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So much of what we love about 8 and 16-bit gaming originates from Japan. What’s more so many games from that era that were released in Japan never made it over to the West. As such, here we not only explore those games that came over from Japan, but even those that were never made it to the west, let alone localised into English.


Japan/Import RetroSpective 

RetroSpective – Out Run

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On release Out Run was described as a high-action road racing adventure. However, this really doesn’t do, what is one

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News – Super Famicom Mini Announced With Alternative Games

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Just days following the hugely successful pre-order launch of the SNES Mini, Nintendo of Japan have also announced the Nintendo

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RetroVision – SEGA Doubles Down on Retro Through SEGA Forever

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For weeks SEGA have been mysteriously teasing a a brand new project entitled SEGA Forever. At first this came through

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RetroVision – The Future of SEGA Teased In New Trailer

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Just what does the future hold for one of the most iconic companies in all of gaming, and a favourite

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News – Capcom Announce Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

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Last year Capcom bundled together the six classic Mega Man titles that make up Mega Man’s complete 8-bit history as

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Japan/Import RetroVision 

RetroVision – The King of Fighters: Terry Bogard

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Terry Bogard, the Legendary Hungry Wolf. Back in the 16-bit era we saw his face all over the industry, and it seems

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News – Nintendo Discontinues NES Classic Mini

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It’s bad news retro fans. I hope you got one of Nintendo’s adorable NES Classic Minis, the iconic company’s celebration

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News – The Seiken Densetsu Collection Announced For Nintendo Switch

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The rumours have been circling for the last few days, and now we have confirmation. Yep, legendary Japanese JRPG series

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News – Fire Emblem Echoes Gets New Story Trailer

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With a release date of May 19th, there’s not long left now until Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is released.

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Japan/Import RetroVision 

RetroVision – Believe It Or Not, The Super Mario Bros Theme Has Lyrics

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Koji Kondo’s theme tune for Super Mario Bros. has become one of the most famous tunes in existence. Not only

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RetroVision – Retro 2D Breath of the Wild Prototype Revealed at GDC 17

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This week at GDC 2017, Nintendo Game Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi took to the stage to discuss all things Breath of

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