It is decidedly the Age of the Remake.  Many game companies, faced with an ever-expanding audience of potential gamers, are choosing to tap into their IP vaults to create something new out of something very, very old.  Some titles, such as Capcom’s 8-bit Megaman sequels, survived the test of time...

Craigslist may face some opposition in vying to be the girlfriend provider to the Xbox 360 player market in the new game, 8-bit Girlfriend. Players can now seek some retro style companionship from the comfort of their own couches. 8-bit Girlfriend is based off of a web comic of the same name. This...

Final Fantasy IX will be the next Final Fantasy game to grace the PSN.  This was the one Final Fantasy on the PlayStation One to go back to the old school Black and White Mages.  If you have not played this one, you really need to evaluate picking this one up. There is not release date other than...

Capcom announced today that March would be claimed by Mega Man 10 – the latest entry in the long running Mega Man franchise. Following in the footsteps of Mega Man 9, Mega Man 10 once again opts to use NES style graphics to create a true retro experience. Mega Man 10 is available right now on...

Through my connections at Games Are Evil (GrE) I have gathered many industry insiders from the land of my imagination. These insiders (in my mind) have told me of several titles across various platforms that the gaming public is unaware. Today I will proudly share with you the best of these games that you...

After a surprisingly decent offering from Nintendo last week, it looks like we may be in for a bit of a ride this time around.  Today you can look forward to another opportunity to snag a long lost Gamecube game via WiiWare, as well as test your brain with some retro, turn-based action.  Here is the full...

Re-releasing games is nothing new. Sometimes it’s just something as simple as a re-press with a new edition number on the spine of the CD or DVD. Other times, it’s a full re-hash, with new graphics, features, materials and more. Despite all the additions, it’s still the same game, and...

Xbox Live Arcade has grown somewhat since its humble beginnings in late 2004, when it launched for the original Xbox with a whole six games. Now boasting a catalogue of 170 titles, made up of original games, remakes and releases, the choice on offer can be overwhelming. Never fear though, as we’re...

Coming Soon: Graffiti Entertainment will be releasing Martial Arts: Capoeira, by developer Twelve Interactive. The title will launch before the end of 2008 across several platfoms, DS, Wii, PSP, and most exciting the PS2. The game will feature the visually stunning martial art known as Capoeria. If you have...

My mission continues this week to spark the memories of old school games and pique the interest of the latest generation of gamers. At some level I am sure people will be baffled by my selections. The world I am going to explore this week is the wonder rival to last weeks’ console of choice, The Sega...