The Best NES Games Under $8, $10, and $12
The NES is probably my favorite console ever. Yes, the Super Nintendo is technologically superior and has a ton of really really great games. And the best SNES games are arguably better than the best NES games, but you just can’t beat the NES for pure nostalgic greatness. There’s the added benefit that the original Nintendo Entertainment System has about the same number of games … Continue reading The Best NES Games Under $8, $10, and $12
17 Best MMORPGS That Aren’t World of Warcraft (Updated for 2022)
Are you trying to find a new MMORPG in which to invest your time while avoiding the absolute mess that is World of Warcraft? Yeah, me too. Even though I feel the pull to the dark side again and again, I have to recognize that Activision Blizzard is going through some stuff right now and World of Warcraft might not be in the best shape for a little … Continue reading 17 Best MMORPGS That Aren’t World of Warcraft (Updated for 2022)
16 Underrated NES Games
The Nintendo Entertainment System is one of the most successful and most enduring video game consoles ever invented. Following the North American console crash, the NES emerged not only as the dominating force in home gaming, but as a pop culture icon so ubiquitous as to be almost unmatched in its ubiquitatious ubiquitosity! Mario, Metroid, Zelda and Kirby have all become mainstays of this legendary … Continue reading 16 Underrated NES Games
The NES had Some Pretty Good Shmups
Despite hardware limitations, the NES was a haven for some fantastic scrolling shoot-em-ups. For its time and even by today’s standards, the NES is one of the most versatile game consoles ever created. For the most part, action/adventure platformers were the meat and potatoes of the NES library, but there was no shortage of RPGs, top-down adventures, run & guns, a crap-ton of arcade ports … Continue reading The NES had Some Pretty Good Shmups
10 Most Underrated Game Boy RPGs
The Game Boy RPGs that received the most attention were Pokémon, but the system had a lot of other great titles from the genre. Some of these games shared names with major series, like Final Fantasy, but others came out of nowhere and found success. The only problem was that the Game Boy arrived before most people in the U.S. and Europe took a shine … Continue reading 10 Most Underrated Game Boy RPGs
55 Best SNES Games that are Still Cheap in 2022
We ransacked the entire catalog of SNES games to find the best play value to grow your retro collection. (April 2020) Continue reading 55 Best SNES Games that are Still Cheap in 2022
Nintendo Casino Games
Since its launch in 2017, Nintendo Switch has remained among the best-selling consoles, selling over 91 million units worldwide. The Switch has given Nintendo new hope in the ongoing battle with giants like Playstation and Xbox, after the poor performance of its predecessor (the Wii U). The recognition of the Nintendo Switch as a serious console has been long overdue and there’s something for everyone … Continue reading Nintendo Casino Games
The 10 Most Underrated Sega Genesis RPGs
Sega Genesis had a handful of outstanding RPGs like Phantasy Star IV and Shining Force II. Outside of the very best examples, many of the Sega Genesis RPGs did not get the amount of recognition they deserve. While that means a lot of people missed out on some really good games, it also provides me with an opportunity to talk about some of the good … Continue reading The 10 Most Underrated Sega Genesis RPGs
Endgame Accessories – RGB Gaming Mouse Mat with 13 Lighting Modes
I don’t know about you, but I’m an absolute sucker for LEDs in my gaming space. Between my obsession with neon-retro designs and my refusal to use the main overhead lights in my room, lighted accessories is basically mandatory. My current setup is solid-white everything with soft purple or blue LEDs throughout. LED strips behind my plasma TV, lighting my NES shelf, pulsing in my … Continue reading Endgame Accessories – RGB Gaming Mouse Mat with 13 Lighting Modes
5 Exclusive Switch Games to look out for in 2022
2021 saw both the release of many acclaimed games as well as announcements for some amazing titles for 2022. With 2021 coming to a close, I wanted to take a look at some Switch Exclusive titles that were announced for 2022 that have me very excited. Chocobo GP When I saw this title I was a little confused. Then I realized that GP stood for … Continue reading 5 Exclusive Switch Games to look out for in 2022
The 10 Most Underrated PlayStation (PS1) RPGs
When it comes to the best PlayStation 1 RPGs, we’ve all heard Final Fantasy this, Chrono Chross that. Two problems that emerge when a steady stream of blockbusters are released on a system is that some of the very good RPGs are crowded out and some games are less great in the eyes of players who experienced the best games on the system. That happened … Continue reading The 10 Most Underrated PlayStation (PS1) RPGs
15 Sega Genesis Games that Hold Up Today
The Sega Genesis is a tad underappreciated. I’ve already written at length about how this console was great for the RPG genre despite the SNES getting more glory. However, that was not the only genre that flourished on the console. In fact, many games were great at the time they were released and have continued to age well. I have come up with a … Continue reading 15 Sega Genesis Games that Hold Up Today
