Vanguard was originally developed by Tose Co. (a Japanese company) and published by SNK in 1981. Later SNK gave the publishing rights to Century developer for the US release. Vanguard was one of the first to be a shoot ‘em up side scrolling arcade game (very similar to Scramble a game by Konami). It has finally been re-released onto the PlayStation Network as a Mini title for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 system. Not sure if you should pick this game up? Get ready for blastoff as you go at light speed with our review.

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Need something to take your mind off things after a stressful day? Puzzles are perfect for that. Marvin’s Maze is similar in some ways to the Pac-man franchise. This arcade style, puzzle action-game was originally released by SNK in 1983 and has now been re-released onto the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 system as a Mini title. Lean back and read our review to find out if it’s worth your time and money.

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HAL 21 is now available as a Minis title on the PSN. Developed by SNK, this 1985 top down arcade shooter has finally made its way onto the PS3. But is it worth it? Get ready to lock-and-load and advance towards our review.

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Another old school classic arcade game gets a mini remake. Should it have stayed in your memory bank, or is worth your twelve quarters? Read our review to find out.

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Another SNK Minis title has been released on the PlayStation Network for the PS3 and the PSP. Athena. This time it’s an old school platform action arcade game. You are a half-naked warrior princess (named Athena, duh) that has fallen through a forbidden door to a mysterious world. Begin weaponless and almost naked. Is this game worth your time and money? Read our review to find out.

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