Sonic the Hedgehog: The Lost Game
After the success of the Sonic games on the Mega Drive, what was next? Sega had a difficult time ahead of it, since there was a certain amount of confusion over what the real successor to the 16-bit...
View ArticleThe MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 7 – Touching is Good
It’s a slightly belated new episode of the MoeGamer Podcast! Both Chris and I had some unfortunate technical issues with our previous attempt to record this podcast, so we ended up having to do it all...
View ArticleAtari A to Z: Aztec Challenge
Despite technically being “on holiday” I’ve managed to fill today up completely to such a degree that I haven’t had time to finish a full article for MoeGamer as yet, and I’m about to go out for the...
View ArticleSonic the Hedgehog: The Age of Adventure
Sonic’s earliest forays into 3D are, today, popularly regarded as where things started going “wrong” for the blue blur. But this is one of those viewpoints that has become so ingrained in popular...
View ArticleWarriors Wednesday: TFW No Big Tiddy Strategist GF
The battles against Orochi’s forces continue as Nobunaga and friends come face to face with a powerful foe. It’s Da Ji, Orochi’s strategist and a master of disguise. Deceiving the Coalition forces by...
View ArticleWaifu Wednesday: Cream the Rabbit
There are many reasons one can find a character appealing. Sometimes it’s as simple a base desire as “BIG FAT BAT TATS” — although many fans of Rouge will almost certainly point to other aspects of the...
View ArticleDelving Into Dragon Quest: Hand of the Heavenly Bride – #4
I think I’m nearing the end of Hand of the Heavenly Bride. It’s just a feeling I have. As we’ve previously discussed, Dragon Quest is not generally a series for making a huge deal out of significant...
View ArticleSega Ages: Monaco GP
In Japan, the PlayStation 2 era was a fantastic time for budget-priced, arcade-style releases. D3 Publisher is the indisputed master of janky but charming budget fare in this period of gaming history...
View ArticleSunday Driving: Amy’s Hot Wheels
I’m currently deep in editing the next episode of the MoeGamer Podcast, but I managed to find some time to get a new Sunday Driving up. I’ve had a few computer woes recently with a failing hard drive...
View ArticleThe MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 8 – Sonic Sez
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s been a month of Sonic funtimes here on MoeGamer, so what better opportunity to discuss the series as a whole on a podcast? Don’t forget the podcast is now available...
View ArticleSonic the Hedgehog: The Dark Age
Declaring anything the “best thing ever” or the “worst thing ever” is a dangerous game, for a variety of reasons. Tastes change over time. Preferences vary between individuals. One man’s trash is...
View ArticleAtari A to Z: Bruce Lee
My retro gaming side project delving back into the Atari 8-Bit computers’ extensive catalogue of games continues with this title from Datasoft. Bruce Lee was an interesting game that included elements...
View ArticleGame Boy Essentials: Donkey Kong
You know Donkey Kong, right? Classic Nintendo arcade game, origin of Mario? Sure you do. Donkey Kong is a classic with good reason: it’s solid arcade fare. Its mechanics are simple and straightforward...
View ArticleWaifu Wednesday: Blaze the Cat
As we approach the end of our official Sonic month (although coverage of the games will continue as there are still several more I’d like to write about!) it’s time we took a look at a less frequently...
View ArticleWarriors Wednesday: Still Not Sure How To Pronounce “Cao”
Our adventure through the original Warriors Orochi continues with another of the Samurai scenario’s side stories. Nobunaga and company take on a rescue mission to try and find a new ally. Will they be...
View ArticleSonic the Hedgehog: The Storybook Adventures
The Nintendo Wii was a peculiar system, as those who have spent any time in its company will attest. And I don’t mean that in a bad way. Rather, I’m referring to the fact that out of all the consoles...
View ArticleWii Essentials: Wii Music
Wii Music is one of those releases that a lot of people didn’t pick up back in the day, primarily due to its mediocre critical response. At least part of this was down to the (not entirely...
View ArticleSunday Driving: Arrow of Light
Let’s get ready to, uh, drive! Yes, it’s that time of the week again when I rev up my engines, grab my controller and jump into some of my favourite arcade racers from over the years. This week we’re...
View ArticleDelving into Dragon Quest: Hand of the Heavenly Bride – #5
I haven’t had as much time as I’d like to play Dragon Quest recently, but I took the time to play some at lunchtime today, and it reminded me of some things I’d like to talk about. What I’m going to...
View ArticleAtari A to Z: Caverns of Mars
Happy Tuesday! While I prepare something more substantial for your reading pleasure later this evening, I invite you to enjoy the latest installment in my retro gaming side project. The Atari 8-Bit is...
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