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Console and Handheld Games - Profiles and Reviews

Step back to the beginnings of home gaming with the Magnavox Odyssey, Atari 2600 and ColecoVision, through the industry resurgence of the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis and Game Boy, and to the dawn of the modern age with the N64, SEGA Dreamcast, and PlayStation 1; these profiles and reviews will help you discover and reminisce the best and worst classic console and handheld games.
Le Stick – The First Motion Sensitive Joystick Controller
Long before the Nintendo Wii moved it's way into the motion controller scene, DataSoft Inc. created the world's first motion sensitive joystick/controller: The Le Stick.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - Open Beta Screenshot Gallery
The classic Super Street Fighter II Turbo gets a remix upgrade and makes history as the first game to be given an Open Beta Test on Xbox Live Arcade. This gallery features screenshots taken directly from the Beta test version of the game.
Activision Hits Remixed – PSP Game Collection Review
Travel back to the 70s and 80s in this collection loaded with retro games and classic rock. Activision tunes in to a happening of some of their most infamous titles for the Atari 2600 console. This UMD does the job of taking you back to those days of turn-knob TVs, wood paneling and joysticks with just one button, but do the games translate on a next-gen handheld?
Space Invaders Extreme - Nintendo DS Preview Screenshot Gallery
This preview screenshot gallery features the groundbreaking space shooter's return from its 1978 roots and launches into remixed Next Gen handheld madness with Space Invaders Extreme. The gameplay remains the same but the graphics have been upgraded with high quality shiny and sparkly graphics, numerous game modes and a multiplayer functions via the DS wireless connectivity. The second screen op…
Arkanoid DS - Preview Screenshot Gallery
Preview screenshot gallery of the classic game remix Arkanoid. The Super Breakout style classic arcade game from outer space get's a handheld remix for the Nintendo DS complete with a graphics and sound overhaul, plus new game modes including multiplayer via wireless connectivity.
Final Fantasy IV for the Nintendo DS – Screenshot Gallery
When Final Fantasy IV released for the Super Nintendo in 1991 (as Final Fantasy II in North America) it brought with it a character-driven narrative, innovative battle systems and the epic music of Nobuo Uematsu, all of which have become a staple of the series ever since. Now FFIV returns in a revamped version for the Nintendo DS. This screenshot gallery previews some of the graphics and gameplay…
Myst for the Nintendo DS - Hands-On Preview
Empire Interactive brings their classic computer game Myst to the Nintendo DS. With its point-and-click features it's a no brainer that the rich fantasy adventure is a perfect match for the handhelds touch screen capabilities. This hands-on preview shows you all the features you can expect and how it translates onto the DS.
The Legend of Zelda – Console Game Profile
The original fantasy adventure that blends RPG and arcade action into the largest, richest, most powerful game created for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 - Screenshot and Concept …
Super Joe is back in this sequel/remake/remix of the original NES classic Commando for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Networks and the PC. The same gameplay style as the original, but with an overhaul of high quality graphics, animation and sound for the HD generation. This screenshot and concept art gallery previews all the action.
Super Street Fighter II HD Remix Screenshot and Concept Art Gallery
Capcom's latest version of Street Fighter II is a "remix" of the original 1994 coin-op arcade title, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, soon to be available through Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Networks and PCs. These screenshots and concept art preview the newly upgraded HD action.
Rambo for the Nintendo Entertainment System – Review
When you envision Rambo, do you imagine high-octane, machine gun turrets and explosions? Well you must be thinking of some other game, because the NES title simply titled Rambo - yet based on Rambo: First Blood Part 2, doesn’t have any of that. With giant spiders, killer birds and man eating piranha, this review gives you a look at the most un-Rambo game imaginable.
Tron Screenshots - Xbox Live Arcade
Screenshots of the Xbox Live Arcade enhanced version of the arcade classic Tron.
Donkey Kong Country 3 Review
Nintendo ports their best, yet overlooked Super Nintendo classic to the Game Boy Advance. See if this ape still swings.
Final Fantasy IV Advance Review - Game Boy Advance
Step back into the origins of the modern RPG with a title that set not one, but three major gaming trends. Square Enix's Final Fantasy IV Advance has finally been ported to the Game Boy Advance.
The Pong Story
Website dedicated to the history and origins of Atari's first home console game.
Sega-16 – All things Genesis
A website dedicated to the Sega Genesis (aka MegaDrive) – Includes a master list of every Genesis game.
NES Central
Tribute site dedicated to the original Nintendo Entertainment System.

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