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Samurai Spirits Comic : 4 Koma Ketteiban
A charming relic of 90s manga culture, Samurai Spirits Comic: 4 Koma Ketteiban is a collection of four-panel (yonkoma) comedic strips featuring the legendary warriors from SNK's beloved fighting game franchise, Samurai Shodown. Drawn in exaggerated, humorous styles, the comic pokes fun at the game's intense sword duels, turning Haohmaru's epic clashes into noodle-slurping contests and Galford's ninja tricks into slapstick disasters. This book is a nostalgic gem for arcade veterans and manga lovers alike, transporting you back to a time when character manuals doubled as comedy gold. A true treasure for collectors, and nearly impossible to find outside Japan in this condition.
Sydney 2000 by Eidos
Before motion capture was everywhere and Olympic games turned into microtransaction graveyards, there was Sydney 2000 — Eidos's official tie-in for the Sydney Summer Olympics. Released in the year 2000 for PC and PlayStation, it offered players a smorgasbord of athletic events, from sprints and pole vaults to javelin throws and weightlifting. The game combined button-mashing chaos with surprisingly demanding timing mechanics, turning casual living rooms into Olympic battlegrounds. With its nostalgic sports-arcade energy and cheesy commentary, this game is a time capsule from a world where track pants were baggy and graphics were edgy (in all senses). Perfect for retro sports fans or anyone who's ever dreamed of mashing X to gold medal glory.
Turok 2 by Iguana Entertainment
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil didn't just follow a cult classic — it redefined what shooters could do on the N64. With its massive environments, grotesque biomechanical enemies, and the skull-crushing Cerebral Bore, Turok 2 became the benchmark for brutality in dinosaur-slaying FPS madness. Iguana Entertainment pushed the console to its limits with atmospheric lighting, complex level design, and a multiplayer mode that turned your friend group into a bunch of heavily armed cavemen. This cartridge is a must-own for retro FPS fans, proving that dinosaurs, gore, and alien flesh weapons make for a timeless combo. Just be prepared — the foggy draw distance is a feature, not a bug.
Cheetah Defender Light Gun
The Cheetah Defender Light Gun is every CRT lover's guilty pleasure — a plastic beast of a peripheral built for classic light-gun shooters. Originally marketed for use with games like Time Crisis, Virtua Cop, and House of the Dead, this controller turns your living room into an arcade, assuming you still have a cathode ray tube lurking somewhere. Its chunky design, satisfying trigger pull, and retro-futuristic style make it a centerpiece in any retro collection. It's not just a relic; it's a portal back to a time when shooting zombies on screen required good aim and no motion sensors.
Solaris by Atari
A fever dream of a space shooter, Solaris for the Atari 2600 was way ahead of its time. Developed late in the 2600's life cycle, this game delivered a sprawling galactic map, fast-paced combat, and eerie space exploration on hardware barely more powerful than a calculator. You zip from planet to planet, rescuing colonists, dodging black holes, and blasting alien fleets — all at breakneck speeds. It's often considered one of the most ambitious and technically impressive titles ever made for the console. Don't let the pixelated visuals fool you — Solaris is deep, brutal, and utterly addictive.
Power Rangers - Black Ranger Figure
Morph into nostalgia with this vintage Black Ranger action figure from the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers lineup. Zack Taylor's cool-headed, smooth-dancing persona is immortalized in classic 90s plastic glory — poseable limbs, signature battle gear, and that iconic mastodon helmet that screamed "I'm the chill one, but I'll still kick your ass." Whether you're recreating Megazord battles on your desk or building a shelf shrine to childhood heroes, this Black Ranger is a must-have. Warning: holding it may trigger involuntary humming of the theme song.
Sega Magazine - March 1994
This March 1994 issue of Sega Magazine is a glorious slice of gaming history — a printed monument to the days when Sonic was still the coolest thing on two sneakers and the Saturn loomed on the horizon. Packed with cheat codes, bizarre editorials, pixelated screenshots, and more unfiltered fanboy energy than Twitter in a console war, this issue is a collector's dream. Flip through reviews of forgotten gems, bold predictions about the "future of 32-bit gaming," and laugh at how far we've come. Or cry. Your call.
Super Mario Plush
Soft, squishy, and 100% plumber, this Super Mario plush is the perfect companion for retro fans, collectors, or anyone who just needs a little moustached optimism in their life. Modeled after his classic 90s look, this plush features bright overalls, a red cap with the iconic "M," and a charmingly dumb smile that reminds you of simpler times — when saving princesses and stomping koopas was all that mattered. Hug him, display him, or throw him at a friend while yelling "Let's-a go!"
Alien 3 by Arena
Bleak, atmospheric, and absolutely unforgiving — Alien 3 by Arena for the Sega Genesis and SNES captured the essence of the film like few licensed games ever do. You play as Ripley, armed and angry, stalking through claustrophobic corridors full of Xenomorphs, facehuggers, and eggs ready to burst. The game is brutally hard, with eerie music, dark color palettes, and a timer that punishes hesitation. It's more survival horror than action platformer, and that's exactly what makes it legendary. If you like your 16-bit games stressful and soaked in space terror, Alien 3 is a ride you won't forget.
News
Launch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Retro Game Ports
June 2025 marks the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo's first new hardware in seven years. The launch lineup includes a new Mario Kart installment and a wide selection of ports for classic and modern games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman, and Hogwarts Legacy
New Book Celebrates the Game Boy Advance
A new book titled The Game Book Advance has been released, serving as a tribute to Nintendo’s 32-bit handheld console. The book is priced at £35 and is aimed at fans and collectors who want to explore the history and legacy of the Game Boy Advance, featuring in-depth retrospectives and visuals
Game Boy Camera Gets Modern Management Tool
A new software tool called Game Boy Camera Manager launched last month, allowing users to export and import pictures, edit metadata, and inject custom printable frames for the classic Game Boy Camera accessory. This tool brings modern convenience and creative options to retro hardware enthusiasts still using or collecting Game Boy Cameras.
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