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What was the 1990 Nintendo World Championships?
The 1990 Nintendo World Championships (NWC) was a big gaming event. It visited 29 U.S. cities and helped popularize...
NES Four Score Games: The Best 4-Player Titles Worth Playing
When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on NES...
Best SNES Shoot ’em Ups: Our Favorite 16-Bit Retro Shmups to Play
SNES shmups are notorious for technical innovation and brutal difficulty. Here are the 10 shooters actually worth your...
Best TurboGrafx-16 Shmups: My 10 Favorite Shoot'em Ups
The TurboGrafx-16 was an underdog in the console wars. Still, its collection of arcade-quality shooters makes it my...
The Best NES Light Gun Games Worth Playing With the Zapper
That damn dog - I wish you could shoot the fu**ing dog. Duck Hunt defined the NES Zapper experience, but Freedom Force...
NES Black Box Variants: First Print Identification and Rarity
Super Mario Bros 3's "Left Brothers" box variant sells for $200 while the regular version goes for $80 - here's how to...
15 Best PS2 Games of All Time: Top PlayStation 2 Titles
The PS2 startup sound set the stage for so many great games. From the strategy of MGS3 to the quiet moments in Shadow of...
The 10 Best Mega Man Games: My Personal Ranking
Discover the Mega Man games that shaped action gaming. From the retro platforming of the NES era to modern updates, these...
How to Spot a Fake Nintendo Switch Cartridge: Real vs Counterfeit
I bought a box of Switch games and got a JoJo Siwa cartridge in a Zelda case. Here's how to spot it before it happens to...
Are Old Video Games Worth Money? What Actually Determines Value
Wondering how much your used games are worth? Learn the key factors that drive resale value, from rarity to condition, so...
