Top 10 Puzzle Games #7 — Spotlight on Moai Statues 6 May 2013 8:21 pm

Obviously, you could take one of these statues and design a great puzzle game around it, right? Read on to learn the full story of this Top 10 entry. It's mysterious, yet once you see the punch line you'll realize how staggeringly obvious it is.

Arcades Reborn — Denver's 2up Arcade and Tavern 23 April 2013 10:56 pm

That the omnipresence of the arcade from the 80s has ended is obvious. Nevertheless, to paraphrase Mark Twain: The reports of its death are greatly exaggerated. In fact, there's a slow trend of new arcades—ones that serve alcohol and cater more to adults than kids—opening across the United States, from Barcade in New York City and Philadelphia to Insert Coin in Las Vegas. Apparently, this is a hip phenomenon in Denver as well, which now sports both 1up and 2up. Conveniently enough, Paul Demarte has thoroughly reviewed the latter. Next time you're in Denver, you know where you're going.

Emulation — Guide to Playing PC Engine CDs on the Wii 7 April 2013 10:34 am

My Turbo Duo has been going strong for over 20 years, but it's nice give it a break every now and then. It's also convenient—in terms of keeping cords under control—when one console can play the part of multiple different retro systems. With all that in mind, here's your complete guide to ripping TurboGrafx-16 (aka PC Engine) CD games and emulating them on your Wii. It takes some time to set it up, but it's worth it, since the Wiimote is a close approximation of the original Turbopad, and you'll find that all those awesome PC Engine games run almost flawlessly via emulation.

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Retro Gamer Magazine — Discounted Subscriptions 24 March 2013 12:08 pm

I challenge you: Find a monthly in-print publication with better retro gaming coverage than Retro Gamer. This magazine remains a fundamental resource for TimeWarpGamer, informing us about the greatest old-school games, and ensuring that our greatest games lists and Top 10s are as accurate and comprehensive as possible. The folks at Retro Gamer have been kind enough to extend some special discounts for subscriptions: U.S. Subscribers — Save $23 off a one-year subscription U.K. Subscribers — Pay just 3 British Pounds for the first three issues Just click on the banner below and you'll be linked to a special subscription page at Retro Gamer where you can take advantage of these deals. Enjoy!

Top 10 Puzzle Games #8 — Melting Flames 21 March 2013 7:46 pm

Excellent, we're right on schedule to finish this list up sometime around late summer. Super Mario Bros. 3ish level selection? Some green-hatted dude dropping past an ice shelf. Extra points if you recognize this title already. It definitely falls in the hidden gems category. Read on to find out more about this enigmatic (and awesome) puzzle game.

Top 10 Puzzle Games #9 — Most Inappropriate Title Ever? 7 March 2013 7:37 pm

We're only at #9 and already it's all downhill from here, because this is the only title you'll find in the list—and hopefully anywhere on this site—where you suck and block your way to victory. This is not a joke. It's fo realz. Read on for the full story, if you dare...

Top 10 Puzzle Games #10 — Trap Enemies to Bury Them Alive! 28 February 2013 8:55 am

It's time to kick off another Top 10 list, this time looking at games that focus on puzzle solving. We'll start with a classic franchise that gets injected with a bit of a Bomberman feel. Read on for the full story.

Guide to Playing Your Sega CD Games on Your Wii 31 January 2013 8:16 pm

The Nintendo Wii may be old news, but it actually has a thriving homebrew scene. While Nintendo never ended up releasing Sega CD titles for the Wii Virtual console, there's no need to let a silly little obstacle like that stop you. Learn how to rip your Sega CD games and emulate them on your Wii in this guide.

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Wii U — Finding Early Success with Indie Games 23 January 2013 9:23 pm

Vinny doesn't have a Wii U yet. Paul does. Thanks to the latter, here's a refreshingly personal and original look at how the Wii U is performing at this early stage in its life with an emphasis on Indie titles—something that Nintnendo hasn't excelled in, well, maybe ever? Read on for the full story.

Happy New Year — Never Forget the TurboGrafx-16 (aka PC Engine)! 1 January 2013 2:49 pm

Let's start off the New Year with deeper coverage of the greatest console that ever flopped in the United States: The TurboGrafx-16 (known as the PC Engine in Japan). You'll find 11 new video reviews embedded for titles on the greatest TG-16 and TG CD lists. This includes the likes of a fairly unknown platformer starring Jackie Chan, as well as absolute monster classics like Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo and Ys: Book I and II. All these videos are by Chris Bucci, a man who not only has tremendous knowledge of the TG-16/PCE library, but who has great talent at making entertaining and insightful videos with high production value. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Christmas Comes Early — Mega Man X Street Fighter 19 December 2012 4:15 pm

Fan-created. Capcom-supported. Featuring a fantastic chiptune soundtrack by Luke Esquivel (aka A_Rival). Free to download now on your PC. Thank you Seow Zong Hui for taking the lead on creating this game, and thank you Christian Svensson for recognizing the opportunity for Capcom to support the project. It's hard to imagine a better retro Christmas present than this!

Optimal Hardware — Finding the Right Super Nintendo 2 December 2012 11:18 am

You've heard about how awesome playing Super Nintendo is, so now you want one. Perhaps you're a retro video game enthusiast, always demanding the best and most perfect hardware solution. Maybe you know someone who wants a SNES for a gift, but you don't know which one to buy. Either way, we've got you covered. Here's your guide to purchasing the optimal SNES hardware.

Shoot 'em ups Guide — Cave in the USA (version 2.5) 10 November 2012 11:00 am

Since this feature was originally posted, Cave has released even more games for iOS and Xbox 360, so it was about time to update the original guide. Read on to find out how to best build your library of bullet hell greatness.

Top 10 8-Bit Platformers #1 — The Most Spry Plumber in the World 23 October 2012 7:20 pm

To show some actual gameplay screenshots would destroy what little suspense remains in the final entry of this Top 10. Actually, you'll probably still find some surprises in the honorable mentions and other recommended titles for the genre. Read on for the grand finale of the mostly slowly unveiled (and hopefully best) top 10 ever presented here.

Top 10 8-Bit Platformers #2 — Enter The Blue Bomber 16 October 2012 7:04 pm

You knew that everyone's favorite blue boy robot was going to blast into this list at some point. After all, he has six different games on the NES and most of them are quite good. But there's only room for one of them in this list. Find out which one makes the Top 10 by reading on.

Top 10 8-Bit Platformers #3 — Time to Kill Dracula Again 14 October 2012 3:33 pm

This one should be pretty obvious. Dracula comes back to life pretty often, only to be slain yet again, but one franchise in particular is famous for pitting you against this vampire. So take a swig of holy water, add some extra garlic to your meal, and read on to hear why this title earns its spot so high in this top 10.

Top 10 8-Bit Platformers #4 — Fluffy? Check. Pink? Check. Fun? YES!!! 8 October 2012 2:47 pm

You knew it had to happen. Read on for more about why the pink puffball easily cracked into the upper half of this very tight Top 10.

Top 10 8-Bit Platformers #5 — A Cute Import Title that Totally Rocks 4 October 2012 8:49 pm

Of all the platformers you're familiar with on the NES, I'll bet you haven't played this one. Chances are, you've never even heard of this title. That's understandable, though, because it was only released in Japan and Europe, towards the end of the console's life cycle, and the cart is hard to find these days. Read on for yet another example of Sunsoft pushing the technical limits of the hardware with an amazing game.

Top 10 8-Bit Platformers — #6 When A Greedy Duck Pogos Enemies 1 October 2012 7:30 pm

Chances are you might be able to sing the theme song for the cartoon that inspired this game. Chances are you loved the cartoon so much that you will hold this game to extremely high standards. Chances on that you won't be disappointed when you play this game, so read on!