The Super Nintendo Entertainment System has one of the most beloved libraries in gaming history. While many fans remember the system for its deep RPGs and platformers, the SNES …
Speedrunning has exploded in popularity over the past decade, evolving from a niche pursuit into a full-blown phenomenon with events like Games Done Quick drawing massive audiences …
Everyone talks about Super Mario Bros., Mega Man, and Castlevania when the topic of NES platformers comes up. And while they deserve the recognition, there’s a whole world of …
The Sega Saturn never got the love it deserved, at least not in the West. While the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 dominated the late 90s console wars in North America, the Saturn …
Collecting for the Nintendo 64 is an adventure in itself. The system is home to some of the most iconic titles of the late ’90s, but if you dig a little deeper, there’s an …
The Game Boy Color might not have had the processing power of its home console contemporaries, but it managed to punch above its weight in one genre more than any other, RPGs. …
EarthBound wasn’t a game I picked up because it was popular. In fact, when I first came across it, I was drawn to the strange clay-model box art and the surreal screenshots in a …
The Sega Genesis is mostly remembered for its biggest hits, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Shinobi. These titles made their way into almost every cartridge …
PlayStation 1 was home to some of the most iconic horror games ever made. Titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill defined an era, introduced millions to survival horror, and …
The Game Boy Advance library is stacked with timeless games, some of which have aged like fine wine. While modern consoles dazzle with 4K visuals and massive open worlds, …
When I go hunting for retro games, I’m not just looking for nostalgia. I’m after pure, unfiltered fun, the kind that doesn’t require a $200 collector’s edition or a sealed box from …
When people talk about the Nintendo 64 and racing games, it usually doesn’t take long for Mario Kart 64 to pop up in the conversation. And sure, it deserves the praise. It’s fun, …
There’s something magical about the NES era. The sounds, the pixel art, the unforgiving difficulty, it all comes together to create an experience that’s equal parts frustration and …
There’s a certain charm in diving into a retro console like the Sega Master System. While it never reached the same heights as the NES in North America, this 8-bit powerhouse still …
The 1990s were a golden age for gaming, but they were also a breeding ground for strange, head-scratching tie-ins. Licensed games were everywhere. Developers and publishers were …
The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES, wasn’t just the console that revived the video game industry in the 1980s, it became a cultural touchstone that introduced millions of …