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5 Reasons to Own an NES Console in 2023
If you’re a child of the 80s (like me!), the odds are pretty good that you had an NES console growing up. Most likely it was in the living room where you had to share screen time with a sibling or with your parents and you all called it “The Nintendo.” My Nintendo occupied a…
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Magic the Gathering Arena Codes for New Players
Welcome to the world of Magic: The Gathering Arena (MTGA), where strategic battles and fantastical adventures await! As a new player, you’ll be building your collection, refining your decks and unlocking content along your path to dominating the battlefield. But with MTG Arena codes, you’ll get ahead of the game by unlocking tons of content…
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The Best Card-Based Video Games
Card games are some of the most popular types of analog games that have withstood the test of time. Whether you like a single-player experience, a one-on-one contest, or a group activity, these games are a great choice as they feature a blend of luck and strategy. The players never know which card they’re likely…
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Retro Gaming in 2022 is a Joke
If getting older has taught me anything, it’s that everything changes. That includes not only the hair on my head, but the hair on my body. Who would have thought that while I lose the precious locks from my scalp, I can also grow a whole new goatee in my pants? Oh, and also: Retro…
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Video Games Where You Can Visit a Casino
There are some games where you can visit a casino and win valuable things. You can also deposit your cash there and exchange bonus offers. You also get extra credits to buy even more items for your character. In some video games, you get to experience the world of casinos while playing. This can be…
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I Tried Video Games Monthly’s Subscription Service and Here’s How it Went
You might have seen the meme. Game collectors with shelves full of video games complain that they have nothing to play. It’s funny. But only because it’s true. Many of us with large collections—especially retro game collections—have a hard time finding the perfect game to scratch whatever mental itch we’re experiencing. Even with hundreds or…
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Breaking Down the Best Super Smash Bros Betting Sites
According to trends in 2021, the gaming industry has grown tremendously with as many as 2.69 billion gamers in the world. In particular, there are expected to be 577.2 million viewers of eSports worldwide by 2024. This sector of gaming allows players to enjoy competitive gaming where they can place bets on certain games. One…
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Retro Video Games that Featured Casino
Before 1994, casino goers couldn’t try their luck at chance-based games from the comfort of their own homes to win real money. They had no choice except to play electronic games that replicated casino action. Most games from that era are primitive and challenging to look at by today’s standards, but that doesn’t mean they…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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)
