February 2016 - Hey Poor Player

Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale Review (3DS)

It certainly isn’t easy being a 13-year-old these days Before I get too far into the review, I’d like to make note of a few things. Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale, for those unaware, is actually a crossover between the Story of Seasons (previously Harvest…

Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed Review (PC)

Like a questionable Jell-O mold, Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle Hyperdimension Neptunia, it is safe to say, is a series that I rather enjoy. Not necessarily for the fanservice (though I’m aware it’s a heavy selling point for many) but more for its witty dialogue decent…

Not A Hero Review (PS4)

Pixellated Mayhem Developer Roll7 has a particular knack when it comes to making frantic and challenging games. Their previous outing, the OlliOlli series, was a critical success that proved skateboarding games can still be fresh and fun even on modern systems. Their newest game, Not A Hero, takes…

Pokemon Red And Blue Retro Review (Gameboy)

Gotta Catch ‘Em All in 1998 Pokemon Red and Blue… where do I begin with this? Pokemon has been a worldwide phenomenon since the pair of Pokemon Red and Blue came out for the original GameBoy in 1998. With over fifteen games in the franchise, six generations, and…

Foul Play Review (PS4)

Bravo! Do you like brawlers? Do you like theater? Do you like fun? If you answered yes, then UK-based indie studio Mediatonic has the perfect game just for you! Foul Play is a side-scrolling brawler set on a stage in front of a crowd that wants nothing more than…

Kanye West To Title Next Album ‘Turbo Grafx 16’ Goes On Retro-Gaming Rant

Hip Hop’s most divisive star to name next album after NEC’s beloved console, waxes nostalgic about Neo-Geo and Turbografx It’s not often the words that come out of Kanye West bring a smile to our faces. After all, the infamously irritable rapper is typically known more for his epic…