Ninja Gaiden – By Michael Mertes
By the beginning of 1989, the Nintendo Entertainment System already had a plethora of platforming titles available, but none of them had evolved the genre as much as one title in particular. Just a few short months into 1989, Ninja Gaiden set itself apart from other...
The Cabinet of Curiosities: Chase the Chuck Wagon
Late at night, I often lay in bed pondering the deep, unanswerable questions of life: Why are we here? What does it all mean? And why would someone decide to make a video game based off Purina’s Chuck Wagon line of dog food? First, a little background is necessary. In...
Mario Mania: Game Cameos for the Fan’s Complete Collection – Tetris for NES
Is this deja vu? Didn’t we just look at a Mario cameo in Tetris a few weeks ago? Yes, indeed, but not this version of Tetris. And truth be told, I wish I’d had the foresight to do this article as my first in June, since that was the very day of...
Mother/Earthbound Origins 2X LP Soundtrack Review
If you had told me that the vinyl release of the Mother Soundtrack would be my favorite out of my record collection back when I started picking up game music on vinyl, I would have told you that you were crazy; but after multiple listenings of this incredible record,...
Five Franchises That Deserve Their Own Switch Collections
The Nintendo Switch has proven itself as a venerable next-generation console thanks to the hybrid gaming experience it provides, but it’s also one that pays serious homage to classic franchises. Whether it’s the Nintendo Online service or the bevy of remastered ports...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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