Is the Arcade scene DEAD?

by The GamePad Gamer | Apr 15, 2023 | Videos

Join Retro Ralph, retro arcade enthusiast, as he explores the current state of the arcade scene. In this video, Ralph will be taking a deep dive into the topic of whether the arcade scene is dying or not. With years of experience and a passion for all things retro,...

TMNT: RETURN OF THE SHREDDER for Sega Mega Drive [SHOREVIEWKEN!]

by The GamePad Gamer | Apr 9, 2021 | Videos

Taking a look at the Mega Drive/Genesis TMNT beat em up, Return of the Shredder aka The Hyper Stone Heist. A great game in its own right, but how does it stack up against other brawlers on the console and more importantly, it’s 16-bit brother on the SNES? Check...

10 Years of KidShoryuken

by The GamePad Gamer | Apr 2, 2021 | Videos

Believe or not, I’ve been plugging away at this channel for ten years now. It’s had it’s ups and downs, mostly ups thankfully, and it’s been a lot of fun. So, chill out and listen to me ramble on about my first decade on this here website....

KEIO FLYING SQUADRON 2 for Sega Saturn | Import Game of the Day

by The GamePad Gamer | Mar 30, 2021 | Videos

Today’s dose of Japanese gaming goodness is the sequel to the Sega CD shoot em up, Keio Flying Squadron. It’s a comedic action plaformer with just a pinch of shmup action and a ton of quirky Japanese humor. Check out KidShoryuken on these other sites: KS...

Tokyo Retro Arcade HEAVEN (Mikado in Ikebukuro)

by The GamePad Gamer | Mar 22, 2021 | Videos

In Ikebukuro, Tokyo there’s an amazing retro arcade called Mikado that any retro gamer will surely love. I went down there to have a look around and of course, play a ton of arcade games! Check out Mikado’s channel right here!...