These NES Games Were Completely Different Overseas!
Ah, the NES vs. the Famicom — same console DNA, but like two siblings who went down very different life paths. The NES (North America/Europe):This one put on a gray business suit, slicked its hair back, and said, “Don’t worry parents, I’m not a toy, I’m a serious entertainment system.” The design screams VCR because […]
We are officially done collecting for the NES
The original NES game library is like a chaotic toy box from the ‘80s where every idea—no matter how weird, dangerous, or vaguely illegal—got its own cartridge. You’ve got a plumber fighting turtles in a mushroom kingdom, a kid with a yo-yo saving space colonies, and an anthropomorphic eggplant wizard who’s somehow ruining everyone’s day. […]
Graphical tricks in classic video games – Your questions answered!
Here’s a list of graphically impressive retro games—with a side of snark and nostalgia: 🎮 1. Donkey Kong Country (SNES, 1994) “Rendered so hard, your SNES needed a juice box after.”Rare flexed its silicon muscles with pre-rendered 3D sprites that looked like someone stuffed a Silicon Graphics workstation into a banana. 🕹 2. R-Type (Arcade, […]
Ranking and Reviewing Mindscape NES games
JohnRiggs – Mindscape published many games that people have heard of, some ported from computer, some ported from other companies. Heres a look at all 20 games from Mindscape for NES. Mindscape—the gaming company that was like that one friend who almost made it big but kept tripping over their own shoelaces. Founded in the […]
100 Game Prototypes FOUND! (NES, SNES & Game Boy)
Josh Hamblin (Portland Retro Gaming Expo organizer) recently bought 100 game prototypes that belonged to an Nintendo employee! So many NES, SNES & Game Boy games! Common titles, rare & expensive games and yes many hidden gems! Check it out!
DF Retro: History of Sunsoft – Batman And Beyond – An Incredible Legacy… And A New Beginning
Sunsoft, a Japanese video game developer and publisher, has produced a number of memorable titles over the years. Here are five of the top Sunsoft video games that have left a lasting impact on gamers: 1. Blaster Master (1988): This action-adventure platformer for the NES is renowned for its blend of side-scrolling and top-down gameplay, […]
Ninten-Drawer – The Ultimate NES Fix! – Adam Koralik
Adam reviews the Ninten-Drawer, a replacement for the original 72 pin connector on the NES. What does it do? Basically makes the system work every time, and even disables the region locking. Ah, the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) – the 8-bit wonder that turned living rooms into pixelated playgrounds and made “blowing on cartridges” […]
Modding a Nintendo Famicom (Japanese version of the NES “Nintendo Entertainment System”)
YouTuber Kari has an original Japanese Famicom with NTSC-J RF output and she wants to connect it to a PAL TV. Join her as she updates a composite mod on an original Famicom “Family Computer” video game console to work with her TVs, and to have a much clearer picture. The Nintendo Famicom, short for […]
I drove 1,200 miles to get this #nintendo game
The NES complete game collection hunt continues… 1,120 miles away from home, i got the honor to go hunt with @JohnRiggs and @MetalJesusRocks. can I finish the Hole collection in this trip? The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) revolutionized gaming when it launched in 1985, birthing an era of iconic titles that shaped the industry. Across […]
I Beat Every Single 2D Mario Game…
Josie Woah completes every 2D Mario game in anticipation of Super Mario Wonder on Switch. The first three Super Mario games—Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario Bros. 3—were pivotal in shaping the landscape of video gaming on the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) for several reasons. Firstly, Super Mario Bros., released […]