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How Nintendo Kept Pac Man Fever Burning!

How Nintendo Kept Pac Man Fever Burning!

Posted by Steven Collier on Jan. 21st, 2016

In 1984, Pac-Man had already ruled the arcades for nearly half a decade and Pac-Man Fever was still going strong! However even after all this, the public demanded more! They wanted a home version of t … read more
Did Mega Man 3 Live Up to Expectations?

Did Mega Man 3 Live Up to Expectations?

Posted by Steven Collier on Jan. 20th, 2016

  In 1990, Mega Man 2 was widely regarded as one of the greatest video game sequels ever made for the Nintendo NES. So, when Mega Man 3 dropped, people were skeptical over Capcom's claims t … read more

The 6 Original Must-Have NES Games

Posted by Steven Collier on Jan. 19th, 2016

You might be surprised to learn that Mario Bros. wasn't figured to be the original runaway hit for the NES system. When Nintendo of America first opened its doors in 1985, they had a very differe … read more
Earthworm Jim: Putting the "FUN" in funny!

Earthworm Jim: Putting the "FUN" in funny!

Posted by Steven Collier on Jan. 18th, 2016

I've heard Earthworm Jim described as "the most 90's game ever made." I don't think that's fair. If Earthworm Jim's cartoon insanity comes across as trying too hard to be cool and edgy, it's inten … read more