by Ben Magnet | Aug 24, 2021 | 1990s, 2010s, Console/PC/Handheld, Gaming, Home Consoles, Opinions
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES as we’ll refer to it here, is quite possibly one of the most important systems ever made. Now it didn’t bring the American video game market back from the brink like its predecessor did but it’s impact...
by Ben Magnet | Dec 30, 2019 | 2010s, Console/PC/Handheld, Home Consoles
The Console War between SEGA and Nintendo is legendary for a reason. Both companies fighting for dominance in the recently resurrected home market. SEGA wanted to prove themselves while Nintendo still wanted to keep their spot at the top. It was also a time when...
by Ben Magnet | Oct 21, 2019 | 1990s, Console/PC/Handheld, Home Consoles
I can hear you already, “Oh great another opinion piece from Ben. Nothing we haven’t heard before!” Well if you would put your torches and pitchforks down for a hot second I think I’m on to something here. Now in the past I’ve written...
by Ben Magnet | Sep 8, 2019 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Arcade
This past Wednesday I saw the newest Nintendo Direct. Yes they had a whole bunch of news on their current lineup of games that are coming out but then there was a message for those who are Nintendo Switch Online Members. Starting on September 5 they will be adding...
by Ben Magnet | Aug 7, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/PC/Handheld
I’m going to come out and say it right off the bat, I LOVE the concept of these classic mini consoles. I do. I think these are great. They are made by the companies that originally made them, they can hook up to your brand new HDTV, and some of them have...
