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Xexex (Orius) demos and quickplay of the arcade version of this 1991 shoot ’em up

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
Xexex (Orius) demos and quickplay of the arcade version of this 1991 shoot ’em up

Demos (attract mode) and a quick gameplay of Xexex (Orius), a refined old-school shoot ’em up by Konami inspired by classics like R-Type, Gradius, and X Multiply that was released in 1991. A cult classic considered the spiritual predecessor to Axelay.

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All about Zillion

September 3, 2025September 8, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
All about Zillion

All about Zillion, which is obviously not all because there is so much good stuff about this hugely successful anime from the 80s whose story even sort of merges with that of our beloved Sega Master System console.

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15 iconic and amazing anime from the 90s

September 1, 2025September 11, 2025 Valewson Leave a comment
15 iconic and amazing anime from the 90s

15 iconic and amazing anime from the 90s, some that are hugely popular while others are cult classics, works that didn’t just entertain, but also defined the cultural power of this kind of media and set a high bar for storytelling and animation.

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The Punisher (1993): intro, demos and quickplays of the arcade version

August 26, 2025September 9, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
The Punisher (1993): intro, demos and quickplays of the arcade version

The Punisher, Capcom’s arcade beat ’em up from 1993, with its intro sequence, demo plays, bios, and quickplays featuring the Punisher and Nick Fury. This game is one of the greatest brawlers ever and one of the best comic book adaptations of all time.

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The King of Dragons – Demoplays and quickplay (arcade)

August 13, 2025September 2, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
The King of Dragons – Demoplays and quickplay (arcade)

Demoplays, character bios, and a quick match showcasing each hero of the arcade version of The King of Dragons, a classic side-scrolling beat ’em up with a Dungeons & Dragons–like medieval fantasy theme released by Capcom in 1991.

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Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993) – Demos, bios and quickplays

August 12, 2025September 2, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993) – Demos, bios and quickplays

Intro scenes, demos, character bios, and two quick matches from Saturday Night Slam Masters — known in Japan as Muscle Bomber: The Body Explosion — a classic pro wrestling game released by Capcom on July 13, 1993, for arcades.

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Final Fight (1989): demoplays, intro, bios and quick gameplay

August 6, 2025September 1, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
Final Fight (1989): demoplays, intro, bios and quick gameplay

Demoplays, intro, bios and quick gameplay of Final Fight, Capcom’s legendary beat ‘em up originally released in 1989 for arcades which impact was so huge that it spawned sequels, ports, spin-offs, influenced the Street Fighter series and revamped its whole genre!

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15 great R-rated anime from the 80s and 90s

August 2, 2025September 11, 2025 Valewson Leave a comment
15 great R-rated anime from the 80s and 90s

15 great and classic R-rated anime from the 80s and 90s, so we can relive the raw intensity that defined an era, diving into the gritty, mature landscapes that showcase groundbreaking animation and unforgettable stories.

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Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: demos, cutscenes and gameplays

July 31, 2025September 1, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: demos, cutscenes and gameplays

Demos, cutscenes and gameplays of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, Capcom’s iconic beat ’em up released in 1993 for the CPS-1 / CPS-Dash system and based on the Xenozoic Tales comic book series. The quickplays are with Hannah and Mustapha.

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Shadowrun (SNES) – Morgue Theme

July 30, 2025August 29, 2025 Valewson Leave a comment
Shadowrun (SNES) – Morgue Theme

Morgue theme from Shadowrun, a unique cyberpunk SNES RPG from 1993 that blends science fiction with noir elements, setting itself apart from most 16-bit titles of its time. The track plays early in the game and sets the tone perfectly: moody, tense, and slightly surreal

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