27/12/2023
Croc 2: How to Ruin a Cult Classic Video Game
Croc 2 never saw the same attention or success as the original. To put it frankly, the first game cast a giant shadow over the sequel.
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04/05/2023
Morrowind, the third Elder Scrolls game, released in 2002 on the Xbox and PC. See why I feel like my journey has just started after 100 hours.
https://wackoid.com/game/a-quick-morrowind-retrospective-21-years-later
Morrowind, the third Elder Scrolls game, released in 2002 on the Xbox and PC. See why I feel like my journey has just started after 100 hours.
17/03/2023
The Game Boy has a catalog of over 1,000 games that span over more than ten years. Read more to see five lesser-known Game Boy games.
https://wackoid.com/game/five-lesser-known-gameboy-games-you-should-check-out/
The Game Boy has a catalog of over 1,000 games that span over more than ten years. Read more to see five lesser-known Game Boy games.
09/02/2023
The PlayStation (PS1) was a groundbreaking console that brought arcade-quality fighting games to the living room. See the top 10 here.
https://wackoid.com/ps1/top-10-best-ps1-fighting-games/
The PlayStation 1 (PS1) was a groundbreaking console that brought arcade-quality fighting games to the living room. See the top 10 here.
03/09/2022
Regions outside of Japan never saw the PlayStation Initial D game, but we got the next best thing: Tokyo Highway Battle. Read more here.
https://wackoid.com/game/this-ps1-game-gives-off-serious-initial-d-vibes-tokyo-highway-battle/
Regions outside of Japan never saw the PlayStation Initial D game, but we got the next best thing: Tokyo Highway Battle. Read more here.
01/09/2022
If you’ve never played blobber games before or you’re interested to learn more about blobbers, you’re in the right place.
Read our guide here 👉 https://wackoid.com/game/a-guide-to-blobber-rpg-games/
If you've never played blobber games before or you're interested to learn more about blobbers, you're in the right place. Read our guide here.
16/05/2022
It's time to face it, zoomer. You're just not as good at video games as you thought you were.
https://ganker.com/classic-sonic-isnt-hard-youre-just-bad/
One of the most common complaints about the classic Sonic games is that they’re too hard. Nope, you’re just bad at video games.
02/05/2022
Burning games is a cheap way to play some expensive and rare titles. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to burn Sega Saturn games.
https://wackoid.com/game/how-to-burn-sega-saturn-games/
Burning games is a cheap way to play some expensive and rare titles. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to burn Sega Saturn games.
01/05/2022
There are many great games on the Game Boy, but the small screen doesn't do them justice. See 3 ways to play Game Boy games on a CRT TV here.
https://wackoid.com/game/how-to-play-game-boy-games-on-a-crt-tv-3-different-ways/
There are many great games on the Game Boy, but the small screen doesn't do them justice. See 3 ways to play Game Boy games on a CRT TV here.
30/04/2022
How does your game room compare?
https://wackoid.com/game/10-crazy-retro-game-rooms-and-battlestations/
It's every retro gamer's dream to have a retro game room or retro gaming battlestation that's good enough to impress the masses on social media
29/04/2022
Almost everybody has had a scratched games or CDs at some point. Perhaps you've tried using toothpaste on your old video game discs. Please don't do that.
https://wackoid.com/game/dont-use-toothpaste-to-fix-scratched-video-game-discs/
Almost everybody has had a scratched games or CDs at some point. Perhaps you've tried using toothpaste on your old video game discs. Please don't do that.
28/04/2022
Since there are so many great content creators covering retro video games, here's a handy list of all the best retro gaming youtubers in one place.
https://wackoid.com/game/the-absolute-best-retro-gaming-youtubers/
Since there are so many great content creators covering retro video games, here's a handy list of all the best retro gaming youtubers in one place.
27/04/2022
It can be hard for beginners to know where to start their retro game collecting journey. It all comes down to picking the right retro gaming console.
https://wackoid.com/game/which-retro-gaming-console-is-best-for-beginners/
It can be hard for beginners to know where to start their retro game collecting journey. It all comes down to picking the right retro gaming console.
26/04/2022
Blue Stinger was a launch title for the SEGA Dreamcast that gave early adopters of SEGA’s swan-song console a scary, spooky, and silly experience.
https://wackoid.com/game/a-quick-look-at-blue-stinger-dreamcast/
Blue Stinger was a launch title for the SEGA Dreamcast that gave early adopters of SEGA’s swan-song console a scary, spooky, and silly experience.
18/04/2022
Do you think video game publishers could run ads like these today?
https://wackoid.com/game/10-retro-video-game-ads-that-wouldnt-be-allowed-today/
Retro video game ads seem like they come from an alternate universe with completely different standards of acceptability.
17/04/2022
We all love and support our local retro gaming stores, but there are some game stores that you might want to avoid like the plague.
https://wackoid.com/game/the-5-worst-types-of-retro-gaming-stores/
We all love and support our local retro gaming stores, but there are some retro game stores that you might want to avoid.
16/04/2022
Wipeout XL is a futuristic anti-gravity racing game for the PlayStation. If you love speedy racing games, then you've got to give the Wipeout series a chance.
https://wackoid.com/game/wipeout-xl-ps1-review/
Wipeout XL, also known as Wipeout 2097 in Europe, is a futuristic anti-gravity racing game and the second installment in the Wipeout series.
15/04/2022
Have you heard the term "scotformer" used in retro gaming groups?
https://wackoid.com/game/what-is-a-scotformer-heres-a-brief-history-and-explanation/
If you have spend enough time in retro gaming groups, you might have heard the term "scotformer" before. Well, what is a scotformer?
14/04/2022
The Nintendo 64 was was released alongside Super Mario 64, which is widely considered to be the pioneer of 3D platforming, but was the game a stolen idea?
https://wackoid.com/game/was-super-mario-64-a-stolen-idea-from-argonaut-games/
The Nintendo 64 was was released alongside Super Mario 64, which is widely considered to be the pioneer of 3D platforming, but was the game a stolen idea?
13/04/2022
It's like Contra... but with dinosaurs.
https://wackoid.com/game/dinosaurs-for-hire-sega-genesis-review/
Dinosaurs for Hire is commonly described as a Contra clone, and that's not entirely off the mark. After all, it's a run-and-gun game with dinosaurs.
12/04/2022
Halo: Combat Evolved revolutionized first person shooters.
https://wackoid.com/game/a-look-back-at-halo-combat-evolved/
Halo was the biggest name in console shooters, and it was thanks to Halo: Combat Evolved. Halo brought together so many different aspects of the genre.
11/04/2022
Mortal Kombat trilogy is a fighting game that definitely didn't age well.
https://wackoid.com/game/mortal-kombat-trilogy-n64-wishing-for-a-fatality/
Mortal Kombat Trilogy on the Nintendo 64 offers the standard Mortal Kombat experience, but it's packed with characters and a few extra features.
10/04/2022
In Rollergames, you skate around and beat up bad guys! It's definitely an underrated Konami game.
https://wackoid.com/game/bits-and-pieces-rollergames-nes/
Rollergames (NES) is an obstacle racer and beat-em up game developed by Konami under the Ultra label. The game is based on an 80s roller derby TV show.
09/04/2022
The Xbox version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer feels just like an episode of the show.
https://wackoid.com/game/a-quick-review-of-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-xbox/
The Xbox version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer feels just like an episode of the show. It's a standard beat-em-up that fans of the show will enjoy.
08/04/2022
Americans missed out on this quirky NES game!
https://wackoid.com/game/bits-and-pieces-banana-prince-nes/
Banana Prince has all the makings of a solid late NES release: great sprites and background, catchy intricate music, lots of extra features.
07/04/2022
Super Mario 64 changed the game. Do you think this game still holds up well in 2020?
https://wackoid.com/game/super-mario-64-platforming-redefined/
What else can be said about one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time? Super Mario 64 was a landmark achievement in video games.
06/04/2022
There are new Sega Genesis games still being developed! See the top new Genesis games here.
https://wackoid.com/game/top-10-new-sega-genesis-games-to-play-in-2020/
The Sega Genesis hit North American shelves way back in 1989, but that doesn't mean you can't find new Sega Genesis games to play in 2020.
05/04/2022
As a launch title, it wasn't as exciting as Super Mario 64, but it's still pretty good in its own way.
https://wackoid.com/game/pilot-wings-64-the-n64s-other-launch-title/
Pilot Wings 64 is one of the two North American launch titles for the N64. The main gameplay involves hang gliding, jetpacking, and flying gyrocopters.
04/04/2022
Do you want to play retro games with quality and authentic graphics? Then you need a CRT.
https://wackoid.com/game/finding-the-best-crt-tv-for-retro-gaming/
If you want the absolute best CRT for retro gaming, then you'll want a TV that can output the most crisp video quality possible.
03/04/2022
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception is exactly what you would expect, and what you’d want, from a flight combat video game on the go.
https://wackoid.com/game/a-quick-review-of-ace-combat-x-skies-of-deception-psp/
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception (PSP) is exactly what you would expect, and what you’d want, from Ace Combat on the go to be.
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