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Contra NES title screen – iconic run-and-gun shooter with 2-player co-op and classic 8-bit action

8-Bit Spotlight: Contra NES Video Game Review – Consider Yourself a Hero!

Contra for the NES isn’t just a game—it’s a pulse-pounding trip down memory lane, bringing back the run-and-gun...

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,...

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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 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...

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Best Retro Cowboy Video Games: Classic Wild West Gaming Roundup

The Wild West has always been an intriguing setting for stories. Its rugged terrain, gunslingers, and countless...

Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams promotional artwork – Sega Saturn holiday video game

Christmas Games – 10 Best Video Games for a Holiday Gaming Guide

Discover the best Christmas video games—from retro holiday classics to modern festive events—that bring seasonal...

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Collector's Guide: Tips to Spot Fake Nintendo Switch Games & Counterfeit Cartridges

The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favorite, thanks to its wide variety of games that cater to players of all ages...

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?...

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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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Game Genie Power: The 10 Best NES Games to Use Cheat Codes On

Unlock hidden cheats, weird glitches, and infinite lives with these must-try NES Game Genie codes for your favorite...

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