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Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 4 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. Day 4 features a diverse schedule of speedruns across various platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, and retro consoles. The event has already raised over $485,000.
Prime Slimes: A Guide To Gaming’s Greatest Goo-Getters
This guide explores the history and evolution of slime monsters in video games, from their origins in Dungeons & Dragons to their iconic status in franchises like Dragon Quest and Puyo Puyo. It highlights notable slime characters and games where players control slime protagonists, showcasing their enduring appeal as a beloved monster archetype.
Magmax
Magmax, originally released in arcades in 1985 and later ported to the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 and 1988 respectively, is a side-scrolling shooter that fails to impress. While its dual-plane gameplay and mech-assembly mechanic offer some novelty, the game suffers from repetitive environments, sparse enemy variety, and ultimately becomes boring. Despite its decent port quality, Magmax does not hold up against its contemporaries and is considered a relic of its time.
Magmax
Magmax, originally released in arcades in 1985 and later ported to the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 and 1988 respectively, is a side-scrolling shooter that fails to impress. While its dual-plane gameplay and mech-assembly mechanic offer some novelty, the game suffers from repetitive environments, sparse enemy variety, and ultimately becomes boring. Despite its decent port quality, Magmax does not hold up against its contemporaries and is considered a relic of its time.
Nintendo's Extremely Rare FMV Arcade Game from 1974 Has Been Restored By A Dedicated Fan
Arcade collector Callan Brown has successfully restored Nintendo's extremely rare 1974 FMV arcade game, Wild Gunman '74. Using original film reels and modern technology, Brown recreated the full-size cabinet and gun unit, documenting the process in a detailed YouTube video. The restoration aims to preserve the game's unique technology and experience for enthusiasts.
Raiden Trad (Genesis)
The Sega Genesis version of Raiden is a faithful conversion of the arcade shooter, featuring two primary weapons and powerful bomb mechanics. However, the port suffers from a slower ship speed, an obscuring status bar, and a poorly implemented checkpoint system that significantly increases the difficulty. While it includes an exclusive, extremely challenging new level, the game is ultimately considered inferior to other shooters available on the platform.
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom – Multi Format Review (kind Of)
This review discusses the arcade game Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and its various home computer ports, including Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST. While the arcade original is fondly remembered for its exciting presentation and gameplay, the ports are largely criticized for poor performance, unresponsiveness, and lack of quality, with the Amiga and Atari ST versions being particularly disappointing.
