As you may have noticed, I make no attempt to hide my affection for the games that populated the arcades,Continue reading…
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Express Raider – Jump a Train to the 1880’s… wait, no, the 1980’s!
With Express Raider, Johnny Turbo’s Arcade not only takes us back to the wild west, but also digs the deepestContinue reading…
The Data East Archaeologists at Johnny Turbo Dig Up Another Classic with Caveman Ninja
Data East was a fairly prolific arcade company in the 80s and 90s. While many of these games may haveContinue reading…
Nine Parchments Review – “Hey! You got Harry Potter in my Diablo!”
I’ve often stated to my friends that video game design is very similar to cooking. There are endless flavors forContinue reading…
Super Burger Time: A Classic, Well Done
I can safely assume if you’re reading this, you’ve played Pac-Man or Donkey Kong. Definitely Super Mario Brothers of someContinue reading…
Two Crude Brings the ’90s Roaring Back to the Switch
The 1990’s was a decade that oozed with edginess. From Sonic’s spiky hair and impatient foot-tapping, shows like Beavis andContinue reading…
RiVE: Ultimate Edition Review – A Difficult Prospect
One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch, in this reviewer’s mind, is the depth of titles available. AreContinue reading…
Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron – A Hot Take on a Classic Genre
OVERVIEW In a previous review, we compared the indie shooter Earth Atlantis to classic shmups like Darius and Defender. ThatContinue reading…
Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Bad Dudes Review – Are You Bad Enough?
I was born in 1979. Definitely not old enough to remember the launch of titles like Pac-Man and Asteroids, butContinue reading…
Playing Pankapu Is like Playing a Beautiful Storybook. A Really, Really Hard Storybook.
OVERVIEW Pankapu is the hardest new game I’ve played in a long time. It’s not bad hard, like Silver SurferContinue reading…