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Finally Master Splinter is playable in a TMNT game! woohoo. source

Played by Ryan McQuinn. In the distant Lylat star system, imagine yourself at the controls of a futuristic, heavily armed, space fighter – Arwing. Lead the counter-attack on an invasion force of hundreds of alien tanks, fighter ships, laser gun emplacements and super battleships. Maneuver at warp speed through fog-enshrouded canyons, dense asteroid belts and waves of the enemy’s best defense. You must use skill and cunning to fight to …

Longplay by Ryan McQuinn!!! Mario’s back! Bigger and badder than before! This time it’s a fierce action-packed battle to free the land of Subcon from the curse of the evil Wart. It’s up to you, along with Mario, Luigi, Toad and the Princess, to fight your way through bizarre multi-level worlds and find him! This time you’ve got a brand new kind of power – plucking power – and now …

Ryan McQuinn blew through this one. In the playthrough he even went so far as to get the hidden Hadouken attack from street fighter. It starts at 46:30, it involves running through the Armored Armadillo level 5 times. At 54:00 he reaches the capsule with the Hadouken upgrade. —- Near the end of his life, Dr. Light succeeds in creating the first of a new series of robots which will …

Time refuses to forget the Belmont family’s horrifying, bloody destiny. And in 1917 two of its descendants are summoned by fate into epic battle. Their enemy? The most evil incarnation of Castlevania legacy to ever rise from the grave, the vampiress Countess Bartley. This spine-tingling, 6-stage fear-fest overflows with graphic sights and sounds from your worst nightmares. As John Morris, the whip wielding vampire hunter, or Eric Lecarde, master lanceman, …

After returning from Sarasaland and saving Princess Daisy, Mario finds his home has been taken over by Wario! He also finds the people have been brainwashed into thinking Wario is their leader, and Mario is a villain! Mario must now traverse 6 stages to collect 6 Golden coins needed to restore his land, and his castle. Released in 1993, Super Mario Land 2 was the first game to feature Wario! …

In the year 2633 A.D. Two Elite Marine Commandos, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean (Codename: Contra), are on a mission to neutralize a terrorist organization named Red Falcon. Red Falcon is bent on world domination and our two heroes will stop at nothing to eliminate them! Using an arsenal of futuristic weapons, they run into battle! source

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a role-playing video game developed by Square and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1996. It was the final Mario game published for the SNES. The game was directed by Chihiro Fujioka and Yoshihiko Maekawa, produced by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, and scored by Yoko Shimomura. source

Dr. Robotnik tricks Knuckles the Echidna into believing Sonic is out to steal the Master Emerald, Sonic must convince Knuckles that Robotnik is the true villain. Traversing Angel Island, where Knuckles calls home, Sonic must collect not only the 7 Chaos emeralds, but also the 7 Super Emeralds. Rescuing animals from the clutches of Robotnik’s machines, Sonic now makes his way across Angel Island to ruin Robotnik’s Evil plans. source

Angel island has come crashing down into the ocean! It looks like Dr. Robotnik has stolen the Master Emerald that keeps the island floating. Knuckles, who is responsible for guarding it, must chase the evil Doctor down to get it back. What evil plans does Dr. Robotnik have for the Emerald? What will become of Angel Island? Will Knuckles be able to get it back in time? source

I am completely blown away with this game in comparison to all the older Castlevania games. A lot of people are trying to compare this to the Super NES version and even say it’s even inferior, and I think they’re crazy. This has to be the best Turbo Graphics CD game ever made. This game truly feels like a younger Symphony of the Night before anything else. I started to …

Dr. Robotnik tricks Knuckles the Echidna into believing Sonic & Tails are out to steal the Master Emerald, Tails must convince Knuckles that Robotnik is the true villain. Traversing Angel Island, where Knuckles calls home, Tails must collect not only the 7 Chaos emeralds, but also the 7 Super Emeralds. Rescuing animals from the clutches of Robotnik’s machines, Tails now Flies his way across Angel Island to ruin Robotnik’s Evil …

Probably the most fun I have had playing a game in a while. The ultimate tribute to the Nintendo NES. There is so much nostalgia to be found here. Abobo’s Big Adventure: A Love Letter to the NES Era In an era where the technology of Flash is ebbing away, with browsers no longer supporting the medium natively, there comes a pang of nostalgia for the games that shined within …

Something has corrupted the Fountain of Dreams, causing nightmares all over Dreamland! What’s worse, King Dedede has hidden the Star Rod! Could King Dedede be behind the nightmares that have swept across Dreamland? Kirby is back and better than ever! With the ability to copy the powers of any enemy he consumes! Can Kirby defeat King Dedede and restore the Star Rod to the Fountain of Dreams? Kirby now sets …

Double Dragon is the story of Billy and Jimmy Lee, twin brothers who learned to fight on the cold, tough streets of the city. Their expert knowledge of the martial arts combined with their street smarts, has made them both formidable fighting machines. But now Billy is faced with his greatest challenge. Marian has been kidnapped by the Black Warriors, the savage street gang of the mysterious Shadow Boss! source

25 years later and one of the most amazing games of an entire generation still gets a lot of love. Final Fantasy VII. While breathtaking for it’s time, this one hasn’t aged so well visually, even with the remasters that have been released over the years. There is, however, a fan made mod created by Satsuki Yatoshi that’s absolutely amazing and seeks to give us a near modern experience for …

Castlevania was a cakewalk compared to this bloody curse. You thought you had the Prince of Darkness defanged – eh, Simon Belmont? Well think again, ’cause according to a damsel in distress, evil Count Dracula has left a horrifying curse in his wake. And the only hope you have of ending the terror is to destroy his missing body parts! Talk about your frightening quest, searching a maze of mansions, …

On the island of Outset, young Link, his sister Aryll and their grandmother are celebrating his birthday. But tragedy strikes when young Aryll is kidnapped by the Helmaroc King! Now Link sets out to rescue his sister witgh the help of a band of pirates led by their captain Tetra. As Link embarks on his adventure, he meets up with the King of Red Lions, A talking boat that guides …

Now that Link has restored the power to the Master Sword, with the help of the Sages, our hero sets out to find the shards of the Triforce of courage. Aryll is safely with the pirates, Tetra (Zelda) is in Hyrule Castle, and Link starts searching for the clues the legendary hero of time left in the form of charts. Can Link find the Triforce of courage in time? Will …

Super Castlevania IV: A Timeless Classic That Defined a Generation Super Castlevania IV, released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), is a masterpiece of the action-platformer genre and a shining example of what Konami’s development team could achieve on Nintendo’s 16-bit console. Directed by Masahiro Ueno and produced by Hideki Okugawa, this fourth installment in the Castlevania series takes players on a thrilling journey through Dracula’s castle, filled with …

I was not able to capture audio on some places, and decided to try and piece the audio together. I hope to redo this one some day. Welcome to the Legend of Zelda. Where the only sound you’ll hear is your own heart pounding as you race through forests, lakes, mountains and dungeonous mazes in an attempt to restore peace to the land of Hyrule. Along the way you’ll be …

We reviewed this game back in 2010, if you wish to read the old review. Death Duel: A Sega Genesis Cult Classic Revisited The Sega Genesis, remembered by many as the darker, cooler sibling in the early nineties console wars, had a knack for attracting games that pushed boundaries. While Nintendo carried the family-friendly banner, Sega opened its doors to publishers that were willing to test the limits of violence, …

In the kingdom of Hyrule, the dark wizard Agahnim has seized control over Hyrule castle, and eliminated it’s good King. He’s begun collecting the 7 maidens, including the princess Zelda and sending them to the Dark World. With his beloved uncle struck down, Link must take up his sword and rescue the princess from the castle dungeon. What evil plan does the Agahnim have in store for the kingdom? why …

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse – A Retro Review When it comes to NES classics, “Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse” often emerges in the conversation as a title of legend. Released in 1990 by Konami, this prequel to the original “Castlevania” game was not just a return to form; it was an expansion of a formula that was already beloved by fans of the platforming genre. Developer and Legacy Developed by Konami, …

What a fun game. Just a QuickPay but we are contemplating doing a Longplay. Put your brain to work! A squadron of Qubes are coming at you, and if you’re not quick enough to get rid of them, you’re toast! Capture them, contain them, and confine them…score points for capturing big groups of Qubes! Just don’t touch the black Qubes, because…well…you’re dead if you do. And the rules are very …