Why I Love The Games Master TV Show 🕹️ #RetroGaming

I grew up in the '80s and 90's so I was the perfect age for Games Master when it first aired on a cold and wet Tuesday in January 1992. I was at Secondary School and video games plus football is what I obsessed over. 

In 1992 I also owned my favourite video games console of all time, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. To say I was the target audience for the show would be an understatement! 

When episodes aired during the week on Channel 4 in the UK they were the talk of the playground the next day at school and boy did we talk about these episodes a lot. I used to tape every episode onto a blank VHS and watch it back over and over again. 

The Complete List Of Mean Machines SEGA Magazine Reviews 📚📖 #RetroGaming 🕹️

The hallowed pages of the Mean Machines SEGA magazines held a treasure trove of reviews across 53 issues. The original Mean machines was my go to mag before it split into SEGA and Nintendo rebrands of the magazine. In the last 5 years I have been collecting  Mean Machines SEGA issues via the wonderful world of eBay and I'm nearly there with completing a full collection. 

It's at this point in my collecting journey that I thought I would put together a nice list of all the games reviewed in the Mean machines SEGA Magazines and also give you a nice link to the Internet Archive of the SEGA Mean Machines issues that have been scanned into the repository over the years.

The N64 | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

The first time I played the Nintendo 64 was in the late 90s at a friend’s house. The first game I played was James Bond GoldenEye. I remember holding the Nintendo 64 controller for the first time, gripping it at either end with my right thumb on the D-pad and my left thumb on the buttons.

My friend looked over and started to laugh. I wondered what he found so amusing. He set up the 2-player mode on GoldenEye, and when the game started, my character wouldn't move. I was using the D-pad, and my friend laughed even harder, telling me to use the analogue stick to move the character.

Killer Instinct Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🕹️ #Retrogaming

It was in the mid 90s when I first played Killer Instinct on the Super Nintendo. I remember my brother borrowed it from one of his friends. The game cartridge was unique as it was black instead of grey and it also came with the soundtrack on a separate CD. 

This game was violent like Mortal Kombat with blood and finishing moves but the gameplay was similar to Street Fighter 2. Executing moves was similar to street fighter and saw you inputting button and d pad combinations. For example, Jago's fireball move is the same way you would do a hadouken. Jago's  moves are essentially all the same as Ryu and Ken's move set from Street Fighter 2.  I enjoyed this game as the gameplay was similar to Street Fighter and learning the combos was a challenge as you needed to execute them quickly and at the right time.

The game was not as fast paced as street fighter but there was a cheat where you could make the gameplay faster. At the Versus screen you needed to press certain buttons to make it faster. I never knew what the cheat was so <Hold RIGHT and all 3 punch buttons. - Ed> I kept on pressing random buttons and the cheat some how worked. I only knew that it had worked as I would hear a sound to confirm the cheat was successful.

There was a huge difference between the arcade version and the SNES version. First thing you could notice was the graphics. The graphics on the arcade was I think 64 bit graphics and I think was originally meant to come out on Nintendo 64. The game ended up coming out on the SNES which was a 16 bit console.

I never did play or see the arcade version out in the wild until recently and as expected there is a huge difference in terms of graphics and animation. The sound track on the SNES version was decent and they kept the arcade announcer which was good.

Another thing about Killer Instinct which was odd was that you could not select the stage you want to fight in on 2 player mode. You could do stage select in Street Fighter but thinking bnack I don't think mortal Kombat had that option.

I found the last boss Eyedol very difficult to defeat. When it came to the second round Eyedol had the
ability to put his own energy bar back up which I found so annoying. It took me multiple times to defeat
Eyedol but I got there in the end!

Overall I have always enjoyed this game and I still play it till this day.

Thanks for reading 💙

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Imraan Nazir

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8 Bit Do Retro Mechanical Keyboard Unboxing & Setup ⌨️🕹️ @8BitDo

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a blend of nostalgia and modern functionality Inspired by the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom.

Design and Features
Available in two versions, the "N Edition" (NES-inspired) and the "Fami Edition" (Famicom-inspired), the keyboard features a retro colour schemes and design elements that evoke the look of these iconic consoles.

The keyboard is of a sturdy build and high-quality materials, including dye-sublimated PBT plastic keycaps.

It uses Kailh Box White V2 mechanical switches, which are clicky and provide a satisfying typing experience.

The keyboard supports Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB wired connections, making it versatile for different setups.

It comes with customizable super buttons that can be programmed for various functions, adding a unique touch to the keyboard.

Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat were two of the biggest rival fighting games of the early 90s. I remember at school we would ask each other the famous question of that time.

‘What do you think is better: Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat’?

My First SNES Game | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

In the early 90s Street fighter 2 The World Warrior hit the arcade machines. This game changed the fighting game genre and till this day I think this is one of the best Street fighter games and I still play it till this day.

My local chicken shop had the street fighter 2 arcade machine and used to play it with my older brother. I could never do the moves and I would always lose. I was always player 2 for some reason. Till this day never knew why that was.

In 1992 Street Fighter 2 came out on the Super Nintendo. This put Nintendo on the map. Street Fighter 2 was only available for Super Nintendo. This meant that anyone with a Sega Mega Drive had to buy a Super Nintendo to play the game.

There was a poster that came out saying 'Street Fighter 2...Sega owners dream on'.

Jon Hare Talks To Rich About Sociable Soccer 25, Banana Shots and Beef & Horseradish Sandwiches ⚽🥪🍌 @Sociable_Soccer @jonhare

Jon Hare has been a video game design hero for me since the days of Microprose Soccer, Sensible Soccer, Cannon Fodder and SWOS to just name a few great games that Jon had a hand in making.

Jon is now fully committed to delivering a new and fun footy experience across PC and consoles in the form of Sociable Soccer and it's iterations since 2017.

When I was given the opportunity to ask Jon a few questions I obviously leapt at the chance and then thought what the hell do I ask the guy who created one of the finest football video games to ever be created...

So I regressed to 12 year old me and all was good...

THE BIGGEST VIDEO GAME MUSEUM IN ITALY OPENS TO THE PUBLIC 🕹️ @gammuseum_ #Retrogaming

Italy celebrates games culture with a new museum now open in the heart of Rome

GAMM - Game Museum has now opened to the public in the historical center of Rome at Piazza della Repubblica. GAMM - Game Museum aims to highlight the cultural and artistic value of video games as interactive works allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a path based on the combination of history, technology, and the exploration of gameplay. 

101 Most Important Soccer Games Episode 5: Emlyn Hughes International Soccer [1988] ⚽ #RetroGaming

 

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one. Episode 5 sees Rich try and play Emlyn Hughes International Soccer.

101 Most Important Soccer Games Episode 2: Football Manager 2 [1988] ⚽ #RetroGaming

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one. Episode 2 sees Rich play Football Manager 2 on the Commodore 64⚽

101 Most Important Soccer Video Games Episode1: Football Manager [1982] ⚽️🥅 #Retrogaming #C64

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one.

Episode 1 sees Rich try and play the original 1982 Football Manager on the Commodore 64, the true grand daddy of football Manager games.

15 Arnold Schwarzenegger Related Video Games (just because I was feeling nostalgic for Arnie Movie Tie Ins) 💥🚁 #RetroGaming

Like most kids of the 80s and 90s I grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and then playing the associated video game tie in. Common knowledge is that these movie tie ins were of varying degrees of good and often were awful. But as a kid who was often in a video games shop with a five pound note to spend all I had to go on was the box art and the name of the game. In my head this meant if it was Arnie film tie in then it had a good chance that it might be good.....right?

Any way recently I started digging up some old Arnie related video games using Moby Games and a list from Wikipedia of all of Arnie's films and I started to begin pulling together a nice list of all the Arnie films and the associated video game tie ins.

So sit back and 'let off some steam (Bennett)' as I take you through some of the Arnie gems and rotten apples that I found on my Arnie nostalgia trip.

Rocket Panda, will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024. 🐼 #Retrogaming #SegaGenesis

The confectionary connoisseurs at Mega Cat Studios, Space Pants Games, and Video Game Sage are excited to announce that their upcoming jet-powered adventure, Rocket Panda, will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024. 

Get ready to soar in a scrumptious adventure where collecting treats and battling ferocious enemies is the name of the game! In Rocket Panda, players join our heroic panda as he sets out on a delicious quest to gather goodies, rescue badgers, and thwart the nefarious Biscuit Head. With more than 60 maze-like levels to navigate and cookie-crumbling action, this retro gem promises to be a treat for fans of classic 16-bit gaming.

Games Freezer Podcast Episode One: 10 Year Anniversary Special - Part 1 27/02/24 "Atari XEGS Instead Of A ZX Spectrum +2" 🎙️🧊 #NewPodcast #IndieGames #RetroGaming

Rich and Britt sit down to talk about the first ten years of Games Freezer and have their first ever discussion since Britt came on board in 2016! 

We cover all sorts of video games subjects across our persoanl experiences and attempt to cover 20 questions (spoiler alert we only get to question 7 and will need a Part 2)

8BitDo® Presses the Nostalgia Buttons, Shipping the Retro Mechanical Keyboard Across the EU ⌨️ @8BitDo

 

Retro Styling Meets Modern Technology in The Ultimate Keyboard for Classic Gaming Enthusiasts 🔥🔥

Game Outlet Europe®, an independent distributor of video games and gaming accessories and part of Embracer Freemode®, announced today the shipping of the 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard across the EU.

A love letter to the days of classic gaming, the 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard fuses retro styling with modern technology, a match made in heaven for those looking to stylise their gaming setups or workstations!

Available in a choice of two distinct colour schemes gamers can choose between a red and gold ‘Fami’ design, or classic grey and red colours, known simply as ‘N’. With 80’s inspired fonts and a separate oversized 8BitDo Dual Super Button Unit, gamers will feel instantly at home with a mechanical keyboard that’s both practical and designed to be noticed.

Atari is Releasing The First New Atari Game on a Cartridge in 32 Years! 🏃‍♂️ #Retrogaming

Atari is Releasing an Atari 2600 Version of Mr. Run and Jump — The First New Atari Game on a Cartridge in 32 Years

Arcade platforming action returns to its roots with an exciting announcement: the unveiling of an Atari 2600 version of the recently revealed adventure platformer, Mr Run and Jump from Atari. This official release marks a significant milestone steeped in retro history: the first cartridge launch for a new Atari title since 1990!

Soccer Supremos Play By Mail "I was Manager Of Norwich City In 1993" ⚽️ @SoccerSupremos

Back in my school days, there was a golden period of time in secondary school in the early 90s when I was manager of Norwich City and my star player was Kenny Irons. 

Norwich was a struggling club that didn’t have many good players in their ranks but one player that would consistently score for the Canaries in my tenure was Kenny. 

This led to me being phoned on a daily basis to be asked whether I would part with Kenny Irons as other managers (such as the Blackburn manager) were very keen to harness Kenny’s goal-scoring talent in a more suitable team.

I never gave in to the bids and I think my experience as a manager was better for it as I built my journeyman team around King Kenny and led them to mid-table mediocrity!

SuperSisi Talks To Us About Kendama, Famicom and Alien VS Predator 🕹️🍜 @supersisi_ #FriendsOfTheFreezer

It's been a while since we've featured one of our favourite Twitter friends and gotten to know them a bit better through a series of questions. So today we are bringing the feature back and we are proud to present to you a friend of the freezer @supersisi_ ! 

Sisi is a Super Retro Gamer who loves the arcade and posts lots of cool pics from her daily gamer life (she also loves Pork Soup Noodles!)

Let's get started with Question 1, shall we?!

Championship Manager 2 | Episode 41 | Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland ⚽ #Retrogaming #ChampionshipManager

Championship Manager 2 has been on my list of games to play on YouTube for years now and finally, I have pulled my finger out and taken the job of Nottingham Forest Manager.

Come see how my season unfolds in these short sharp Champ Manager Vids.