by Todd Friedman | Oct 3, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld
The next controller to explore and to me the most recognizable and perfect controller ever made; The Nintendo Entertainment System or NES controller. This is the controller I grew up on as a kid in the mid 1980’s. Before the NES there were a few dull years of the...
by Jason Russell | Jun 4, 2022 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade, Columns, Gaming, The Story Of...
Q) I know that the third console generation (NES/ Master System) were 8-bit but what were the systems before that? Was Pong 1-bit? That’s a surprisingly good question but the answer may disappoint. What we classify as the first console hardware generation (the...
by Ben Magnet | Apr 5, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
This past week, Sony announced what the new tiered system for their online services would be. Essentially it boils down to the more money you pay for the service, the more games you could play, with the Premium Membership being the one that has all the retro goodies....
by Mike Mertes | Mar 23, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, Magazine Preview
On January 31st, The Video Game History Foundation hosted a charity event with four power players straight from the pages of Nintendo Power. Hosted by Frank Cifaldi, Howard Phillps, Gail Tilden, Leslie Swan, and Jeff Bafus reminisced about many behind-the-scenes...
by Ben Magnet | Feb 23, 2022 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions
On February 15, 2022 Nintendo made waves on social media, and not in a good way. They announced that in late March of 2023 they would be shutting down the Wii U and 3DS eShops for good. According to Nintendo’s website, you can still re-download games, play...