The RetroBeat: How Super Mario 3D All-Stars could have been better Posted byby Mike Minotti September 18, 2020 3 min I reviewed Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and while its three games are still a joy to play, it’s easy to be disappointed that Nintendo... Continue Reading 3 min
The RetroBeat: 2017’s biggest retro gaming moments Posted byby Mike Minotti December 27, 2017 3 min 2017 saw the release of a lot of great games, but the year wasn’t just about the biggest and newest. It was a huge... Continue Reading 3 min
The RetroBeat: Final Fantasy keeps the magic alive 30 years later Posted byby Mike Minotti December 20, 2017 3 min Final Fantasy is one of the few names in gaming that just makes me feel fuzzy when I hear it. It’s the greatest Japanese... Continue Reading 3 min
The RetroBeat: The Ataribox tests the limits of nostalgia Posted byby Mike Minotti December 13, 2017 4 min The Ataribox is going to start its crowdfunding campaign on December 14. I wish I could say I was excited. I am interested in... Continue Reading 4 min
The RetroBeat: You’re wrong — Mega Man 11’s art looks great Posted byby Mike Minotti December 6, 2017 3 min Mega Man 11‘s announcement brought me a lot of joy. This is my favorite game series. I’ve loved Mega Man as long as I... Continue Reading 3 min
The RetroBeat: Amazon’s new investment in old games Posted byby Mike Minotti November 29, 2017 3 min Retro gaming is becoming a bankable business. That’s why Amazon has opened up a portal dedicated to it. In early November, Amazon opened its Retro... Continue Reading 3 min
The RetroBeat: Sonic 3D Blast sprints to a new legacy with an unofficial Director’s Cut Posted byby Mike Minotti November 22, 2017 5 min Most Sonic fans agree that Sega’s hedgehog mascot had his early peak during the Genesis days in the mid 1990s. But 1996’s Sonic 3D... Continue Reading 5 min