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Nintendo Switch Talk with Xander Skullion | Switchmania Playcast
I was able to get my buddy Xander Skullion from the XS Gaming Podcast on to chat. We talk about everything from the Nintendo Switch to the Yakuza series to even the differences in next generation gaming and ports. It … Continue reading
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Tagged collecting, Legend of Zelda, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, podcast, PS5, retro, Switch Lite, Switchmania Playcast, Xander Skullion, xbox, Yakuza
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E3 2019 and A Hole New World | Switchmania Playcast Episode 06
E3 2019 happened and we go in depth on all of the Nintendo Switch games physically confirmed, and some we would like to be! We also go over our game of the week A Hole New World, which is a … Continue reading
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Tagged A Hole New World, BOTW, E3 2019, Game Reveal, Kid Dracula, Legend of Zelda, Limited Run Games, Mega Man, NES, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Panzer Dragoon, Platformer, podcast, Red Art Games, retro, Strictly Limited Games, Super Mario Maker 2, Super Rare Games, switch, Switchmania Playcast, zelda
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Retro City Rampage DX | Switchmania Playcast Episode 04
This week we go down the nostalgia rabbit hole with Retro City Rampage DX. What did we think of this overload of 80s and 90s references and NES-style gameplay?
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Tagged DX, Grand Theft Auto, GTA, NES, nintendo, Playcast, podcast, retro, Retro City Rampage, switch, Switchmania
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VGBS 66 – Double Dragon IV (PS4 & Steam): A Great Game?
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Tagged Double Dragon IV, gaming podcast, NES, PS4, retro, steam, Technos, VGBS
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Dahna: Megami Tanjou REVIEW for Sega Mega Drive | 2D Golden Axe | Rewind Mike
There I was, scrolling through my list of Genesis roms, completely bored out of my mind.. and saw I the name “Hercules”. I decided to give it a shot, damn well knowing it was going to be a horrible bootleg, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2D Golden Axe, Action, Arcade, Dahna, Dahna Goddess Birth, Dahna Goddess Birth Review, Dahna Megami Tanjo, Dahna Megami Tanjou Review, Dahna Review, gameplay, gaming, Genesis, Golden Axe, Golden Axe Review, Hercules Genesis, Hercules Mega Drive, Japan, Japan Exclusive sega, longplay, mega, Mega Drive, megadrive, Megami, Mode, NES, nintendo, retro, review, Rewind Mike, sega, Sega Genesis, Sega Golden Axe, Sega Mega Drive, SNES, south korea exclusive sega, Tanjou, walkthrough
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Macbat 64 : Journey of a Nice Chap for PC | Nintendo 64 Collectathon Style | Rewind Mike
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Tagged 3D Platformer, Action, Banjo-Kazooie, Collectathon, computer, Donkey Kong 64, games, kart racing, low polygon adventure, Macbat, Macbat 64, Macbat 64 review, Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap, Mario 64, N64, N64 Collectathon, N64 Collectathon Style, Nintendo 64, Nintendo 64 Collectathon Style, oldschool, pc, PC Collectathon, PC Collectathon Style, Platformer, retro, review, reviews, Rewind Mike, SIACTRO, steam, Windows
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Hagen’s Alley Books 101 – Learn About the Different Series
As things get larger and we get more books released here at Hagen’s Alley, I feel like it’s now time to put up a little 101 and FAQ about all of the different book series that we offer. That way … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, complete nes, Complete SNES, Culture Chronicles, Genesis, Hagen's Alley, NES, retro, RetroGaming, SNES, Twisted Realities
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Alwa’s Awakening Review | 8 Bit Metroidvania | Rewind Mike
Alwa’s Awakening►http://store.steampowered.com/app/549260 🔽🔽A little story about the conception of Alwa’s Awakening🔽🔽 Alwa’s Awakening has a story that begins in 2014, when one person, Mikael, had the dreams to create a video game. The Dream stemmed from an evening playing NES … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 Bit Metroidvania, 8bit Metroidvania, action-platformer, Alwa, Alwa's Awakening Gameplay, Alwa's Awakening Review, Alwas, Awakening, Battle Kid, Battle of Olympus clone, Castlevania, Faxanadu, games, indie, indie games in 2017, Kunio Kun, Legend of Zelda clone, Mega Man, Metroid, Metroidvania, Metroidvania Review, NES Metroidvania, nintendo, pixelart, pixels, Platformer, retro, Retro Inspired Game, reviews, Rewind Mike, Robert Kreese, Solstice NES, steam, Steam Metroidvania, valve
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Misunderstood Gem | Solstice: Quest for the Staff of Demnos Review for NES | Rewind Mike Feat Wiiguy
This is one of those games everyone had trouble with, there isnt one person I know that can beat it. Although most people have played it and do enjoy, the difficulty makes it almost unapproachable. SO I decided to TACKLE … Continue reading
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Tagged Buff Wizard, Follin Brothers, Geoff Follin, Hidden Gem, Isometeric platforming, Isometeric Puzzle games, LJN, Mike, mini, Misunderstood Gem, NES, NES Hard, Night Lore, Niko TheWiiGuy, nintendo, retro, Rewind Mike, RewindMike, Sky Shark, Software Creations, Solstice NES, Solstice NES Review, Solstice Quest For The Staff Of Demnos, Solstice Review, Staff of Demnos, Stephen Ruddy, Tim Follin, Treasure Master, VHS Dreams, video, walkthrough, Wizards, ZX Spectrum
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Honorable Mentions: SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive Games | Rewind Mike
Here is a list of games that have all made it to multiple list. I’ve just never done anything with all these idea. It was high time to pull the trigger. These are a few of the games I thought … Continue reading
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Tagged classics, collectable, Collection, collector, Columns Sega Genesis, console, Decap Attack, Decap Attack Review, Dick Tracy Sega Genesis, expensive, favorites, gameplay, gaming, Genesis, hard to find, Hidden Gems, history, inexpensive, Lotus Turbo Challenge, Mega Drive, Mega Lo Mania, megadrive, Rare, rare games, retro, review, reviews, Rewind Mike, sega, Sega Genesis Hidden Gems, Sega Mega Drive Hidden Gems, sonic, system, Tyrants Sega Genesis, Tyrants: Fight Through Time Review, unknown games
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Honorable Mentions – 10 Fantastic Game Boy Ports (feat Westapo) | Rewind Mike
Here we have a list of fantastic ports that are PREFECT for traveling, or at home consumption. Overall we notice the games that are zoomed in a bit to make things function properly, and cut down on sprite flicker. So … Continue reading
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Tagged cartridge, colle, Collection, console, game, Game Boy, Game Boy Ports, gameplay, gaming, handheld, history, Honorable Mentions, nintendo, portable, retro, retrospective, review, reviews, system, video
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VGBS 47 – NES Homebrew Haunted Halloween ’85 Developer Interview! – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS
Continuing where Episode 46 left off, we interview Tim and Greg from Retrotainment Games who created Haunted Halloween ’85! We over-analyze Haunted ’85 and try to delve into the psyche of what drove these guys to create such a game. … Continue reading
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Tagged gaming, Haunted Halloween '85, homebrew, NES, nintendo, retro, vgbs podcast
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VGBS 35 – How we buy our games & Kickstarter Tips – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS
From the mouth of Kyle Gilbert…VGBS 35 consists of OCD hoard buying, leaving a game at a store for someone else vs selling it online to a good home, Kickstarter Do’s and Don’ts…good shit. This is VGBS!
Top Ten NES Games
Growing up with the Nintendo Entertainment System, it has always been near and dear to my heart. There are so many classic gems that I have had a personal experience with that it is extremely hard to narrow it … Continue reading
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Tagged DuckTales, Legend of Zelda, NES, nintendo, retro, retro gaming, Super Mario Bros, top ten, video games
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Hagen's Alley - Gaming Books, Nintendo Switch Podcast & OCD Retro Collecting 