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Super Mario Bros. 3 NES title screen – iconic platformer that revolutionized the Mario franchise.

8-Bit Spotlight: Super Mario Bros. 3 NES Review – A Timeless Classic

Few games in long-running franchises manage to truly reinvent the formula — and in a legacy series like Mario,...

Cartoon image showing rare NES games with price tags and “Collector’s Guide” title, styled for retro gamers and collectors

Collector’s Guide: 10 Rarest NES Games Worth Big Money (2025)

Looking for the rarest NES games? From Stadium Events to Little Samson, this guide reveals which Nintendo cartridges...

Screenshot of Splatterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 showing Rick in a hockey mask fighting gory monsters in a dark, blood-soaked level

Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s

Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

quality nintendo nes circle seal vs oval seal

Expert Recap: The Complete Original Nintendo NES Label / Seal Guide

The late 1970s saw the release of the Atari 2600 and the rise of the home gaming console. But by the early 1980s, the...

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Life Lessons: What Classic Video Games Taught Us About Real Life

A couple of years back, while visiting with family over Thanksgiving, my cousins and siblings and I started playing...

Nintendo NES console comparison – Top Loader vs original Front Loader Toaster model

NES Guide – Do It! Buy a Real Nintendo NES Console

Discover the best Nintendo NES games, accessories, collecting tips, and console guides—all in one place for retro...

Luigi looking shocked with text overlay saying "Terrible NES Games" – humorous retro-style image referencing bad Nintendo titles

Quick Answer: 5 Terrible Nintendo NES Games That Should Never Be Played

Skip these stinkers unless you're collecting for comedy—or enjoy suffering. Skip these stinkers unless you're...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard

Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

Batman NES intro screen – retro video game screenshot from Nintendo Entertainment System

Retro NES Games – 4 Iconic Titles Worth Playing in 2025

A nostalgic look at four classic NES games—Ikari Warriors, Batman, Rygar, and Tecmo Bowl—that still deliver timeless...

Retro pixel art of Link alongside NES box art for The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, with the title 'NES Zelda Games' in bold text.

Retro Origins: Explore the History of The Legend of Zelda NES Games – Classic Nintendo Titles

If you're a fan of classic gaming, there’s no ignoring the impact of the Legend of Zelda NES games. If you're a fan...

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