The River City Arcade Series - Ep1

The Arcade is a historical cornerstone for us Generation X-ers. Hopping over to the local arcade and playing the latest and greatest games you couldn't play at home! Now that we're getting older and making enough money, we're buying our own arcades for our own collections. Let Ed educate you on his Neo Geo cabinet as he takes us down memory lane! This is a first of an ongoing series, so stay tuned for more!

The Future of Retro Gaming - The Repros

Written by Nate
Video by Canadian Zangief

If you consider retro video game collecting is evolving from it's infancy to adolescence, there are many future trends developing and it is our goal to document these trends as they unfold, news you can use!

The argument is out, are reproductions a true extension of this retro gaming culture or no more than glorified bootleggers? Reproductions can allow the retro game fan to play rare and expensive video games in their original format and even allow for a whole market of new, home made games (homebrews) for retro consoles. But why are some people against something that is seems so great? How can this be a danger to high priced collectors? Reproduction games are present in today's retro gaming culture, make sure you are prepared! *Nate plays evil music (A Special Video Request from Canadian Zangief)

What is a Fami-Clone?

Before being released in North America, the Nintendo's predecessor in Japan was known as Family Computer or Famicom. Throughout the mid to late 90's in Canada (and we're sure the USA as well) there were a run of these knock off Famicom consoles. You may have seen them growing up at Dollar-Stores advertised as "200 in 1's" or something similar. Today, we in the retro video game community refer to them as "Fami-Clones". They're cheap looking but fun to get when you find them and they're a part of our history. Our friend Andrew reviews a few of these Fami-clones from his collection!

The 5 Greatest Protectors in Video Game History

Written by Nate

"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection!" - Sigmund Freud

When my baby (recently) first entered this world, I remember being overcome with the need to ensure the protection of this precious life. Much like great protectors of video games past, I would ensure very ounce of my energy bar went to ensure the survival of my baby. Let us honor that group of digital bodyguards who have ensured the protection of their vulnerable counterparts in "The Top 5 Greatest Protectors in Video Game History!

Welcome to Die, Canada?

Ed of River City Pickups has set fourth the lofty goal to complete the Super Nintendo Video Game Library! Check out Episode 1-4 as he finds more games to complete his goal as well as other finds! I also think Maxx is angry at video game engrish!

A Winner Is You - For watching this! =D

Top 10 NES Hidden Gems by MikeB!!!

Back when MikeB was celebrating his 2 year anni on YouTube he made a few TOP 10 videos! We thank MikeB for helping Canada discover some great Nintendo hidden gems! =D

Don't forget to check out MichaelBtheGameGenie on YouTube for more of his TOP 10s or just stay tuned to RetroCanadaX on Facebook!!!

GAME OF THE WEEK - Super Dodge Ball

SUPER DODGE BALL

By Nate

"Like the NES version... on roids!"

Click here for a free online version via flash.

Technos's Super Dodge Ball was originally released in 1987 via arcade, but it's the Nintendo (NES) version that most of us probably played growing up. One of the few good head-to-head NES games, Super Dodge Ball pitted the best dodge ball teams from around the world to "smash" it out on the way to the world championships. This 1996 NeoGeo version plays just like the original... except on roids!