Here at Pixelated Audio we decided to kick off the new year right by diving into Popful Mail across the Sega CD/Mega CD, PC Engine CD, PC-88/98 and Super Famicom. This game has it all; it looks great, plays great and last but not least sounds great! Even if you are thinking you know this game we’re pretty sure that there are a few new things we can show you.
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In this edition of Pixel Talk I will be looking at the differences between the International and Japanese box art released for Power Quest on the Game Boy Color or Gekitou Power Modeler as its known in Japan on the Game Boy. Continue reading
Power Quest on the GameBoy Color would’ve been an easy title to overlook because there were plenty of terrible fighting games ported to the GameBoy (i.e. Street Fighter II). So back in the 90’s you probably passed on the handheld’s fighting genre which might explain this game’s lack of notoriety. However, Japan System Supply produced a stellar 2D fighter with amazing music by Kouichi Fujiwara!
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Have you ever heard someone say something out of context and take it the wrong way only to find out later it was nothing like you expected? That moment of it all coming clear in a rush of understanding…that was my experience with the Altered Beast Sega Genesis box art. Continue reading
Battle Squadron: The Destruction of the Barrax Empire! and it’s slightly less known older brother, Hybris, are arguably two of the best shooters on the Amiga. Right from the start, Cope Com knew how to make a challenging shooter that, in our opinion, is still fun to play today. And composers Paul van der Valk (Hybris) and Ron Klaren (Battle Squadron) deliver incredible music that is not to be missed! Continue reading
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This week we’re bringing you a special episode from our Extra-Life charity event (24hour gaming marathon) that took place on Nov. 7th. We asked the other team members to play something that was special to them and voice their thoughts. Good times, good music. Listen to us slowly lose our minds. Continue reading
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