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It's been awhile...

Posted by The Sage of Sega, 30 October 2006 · 23 views

I plan to resurrect this ol' gal from the dead. Not that I really had any fans, but hey :D . Plan on seeing some new articles in the near future!


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YS Flight (PC)

Posted by , 12 July 2005 · 53 views

Among the glut of budgetware "arcade sims" and complicated civilian aircraft games, YS Flight shows true ingenuity and delivers a truly fun and engaging experience. The freeware sim, developed by a group of Japanese programmers, is neither too difficult nor too simple; instead, it strikes the perfect chor of playability and realism that designers...


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Spiderman's Obscure Endeavors

Posted by , 17 June 2005 · 52 views
Under The Radar
"What? Spiderman isn't friggin' obscure!" Is that what's running through your mind right now? Well, of course he isn't! It's not like I'm THAT stupid. Spiderman is probably one of the most well-known comic characters out there. However, in the world of videogames, Spiderman has both well-known and not-so-well-known...


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Action Biker (C64)

Posted by , 14 June 2005 · 79 views
Under The Radar
Action Biker is a quirky, interesting Commodore game that has been largely overlooked. Released in the UK by Mastertronic (famous for their "two quid" pricing), the game puts you in the shoes of a motorbiker in the middle of a small town. The game has a GTA feel to it; you can basically do anything you want, including riding around a roller...


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Life & Death (PC)

Posted by , 14 June 2005 · 40 views
Under The Radar
A cult classic that garners a lot of respect from both the PC and Amiga community, Life & Death is one of the few fun medical games out there. As the new specialist doctor in a busy hospital, you're charged with diagnosing and possibly operating on the various patients that you encounter. The game medically focuses on the abdominal area...


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Suggestion Pot

Posted by , 13 June 2005 · 28 views
Suggestion Pot
Got suggestions for any games you want featured? Post them as comments on this entry and I'll do the rest! :D


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PC-to-PS2 Ports: Part 2

Posted by , 08 June 2005 · 42 views
Under The Radar
So here it is, folks! Part 2 of "PC-to-PS2 Ports". After taking some suggestions from a good friend of mine, I've been able to dig up four more ports that deserve some attention. For all the PS2 fanboys out there; this is your chance to play some great PC games that would otherwise be relegated to the bargain bin.First up;Star Trek...


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PC-to-PS2 Ports: Part 1

Posted by , 07 June 2005 · 38 views
Under The Radar
When the PS2 came out in 2000, publishers who were late to join the development bandwagon needed to have a published presence on the console to establish a stake. Most companies already had a full stable of intellectual property from the PC, but most were at a loss for games that would be PS2-worthy. Enter the 3rd-party publisher; most of these games...


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Mad Maestro! (PS2)

Posted by , 05 June 2005 · 26 views
Under The Radar
Quirky music games always seem to find a cozy home on Sony hardware. Whether it be Vib Ribbon, Parappa the Rapper, Frequency, Taiko Drum Master, or hell, even Karaoke Revolution, music games have an undeniable presence on both the PS1 and PS2. However, a vastly overlooked and fun PS2 game called Mad Maestro is one of the most interesting music-oriented...


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Super Pachinko Fan 2 (SFC)

Posted by , 05 June 2005 · 15 views
Japanese Splendor
Pachinko is undoubtedly one of the most popular parlor gambling games in Japan, so it's no surprise that versions of this Japanese pastime would eventually make their way to home consoles. The game featured here is "Super Pachinko Fan 2", only one of the dozens available for the Super Famicom (the Japanese equivalent of the SNES). I got this...





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