Back to Bits Podcast Episode 24: "Put Down vs Play On"
On this weeks show Danny and John talk G4tv, Analogue Pocket, Nintendo gigaleak, games we beat and never play again vs games we beat over and or and much more!
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Back to Bits Podcast Episode 14: "E3 2019"
Join John and Danny as they talk all things retro from E3 2019!
Read More“The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles & Games” 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!
Read More"The Game Console: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox" Review
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.
Read MoreNEOGEO: A Visual History Book Review
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?
Read MoreMega Cat Studios Review Roundup. Almost Hero, Log Jammers and Coffee Crisis
Did 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 Unofficial NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium Review
Over 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?
Read MoreNintendo 64 Anthology Book Review
This past April Geek Line Publishing ran a successful Kickstarter to fund their next book. The Nintendo 64 Anthology, the ultimate guide to everything N64 and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the system. Raising over €67,000 (or $70,000 US) the campaign surpassed their goal and now has offically been released. Is this book a fitting tribute to the N64?
Read MoreARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art
Most gamers from the 70's, 80's and even the 90's remember the arcades. Tim Nicholls is one of those people and he has taken his passion for the art of the arcade and turned it into a book. Not only is Artcade a book of just arcade game art, it is a lasting record of the golden era of video games that any gamer would enjoy.
Read MorePureGaming.org Game Collector Apps for iOS Review
Join John as he demonstrates and reviews PureGaming.org Retro Game Collector Apps for iOS.
Read MoreIf You Are a Retro Gamer You Need to RetroScribe
Move over Gamefly, there is a new online rental service in town. RetroScribe, a new rental service for retro games. Thats right, NES, SNES, Genesis and N64 games shipped right to your door.
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Retro Edition Ep 2: "Your Inner Game Collector"
Join John and Erik as they talk the RetroN5, Grim Fandango and tips on starting a video game collection, maintenance and more!
Read MoreRetroN 5 News Out of The Midwest Gaming Classic
For months retro gamers have been waiting for the RetroN5 to be released. Thanks to our friends over at Video Game Rescue we know we will not have long to wait and we also have another surprise in from the folks at Hyperkin.
Read MoreShenmue - Retro Review
It has been almost 14 years since the release of Shenmue on the Sega Dreamcast. WIth all the talk of the #SaveShenmue social media campaign I decided to do my part and stream on Twitch TV my playthrough of Shenmue. I did not intend to write a review for the game but after completing it I felt compelled to.
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