Was Super Mario 64 a STOLEN Idea From Argonaut Games?
by The Nintendo 64 was late to the fifth generation of video game consoles, but it was released alongside Super Mario 64, which is widely considered …
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Dinosaurs for Hire (Sega Genesis) Review
Dinosaurs for Hire is commonly described as a Contra clone for the Sega Genesis, and that’s not entirely off the mark. After all, it’s a …
A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved
by I remember a time well into the 7th generation of consoles where hyped up FPS games (and even 3rd person shooters) were called Halo-killers. It’s …
Why I Didn’t Pre-Order the Analogue Pocket
Analogue’s newest retro gaming handheld, the Analogue Pocket, seems like the perfect handheld gaming device with its sleek design, fancy FPGA hardware, and ability to …
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (N64): Wishing for a Fatality
I’ve never understood the appeal of the classic Mortal Kombat games. Sure, as a first grader at the roller skating rink where everyone had their …
You’re Playing it Wrong: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
by One of my favorite games for the NES is Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. It’s not as ground breaking as the original Legend of …
Bits and Pieces: Rollergames (NES)
Man, there is so much I didn’t know about Rollergames for the NES. I’ve got a complete set of games and at a certain point …
A Quick Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Xbox)
As a 90’s kid currently stuck in the trappings of adult life, escaping into my childhood is a regular practice in self-care. As a part …
Bits and Pieces: Taboo the Sixth Sense (NES)
Are you bold enough to learn the secrets of Taboo the Sixth Sense? Let’s pull back the curtain on this fantastic anomaly of an NES …
Bits and Pieces: Banana Prince (NES)
Y’all remember Banana Prince right? The European exclusive NES game that’s all in German? Of course you do! In 1993, Nintendo released the NES Model …