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30 Classic Nintendo 64 Games That Defined a Generation

Published: April 18, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

The Nintendo 64 marked a turning point in gaming, bringing players into fully 3D worlds for the first time and […]

Dormant Gaming Franchises That Are Primed for a Comeback

Published: April 17, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As great as new IPs. characters, and gameplay concepts are, there’s something to be said for the success of the […]

15 Cult-Classic Games That Are Worth Revisiting

Published: April 16, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

When thinking about the games that serve as the medium’s true “cult classics,” a few defining criteria come into play. […]

The 20 Best-Selling SNES Games Ever Released

Published: April 15, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was home to some of the most iconic games of all time, many of which […]

The Best Deals to Grab During the Steam Triple-I Initiative

Published: April 15, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The Triple-I Initiative is an annual indie games showcase where developers of some of the greatest indie games ever made […]

Criminally Underrated GameCube Games That Deserve a Switch 2 Port

Published: April 14, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Whether you’re an older player who was of age and around during the console’s heyday or a younger player eager […]

Game Releases This Week — April 13, 2026 to April 17, 2026

Published: April 13, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The end of March and start of April may have gone a little bit easier on players’ wallets and backlogs […]

Tactichord: Glam Strategy Preview — Rock n’ Roll for Initiative

Published: April 10, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing people tend to associate with me, it’s my love for a good turn-based tactics game. Like […]

These Classic Mario Games Are Selling for Hundreds, and Some Hit Over $1,000

Published: April 9, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Retro game collecting has turned into a serious market, and a handful of classic Super Mario titles are quietly climbing […]

The Best Games to Grab From the PlayStation Store Spring Sale Before Its Over

Published: April 9, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Pretty much every digital storefront, save the Steam store, has an ongoing promotion right now with plenty of games on […]

15 Forgotten PS2 Games That Deserve a Modern Remake or Remaster

Published: April 8, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The leap between 5th- and 6th-generation consoles was one of the most profound in the relatively short history of video […]

10 Retro Games That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

Published: April 7, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Since the inception of the medium, just about every generation of gaming hardware has had those titles that stand out […]

The Launch Games That Defined Every Nintendo Console

Published: April 6, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Nintendo has played a major role in shaping the video game industry, especially when it comes to console launches. After […]

20 Underrated Nintendo Switch Games More Players Should Be Talking About

Published: April 6, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

The Nintendo Switch has built one of the largest and most diverse game libraries in modern gaming. Since its release […]

Game Releases This Week — April 6, 2026 to April 10, 2026

Published: April 6, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As we wait for bigger releases later in the month, like Capcom’s Pragmata or Housemarque’s Saros, there’s no denying that […]

The Best Fighting Games for Sega Saturn

Published: April 3, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Among other things, the Sega Saturn was known for being one of the best systems for fighting games during the […]

These Are the 10 Most Valuable Cards in MTG’s Edge of Eternities Set

Published: April 2, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Magic: The Gathering isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With new sets arriving at a rapid pace, players barely had time […]

The Best Deals to Grab on the Nintendo eShop This Week

Published: April 2, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The Nintendo eShop has a rotating crop of deals available on the service that rotate with some regularity, but the […]

10 Video Game Franchises That Are Massive in Japan but Overlooked in the U.S.

Published: April 2, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Japan has long been at the center of the gaming world, home to industry giants like Nintendo and Sony and […]

30 PS5 Games You Need to Play at Least Once

Published: April 1, 2026 by Drew Cumens | Leave a Comment

Since launching in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has built a massive library filled with standout games across every genre. What […]

The Best Open-World Games for PS5

Published: April 1, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Despite being available on PC and every single modern console under the sun, open-world games have their roots on PlayStation […]

30 Final Bosses That Pushed Players to Their Breaking Point

Published: March 31, 2026 by Drew Cumens | Leave a Comment

Final bosses have been a defining part of gaming for decades, going all the way back to the NES era. […]

10 Metroidvania Games Everyone Should Play at Least Once

Published: March 31, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Much more than just a portmanteau of the Metroid and Castlevania franchises that were the first to popularize its core […]

Every Dark Souls Boss Ranked From Easiest to Most Brutal

Published: March 30, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Few games are as infamous for their difficulty as Dark Souls, and much of that reputation comes down to its […]