Video game compilations (Page 2)
Top 10 Namco Museum Hidden Gems
Special moments from Namco's library
June 13, 2015 - When it comes to the arcade, Namco was always ahead of the game. I put together this list to celebrate the most underrated and hard-to-find games that were included in their Namco Museum compilations. Considering they were released for almost every console over the years, you know there are plenty of obscurities to explore. If you're ready, strap on your fanny pack. We're going back to the '80s!
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Namco Museum Vol. 5 Review (PlayStation)
Pac is back and he's brought some shiny new friends
June 11, 2015 - It's finally time to discuss the last volume of the original Namco Museum anthology. Of course, there are plenty more Namco Museum collections that have come out since and maybe I'll review a few of those down the road. For now, this will have to suffice. Anyway, does the series end on a positive note? Let's put on our winged helmets and take a walk down memory lane to find the answer.
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Namco Museum Vol. 4 Review (PlayStation)
An odd journey into the unknown
June 8, 2015 - Previous collections featured a large variety of classic Namco titles. I guess that means it's time to take a trip to the back corner of Namco's vast library. These games may be obscure, but are they any good? Since I still have some quarters left, let's find out!
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Namco Museum Vol. 3 Review (PlayStation)
Digging up some arcade treasures
June 5, 2015 - These Namco compilations keep getting better. However, does the third installment maintain this trend? Seeing as it fills in some missing gaps from Namco's library, let's have a look at what's in this chest full of retro goodness.
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Namco Museum Vol. 2 Review (PlayStation)
A game of cats and mice... and dragons
June 3, 2015 - After a decent debut, the second Namco Museum manages to top its predecessor. Featuring a slightly newer and more unorthodox library, Namco Museum Vol. 2 definitely delivers the goods. What I want to know is; do you have enough quarters left?
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Namco Museum Vol. 1 Review (PlayStation)
Eat, shoot, race, repeat
June 1, 2015 - Namco is the king of the arcade. To celebrate their retro catalog, I thought it would be a good idea to spend the next couple weeks reviewing their five Namco Museum compilations for the original PlayStation. Before we begin, I want to mention that I'll be discussing the included games exclusively and not the extra content. If you're ready, grab a roll of quarters and pop one in!
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An Obituary for Classic Game Compilations
No DLC required
May 3, 2015 - It may not have been that long ago, but the golden age of retro collections is behind us. With the increasing popularity of digital downloads, the concept of having all your favourite games on one disc is now a thing of the past.
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Game & Watch Gallery 3 Review (Game Boy Color)
Nintendo unearths and revitalizes some ancient treasures
February 9, 2015 - Kids today with their Wii U and 3DS don't understand what constituted as fun back in the early '80s. Ironically enough, they can now find out on their 3DS by downloading this collection of eleven Game & Watch classics.
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Sonic Mega Collection Plus Review (PlayStation 2)
Sonic's his name and speed's his game
October 21, 2014 - Sonic has been around for a long time and most of his classic games are present in this great compilation. With a ton of extra games and content in a well presented package, it is definitely worth tracking down a copy of this retro Sonic collection.
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Tecmo Classic Arcade Review (Xbox)
Tecmo has a loose definition of what a classic is
September 25, 2014 - Arcade compilations are usually great collections of classic games, yet Tecmo's offering does not stand up to the competition. Some gamers may have fond memories of games such as Rygar and Tecmo Bowl, but there isn't much else to offer here.
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