Gamer News & Updates

April 17, 2023

Uncovering the Hidden Gems: The Best Retro Games You Never Knew Existed
In today's instant-gratification society, it's easy to forget about the many games from the past that helped shape the video game industry as we know it today. With technology advancing at an incredible pace, older video games are at risk of being lost to history. To the newest generation, the games that came before they were born might as well be ancient relics, stored in a digital museum somewhere out of reach. However, what many may not realize is that some of these "relics" are actually hidden gems, truly exceptional retro games that, with a little exploration, can still provide hours of enjoyment and challenge.
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March 9, 2023

A Look at the Classic Game M.U.L.E.
M.U.L.E is a classic retro video game that was released back in 1983 for the Atari 8-bit computer system. Developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts, this game quickly became a fan favorite and is still considered one of the best games of its time. In this article, we will explore the history and gameplay of M.U.L.E and why it remains such a beloved classic.
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March 9, 2023

Game Boy Color and Other Mid-Gen Upgrades
For the most part, traditional video game consoles and handhelds have come in clearly defined “generations”. For the most part, the core hardware would remain mostly unchanged through the lifecycle of the console, though the form factor may change styles and/or get smaller. The console itself would stay essentially the same on a processing power level, and all versions of the consoles would play all the same games, even if newer revisions had some quality-of-life upgrades. However, there are a few outliers that bent or broke this trend through the years. These “Mid-Generation” upgrades would have new features and some kind of objective superiority over the original version, sometimes even having their own exclusive games.
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February 21, 2023

What's So Great About Metroid Prime Anyway?
Nintendo finally seems to be giving Metroid the love it deserves. Despite consistently strong critical reception and a vocal and dedicated player base, Metroid has always tended to underperform financially. The reception of Dread seems to have bolstered Nintendo’s confidence in the series. In a small attempt to help keep that momentum rolling and point more eyes towards this very deserving series, why don’t we take a look at some of the reasons Metroid Prime in particular is great?
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February 9, 2023

Early Access and Freshly Released Indie Games
Here are a few standout games that are fresh off of their official release, are fast approaching the finish line, or are already proving to be enjoyable experiences as is.
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January 31, 2023

Cuddle Up with These Cozy Nintendo Games
Everyone wants something a little different from their gaming experience. If January makes you want to curl up and settle in with something cozy, these Nintendo titles are calling your name.
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January 16, 2023

The Best Starter Consoles for Retro Gaming Newbies
Were you not into gaming during your youth? Are you too young to be nostalgic for the gaming consoles and titles of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s? That’s okay! There were many classic games through the decades that shaped lives and built the foundation for modern gaming to be what it is. Not to mention that they were just fun to play! If you did not have the opportunity to try them out when they were the hot new thing, it’s never too late to start going through the back catalog of gaming greats. The sheer volume of classic consoles and titles can be intimidating, but this article hopes to provide some good recommendations on some places to start your collection.
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January 11, 2023

Seventh-Gen Games That Are Still Great Today
The era that is commonly referred to as the seventh generation of gaming consoles included the Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. These consoles had many outstanding games that - while possibly still available by some means like PC marketplaces, backwards compatibility, or streaming - have never had official updates or proper re-releases for more modern systems. But the games on this list have earned their place in gaming history and still hold up as very enjoyable experiences.
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December 15, 2022

Why Not Just Sell Us Your Music Nintendo?
Nintendo’s games are accompanied by some of the catchiest and most iconic music in all the video game sphere. If you’ve played through a Mario, Zelda, Metroid, F-Zero, or Kirby game, you can likely remember a slew of excellent songs and iconic themes in a wide variety of genres that helped establish the vibe and feel of the game. Nintendo clearly has a high bar of quality for the music they put in their games (Yoshi’s New Island notwithstanding…), showing that they greatly value what music and sound can add to a game. However, Nintendo is also one of the stingiest companies when it comes to letting their fans listen to their music outside of the games themselves.
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