September 2019
Asterix
A chance find at a car-boot sale proved to be the start of a love affair that spanned three Master Systems – all because of the Gallic charms of Asterix.
August 2019
Super Hang-On
For Matt Gardner, the existential dread of entering a password on Super Hang-On turned a cute song into something that’s haunted him ever since.
July 2019
WWF WrestleFest
Do you remember the first great wrestling game you ever played? Gary Heneghan certainly can’t forget his: WWF WrestleFest.
July 2019
Virtua Racing Deluxe
A trip to a motorway service station was all it took for FatNicK to fall in love with Virtua Racing, but its 32X release sealed the deal.
May 2019
Diddy Kong Racing
Jimi Fletcher’s pays tribute to his darling and much-missed wife Carole, who only ever liked one video game: Rare’s Diddy Kong Racing.
May 2019
WCW vs the World
Before laying his hands on WCW vs the World, Gary Heneghan was a wrestling game philistine…
May 2019
The Getaway
Ever feel like a favourite game takes you back to a particular time and place? When it comes to The Getaway, FatNicK means this a tad more literally…
April 2019
Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition
A young Daniel Driver got caught up in the Street Fighter II hype, and a friendly-yet-personal rivalry turned the game from a fad and into an obsession.
March 2019
European Club Soccer
Before FIFA and ISS Pro began to dominate football gaming, football games weren’t known for their flair. However, European Club Soccer still captured Gary Heneghan’s heart.
February 2019
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Jimi Fletcher takes a look at his first true arcade love: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a game that proved to be the cherry on top of a childhood obsession.
