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The Steam Deck has been out almost a year now and there are a lot of device out there that can be used with deck. The Uperfect X Pro 4k Lapdock wasn’t made with the Steam Deck in mind but if your looking for a portable monitor this one may be for you.
Read MoreJsaux has one of the top suppliers of Steam Deck accessories. They seem to be ahead of the pack when it comes to release new high quality accessories for the Steam Deck. Let’s take a look at some of their new products and see if they are must haves for Steam Deck owners
Read MoreOne of the Sega Genesis Systems strongest genres was shooters or Shoot’em Up’s. The Toaplan releases are regarded as some of the best on the system which is way they are expensive and sought after these days. Retro-Bit has released the Toaplan Shooters Collectors Edition. An affordable way to get four of their classics for the Genesis. Join John as he takes a look at what you get with this collection and see if it is worth spending your hard earned money on.
Read MoreFor four years LucidSound has made premium, affordable gaming headsets that have not only had great sound but great build quality. With the release of the Xbox Series X/S John had the chance to try out the LucidSound LS50X Wireless + Bluetooth Gaming Headset.
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For years retro gamers have wanted high quality wireless controllers. For the past few years 8bitdo has tried to fill that void with wireless DIY and controllers. But last year Retro-Bit showed off their officially licensed Sega controllers, both wired and Bluetooth controllers. John takes a look at the Retro-Bit official Sega Genesis and Saturn Bluetooth controllers. Are they worth your hard earned money? Let’s find out.
One genre of games the Nintendo Switch has been lacking is racing. There have been a few, the best being Mario Kart. Aquiris has set out to change that. Enter Horizon Chase Turbo, an arcade racer that pays homage to Outrun and Top Gear. Is this game worthy to be in mentioned with these classic games? Let’s find out.
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Release Date: November 28, 2018
Developer: Irem
Platform: Nintendo Switch (reviewed), Steam
Price: $14.99
R-Type Dimensions EX on the Switch is two games in one. It’s arcade ports of R-Type and R-Type 2. It includes all 8 original R-Type levels and all 6 original R-Type II levels. The gameplay is unchanged and is as challenging as they were in the arcade. But if you are not as skilled as some, Irem has made the game more approachable to casual shooter fans. They have included an Infinite mode that gives you endless lives.
While many will cry foul at this, I find it refreshing. As someone who is a fan of shooters, I am not very good at them. I have played this game for years and would get frustrated to the point of rage quitting. In this mode I may die, a lot, but I still have fun seeing the levels I never had before, even though it may take me 20 lives to get there. The game does keep track of how many lives you lost and your total score and once you beat the game it uploads the info to online leader boards. So there is reason to go back and try to beat your previous totals and get better at the game. Also these leader boards are separate from your normal mode, so you hardcore players wont have to worry about being lumped in with “the nOObs”.
There are two different graphic modes in the game which can be changed on the fly. The classic 2D and new 3D versions. It is very cool to switch back and forth to see the difference in the graphics. Even the music has been upgraded and will switch between new and classic when changing the graphics. The game looks and plays fantastic both in docked and handheld mode. Swapping back and forth really shows the detail in both graphic versions and is a welcome addition.
Even though this is pretty much the same game that came out on 360 and PS3 many years ago it is still worth picking up today. With the ability to play in handheld mode, swap between 2D/3D and infinite mode makes it a great game for the hardcore and casual shooter fans alike.
PROS:
2D/3D Graphics and Music are Great
Infinite Mode is Great for New Players/Casuals
CONS:
Not Much Change Over Older Release
Thanks to Tozai Games for providing a code for review.
Peter Leigh (the Nostalgia Nerd) who has taken his addiction of retro consoles and turn it into a successful YouTube channel has curated a new book that adds to the preserve the history games and gaming consoles in his own special way. Is is a book worthy of your bookshelf? Let’s find out!
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Gaming history is important to preserve. Many restore old consoles and games but there are also several book out there that have a visual history of video games. The Game Console: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox is one of those books. But this book sets itself apart from the rest.
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Retro collections are very popular right now. With Namco, Sega and Nintendo releasing systems and game collections that have been well received. Now NIS America is releasing the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection for the Nintendo Switch. How does this collection of games hold up? Lets take a look.
Read MoreJohn from The Gamers Lounge takes a look at a few accessories from PowerA for the Switch and Xbox One and shares his thoughts if they are worth your cash.
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Bitmap Books over the past few years have been the gold standard for affordable, quality book about video games. From their visual Commpendium series to game and box art books Bitmap has covered games from the arcade to the Neo-Geo. Now their new book the Art of Point and Click Adventure Games takes a look at one of the most loved genres in gaming history.
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In this Video John takes a look at MegaCat Studios latest game for the NES, Genesis and SNES, Little Medusa. He looks and what comes with the complete package, shows off some gameplay and shares his thoughts if worth you hard earned money.
Read MoreBitmap Books over the past few years have become the leaders in publishing books about video games. The newest addition to the Visual Compendium is for the SNES/Super Famicom. Does this one stand up to past releases?
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The NEOGEO was the pinnacle of video gaming. An elite, exclusive console that didn’t just emulate the arcade experience – as so many 8 and 16-bit consoles tried to do – it was the arcade experience, pixel for pixel on your TV at home. NEOGEO: a visual history is the first officially licensed NEOGEO art book of its kind released in the English language released by Bitmap Books. Have they produced the bible for the NEOGEO fan?
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The one thing that makes the Nintendo Switch stand out over the PS4 or XB1 is the ability to play with friends and family anytime, anywhere. At first glance Party Planet my look like shovelware, but with 30 games and up to 4 players you quickly see that the game could be the perfect game to play with family and friends of all ages.
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There are always a host of new accessories released when a new console hits the market. Some good, some bad. Bionik has released a line of new accessories for the system and John from The Gamers Lounge was lucky enough to get a couple to test out. Let's find out if they are any good.
Read MoreDid you know there are new NES and Genesis games released in 2017? Enter Mega Cat Studios who is producing high quality releases for the NES and Genesis. The Gamers Lounge was luck enough to be able to check out some of their 2017 releases.
Read MoreThe Nintendo Switch released on March 3rd 2017 and like with any new console release there are a lot of different accessories hitting the market. John of the Gamers Lounge was lucky enough to get his hands on several different ones and he shares his thoughts if they are worth your money.
Read MoreOver the past few years books about video games have been very popular kickstarter with Artcade, the Genesis Collected Works and more. Bitmap books have been on the for front releasing several high quality books in their Visual Compendium Series. The series includes Commodore 64, Amiga and ZX Spectrum. After a very successful Kickstarter the forth book NES/Famicom has officially been released. Does it get the Nintendo Seal of Quality?
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