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Extreme Plays! Snow Bros. [NES] [1991]

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // Gaming, Nintendo, YouTube

This version of Snow Bros. was developed by Toaplan and published by Capcom on the Nintendo Entertainment System back in 1991. Continue reading

Subscribe Today - Retro Gaming is Fun!

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // News, YouTube

Welcome to the McRetro Gaming Channel with your host Shane McRetro! We’re still new here, but will be uploaded by the bucketful once things get rolling. Be sure to subscribe for updates! Continue reading

McRetro Gaming Teaser Trailer

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // Gaming, YouTube

I’ve just made a channel dedicated to retro gaming! Check out McRetro Gaming! The spiritual successor to Xtreme Retro Gaming - now defunct! Gameplay and hints, tips will all be provided by me, Shane McRetro! Lucky you! So get over there and pickup a subscription. I’ll be sure to upload... Continue reading

The LXR Drum Synthesizer by Sonic Potions

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // YouTube

This LXR was built by Nick of the XRG Channel (now defunct), he did a pretty good job of it. There are more solder points than a solar powered hat! In all honesty, I just like drum machines for the clap noise they can make… I’m simple like that. Continue reading

Sega Mega Drive II Clock

Nix McRetro // 15th June 2014 // Hacks, Sega, YouTube

This is why planning is needed, hopefully, anyone else replicating this will leave out all the extra speed holes. It’s already loaded with Blast Processing! :P Continue reading