Marcus Rivera

Marcus covers the consoles that shaped North American gaming, from the Atari 2600's wood panelling to the Dreamcast's swan song and the collector culture that surrounds them. He thinks grading companies are mostly a scam.

23 days ago

Arkanoid and Nichibutsu NES Shooter Hit Modern Consoles

Taito's classic brick-breaker Arkanoid is landing on modern platforms this week, alongside an unnamed Nintendo Entertainment System shooter from Nichibutsu, a move that always sparks debate among physical collectors.

24 days ago

BioCreeps: New NES Platformer Hits Funding Goal

A new Nintendo Entertainment System platformer, BioCreeps, has successfully funded its Kickstarter campaign. This two-player title offers a unique airborne combat twist for the NES.

24 days ago

Reggie Fils-Aimé Blames Wii U Failure on Slow Exclusives

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé details why the Wii U struggled, citing delayed exclusives and market pressure. His analysis offers a look into Nintendo's commercial missteps with the console.

25 days ago

AI Fakes Flood Retro Console Ad Scene

Generative AI is creating fake "lost" Japanese retro console ads, fooling many online and raising serious questions for game preservation.

News 25 days ago

Nostalgia Drives Retro Gaming Market Share

New data shows video game nostalgia is capturing a large portion of the industry's market share. Remakes, remasters, and mini consoles are leading the charge.