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CBS News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Colorado arcade bus owner honors heroic good Samaritan Johnny Hurley
A Colorado man is hitting the road and bringing classic arcade games to you. It's an achievement that began as an aspiration between two friends. Despite the death of one of them, the other has followed through with their goal to share beloved games with others who also cherish them. Boss Battle Bus CBS Owning and operating the "Boss Battle" arcade bus has been a dream come true for Devin McKenna, a self-proclaimed "arcader" and entertainer. "It's a love letter to the '80s," McKenna told CBS Colorado. "There is nothing else out there like it." The bus, formerly a Denver International Airport shuttle bus, is filled with retro nostalgia, and it's equipped with over 12,000 games. It has everything from Pac-Man, NBA Jam to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With the ability to host more than two dozen players at once. Meaning when it's full, there are dozens of smiling faces. "There is nothing better in the world," McKenna said. "I could literally live in that moment forever." The bus also carries with it an homage to one of its original creators -- Johnny Hurley. McKenna made the connection while on a test drive before he purchased it a year ago. "I look down, and there's stickers of Johnny from his memorial, and I will go, 'Wait. Is that John Hurley?" McKenna explained. "He's like, 'Yes. That was my best friend, and that's who built the bus with me.'" Johnny Hurley was shot and killed on June 21, 2021 after he stopped an active shooter who had killed Arvada Police Officer Gordon Beesly. Hurley was then shot by an officer who mistook him for the suspect. McKenna wanted to make sure Hurley would have a lasting legacy beyond the heroics that led to his death. "We rebranded it to be called the "Boss Battle Bus" with the tagline, "Beat the boss, whatever the cost," because that's what Hurley did. He beat the bad guy," McKenna said. "He gave everything, and it was to have this kind of community involvement that there is. He was trying to build what we're building now, and it is the greatest honor to be able to carry that on." McKenna joined forces with a party rental company to create Epic Party Rentals, which offers the arcade bus for rent and a plethora of other games. The bus brings joy to people's lives. That's McKenna's full-time mission now, and he feels reassurance from someone he lost as well. "My wife passed three months after Johnny, so I just know it was up there, them going, 'OK, you're supposed to do this, kid,'" McKenna said. "It was what I wanted to do my whole life -- bring fun and bring joy to this darkening world."
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nine games loved by millions made FREE before they disappear from download – last chance to claim them
VIDEOGAME maker Sega will soon pull nine beloved retro games from app stores, according to reports. But not before making them completely free. 6 6 6 The Japanese company has revealed it is ending support for the titles, which were ported to iOS and Android several years ago. Before they disappear, Sega has made them free to download and has removed all in-app purchases, according to Android Authority. The games will still be playable after Sega ends its support - so you might want to go download them before they vanish from app stores. They work offline too, so you don't even need to be attached to Wi-Fi. Here's all the games that are affected: There doesn't appear to be an official announcement from Sega; however, the prices have already been removed on both the Apple and Android app stores. An in-game pop-up says: "Support for this game will be discontinued, but you can continue playing offline!" These games were part of the Sega Forever programme, which made classic retro games available on modern platforms. Watch Nintendo's retro 1991 SNES console TV ad starring Paul Rudd However, this programme was shut down in 2023. Sega reportedly already delisted other titles included in Sega Forever, including Altered Beast Classic and The Revenge of Shinobi Classic, from app stores in 2023. There doesn't appear to be an official deadline for their removal from app stores. So you should install them now while you have the chance. "Love me some retro action…. Or as I like to call them, 'games from my youth'," one person wrote on X. Another added: "Free is free! And some real classics in there." While a third person wrote: "Bro why is this not always the way. Literally every closed 'eshop' should just go out like this when they do (but they shouldn't)." 6 6 6
Android Authority
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
These retro SEGA games are now free on Android until they disappear forever
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Nine retro SEGA games ported to mobile are now free without ads, but will lose support soon. You can still download them, and they will likely remain in your account forever. Free games include Crazy Taxi Classic, Shining Force Classics, Streets of Rage 2 Classic, and more. SEGA has a long history of supporting its retro titles, with many ported directly to Android and iOS as part of the SEGA Forever program. However, the company will soon pull support for nearly its entire remaining catalog of mobile ports, including classic Sonic, Crazy Taxi, and Shining Force games. There's no telling how long they will remain on the Google Play Store, but the good news is that they've all been made free. Previously, most were paid titles costing roughly $2, or were playable for free with IAP to remove ads. The announcement came not via any official channels, but rather via an in-game popup in the affected titles. It reads: 'Support for this game will be discontinued, but you can continue playing offline! If you'd like to learn more about great SEGA games to play, please click the link below.' The link leads to the SEGA homepage. This message implies that the game will still be playable after it's removed from the Play Store, provided you have claimed it on your account. This was the case for previous SEGA Forever titles that were pulled a few years ago, which included games like Phantasy Star Classics and Vectorman Classic. Unfortunately, it was only a matter of time before the rest of these games lost support. The SEGA Forever program was discontinued in late 2023, and the last port was added to Android way back in 2019. While the ports didn't always live up to emulation, they did have full controller support, with many getting tens of millions of downloads. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Forbes
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Echoes Of The Unread Is A New NES Platformer Hitting The Right Notes
Echoes of the Unread Hobbyist game designers and retro tinkerers have been making homebrew retro games for vintage game consoles forever, that's not new. But nowadays, it seems like just about every day a new retro game is revealed to be in development that actually looks fantastic and like it could have been a bestseller in the 80s or 90s since it runs on actual hardware. That's the case here with Echoes of the Unread, an innovative indie NES platformer currently in development. The game is currently live on Kickstarter via Mega Cat Studios with just over a week to go as of the time of this writing, but it was already fully-funded in its opening 24-hours on the platform. To learn more about the game and its origins, check out the dev diary series from creator Matt Tuttle below: I tried out the demo of the NES game for myself and came away very impressed. I'm a sucker for charming, original takes on retro platforming and Echoes of the Unread has tons of personality and charm. Rather than just asking you to run from left to right, squashing enemies and collecting things along the way, there's a bit more going on here. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder For starters, it's both a story-driven and music-focused puzzle platformer. The main character, Rhapsody, is a girl who falls asleep while studying at the library and awakes to a world where books burst into life. Singing has magical powers in this world and she must use her talents to find a way back home. She'll have to venture across a variety of worlds featuring themes from westerns and horror, to fantasy and even sci-fi. There's a huge variety on display and the pixel artists really put in a lot of work to make sure you rarely see the same thing twice. Echoes of the Unread The demo I tried (check it out for yourself on the Kickstarter page for free) featured a few levels, but I mostly just explored, enjoyed the music, and appreciated the quality of the pixel art. Every enemy is expertly animated and the soundtrack is immediately catchy in the same way all of the best games from decades ago were for our brains as kids. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on Echoes of the Unread, especially since it's an authentic retro game that runs on original NES hardware.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Do you have one of these gathering dust in your attic? Experts reveal the retro video games that are now worth a FORTUNE
Many of us have a box of old gadgets, video games, and used batteries gathering dust in the attic. While clearing this out might sound like a chore, it could land with you with a tidy profit. Experts from Currys have revealed the retro video games that are now worth a fortune. Topping the list is Zelda Majora's Mask [Adventure Set] for Nintendo 64, which now has a whopping estimated value of £3,715.01. Meanwhile, if you have a copy of Snowboard Challenge for NES, you could be in line for a £2,935.80 payout. However, to make this kind of cash, you'll have to have the original box - as well as all the extra bits it came with. 'Most gamers unwrapped their new games, played them endlessly, and it never crossed their mind to hold onto the boxes they came in,' Currys explained. 'But for those who did, that decision could be worth thousands today.' Currys analysed retro game resale data on PriceCharting to uncover the 20 most valuable non-sealed PAL video games. While you might have played these games in the past, they'll still need to be complete in box (CIB). 'Complete in box (CIB) games still include their original box, manual, inserts and any extras that were packaged with the game at release,' Currys explained. 'So, they have been opened and used, but everything's been kept.' With an estimated resale value of £3,715.01, Zelda Majora's Mask [Adventure Set] for Nintendo 64 tops the list. 'Leading the PAL-region is Zelda Majora's Mask [Adventure Set] which can rake in an impressive £3,715 for a full box,' the experts explained. 'Special editions like this – especially ones with additional packaging and extras – often become the most valuable. 'Even if a game isn't factory-sealed, a well-preserved CIB copy with all its original materials can sell for significantly more than a loose copy.' Snowboard Challenge for NES is next on the list (£2,935.80), followed by Mega Man X3 for Super Nintendo (£2,465.32), Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition for GameBoy Color (£2,259.44), and Darxide for Mega Drive 32X (£2,245.68). Other valuable games include Hammerin' Harry for GameBoy (£1,488.32), Snowboard Kids 2 for Nintendo 64 (£1,715.19), and Family Fun Fitness Stadium Events for NES (£1,457.31). Unfortunately for Brits, the real money is in NTSC games, which are used in North America, Japan, South Korea, and some other regions. Currys' analysis found that a copy of Metal Slug for Neo Geo AES could fetch a whopping £47,005! 'This game was already considered a luxury item back in the 90s and was produced in lower quantities,' the tech giant explained. 'So, finding one with its original box and manual is rare.' If the news has sparked your interest in game collecting, Roy Raferty, a Trading Card and Video Games Specialist for Stanley Gibbons, advises disregarding the notion of collecting for 'investment' purposes. 'Collect and play what you genuinely want to play, and simply enjoy the hobby,' he said. 'In time, an individual is bound to pick up something that naturaly increases in value. 'If you're not passionated about gaminy, you'll likely pick up the wrong title or not even know when to sell out of an item (like if a re-wave or digital release drops). 'When it comes to investing, stick to what you know. 'When it comes to games - stick to playing them!'
