: Cozy Vivid Graphics
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Cozy Grove Review: Lush Atmosphere, Gentle Pace
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Gourdlets Review: Cozy Graphics & Dense Atmosphere
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Auto Rogue Review: Dense Visuals & Automated Charm
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Toree Saturn Review: Atmospheric Visuals & Speed
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Townscaper Review: Cozy, Gorgeous & Minimal
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Lakeside Bar Review: Cozy Pixel Graphics & Jazz
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Coffee Caravan — Cozy Roguelite, Gorgeous Graphics
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Journey through Caldera: Ending Two
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Unravel Two Review: Atmospheric Visual Gem
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Split Fiction: Dense, Gorgeous Co-op Chaos
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Keep Driving: Tight Pixel Road-Trip & Soundtrack
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — Lush REV Fighter
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SCP: 5K Review — Atmospheric Graphics & Gunplay
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Art of Atari Review — $29.17, 4.8★ Retro Masterpiece
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30-Set Video Game Sand Art Kits — Party Loot
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MUWAK Controller Canvas Trio
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Narrative Cheat Codes: Game Storytelling Guide (4.6★ $18)
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N64 Wrestling: Nostalgia Wins, Physics Tap Out
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Art of Ghost of Tsushima — A Visual Power-Up
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MUWAK 3-Piece Gamer Canvas — Controller Wall Art $9.99
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1985 Super Mario Run Tee: Your Closet Needs a Warp Zone
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Flawless Victory — MK Visual History Reviewed
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Artbook
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Pac-Man Arcade Poster 11×14 — Classic Gamer Must-Have
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8-Pc Abstract Gamer Wall Art Set – Clean Game Room Vibes
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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus — Hand-Drawn Platformer
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Backyard Soccer 98 Review: Cozy Vivid Graphics
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater — Faithful, Flawed
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Cozy Grove Review: Lush Atmosphere, Gentle Pace
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Gourdlets Review: Cozy Graphics & Dense Atmosphere
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Waterpark Simulator Review: Ragdolls & Chaos
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Fischers Fishing Journey — Cozy Desktop Idle
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USAC: Code Breach Review — Dense Cyberpunk Coop
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Auto Rogue Review: Dense Visuals & Automated Charm
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Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War Definitive Edition — Dense & Stunning
I approach every re-release the same way: install, play through campaigns, chase achievements, test skirmishes, and push mods…
Disgaea 1 PC Tips & Tricks – Level Faster, Optimize Your Team
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Metroid Ultimate Game Guide Strategies & Secrets
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Mega Man 2 Ultimate Guide to Defeating Wily’s Robot Masters
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Villain Interview: John Madden Football ’92
You’ve been called many things by folks who lost in the final match. Before we begin, what name…
Villain Interview: Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster’s Hidden Treasure
To begin, who are you, exactly? The manual calls you anonymous‐villain, but the final boss deserves a name.…
Villain Interview: Ristar
You asked to be called something other than “anonymous.” Who am I speaking to, and why should anyone…
Villain Interview: Sonic & Knuckles
You usually answer only as “anonymous-villain.” For this conversation, announce who you are and what title you will…
Villain Interview: Contra Hard Corps
You present yourself today under a name wholly unlike the one shown on the cartridge. So, who are…
Villain Interview: PGA Tour Golf III
You insist on anonymity, yet tonight you renamed yourself. How shall we address you for this confession? Address…
Villain Interview: Skyblazer
You call yourself anonymous-villain, but what should readers know about the shadow behind Ashura? Who are you, truly?…
Villain Interview: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
You call yourself anonymous-villain here, but you promised a new title for the interview. Who are you, and…
Villain Interview: Batman: Return of the Joker
You call yourself anonymous‐villain on paper, but tonight you’ve chosen a name. So then, what shall we call…
Villain Interview: Devil’s Crush
You call yourself anonymous-villain, though the credits list only a silhouette. For the record, who are you when…
Villain Interview: Streets of Rage
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Villain Interview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Thank you for speaking with us. You’ve asked to be called something other than anonymous for this piece…