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August, 2023
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About Oliver Roberts

Published author and lifelong gamer. Has written articles for online current affairs platforms as well as entertainment and media platforms. Has a particular soft spot for 16-bit video games and something of an Achilles heel for handheld gaming. A boomer shooter enthusiast and has held a long affinity with the Legend of Zelda franchise. Oliver likes to spend his time with friends, when not writing, reading, gaming or enjoying walks in nature. Though this division of time and priorities does not always go to plan...

Industry Focus

Remakes, Remasters, Retro, Nintendo, Sega and bit of FromSoftware for a sprinkle of masochism. 

Favorite Console

Big soft spot for the Sega Genesis - first console I ever played and ever saw. Made a big impression on me, was instantly taken by the colorful pixel art and engrossing gameplay of Streets of Rage 2 and Sonic 2. I've been a big fan ever since.
Honorable mentions: Game Boy/Color/Advance & Nintendo Gamecube

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Probably playing through the original Ninja Gaiden on NES. Although completing the original Castlevania was also rather good fun.
(NB: I didn't do this without save states... I like to go outside every now and then)

Latest

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20 Best Switch Games That Run At 1080p & 60 FPS

Those looking for the Switch's visual and performance pinnacle should seek out these quality games.

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9 Hardest Castlevania Games, Ranked

These brutally difficult Castlevania games will test the patience of even the most diehard fans.

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Elden Ring: Best Weapons Against Dragons

When facing off against a dragon in Elden Ring, the following weapons will become a player's best friend.

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10 Easiest Castlevania Games, Ranked

While many Castlevania games are notorious for their difficulty, some of them break away from this reputation by being much easier.

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Best Sega Genesis Platform Games, Ranked

While the Sega Genesis had an incredible line up of games, it also had some fantastic platform titles.

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10 Best SNES Boss Fights, Ranked

The SNES era featured many iconic boss fights, with these fierce battles from some of its finest games ranking among the best of all time.

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Best Sega Genesis RPGs, Ranked

While many players remember all of the fantastic RPGs on the SNES, the Sega Genesis also had some great RPGs as well.

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8 Easiest Metal Gear Games

Metal Gear can be overwhelming, but these games are relatively accessible for Konami's franchise.

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7 Forgotten PS1 FPS Games No One Remembers

These FPS titles on the original PlayStation were overlooked by many, but they still had a hand in shaping the genre into what it is today.

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Konami: 6 Worst Worlds To Live In

While Konami has made some incredible games over the years, some of the worlds depicted in them would be awful places to call home.

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7 Best Retro Zombie Games, Ranked

The undead have been part of gaming for decades, and there are plenty of great retro zombie games.

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Zelda: Tears Of the Kingdom - 7 Best Electric Weapons

Electric weapons can be hard to come by, but these recipes will help players shock their enemies into submission.

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6 Sonic Games With Best Playable Knuckles

Knuckles the Echidna is a great friend to Sonic the Hedgehog, and he appears as a playable character in a variety of the best Sonic games.

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Best Game Boy Color Nintendo First-Party Games, Ranked

Nintendo has many incredible first-party IPs, and these were the best of these games on the Game Boy Color.