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Columns Review - Not Dead Yet

January 02, 2026 by Leroy Miller in Not Dead Yet

Imagine not being able to match 3 gems in a row - couldn’t be me

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January 02, 2026 /Leroy Miller
columns, retro
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Plants vs. Zombies Review - Not Dead Yet

January 24, 2022 by Leroy Miller in Not Dead Yet

Arguably the most successful tower defense game to come out of the late 2000’s boom, Plants vs. Zombies remains ultra playable to this day. It’s no surprise this game resulted in an incredibly successful franchise run.

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January 24, 2022 /Leroy Miller
plants vs zombies
Not Dead Yet
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Bowser's Fury Review

March 30, 2021 by Leroy Miller

It’s hard to enjoy a Mario game that can’t fully commit to what it wants to be.

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March 30, 2021 /Leroy Miller
super Mario 3d world, bowser's fury, review, switch, mario
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The Medium Review

February 09, 2021 by Leroy Miller

Go to Hell. Well, maybe not actual Hell. It’s maybe more like a spirit realm? It’s complicated.

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February 09, 2021 /Leroy Miller
the medium
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System Shock 2 Review - Not Dead Yet

September 25, 2020 by Leroy Miller

The BioShock series is among the most revered franchises in gaming. It’s time you met its inspiration.

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September 25, 2020 /Leroy Miller
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Resident Evil 3 Review

September 14, 2020 by Leroy Miller

Can we all come to an agreement that Resident Evil 3 wasn’t as good as you thought it was?

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September 14, 2020 /Leroy Miller
resident evil, resident evil 3
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Battletoads Review

August 25, 2020 by Leroy Miller

Why yes, we do actually have Battletoads.

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August 25, 2020 /Leroy Miller
battletoads
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Streets of Rage 4 Review

August 19, 2020 by Leroy Miller

When someone tells you that Streets of Rage 4 is coming out in the year 2020, there’s naturally a sense of cautious excitement that comes with it. Things can go really well or end so poorly with modern retro games.

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August 19, 2020 /Leroy Miller
streets of rage 4, switch, pc, xbox one, ps4
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Minecraft Dungeons Review

August 17, 2020 by Leroy Miller

Here’s an odd elevator pitch: think Diablo with the Minecraft aesthetic. Your immediate thought is probably “Wait, that doesn’t work. It shouldn’t work.”

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August 17, 2020 /Leroy Miller
action rpg, diablo, minecraft, minecraft dungeons
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International Track & Field Video Review - Not Dead Yet

February 21, 2020 by Leroy Miller in Not Dead Yet

Feeling patriotic and sporty? Before you break a sweat digging out International Track & Field, you may want to consider a few things. Check out our video review for more.

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February 21, 2020 /Leroy Miller
international track and field, retro, not dead yet, reviews, video
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Strider Review - Not Dead Yet

February 11, 2020 by Leroy Miller

Fast-paced action done right. Fast-paced action done well. The real question is does Strider stand the test of time or should the past be left strictly in the past?

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February 11, 2020 /Leroy Miller
strider, capcom, genesis
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Ghouls 'N Ghosts Review - Not Dead Yet

January 17, 2020 by Leroy Miller

In an era where 2D action-platformers were known for their difficulty, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts stood out among them as one of the most difficult out there. Does it live up to that reputation? Is it worth running into that brick wall over and over again?

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January 17, 2020 /Leroy Miller
ghouls n ghosts, capcom, genesis
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Antichamber - Video Review

February 12, 2013 by William Cook in Video Reviews

If there was one word that had to be used in describing Antichamber (in keeping with its minimalist theme) it would be: clever.

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February 12, 2013 /William Cook
pc, antichamber, puzzle game
Video Reviews
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