Tag Archives: Features

You’ve Probably Never Played… BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2

Posted on Nov 25, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): Super Famicom (via Satellaview) Release Date: 1997 (Japan exclusive) Considering that only last week we were celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of the original F-Zero, I felt there was … Continue reading →

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Anniversaries, Arcade Cabs and Bear Wrestling – Culture Collection #3

Posted on Nov 24, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Last Saturday marked 25 years since the release of the Super Famicom, along with its launch titles Super Mario World and F-Zero (which, if you haven’t already checked out, I covered in a retrospective article just the other day!). It’s … Continue reading →

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25 Years of Speed – A retrospective on F-Zero

Posted on Nov 21, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

When the Super Famicom released in Japan back in 1990, I hadn’t even been born. Perhaps that’s too personal a way to start a feature looking back at the 25 year legacy of a groundbreaking racing game that helped send … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Wily & Right no RockBoard: That’s Paradise

Posted on Nov 18, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Wily & Right no RockBoard: That’s Paradise Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platform(s): Famicom Release Date: 15th January 1993 (Japan exclusive) It seems that these days, almost every major franchise has taken the opportunity to trade their usual fanfare in favour of … Continue reading →

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Real Bouts, Talking Animals and… fish?! – Culture Collection #2

Posted on Nov 17, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

It seems that everyone’s been on a real Animal Crossing kick recently. It’s no surprise, with two brand new spin-off titles having just released, namely Happy Home Designer, the interior design simulator that released for 3DS last month and Amiibo … Continue reading →

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Nintendo Direct (12/11/15) – Thoughts and Impressions

Posted on Nov 13, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Like a pack of rabid hyenas stalking a wildebeest, Nintendo fans have eagerly taken in every little drop of information the company has squeezed out since an E3 presentation that was met with a mixed reaction. However, the coming of … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… N.Y. Nyankies

Posted on Nov 11, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

N.Y. Nyankies (Rockin’ Kats) Developer: Atlus Publisher: Atlus Platform(s): Famicom/NES Release Date: 5th April 1991 Long ago, before the likes of Persona and Etrian Odyssey had even been thought of, Atlus was a very different company. This was a decidedly younger Atlus, perhaps one … Continue reading →

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Soundchips, Takoyaki and Broken Dreams – Culture Collection #1

Posted on Nov 10, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

This is the first entry in a series of regular posts I’m planning on making that aim to give you a little window into gaming culture; be it apparel, artwork, events or music and of course, the games themselves, this weekly feature … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Wrecking Crew ’98

Posted on Nov 4, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Wrecking Crew ’98 Developer: Nintendo R&D1, Pax Softnica Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): Super Famicom (via Nintendo Power service) Release Date: 1st January 1998 (Japan exclusive) As I mentioned in my Mario spin-off characters feature last month, Nintendo’s main man can be considered a jack of all-trades; … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Innsmouth no Yakata

Posted on Oct 31, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Innsmouth no Yakata (The Mansion of Innsmouth) Developer: Be Top Publisher: I’Max Platform(s): Virtual Boy Release Date: 13th October 1995 (Japan exclusive) If you ask me, there are some things you shouldn’t do that come down to common sense. Going into a … Continue reading →