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The Hardest NES Games

Published: June 12, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Paradoxically, the NES would end up being the console that saved the gaming industry in North America despite having some […]

The Best-Selling Games on the NES

Published: June 2, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

From its North American debut in 1985 to the end of its production in 1995, the NES would serve as […]

The 10 Best Games in the Castlevania Series

Published: May 30, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Since its debut on the Famicom Disk System in 1986, Castlevania has gone on to become more than just a […]

The Best-Selling Nintendo Consoles

Published: May 30, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

In terms of the most successful and well-known video game companies, Nintendo has to be at the top. From its […]

Celebrate Star Wars Day With the Best Games Based on the Franchise

Published: May 4, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

It’s that time again — “May the 4th Be With You”, AKA Star Wars Day, is upon us, and there’s […]

Every Mega Man Game in Chronological and Release Order

Published: April 30, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Originally making its debut on the Famicom in 1987 before making its way West later that same year, Capcom’s Mega […]

Comparing the Launch Games for Every Nintendo Console

Updated: June 7, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

When the NES first arrived in North America in the fall of 1985, few could have predicted that Nintendo would […]

The 15 Best Beat ‘Em Ups

Updated: May 18, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The history of the beat ’em up runs almost as long as the medium of video games has been around, […]

The Best Metroidvanias by Console Generation – Charting the History of Gaming’s Most Famous Portmanteau, Part 1

Updated: June 14, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As with a lot of other gaming genres and subgenres, players tend to spend so much time discussing what is […]

Underrated NES Games – Hidden Gems of the 3rd Console Generation

Updated: May 21, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The NES was such a groundbreaking console — both as the Famicom in its native Japan and as the industry-reviving […]

Final Fantasy Cheats & Secrets for NES

Published: December 7, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Originally released for the Famicom in 1987, Final Fantasy is Square’s flagship RPG and one of the more important games […]

The Best Franchises That Started on the NES

Updated: June 16, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The release of the NES was nothing short of a major turning point for both Nintendo and the entire video […]

Final Fantasy I Story, Explained

Published: September 12, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As the first game in what would eventually become one of the most significant franchises in gaming, Final Fantasy has […]

The Legend of Zelda — All Versions in Chronological Order

Updated: June 9, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Throughout the history of the medium, there are a small handful of video games that are each legitimate contenders for […]

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – All Heart Containers, Magic Containers, and Dolls

Published: September 3, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

For all its innovation and influence on later ARPGs, Zelda II remains the “black sheep” of Nintendo’s flagship franchise. For […]

The 30 Best Games on the NES

Updated: May 29, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

After originally launching as the Famicom in Japan, the Nintendo Entertainment System (or NES) would arrive stateside in the fall […]

Bases Loaded Cheats & Cheat Codes for NES and Game Boy

Published: May 13, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Releasing in Japan in 1987 and then a year later in 1988 in North America, Bases Loaded is developer Jaleco’s […]

The Best Nintendo Games Ever Released

Updated: June 5, 2025 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

In terms of both its hardware and its software, few game companies are as integral to the evolution of video […]

The Top 10 Sports Games You Should Be Playing From 1990

Published: April 12, 2024 by Jazz Stewart | Leave a Comment

Sports games have been important to the gaming industry since its inception. The first video game hit was Pong back […]

The Legend of Zelda vs Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Which is the Best Open-World Adventure?

Published: March 22, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

More than 35 years since its initial outing on the Famicom/NES, The Legend of Zelda series continues to represent one […]

Saint Seiya: Ougon Densetsu Cheats & Cheat Codes for NES

Published: March 20, 2024 by Jazz Stewart | Leave a Comment

Saint Seiya: Ougon Densetsu also known as Saint Seiya: Golden Legend is an RPG based on the popular anime and […]

The Legend of Zelda – All Key Items From Each Game

Published: March 13, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Along with each of the increasingly useful and powerful pieces of equipment that Link adds to his arsenal in each […]

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – Leveling Up Guide

Published: March 11, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Despite the game getting a bad rap as the proverbial “black sheep” of the franchise, Zelda II: The Adventure of […]

Final Fantasy I: Best Offensive Weapons and Magic

Published: March 6, 2024 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The original Final Fantasy would establish many of the series’ conventions moving forward, including several of its more iconic and […]