The Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 165: "Sonic Fix"
On this weeks show the guys talk PSVR, the Sonic Movie, PS5 news, our review of Fimbul, what we have been playing and much more!
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 164: "Magic Shinobi Hands"
On this episode the gang talks Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, Google Stadia, Halo Coming to Steam, Xbox Live and Gampass in One Subscription, what we have been play and more!
Read MoreBack to Bits Podcast Episode 13: "Rants and Retro Gaming"
On this episode John and Danny talk new MegaCat Studio releases, latest pick ups, does it matter how you play your retro games, contest info and more!
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Reviews Episode 3: "Wargroove"
Welcome to The Gamers Lounge Reviews. Every month the gang from The Gamers Lounge reviews a new release indie title. The game for March is Wargrove from Chucklefish.
Read MoreBack to Bits Podcast Episode 12: "Polymega Hate"
On this episode Danny and John talk Polymega hate, Konami Anniversary Collection, pick ups, your Twitter questions and more!
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 163: "Layoffs, Retirements and Game Pass"
On this weeks show the guys talk layoffs, Nintendo Direct, Reggie retires, Gamepass on Switch, Sony shoots down cross play again, things we have played and more!
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Reviews Episode 2: "Tangledeep"
Welcome to The Gamers Lounge Reviews. Every month the gang fro The Gamers Lounge reviews a new release indie title. The game for February is Tangledeep from Impact Gameworks.
Read MoreBack to Bits Podcast Episode 11: "Twitter Questions"
This episode John and Danny talk pick ups, Chinese knock offs, they answer your twitter questions and more!
Read MoreBack to Bits Podcast Episode 10: "We Are Back"
John and Danny are back and they are talking new Analog system, new Everdrives, ROM sites shutting down and the effect on the market, pick ups and more!
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 162: "Sweet Nintendo Money"
On this episode the gang talks Anthem, GameStop, Metroid Prime 4, EA Cancels Another Star Wars Game, Game Publisher Rankings, Nintendo Sales Numbers and more!
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Reviews Episode 1: Hive Jump
Welcome to The Gamers Lounge Reviews. Every month the gang fro The Gamers Lounge reviews a new release indie title. The game for January is Hive Jump from Graphite Lab.
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 161: "The Top 10 Games We Played in 2018"
On this first episode of the new year, the guys look back at the top 10 games they played in 2018.
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 160: "Awards and Stuff"
On this weeks show the gang talks The Game Award winners, GameStop loses big, Heroes of the Storm getting scaled back, new game trailers and more!
Read MoreHorizon 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.
Read MoreR-Type Dimensions EX Review
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.
The Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 159: "Streaming Troubles"
The guys are finally back with a new show. This week they talk Blizzcon, no Sony at E3, X018 recap, no N64 Classic, Video Game Awards Nominations, what wee have been playing and more!
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 MoreSNK 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.
Read MoreThe Gamers Lounge Podcast Episode 158: "DIY Used Controller"
On this weeks episode the guys talk, Red Dead 2, Fallout 76 Beta, StarLink, Spider-man, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, PSN name change issues, Limited Run Games and more!
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