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90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

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Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today

A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

Image of Mario jumping with text that reads 'The Best 90s Mario Games

90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

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Best NES Light Gun Games – Classic NES Zapper Games Worth Playing Again

Explore the world of original Nintendo Entertainment System games with our NES blog—covering retro reviews, NES...

Batman and X-Men retro video game characters – classic superhero gaming artwork

Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today

A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

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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?...

NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom

NES Cartridge Screws Explained: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Variants & Why They Matter

In 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, forever changing the video game...

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Quick Answer: Does Blowing Into NES Cartridges Actually Work? The Retro Gaming Myth Explained

If you grew up with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), chances are you’ve blown into a game cartridge more...

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Retro NES Shmup Rankings: 10 Must-Play Shoot ’Em Ups from the 8-Bit Era

Explore the best of 8-bit gaming with our NES blog collection—featuring classic game reviews, collector tips, and top...

1990 World Championships

Retro Recap: Nintendo 1990 World Championships – A Definitive Look Then and Now

Step back in time to 1990, when the world of gaming was about to be forever changed. Step back in time to 1990, when...

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