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NES Punch Out: Mike Tyson – The Game That Defined an Era The Unstoppable Game In 1987, Nintendo released Punch Out! NES Punch Out, a game that didn’t just raise the bar for boxing titles, it completely redefined what a sports game could be. Players took control of Little Mac, a scrappy 17-year-old from the Bronx, fighting his way up through a roster of colorful and often bizarre opponents. Every …

🎮 Week 1 Giveaway – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (PS1) I’m giving away just about ALL of my duplicate gamesEvery last one. No catch, no strings attached. I’m moving to an area where I simply cannot house them, and I have a lot, easily hundreds upon hundreds if I had to guess. They’re all going to new homes, one at a time, until they’re gone. I can try to …

There is something truly magical about NES retro games. For many of us, the Nintendo Entertainment System was more than just a piece of hardware. It was a portal into new worlds, an after-school escape, and the center of countless family gatherings and late-night sleepovers. NES retro games were the spark that fueled a lifelong passion for gaming. That gray box beneath the television was a gateway to adventures filled …

The Top 5 Retro Video Game Emulators for Every Classic Gaming Fan If you are ready to relive your childhood favorites and unlock the full world of classic gaming, these are the best retro video game emulators you need to try. Here is our countdown from five to one—with each emulator, you will find download links, the systems they cover, and reasons they stand out in the retro gaming scene. …

Is It Illegal to Play Emulated Nintendo Games? If you’ve ever wanted to relive classic games like Super Mario Bros. or Zelda: Ocarina of Time using emulators, you’re not alone — and you’re also not the first to wonder whether doing so is legal. The short answer? It depends. The world of game emulation exists in a legal gray area, shaped by outdated laws, aggressive copyright enforcement, and inconsistent interpretations …

In the world of retro gaming, few titles carry the cultural weight of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! Released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the game exploded in popularity thanks to the inclusion of boxing legend Mike Tyson. As the unbeatable final boss, Tyson brought credibility and star power that few games could match. What began as a $40 cartridge eventually became one of the most iconic and valuable …

The dark halls of Dracula’s castle have opened once again but this time on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Thanks to the hard work of developer Rumbleminze the original Castlevania has been fully ported to SNES hardware offering a native 16 bit experience that combines classic gameplay with modern enhancements. Happy to release my SNES port of Castlevania! This native SNES port features:3 Difficulty Levels14 palette options6 MSU-1 Soundtrack optionsUse …

GungHo has released a new story trailer for the upcoming Lunar Remastered Collection ahead of its April 18th launch. This collection brings together two beloved classic RPGs – Lunar Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2 Eternal Blue Complete – to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The newly released trailer showcases the narratives of both games, giving fans and newcomers alike a glimpse of the …

Ken Kutaragi, PlayStation’s creator, revealed to fan Julian Domanski that he personally owns a rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype. Domanski, who reports for Tokyo Retro Gamer, shared this discovery on his X account along with photos of the coveted console. The last known prototype reportedly sold at auction for approximately $300,000. I never thought I'd see something so rare, but today I actually got to fondle a Nintendo PlayStation!The last one …

Ah, the Nintendo Power Glove. The pinnacle of 80s gaming technology, or so we thought. Let me regale you with my personal tale of anticipation, delusion, and crushing disappointment. Picture this: Christmas morning, circa late 80s. Yours truly, a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed kid, tearing into a suspiciously glove-shaped package. Lo and behold, the Power Glove in all its gray, plasticky glory. Dreams do come true, right? Wrong. I wonder what my …

Still Arguing After All These Pixels Remember the 1990s console wars? Those glorious days when choosing between Sega and Nintendo was a life-altering decision. Fast forward 30 years, and here we are—middle-aged gamers still duking it out online like knights in shining armor, except the armor is sweatpants and the battlefield is a Reddit thread. Back in the day, these battles were fought in living rooms. Now, they’re waged on …

What are your favorite consoles? To me six consoles stand out as true icons, each contributing uniquely to the evolution of interactive entertainment and leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of players. Here they are!!   6. Nintendo GameCube While I didn’t explore much of the GameCube’s library, it earns its place primarily due to one exceptional title: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This game alone, which I …

Ubisoft is proud to announce its most ambitious and inclusive Assassin’s Creed title yet: Rising Sun. Set in 1800s feudal Japan, players will embark on an epic quest for equality and justice as Amara, a trailblazing assassin unlike any before. Amara is a plus-sized, Black, transgender woman who refuses to let her disability hold her back. From her customized wheelchair, she’ll navigate the complex social and political landscape of 19th …

In a shocking turn of events that has left the gaming community stunned, Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the Johnson family of Bakersfield Indiana, for selling Mario-themed cancer awareness bracelets to raise money for charity. The Johnson family, whose 8-year-old daughter Emma is currently battling leukemia, had been making and selling colorful silicone bracelets featuring Mario’s iconic mushrooms and stars to help offset their mounting medical bills and donate …

Copyright Strikes Hit Popular Retro Gaming Channel In a controversial move, Nintendo has begun targeting YouTube channels that demonstrate its games being emulated on third-party hardware. The latest victim of this crackdown is the popular channel Retro Game Corps, which recently received a copyright strike for a video showcasing Wii U games running on emulation devices. Retro Game Corps, a channel with over 500,000 subscribers, specializes in reviewing modern handheld devices capable of emulating classic games. These reviews often include footage of Nintendo titles …

3DO vs Dreamcast: Exploring the Technological Leaps of Two Revolutionary Consoles Certain consoles stand out as true pioneers, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in interactive entertainment. Two such systems that left indelible marks on the gaming landscape are the 3DO and the Dreamcast. Both were ahead of their time, introducing features and capabilities that would shape the future of gaming. But which one truly made the biggest technological leap? …

Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 2: The Blue Blur Races onto the NES Introduction In the realm of retro gaming, few ROM hacks have generated as much buzz as Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 2 for the NES. This impressive modification, based on the notorious Somari the Adventurer, replaces the Mario-Sonic hybrid protagonist with Sega’s true Blue Blur. Released in 2023, this hack breathes new life into a curious piece of gaming history, offering a …

Retro Review: Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16 Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16 is a 2D side-scrolling platformer that has cemented its place in gaming history. Developed by Red Company and published by Hudson Soft, this game was a standout title for the TurboGrafx-16, a console that struggled against the dominance of the NES and later the SNES and Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan as PC Genjin in 1989 and came to North America in …

Retro Review: Guerrilla War for the NES Introduction Released in 1987, Guerrilla War (known as Guevara in Japan) is a top-down run-and-gun arcade game developed and published by SNK. The game quickly found its way to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), where it became a beloved title among action game enthusiasts. Set against the backdrop of a revolutionary struggle, Guerrilla War offered intense gameplay, cooperative multiplayer action, and a captivating story that resonated with many players. In this …

One Of The Web’s Oldest ROM Sites Removes Games By Nintendo, Sega, And Lego Emulation site Vimm’s Lair – which has been running since 1997 – has announced that it has been asked to remove many games from its archive. God speed, old king. Takedown Requests In a statement on the site’s main page, Vimm’s Lair said: “Vimm’s Lair has been asked to remove many games from The Vault on behalf …

Retro Review: Spider-Man: Web of Fire for the Sega 32X Spider-Man: Web of Fire, released for the Sega 32X in 1996, stands as one of the last titles for this ill-fated add-on to the Sega Genesis. Developed by BlueSky Software, the game attempted to leverage the enhanced graphical capabilities of the 32X to deliver a more immersive Spider-Man experience. Despite the developers’ efforts and the anticipation surrounding the game, my …

Limited Run Games, a company known for its collector editions of games, is currently facing backlash for its decision to use low-quality CD-R disks for its releases on the 3DO console, rather than the standard high-quality pressed disks. Pressed disks, which are produced from a glass master copy, are typically employed in software distribution because of their durability and reliability. However, critics have pointed out that the CD-R disks used by Limited Run …

Kabrutus, the creator of the controversial “Sweet Baby Inc. Detected” Steam curator, has launched a new site called “DEIDetected”.   DEI, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is an organizational framework that proponents claim is meant to encourage the participation of historically underrepresented groups in society. However, in recent months DEI has become a catchall term for progressive policies and in the context of media has come to refer to censorship and …

Tim Kitzrow is an American voice actor, comedian, and TV host best known for his energetic and iconic commentary in the classic video game series, NBA Jam. Born on August 17, 1960, in Illinois, Kitzrow discovered his passion for entertainment at a young age. In a panel at the 2023 Retro Game Con, Tim Kitzrow discussed his early career and the video game industry. In the video, Tim Kitzrow discusses his early career and experiences …

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