JOHN MEADOWS
Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Handheld Review
The Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Handheld is Mechdiy best selling retro gaming handle held. Is it worth the hype? Mechdiy has sent one over for John to check. Click to read his review.
Dueling Guard Gauntlet TCG Bag and EV 2.5 Elite Series Box Review
Dueling Guard is a newer company on the trading card game accessories scene. They say they offer premium quality products but they do come at a premium price. Are they really worth the asking price? Lets check out John’s review!
Uperfect X Pro 15.6" 4k Lapdock Review
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.
Jsaux Steam Deck Back Plate and Other Accessories Review
Jsaux 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
Toaplan Shooters Collector’s Edition
One 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.
LucidSound’s LS50X Wireless + Bluetooth Gaming Headset Review
For 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.
Retro-Bit Sega Genesis and Saturn Bluetooth Controllers Review
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.
Horizon Chase Turbo Review
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.
“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!
"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.
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Review
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.
PowerA Accessories for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch Review
John 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.
The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games Review
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.
Little Medusa Unboxing, Game play and Thoughts
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.
The Unofficial SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium Review
Bitmap 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?
NEOGEO: 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?
Party Planet Review
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.
Two New Nintendo Switch Accessories by Bionik. Are They Any Good?
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.
Mega 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.