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- Reviewed on  Switch  - Dig Dug released on  February 20th, 1982. Developed by Namco, this classic arcade title has been a cornerstone of retro gaming for decades. I dove back into Dig Dug on Switch recently, and man, it still holds up as a pure, pick-up-and-play gem. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... The pixelated art style is instantly nostalgic — that crisp, simple design just works.  The bright colors and iconic character sprites really bring you back to the golden era of arcade games.  I especially appreciate the unique creature designs: Pookas and Fygars remain charming adversaries, even after all these years.  Though I wish Namco had added more enemy variety back in the day — something to keep things fresher in later stages. The music and sound effects perfectly complement the action.  That catchy, looping tune is surprisingly memorable, and the digging sounds, the explosions, and enemy r...

- Reviewed on PS3 - Command & Conquer: Red Alert – Retaliation released on August 28th, 1998.  Despite the timeframe of release, thanks to the magic of digital re-releases, I played Command & Conquer: Red Alert – Retaliation on PS3 through the PS1 Classics library—and it honestly felt like I was stepping back into a time machine, in the best way possible. As a console strategy game from the late '90s, Red Alert – Retaliation might not look like much by today’s standards, but what it lacks in polish, it makes up for with sheer charm, strategy depth, and that classic Command & Conquer energy that kept me hooked from mission to mission. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... For those unfamiliar, Retaliation is a console-exclusive spin-off of Command & Conquer: Red Alert, bundling together the Aftermath and Counterstrike expansion packs that originally launched on PC. That means you’re getting two full campaigns, one for th...

- Reviewed on  3DS  - Mario Kart DS released on November 14th, 2005. All these years later, and Mario Kart DS still holds a special place in the Kart Racing Hall of Fame. This was the first Mario Kart I ever owned on a handheld, and honestly? It set the bar really high for portable racing games. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... Mario Kart DS might not be the flashiest title in the series these days, but back in 2005? This was the definitive way to kart on the go. It packed in robust content, a full Grand Prix mode with 8 cups (yes, 8!), great character variety, and the introduction of something I still wish they’d bring back in full force: Mission Mode. Oh, and this was also the first Mario Kart to feature online play via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (RIP), which was a massive deal at the time. You start with the usual suspects: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Bowser. But you can unlock ...