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10 Things Silver Surfer Got Right

10 Things Silver Surfer Got Right

Posted by Steven Collier on Apr. 7th, 2016

Silver Surfer is an interesting game. At a glance, it's a typical shoot 'em up (or SHMUP for short) for the Nintendo. It plays a lot like the famous space battle simulator Gradius for the NES. Howe … read more
Teddy Roosevelt and 7 Other Rejected SEGA Mascots

Teddy Roosevelt and 7 Other Rejected SEGA Mascots

Posted by Steven Collier on Apr. 6th, 2016

Nearly 25 years after his creation, Sonic the Hedgehog remains the iconic mascot of Sega. Even though the video game company is no longer the industry power house it once was, Sonic remains one of … read more
Donkey Kong Country Saved Nintendo!

Donkey Kong Country Saved Nintendo!

Posted by Steven Collier on Apr. 5th, 2016

In 1994, Nintendo rocked the gaming world with Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Original Gaming System Console. It was advertised as being the biggest game ever made, sporting "32-ME … read more
April Fools: 5 Incredible Nintendo Power Pranks

April Fools: 5 Incredible Nintendo Power Pranks

Posted by Steven Collier on Apr. 1st, 2016

Nintendo Power was the premier source for video game tips, tricks, and game guides for a generation. However, for all the useful information it offered gamers, Nintendo Power was not above pulling a f … read more
The Reason You will NEVER Master Toejam & Earl!

The Reason You will NEVER Master Toejam & Earl!

Posted by Steven Collier on Mar. 30th, 2016

Toejam and Earl is one of those game franchises that's fallen into undeserved obscurity over the years. Behind its funky soundtrack and undeniably dated look, was a revolutionary game that populari … read more