Knuckle Puck: Blades of Steel (NES, 1988) Deep Dive
The cartridge snaps in with a satisfying click, and the title screen music hits—Konami again. Fun fact:…
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Launched in 1985, it revived the gaming industry, introduced iconic franchises like Mario and Zelda, and set standards for home console gaming.
StarTropics Deep Dive: When NES Got Tropical
We are into the second screen, and before tossing a single yo-yo I need to mention a…
Teeing Off Deep Dive: NES Open Tournament Golf (1991-09)
The CRT warms my face, and the cartridge clicks into place. NES Open Tournament Golf boots up…
Villain Interview: Batman: The Video Game
For the record, who am I speaking to? You go by anonymous‐villain on paper — introduce yourself…
Alpha Mission (NES) Deep Dive Review — 1986-09-03
fun fact: SNK, the company behind Alpha Mission, began as Shin Nihon Kikaku in the late 1970s….
Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/Track Meet – Villain Speaks
You go by “anonymous-villain” on the docket. For the record, and for posterity, what name will you…
Castlevania The Game That Defined a Genre
Few video game franchises have left as lasting an impact as Castlevania. Launched in 1986 by Konami,…
Zen: Intergalactic Ninja – Save the Universe!
So, today we’ve got Zen: Intergalactic Ninja queued up on the NES. I’m excited to see how this…
Volguard II on NES – Survive and Transform in Mech Mode
Alright, GamerFan, are you ready to dive into this side-scrolling adventure called Volguard II? I’ve got my…
Space Harrier – Tips & Tricks to Defeat Enemies
Alright, GamerFan, you ready to tackle Space Harrier on the NES? I’ve heard this port is… interesting. Oh…