By April 1992, you were able to get your hands on the official machine. I imagine this was peak excitement for numerous lucky kids that year.

In Xmas 1990, Commodore was wooing new users with this wall-of-text ad. I mean, I understand these were home computers and not marketed in the same way as consoles of the era, but jeez. Bit of a snooze fest TBH and not the most exciting way to present your products. 😁

🗓️This Day in Gaming... 🗓️In 1988 37 years ago 🥷Ninja Gaiden was released on NES ⁉️The NES version bears little or no connection to the original arcade version 📊Mean Machines ~ 90% "Anyone after some Shinobi-type shuriken shenanigans can't go wrong buying this." #️⃣ #retrogames

🗓️In 1993 32 years ago 🔫Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold was released ⁉️"The original documentation for the game included an 11-page comic book" 📊Review: CVG 86% "If Doom's your kind of game you might want to give this a look in." #️⃣ #retrogaming

🗓️In 1994 31 years ago 👽Alien vs Predator was released on Atari Jaguar ⁉️Atari contemplated doing a straight port of the SNES game Alien vs. Predator but realised they did not have the rights to the Dark Horse comic series 📊Review: Games Master 95% #️⃣ #retrogames

December's looking good!

🗓️In 1993 32 years ago 🔫Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold was released ⁉️"The original documentation for the game included an 11-page comic book" 📊Review: CVG 86% "If Doom's your kind of game you might want to give this a look in." #️⃣ #retrogaming

Sound the trumpets 🎺!! We made it to December 🗓️ #retrogaming 🕹️

🗓️In 1992 33 years ago 🦹‍♀️Mega Man 5 was released on NES 📊Review: EGM - 78% - "All new bosses with all new weapons await, and I can't wait to stop reviewing it so I can play!" ⁉️In Japan, you can find a manga adaptation of Rockman 5, which more or less follows the game's story

🗓️In 1995 30 years ago 🏎️Ridge Racer Revolution was released on PlayStation 📊CVG - 95% "There's no magic, it's just a cold kind of satisfaction - not red hot and essential as before." #️⃣ #retrogames 🎮

🗓️1994 31 years ago 🔥Breath of Fire II: SNES version released 📊REVIEW: CVG - 90% - "A more fight-based RPG than usual, that should appeal to everyone: Role-playing buffs and action fans." #️⃣ #retrogames 🕹️

Step back into the golden age of gaming with this rare Japanese TV ad for Rockman 4 (known internationally as Mega Man 4)! Originally aired in the early 90s, this commercial captures the excitement of Capcom’s legendary blue bomber as he faces off against Dr. Cossack and a new wave of Robot Masters!

🗓️In 1988 37 years ago 🤖Snatcher: PC-88 version was released ⁉️"During the PC development, Hideo Kojima wanted the floppy disks to be coated with a chemical that would give off the scent of blood when heated in the computer" 📊Review CVG 90% #️⃣ #RetroGame 🕹️

🗓️In 1996 29 years ago 🌟Twinkle Star Sprites was released on Arcade 📊Review Defunct Games 80% "If you're a fan of puzzle games and shooters then you need to play Twinkle Star Sprites!" 🕹️ #RetroGame #Arcade

Mega Man 2 / Rockman 2 80s Japanese TV Ad #retrogaming #oldtvcommercials #gaming #nes #retrogames

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SUPER FAMICOM🥳🍾 This console was my first Nintendo console that I owned and still to this day remains my favourite era for playing video games🎮 In Japan it launched with two official Nintendo games but they were BANGERS!💥 SUPER MARIO WORLD + F ZERO📊

🗓️In 1992 33 years ago 🏈John Madden Football '93 was released on SEGA Genesis ⁉️"The Genesis version is featured in Madden NFL 2002 for PS1 and renamed as John Madden Classic" 📊Review Mean Machines - 89% "Go for the slightly better John Madden Football '92" #RetroGame #️⃣

🗓️In 1993, 32 years ago 🎄Holiday Lemmings was released 📊Review: AMIGA Action 85% "Has the Lemmings spell worn off? For me I think it has. There's only so much green cuteness you can take, and I've just about had my fill. Nice price for fanatics though." #️⃣ #RetroGame

In 2002 23 years ago 🗓️ Metroid Prime on GameCube released🍁 ⁉️After finishing Metroid Fusion on the GBA, and linking up to a GameCube a NEW suit will be available 📊EGM Review "The visuals are untouchable, the gameplay is tight, and the mood is haunting" #️⃣ #Retro

In 1995 30 years ago 🗓️ Rendering Ranger R² was released on SNES 💥 📊Review: Games Freezer - 7.5/10 - "Rendering Ranger R² [Rewind] for me is a testament to the ingenuity of 16-bit game design from the mid 90s and I'm gutted that I never played it first time around." #RetroGame

I’m prepping an article for @gamesfreezer.co.uk regarding games on sale around Christmas time, if you are a dev or publisher, please comment here or DM / email me with details and I’ll include your games, cheers! #indidedev #indiedevs

🗓️In 1984 41 years ago 👊Urban Champion was released on the NES 📉Review: Nintendo Power 2.5/5 🖼️GREAT BOX ART THOUGH!! #️⃣ #RetroGame 🕹️

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🗓️In 1992 33 years ago 🚁Firepower 2000 aka Super SWIV aka Mega SWIV was released on the SNES ⁉️"The Genesis conversion was only released in Europe and features a new opening level." 📊Review - NMS - 89% "A fine addition to the shoot 'em up fraternity" #️⃣ #RetroGame

🗓️In 2001 24 years ago 📦Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty released on PS2 📊Review - CVG - 90% ⁉️"During development, the game was originally going to be called Metal Gear Solid III which would have completely skipped over the second instalment" #️⃣ #RetroGame

🗓️In 1993, 32 years ago 🎄Holiday Lemmings was released 📊Review: AMIGA Action 85% "Has the Lemmings spell worn off? For me I think it has. There's only so much green cuteness you can take, and I've just about had my fill. Nice price for fanatics though." #️⃣ #RetroGame

🗓️In 2000 25 years ago ✖️X-Men: Mutant Wars was released on Nintendo Game Boy Color 📊Review EGM 35% "this game will still bore you to tears in just a couple of hours. It's too bad." #️⃣ #Retrogaming #RetroGame

🗓️In 1992 33 years ago 2️⃣Sonic 2 was released on the SEGA Game Gear 📈Review: SEGA PRO - 95% "A brilliant follow up to the original even if there aren't many changes. Though gameplay is similar, it's slightly superior." #️⃣ #Retrogaming 🕹️

🗓️In 1994 31 years ago ⚽Football Glory was released on Commodore Amiga ⁉️"According to the developers, the resemblance the game bears to Sensible Soccer is a pure coincidence, and they'd never seen or played the game out in Croatia." 📊CU AMIGA - 95% "The mighty Sensi beaten" #retrogaming 🕹️

🗓️In 1994 31 years ago ⚽Football Glory was released on Commodore Amiga ⁉️"According to the developers, the resemblance the game bears to Sensible Soccer is a pure coincidence, and they'd never seen or played the game out in Croatia." 📊CU AMIGA - 95% "The mighty Sensi beaten" #retrogaming 🕹️

This is such a cool panel from the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Well worth a watch! #nes #Nintendo #RetroGame "We Launched the NES 40 Years Ago Today - Gail Tilden, Lance Barr, Bruce Lowry - PRGE 2025 Portland" youtu.be/f2WDfsiLiRA?...

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🗓️In 2004 21 years ago... 🧝The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Nintendo GBA) was released 📊IGN REVIEW 90% "it's a Zelda adventure done right, and fits like a glove within the long line of successful titles in the series across all of Nintendo's gaming platforms." #️⃣ #RetroGame

🗓️In 1995 30 years ago 🧙‍♂️Beyond the Beyond released on PS1 📊EGM 75% "PS1 owners have been screaming for an RPG since their system came out and now they finally get one. The only trouble is, BtB doesn't pump out enough visual spark to come off as a true 32-bit, next-gen RPG." #retrogaming

EA have unveiled a new mural in London for Battlefield 6 It's located at 76 King John Ct (right by Shoreditch High Street) where it'll stay until November 16th: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbanGYXSV3NrZpSB8 #Battlefield6

🔖My Favourite Video Game Magazine Covers 📈24. Super Play ~ Issue 48 - [OCT 2017] Super Play returned for one final issue by coming back for the launch of the SNES MINI back in 2017. Star Fox 2 was the big draw and my word that art is just stunning! 🕹️ #RETROGAMING #retrogamer

🔖My Favourite Video Game Magazine Covers 📈24. Super Play ~ Issue 48 - [OCT 2017] Super Play returned for one final issue by coming back for the launch of the SNES MINI back in 2017. Star Fox 2 was the big draw and my word that art is just stunning! 🕹️ #RETROGAMING #retrogamer

🗓️In 1992 33 years ago 2️⃣Sonic 2 was released on the SEGA Game Gear 📈Review: SEGA PRO - 95% "A brilliant follow up to the original even if there aren't many changes. Though gameplay is similar, it's slightly superior." #️⃣ #Retrogaming 🕹️

🗓️In 1994 31 years ago 👊Sonic & Knuckles was released on SEGA Genesis 🗣️"You could hook this game up to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to expand the gameplay and add new characters to play with. You could also hook it up to Sonic the Hedgehog 2." 📈Review: EGM 93% 🗣️ #️⃣ #RetroGame 🕹️

🔖My Favourite Video Game Magazine Covers 📈23. Retro Gamer ~ Issue 200 - [OCT 2019] @armyoftrolls created one of the best pieces of pixel art ever in this wonderfully detailed front cover to celebrate the 200th Issue of Retro Gamer 🕹️ #RETROGAMING #retrogamer

🗓️In 1994 31 years ago 👊Sonic & Knuckles was released on SEGA Genesis 🗣️"You could hook this game up to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to expand the gameplay and add new characters to play with. You could also hook it up to Sonic the Hedgehog 2." 📈Review: EGM 93% 🗣️ #️⃣ #RetroGame 🕹️

🔖My Favourite Video Game Magazine Covers 📈22. Super Play ~ Issue 9 - [JULY 1993] Another stunner from the pages of Super Play. The pen of Wil Overton is truly masterful 🖼️ 😍 🕹️ #RETROGAMING #retrogamer

🗓️In 1995 30 years ago 👨‍⚖️Judge Dredd was released on SNES 📈Review - CVG 88% "Judge Dredd is an excellent use of the licence in all respects." #️⃣ #retrogaming

🗓️1995 30 years ago 💥Marvel Super Heroes was released [Arcade] 📊CVG MAG REVIEW: 5/5 "The graphics are incredible - possibly the best-looking 2D sprite-based game ever! All of the characters are animated just as you'd imagine them to from the comics and the backgrounds are amazing too."

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🗓️In 1992, 33 years ago 👮Chase H.Q. II was released on SEGA Genesis ⁉️"A Game Boy version was made, but never made it to the store shelves. It was actually reviewed and featured in EGM (Number 58, May 1994)" 📊Review: EGM 80% - A very good driver from Taito, with a nice twist

🔖My Favourite Video Game Magazine Covers 📈20. Retro Gamer ~ Issue 212 - [SEP 2020] 🐒🏝️ This art work is perfect for an issue that focussed on the legacy of Monkey Island 🕹️ #RETROGAMING #retrogames

🔖My Favourite Video Game Magazine Covers 📈19. GamePro - [NOV 1993] 👊 If you wanted a magazine to sell in the 90s just put a cool looking Sonic The hedgehog on the front cover 😍 🕹️ #RETROGAMING #retrogames