Let’s discuss what made Super Mario World so good. This Nintendo classic is one of the best 2D games of its generation. Despite being a game that was released in the early 1990s, it still stands as an exceptional platformer. This gem may have been a part of your childhood. Let’s understand how it might…
The retro-inspired hack ‘n slash Black Jewel Reborn is fully funded on Kickstarter. Thanks to the support of 785 backers, indie developered PSCD Games exceeded their initial goal of $41,000 on Kickstarter. They raised $65,851 to fully fund the development of Black Jewel Reborn. The cooperative hack and slash game is set in a fantasy…
The most relevant thing about this is that the SNES manuals are available for free to everyone! The fanaticism for retro games was something that was previously somewhat niche. Few people showed interest in this style of games from a decade ago. But, in recent years, the popularity of these games has skyrocketed. And the…
Sony recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the original PlayStation. But did you know that the real original PlayStation was a Super Nintendo prototype? That prototype is going to be up for sale. First, some background: The original PlayStation prototype was a partnership between Nintendo and Sony. The concept behind the system was to be…
Originally announced as The Ninja Warriors: Once Again, The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is an enhanced remaster of the 1994 beat ’em up The Ninja Warriors, which was released on the Super Nintendo. The SNES game is a sequel to the 1987 arcade game of the same name. While I never played the SNES classic, the remaster…
The wireless SNES controller exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers appears to be quite the hit. Yesterday, we reported how Nintendo had opened up purchases for the recently-announced wireless SNES controller. Within just hours of publication, the controllers sold out. “Currently unavailable. Please check back later,” the order page on Nintendo’s website says. For those…
Nintendo has opened up purchases for the recently-announced wireless SNES controller, which is only available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. In order to make the purchase, you will need to visit Nintendo’s website and log in to verify your membership status. Controllers are expected to ship on September 18. They retail for $29.99. Earlier this…
Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct was jam-packed with Nintendo Switch game announcements. Honestly, we’d forgive you if you got most excited about the news that SNES games are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online lineup. Indeed, this is big news for a service that has caught flak from fans over its rather measly lineup of monthly…
The Sega Genesis and SNES classics Aladdin and The Lion King are being remastered for modern consoles. The games – which were first released in 1993 and 1994, respectively – will be packaged together. They will launch this fall on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The announcement was leaked from a GameStop conference. According…
Inin Games confirmed today that the arcade brawler The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch on October 15 in North America. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors – which was originally announced as The Ninja Warriors: Once Again – is an enhanced remaster of the 1994 beat ’em up…
The classic sci-fi puzzle-platform game Flashback is being remastered for mobile platforms on the App Store and Google Play. It will be released later this summer. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Flashback is a trailblazing sci-fi game from 1992, first released on the Amiga and then ported to MS-DOS, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, and other…
Super Mario 64 is probably my favorite Mario game. It introduced us to 3D platforming, immersing gamers like never before. (I equivocate simply because there are a lot of great Mario games.) Super Mario 64, not unlike other games in the long-running franchise, also has really cool music. Which is why I was pretty stoked…
