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It’s been many years since Operation Flashpoint, nearly 15 years in fact. On this very blog we’ve talked about the later title in the series named Dragon Rising but it’s time we gave the original the credit it deserves. 1001 No.92: Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (2001) Incredibly difficult; dodgy graphics; controls that were very… Read More »

I came across this old review for Super Godzilla (on the Super Famicon) one of the most boring strategy games ever made, in an old Manga Mania magazine from 1994. Here is the article in it’s entirety. Super Godzilla Review Japan’s No. 1 national hero stomps his way on the video game screen… but is… Read More »

It seems the past has officially come back to haunt us all. ET The Extraterrestrial  rumored to be buried in the New Mexico desert was found yesterday by an American  documentary company. The game, once described as the worst game ever made, is thought to be one of the major factors responsible for the decline of Atari… Read More »

There are only a handful of titles in history that have gone against the “norm”. Titles of such greatness they went from console to arcade and still kicked ass! One of these titles is none other that the almighty CHOPLIFTER! 1001 No.91: ‘CHOPLIFTER!’ (1982) CHOPLIFTER! is so good it comes with its own explanation mark… Read More »

Black vs white – it’s either the ultimate dichotomy of life, or just a massive race war. But black and white is the essential element of Ikaruga, an incredible vertical shoot-em-up where the two create a fantastic game mechanic which still remains interesting so many years later. 1001 No.90: ‘Ikaruga’ (2001) Vertical shoot-em-ups (like 1943,… Read More »