Tag Archives: Features

You’ve Probably Never Played… Ikki

Posted on Feb 10, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

Ikki Developer(s): Tose, Sunsoft Publisher: Sunsoft Platform(s): Arcade, Famicom, PlayStation, Mobile, PC, Wii (VC), PS4 (Arcade Archives) Release Date: November 27th 1985 (Famicom) For a single game to define an entire aspect of gaming itself, it has to do something pretty special. Some … Continue reading →

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Street Fighter IV – The End of an Era

Posted on Feb 2, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

“The weak lose and the strong win! Which of these fighters will prove the old axiom today?” This question was posed in one of the many passionate lines spouted by the announcer in the original 2008 release of Street Fighter IV. … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… New 3D Golf Simulation: Devil’s Course

Posted on Jan 27, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

New 3D Golf Simulation: Devil’s Course (True Golf Classics: Wicked 18) Developer: T&E Soft Publisher: T&E Soft, Bullet-Proof Software Platform(s): SNES, PC9801, 3DO, Mega Drive Release Date: March 5th 1993 (JPN), October 1993 (US) Have you ever wondered to yourself ‘is there golf in hell?’ If … Continue reading →

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Bargains, In-flight Entertainment and Carts Galore – Culture Collection #9

Posted on Jan 23, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

There’s no better way to spend your weekend than with some portable games. If Game Boy classics are your style, then FamicomSpirits has got you more than covered with this truly envy-inducing mound of carts! Whilst it’s obviously difficult to … Continue reading →

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No crying until the end – An analysis of EarthBound’s finale

Posted on Jan 20, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

This week I beat EarthBound for the first time. I’d played it on many an occasion in the past, including almost to completion in its native Japanese thanks to the GBA compilation title Mother 1+2, but with the game finally … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Motoko-chan no Wonder Kitchen

Posted on Jan 13, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

Motoko-chan no Wonder Kitchen Developer: Ajinomoto Publisher: Ajinomoto Platform(s): Super Famicom Release Date: September 1993 (Japan exclusive) When games are developed for advertising reasons, they have a strong tendency to suffer in quality, putting brand names and mascots before all else. The … Continue reading →

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3 Chills You’ll Find Nowhere Else

Posted on Jan 12, 2016 by Ben Parry

With the advent of such titles as Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture and Gone Home, a debate has been sparked regarding what ought and ought not be categorised as a ‘video game’ in the first place. Some have dismissed these … Continue reading →

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Career Spotlight – Asuka Hayazaki

Posted on Jan 8, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

This is the first entry of a new regular item on Minus World, ‘Career Spotlight’. In this monthly feature you’ll get an opportunity to learn about the unsung heroes who have been responsible for some of your favourite titles, often working behind … Continue reading →

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A Look at Super Potato’s New Year’s Lucky Bags – Culture Collection #8

Posted on Jan 8, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

It’s the first Culture Collection instalment of 2016 and what better way to kickstart a year’s worth of gaming culture coverage than with a look at some New Year’s festivities, Super Potato style! Japanese chain retro game store Super Potato … Continue reading →

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The games you should’ve played in 2015

Posted on Dec 31, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

2015 is finally coming to a close. The world of gaming was well and truly turned on its head this year; we’re entering a time where Nintendo are developing mobile games and opening theme parks, a time where The Last Guardian … Continue reading →