NES
Frank’s Five Official Nintendo ROM Hacks Video
When thinking of ROM hacks, many will associate them with being unofficial. The most common ROM hacks are those created by homebrew developers or bootleggers. A topic that doesn’t get brought up often, is officially licensed hacks. By now, most are aware that Super Mario Bros. 2 is a ROM hack of Doki Doki Panic. The visuals were re-themed to better market the game in the United States. Back...[Read More]
NES & SNES Games Added To Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo’s online service, Nintendo Switch Online, has proven to be quite the deal. Many old-school gamers have been able to relive favorite NES and SNES titles. Via their respective Nintendo Switch apps, Nintendo has been adding many additionals titles to the roster. On Wednesday, February 17th, 4 new titles will be joining the online service.
Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl (Switch) Review
When you think of Kevin Smith and the words Jay and Silent Bob what’s the first thing you think of? Other than weed. Other than movies. Other than Bluntman and Chronic. That’s right: video games. Wait. You don’t think of video games when you hear those names? Well, maybe it’s time you should. Because in the rather INSANE year that is 2020, we’re getting not one, but possibly TWO video games with J...[Read More]
Infernax Expands Castlevania 2 and Zelda 2 Designs with Bloody Brutality
I played a ton of games at PAX West back in September. In fact, I had an appointment almost every hour and they were often spread throughout the area. Somehow, I made it every single meeting and while I wasn’t able to share about every single session, there are several that stand out that I still think about. One of those games is Infernax, a violent display of retro-inspired, heavy metal brutalit...[Read More]
NES Dungeon Crawler Candelabra Estoscerro Hits Kickstarter in time for PAX East
While the world of gaming continues to explore graphical limitations, virtual realities, and the question-laden streaming of games through a Chrome browser, many players are enjoying whatever system they happen to own whether it be a modern unit or one of the past. There is a whole subset of players that enjoy older consoles and with that comes a group of developers creating games for those system...[Read More]
Virtual Console Will Not Be Arriving On Nintendo Switch
While last night gave us more news about Nintendo Switch Online, this morning gave us a bit sadder news about the status of Virtual Console on Nintendo’s newest console. Speaking to Kotaku, Nintendo has said; There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems. There are a variety of ways in which classic ga...[Read More]
Mega Man 2 and Mega Man X Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Classic Cartridges Announced
Capcom and iam8bit have announced that they will be kicking off the 30th Anniversary of the Mega Man franchise and “Mega May” with something truly special for fans of the Blue Bomber, and more specifically, fans of Mega Man 2 and Mega Man X. For $100 each, you can own a new, limited edition reproduction of Mega Man 2 as a NES cartridge and Mega Man X as a SNES cartridge. Even more exci...[Read More]
Castlevania: The Series Releasing in July on Netflix
Get ready to crack those whips and fight the undead. Castlevania is coming to Netflix this July 7th.
Thoughts on the NES Classic Edition Being Discontinued
Well, the internet has been set ablaze from the headlines that created tons of reactions from all sorts of people. Nintendo recently announced that it had discontinued production of the NES Classic Edition, at least in North America. While there is no word yet if this is the case globally, many consumers have shown their anger towards this announcement. This is where I hope to shed some light on t...[Read More]
Nintendo is Releasing a Mini NES System
Feel free to check what today is. It’s not April Fool’s Day. This is legit. Announced by Nintendo themselves, the Mini NES is in production to be released on the eleventh of November this year, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The Mini NES is similar to the plug-and-play devices we’ve seen over the years for Atari and Sega systems of old, however, this Mini NES will ...[Read More]
The NES is Reborn with the AVS from Retro USB
The retro gaming scene never ceases to amaze me. Just about everyone I have met over the years that are a part of this vibrant community are talented, whether in music, speedrunning games, making documentaries, etc. However, some companies have taken their hobby a step further to keep the retro gaming library accessible. Enter Retro USB, a company known for its selection of NES homebrew titles, re...[Read More]
Wii U Update Includes New Services, Features, and Faster Performance!
Wii U owners can now download an update for their consoles. This is a major update that allows you to switch between applications faster, have better stability, and better performance. It will also prepare for the launch of the Wii U virtual console. The Wii U Panorama View launches soon as well.