Similar to how a gaming chair can drastically improve how comfortable you are while using your PC, a gaming desk further enhances your experience as well.  It needs to have a durable surface and finish.  The height has to be carefully set and it needs to be wide enough for one large gaming monitor or dual screens; not to mention room set aside for your gaming tower or laptop.  Today we are looking at something really special and brand new from E-WIN…their very first RGB Gaming Desk.   Premium parts and Technology     The E-WIN 2.0 Edition RGB Gaming Desk is absol ..read more

Bitmap Books is back at it again, this time documenting the story of Micro Machines.  They set the market on fire upon release.  Their appeal was so immense in fact, that only the Nintendo NES and Barbie figures outsold them.  Let’s take a look at this very special time capsule that covers all the amazing collections of these highly detailed miniaturized models.   First Impressions     It is always an exciting experience opening up a package from Bitmap Books and this is no exception.  I was one of many that grew up collecting these and imagining myself driv ..read more

Daymare: 1998 brings back the brutal difficulty, inquisitive puzzles and many of the raw gameplay mechanics that were created with the very introduction of the survival horror genre.  What first started off as an unofficial RE2 remake titled “Resident Evil 2 Reborn” by Invader Studios, eventually evolved into its very own game.  It promised to terrify gamers with an retro experience highly reminiscent to the late 90s horror games that first started it all.  Shockingly, this was also accomplished by a small team of just around 10 individuals, who’s passion for gaming and horror b ..read more

This year’s Call of Duty brings gamers back to the tense and chaotic battles of WWII.  This entry was developed by Sledgehammer Games and comes with a gritty action packed campaign, thrilling MP and the always popular Zombies mode.  Let’s jump right into our spoiler free review and see how this latest venture and offerings stack up!   This is what it means…to be a Leader     Call of Duty: Vanguard delivers everything players have come to expect from this blockbuster franchise.  The single player campaign is set within the 2nd World War, with stories staged from v ..read more

Cruis’n Blast was originally released to the arcades in 2017 and is the 6th game from this popular racing series.  Having played Cruis’n USA extensively on the N64 in the late ’90s, I was ecstatic to see how this latest exclusive port for the Switch turned out.  Spoiler alert, it’s fantastic!   Let’s go Cruis’n     For those new to the franchise, this is an arcade racer with licensed cars, where you travel to different areas in the world and race for that coveted checkered flag finish.  Cruis’n Blast kicks things up several notches in practically every aspect, th ..read more

Today we are taking a look at the latest game from Fairplay Studios titled “Fallen Knight”.  It’s a colorful retro action-platformer, very reminiscent in many ways to the iconic Mega Man series in its look and gameplay.  Let’s see if it gives the popular blue robot a run for his money.   Knights of the Round Table     This story kicks off with a battle taking place between the Knights and an enemy group who call themselves The Purge.  Their name is quite fitting, as they are looking to destroy and wipe out the once peaceful civilization of Neo Utopia.  The t ..read more

  It wouldn’t be summer, without picking up a brand new game for my beloved Nintendo NES.  Many may be wondering how this is possible, as this 8-bit legend was discontinued in 1995.  The great news for collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, is that it’s still possible to acquire brand new, glorious 8 and 16-bit games to keep that retro gaming collection going strong with new adventures.  All due in part to passionate studios that are still actively producing new games for the NES and many other classic retro consoles. Mega Cat Studios is the top dog, excuse my language…t ..read more

Bitmap Books has amassed one of the most impressive collections of retro gaming publications on the market.  The book we are covering today, “The Games That Weren’t“,  is by far one of their most interesting pieces of work to date.  It features an impressive list of video games that for one reason or another didn’t quite make it to full production.  It’s an exciting look into what gamers almost got to play.  This is a comprehensive and highly detailed read that covers the years from 1975 – 2015, featuring games from Atari, Sega, PC Engine, Nintendo, 3DO, PlayStation an ..read more

The time has come to see what awaits Ethan Winters, after his incredible fight to rescue his wife Mia and survive the monstrosities and horrors found in RE7.  If you thought the Baker’s Louisiana ranch was a wild adventure…you best buckle up for this ride.   The Castle   Our Protagonist Ethan, is at odds once more with being forced to investigate another mysterious place, seeping with danger and unspeakable evil.  The landscape has changed from the swamps of Louisiana to snow covered peaks.  For this venture, he must locate and extricate his daughter from this horrifi ..read more

If you were lucky enough to grow up in the ’90s, you witnessed the birth of the 3d platformer genre and the era where gaming mascots were king. Classics that immediately come to mind are Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Gex, MediEvil and Spyro the Dragon. A solo French developer, Nicolas Meyssonnier, has crafted a new devilish and highly nostalgic adventure titled “Pumpkin Jack”. His inspirations stemmed from playing many of these iconic games as a kid. Let’s see if this one is as promising as it looks.   Happy Haunting     Our story begins with the Devil’s growing frustration wi ..read more