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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.
Guide: Shopping For Retro Nintendo Grails In Madrid
This guide explores three independent retro game stores in Madrid: Chollo Games, La Tienda de Videojuegos, and Kaoto. It highlights their unique selections of vintage games, consoles, merchandise, and soundtracks, offering advice for collectors seeking rare Nintendo items and other gaming grails.
Konami Code 40th Anniversary Projects & Merchandise Revealed
Konami Digital Entertainment is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Konami Code, which first appeared in Gradius on the Family Computer on April 25, 1986. To commemorate the event, the company has released original soundtracks from several Gradius and Nemesis titles for digital purchase and streaming, partnered with manga artist Shota Hattori for two short manga pages, and collaborated with Amazon for exclusive T-shirts in Japan.
Space Harrier (NES)
This review discusses the NES port of the arcade rail shooter Space Harrier, developed by AM2 and published by Takara. Despite significant technological limitations compared to the arcade original, the Famicom version is praised for its smooth scrolling and playable simulation of the game's look, outperforming the Sega Master System port. However, it suffers from slowdown, flicker, reduced speed, and a lack of continues, making it a challenging experience.
Aretha Collection 1993-1995 Brings 3 Games to PS4, PS5, Switch
Edia and Yanoman announced that the Aretha Collection 1993-1995, featuring three JRPGs originally released on Super Famicom, will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in Japan on July 30, 2026. The collection will be available digitally on all platforms and physically on Switch and PS5, with standard and collector's editions priced at approximately $54 and $102 respectively.
Akai just released a portable and relatively budget-friendly MPC sampler
Akai has released the MPC Sample, a portable and budget-friendly sampler and groovebox featuring 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 32 stereo voices of polyphony, and various sampling and editing capabilities. It includes four effects engines with 60 effect types and ships with 8GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. Priced at $400, it offers a five-hour battery life and is available now, with comparisons drawn to Teenage Engineering's EP series and older Akai MPC models.
Chrono Trigger Character Sprites Used for One Mark Collection Gacha
Square Enix has announced new Chrono Trigger character sprite merchandise for their One Mark Collection gacha in Japan, launching March 27, 2026. The collection features 15 different keychain charms, including all seven main characters in both neutral and attack poses. This merchandise release coincides with the 31st anniversary of the original JRPG's debut.
Chrono Trigger Anniversary Celebrated With Music Stream
Square Enix is celebrating the 31st anniversary of Chrono Trigger with a non-stop 33-hour YouTube music stream featuring the game's soundtrack. The stream will be available worldwide and will not be archived after it concludes. Chrono Trigger is available on PC, iOS, and Android, with previous ports on SNES, PlayStation, and Nintendo DS.
Nintendo Music – list of all games included
Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of games that will feature music in their upcoming Nintendo Music service. The list includes titles spanning various Nintendo platforms, from the NES to the Nintendo Switch, with many fan-favorite franchises represented.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Launches This April | Console Creatures
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on April 28, 2026, featuring rearranged music. This port of the 2012 PlayStation Vita title, Ys: Memories of Celceta, marks the first time the Ys IV story has been released in the West, following two separate Japanese releases in 1993.
Hazelnut Bastille: first trailer and a playable demo of this action-RPG inspired by Zelda: A Link to the Past!
Aloft Studio has released the first trailer and a playable demo for their upcoming action-RPG, Hazelnut Bastille, which draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The game features a 90s-style pixel art aesthetic, a soundtrack by Hiroki Kikuta, and is being developed in Unity. A release was initially planned for 2019.
My Famicase Exhibition opening in LA ⊟ - Tiny Cartridge 3DS
The My Famicase Exhibition, featuring 253 imagined game designs presented as Famicom cartridges from over 29 countries, is opening in Los Angeles for the first time. The exhibit, traditionally hosted by Tokyo game shop Meteor, will run from July 1 to 24 at Capsule Corner and will allow visitors to vote for their favorite designs.
My Famicase Exhibition opening in LA ⊟
The My Famicase Exhibition, featuring imagined game designs presented as Famicom cartridges, is opening in Los Angeles for the first time in 18 years. The exhibit, traditionally hosted by Tokyo shop Meteor, will showcase 253 original designs from international artists at Capsule Corner. Visitors can vote for their favorite design, and the exhibition will also be available to view virtually online.
Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
This article ranks all NES games available on Nintendo Switch Online based on user ratings. It includes over 80 retro titles, with new Namco games like Pac-Man added to the list. The rankings are dynamic and change as users rate the games.
