Relive the Christmas of '89 when movie tie-in games finally got good and we all knew we'd be the next Nintendo World Champion after The Wizard brought us to Video Armageddon! Check it all out in our preview of PlayZine Issue 6: playzine.ca/2025/11/30/t... #RetroGaming #TheWizard #PixelsAndPrint

When you can't make a good game for the life of your company, just hire Fabio! Acclaim realized early on that you didn't need great devs if you had a great marketing budget. Join the dark side of the industry in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/22/a... #RetroGaming #IronSword #PixelsAndPrint

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap wasn't just another sequel to a Master System classic, it was one of the first true Metroidvania's to land on any system in the 80s. Come relive the curse in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/16/w... #RetroGaming #WonderBoy #PixelsAndPrint

The Atari Lynx was a technical marvel, promising a full-color arcade experience in your pocket way back in 1989. Pack your bag with 100 AA batteries we're going on a road trip: playzine.ca/2025/11/11/t... #RetroGaming #AtariLynx #PixelsAndPrint

Remember when most licensed games were terrible? Capcom's 1989 NES classic DuckTales shattered that curse by pairing their Mega Man A-team with Disney to create an all-time classic. Pogo-jump over to our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/07/d... #RetroGaming #DuckTales #PixelsAndPrint

Nintendo Power showcasing Captain N: The Game Master in the latest issue. Back in PlayZine Issue 2 we saw how Captain Nintendo made the jump from the pages of Nintendo Power on to our TV screens. #RetroGaming #CaptainN #PixelsAndPrint

Quarterman giving us the dirt from the latest CES where Mario, explained to the audience that 16-bit was not the wave of the future and the NES was powerful enough. Really showcasing Nintendo's SNES strategy of not cannibalizing their NES sales too early giving Genesis all it needed to get going!

Running over your kids NES when they wouldn't shut the damn thing off was a classic 80s parenting move. Good on Carolee here for feeling the guilt and fessing up to Nintendo Power after MacGyver'ing her poor kids NES back to working order. 👍 #RetroGaming #80sParents #NintendoPower #PixelsAndPrint

Invasion of the Nintendoids! I'd die to have any of this gear nowadays 😎

The Game Boy wasn't the most powerful tech, but its smart design, legendary battery life and Tetris as pack-in made it a cultural atom bomb. Get gaming on the go in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/11/02/t... #RetroGaming #GameBoy #PixelsAndPrint

Phantasy Star shattered the 8-bit JRPG mold with its groundbreaking first-person 3D dungeons, a strong female lead and an expansive 3-planet solar system. Jump in as we explore this galaxy far, far away in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/10/28/p... #RetroGaming #PhantasyStar #PixelsAndPrint

Phantasy Star was Sega's answer to Dragon Quest with a planetary adventure for the ages! But before we dip in, we're taking a trip to the UK to grab our guides from S: The Sega Magazine. Part 1: segaretro.org/File:StheSeg... #RetroGaming #PhantasyStar #PixelsAndPrint

While new 16-bit consoles and powerful handhelds battled for attention, the "dead" Sega Master System was firing back. Phantasy Star was a next-level RPG and Wonder Boy III was a top tier adventure platformer. Revisit the chaos: playzine.ca/2025/10/24/p... #RetroGaming #MasterSystem #PixelsAndPrint

Grab the mags for PlayZine Issue #5, October 1989! #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint #NintendoPower archive.org/details/nint... #EGM archive.org/details/Elec... #GamePro archive.org/details/game...

@retroblast.bsky.social totally activating my long forgotten 2002 nostalgia with this podcast. Really miss being excited to walk into an EB Games. Haven't been in over a decade even though there's one right up the street from me 😢

The flood gates are open, the cold war's gone hot and the system dropping all the biggest bombs is...the Sega Master System!?! 🫨🫨🫨 Dig it out of your closet as we get ready for October 1989: playzine.ca/2025/10/19/t... #RetroGaming #Sega #MasterSystem #Fabio #PixelsAndPrint

Part 2 of this phenomenal look at Looking Glass Studios. Almost lost in a sea of 3d shooter clones, Thief was one of a kind!

In August 1989, Nintendo Power celebrated a century of Nintendo. From their origins as a card company to the peak of their market dominance, Nintendo has always survived on finding the fun. Journey back to where it all began: playzine.ca/2025/10/16/l... #RetroGaming #Nintendo #PixelsAndPrint

Nintendo's story began in 1889 making traditional Hanafuda playing cards. So of course Nintendo had to flex in their 1989 Issue of Nintendo Power, taking us on their wild 100-year journey from card makers to video game superstars. #RetroGaming #Nintendo #PixelsAndPrint

EGM doing its best to round out it's 16-bit coverage with some SNES hype. On paper it'll be several times more powerful than the Genesis but it won't be released for another two years, giving Sega time to capture most of the 16-bit market in North America. #RetroGaming #SNES #EGM #PixelsAndPrint

It took a dream team to forge a classic, and Dragon Warrior had the best. Toriyama, Horii and Sugiyama crafted the purest RPG for the console crowd. Subscribe to Nintendo Power and get your free copy: playzine.ca/2025/10/08/1... #RetroGaming #DragonWarrior #PixelsAndPrint

When Worf, son of Mogh, isn't busy being Enterprise D's Chief Tactical Officer, he's playing his favorite NES game Duck Hunt! In his off time he also likes to play Rock n' Roll! With a Band! #RetroGaming #NintendoPower #StarTrek #TNG #PixelsAndPrint

Just one of my favorite video game historians covering one of my favorite studios of all time!

In Japan, it outsold the Famicom and pioneered CD-based gaming. In North America, the TurboGrafx-16 was doomed by a terrible pack-in game and oblivious marketing. Set up your TurboTap and come join us in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/10/01/l... #RetroGaming #TurboGrafx16 #PixelsAndPrint

Heya. So after 2 1/2 years the first real episode of The Top 100 Games Podcast is LIVE. If you like silly conversations about great games, you will really dig this convo with @mikedrucker.bsky.social about Planescape: Torment! Also available on Spotify. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Nothing made me happier this week to hear that @pettycommajared.bsky.social was back and better than ever. Listen to this retro gaming podcast it's fantastic!

EGM covers the TurboGrafx-16 just prior to its release at the end of August 1989. While the console didn't have the name recognition of Sega's arcade hits, the magazine was pretty hype for the launch lineup and the incoming CD-ROM tech! #RetroGaming #TurboGrafx-16 #EGM #PixelsAndPrint

Mega Man 2 was a landmark title for the NES, surpassing the original in every way. The dev team poured their hearts into this project, working around the clock to create a masterpiece. Select your stage in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/27/m... #RetroGaming #MegaMan2 #PixelsAndPrint

EGM gave Mega Man 2 8s across the board! Seems a bit conservative at this point on the timeline as this is our first action platforming masterpiece. Grab the NP guide here and let's jump in: archive.org/details/nint... #RetroGaming #MegaMan2 #EGM #NintendoPower #PixelsAndPrint

Quartermann's industry rumours from Aug 1989: • P.C. Engine and Mega Drive get American names • Namco and Atari developing 16-Bit game machines • Double Dragon 2 going to Acclaim • Epyx and Nintendo set to go head to head • Dragon Warrior is coming for Christmas #RetroGaming #EGM #PixelsAndPrint

Few believed the Genesis stood a chance against Nintendo and NEC whose consoles were destroying the Mega Drive in Japan. Against impossible odds, Sega starts the 16-bit console war in North America in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/23/g... #RetroGaming #Sega #Genesis #PixelsAndPrint

This wasn't the first time Sega brought superior hardware up against Nintendo and Mega Drive was a distant third place in the Japanese market. With no guarantees of success, Sega launches a Hail Mary into the NA market and EGM gets us hype for 16-bit! #RetroGaming #Genesis #EGM #PixelsAndPrint

The 16-bit console war was about to begin and EGM's Steve Harris was the ultimate hype man. This incredible preview breaks down the coming war between three gaming super powers - NEC, Sega and Nintendo! #RetroGaming #Genesis #TurboGrafx16 #Gameboy #EGM #PixelsAndPrint

Delve into the rich, dark fantasy world of Faxanadu, an epic adventure for the NES that pushed the boundaries of the genre. Start climbing the World Tree in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/18/f... #RetroGaming #Faxanadu #PixelsAndPrint

@gentlmanjb.bsky.social and I are back on the mag tip with Nintendo Power #24 -- partake via your podbox via kite.link/np24 #retrogaming #nes

The simple design of the Faxanadu box drew you in and the tagline on the front promised adventure! With Nintendo Power by your side the mysteries of the World Tree would be unlocked! Grab the guide here: archive.org/details/nint... #RetroGaming #Faxanadu #NintendoPower #PixelsAndPrint

Data East CEO Robert Lloyd and VP Jim Whims are two bad dudes throwing some shade on the 16-bit console hype, expecting no real impact from the new systems until Nintendo releases a competing machine! #SoWrong #RetroGaming #DataEast #GamePro #PixelsAndPrint

The summer of 1989 was the last peaceful period before the 16-bit console war changed everything. Choose your side in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/11/p... #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint #Genesis #TurboGrafx-16

Grab the mags for PlayZine Issue #4, August 1989! #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint #NintendoPower archive.org/details/nint... #EGM archive.org/details/Elec... #GamePro archive.org/details/game...

The console wars weren't just fought on the screen, battle lines were being drawn in the coverage between EGM, GamePro and Nintendo Power, when hype for nextgen consoles was at its peak. We're taking a look at what's coming up for August 1989: playzine.ca/2025/09/08/t... #RetroGaming #PixelsAndPrint

The journey into the giant alien organism Life Force is one of the most unique settings in the shmup genre. We're dissecting the design of this co-op classic in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/07/life-force-in-the-belly-of-the-beast/ #RetroGaming #LifeForce #PixelsAndPrint

The Consumer Electronic Show of 1989 was a turning point, marking the beginning of the legendary 16-bit console war between Nintendo and Sega. Storm Nintendo's beaches with the reveal of the Sega Genesis in our latest article: playzine.ca/2025/09/04/c... #RetroGaming #CES #PixelsAndPrint

One of the most underrated games on the NES. Thanks to @nyehentertainment.com for letting me suggest this. Get off the angry hater train and jam out on some Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest!

Winter CES 1989 was peak NES but the Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 were revealed and ready to take on the champ!

Long before the TG-16's famous port, Ys was already rocking the Master System which was fast becoming the place for RPG fans. Bump and grind your way over to the lost tomes of Ys: playzine.ca/2025/08/16/ys-the-vanished-omens-fast-action-hero/ #RetroGaming #Ys #PixelsAndPrint

ISoH Game Ep 61: Kid Icarus (NES) “Sticker Shock” was released on 8/12/25, listen @ kite.link/kidicarus King Lorik’s Blessing Bestowed? Jae: Y Josh: Y #kidicarus #nes #retrogaming #gameovertheend

Ys: The Vanished Omens lands on the Sega Master System nearly a year before we get the full Ys I & II on the TurboGrafx-16. It's a certified hit! #Ys #EGM #Issue1 #PixelAndPrint

Reading about the different worlds in Super Mario Bros. 3 and getting Hype! #SuperMarioBros3 #GamePro #Issue1 #MyBodyIsReady #PixelsAndPrint

The Power Glove wanted to revolutionize gaming, but it ended up being famously awful! Dive into our latest article and see why this iconic Nintendo accessory was "so bad!" and how it still holds a special place in gaming history: playzine.ca/2025/07/31/t... #RetroGaming #PowerGlove #PixelsAndPrint

Is this the year 2001? No, it's 2025, and you're still waving that Power Glove around hoping to beat anything in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! #RetroGaming #PowerGlove #GamePro #Issue1 #PixelsAndPrint