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Dr. Fatbody plays Sonic the Hedgehog at Games Done Quick.

The RetroBeat: This Sonic the Hedgehog speedrun at Games Done Quick makes life better

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 11, 2019
2 min

Awesome Games Done Quick is amid its annual speedrunning marathon. The event, which will go until Sunday night, has people playing through games as...

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GameShell DIY handheld is a great way to play retro games

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
January 11, 2019
4 min

Updated on February 6: I have updated this review after receiving a working GameShell from ClockworkPi. My original device had a broken component, and...

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The RetroBeat: 2018’s biggest retro gaming moments

Posted byby Mike Minotti
December 31, 2018
3 min

2018 was a big year for giant modern games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War. But it was also a great...

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Arcade1Up review — An affordable home arcade experience

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
December 19, 2018
4 min

I’ve long wanted an arcade machine in my home. And for the first time ever, that dream feels attainable. That’s due to the relatively...

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The RetroBeat: Examining the GameCube’s 10 best-selling games in the U.S.

Posted byby Mike Minotti
December 12, 2018
3 min

The Nintendo GameCube is one of my favorite systems ever. After pioneering 3D gaming on the Nintendo 64 with games like Super Mario 64...

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PlayStation Classic review — 32-bit bliss even with the uneven library

Posted byby Mike Minotti
November 27, 2018
4 min

Sony enters the retro console marketplace with the PlayStation Classic, a plug-and-play console that looks like a miniature version of Sony’s 1995 debut system....