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Three SNES Classic-Themed Nintendo Power Covers Revealed By Nintendo
Nintendo has revealed three SNES Classic-Themed Nintendo Power Covers that are available for download that celebrate the legacy of Mario, Zelda, and Star Fox 2. Also, for those headed to PAX West, Nintendo will be handing out physical copies of these images as collector’s posters to attendees of Nintendo’s “Special” Panel. No further details have been given of this panel, e...[Read More]
SNES Classic Announced, Arriving This Fall!
Nintendo has just announced that the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition will be hitting store shelves on September 29th for $79.99. The SNES Classic will include 21 titles, many of which are considered true masterpieces. Potentially most exciting is the fact the Star Fox 2 will be included, a game that was never released. The other games included are as follows; Contra ...[Read More]
The Two Moments That Brought Me Into Gaming. What Are Yours?
Recently was my birthday. Having just turned 29, I began thinking of a piece to write that looks back and honors my history in gaming. My thoughts first went to figuring out why I love games so much, and it became quite clear as to what I wanted to write about. I wanted to go back to the beginning and reflect on the first two real moments and games that started me down a road I still walk today. T...[Read More]
Happy 25th Anniversary, Mario!
Mario Mario is one of the most recognizable characters in video game history. Of course, after 25 years of working the pipes, it would be terribly disappointing for him if he wasn’t at the top of the game. Though he started off closer to 30 years ago by the name of “Jumpman” in the Donkey Kong arcade game, his real claim to fame started in 1985 when Super Mario Bros. was releas...[Read More]