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What was the Biggest NES Game Ever Made?

What was the Biggest NES Game Ever Made?

Posted by Steven Collier on Mar. 24th, 2016

The Nintendo Entertainment System was host to tons of epic video games. RPGs like Final Fantasy could take days (if not months) to complete. Platformers like Super Mario Bros. featured a dizzying n … read more
The Most Ambitious NES Game Ever Made!

The Most Ambitious NES Game Ever Made!

Posted by Steven Collier on Mar. 23rd, 2016

Everyone has a favorite genre of video game. Some people love driving games. Some love beat 'em ups. Others just love to shoot things. And while the NES provided players with loads of titles that o … read more
Did you Own Illegal NES Games?

Did you Own Illegal NES Games?

Posted by Steven Collier on Mar. 16th, 2016

Ever wondered why some of your Nintendo game cartridges have a different shape, or are made out of non-grey plastic? Well, believe it or not the answer is that they were likely illegally produced. … read more
Why were there Two Versions of Metroid for the NES?

Why were there Two Versions of Metroid for the NES?

Posted by Steven Collier on Mar. 15th, 2016

If you owned a Nintendo, you remember Metroid. It was a sci-fi platformer that featured a huge arsenal of weapons, health, and armor upgrades that could only be discovered through careful explorati … read more
Happy Mar10 Day!

Happy Mar10 Day!

Posted by Steven Collier on Mar. 10th, 2016

Did you know there's an official Super Mario holiday? No? Well, don't feel badly if you didn't. It wasn't until just today. No, seriously: today is the first time in history that there's been an of … read more