A look at the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine releases that raised eyebrows - from blood-slick horror to occult pinball to Japan-only adult CD-ROMs - and how those controversies helped shape attitudes toward violence, sexuality, and localization in games.
The TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine) was a small machine with a big attitude. This article traces how its hardware and media innovations - from compact HuCards to CD-ROM audio - nudged game graphics and design toward the cinematic, colorful, and texture-rich experiences we expect today.
A road map to the forgotten corners of the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine library: why these games matter, which hidden gems to try, and how emulation lets you experience them today - legally, precisely, and with better save states than the original hardware.
A tour through ten overlooked TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine) gems - from Zelda-like quests to metal-powered shmups and haunted pinball - and why these unique experiences deserve a second look.
Once the underdog of the 16-bit era, the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine is enjoying a renaissance. Improved emulation, fan translations, mini-console releases, and an active community make now the ideal time to experience - or rediscover - this unique library of games.