by Ben Magnet | Aug 24, 2021 | 1990s, 2010s, Console/Handheld, Gaming, 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 Jason Russell | Apr 19, 2020 | 1990s, Arcade, Magazine Preview, Opinions
Days of Future’s Past My nephew is 11 years old. He has just about every modern console known to man, a gaming PC, a powerhouse iPad and iPhone and the other day, in casual video gaming conversation, he happens to mention Street Fighter II. I paused...
by Ben Magnet | Dec 30, 2019 | 2010s, Console/Handheld
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 | Dec 21, 2019 | 1980s, 2000s, Console/Handheld
Christmas time and video games practically go hand in hand. New consoles are launched around November aiming to be the top spot on people’s lists, games go on sale and a few new ones are released, it truly is a wonderful time of year for gamers. Now this can...
by Ben Magnet | Oct 21, 2019 | 1990s, Console/Handheld
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...