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WedNESday #14

The bane of many childhoods can often torment and ridicule a child as his frustration grows to an immeasurable level. Red ringed eyes, furrowed brows, and a shaking grip on a controller were the fruit...[Read More]

WedNESday #13

It's WedNESday once again and #13 features a platformer game about a cat we all know!

WedNESday #12

For this WedNESday we have a very special game; Metroid.

WedNESday #11

This weekend the world was witnessed to the grandest professional wrestling event in sports entertainment history: WrestleMania 35. This event saw several stories come to their conclusion. Kofi Kingst...[Read More]

WedNESday #10

The year is 1998, I’m eight years old and terribly sick. In and out of consciousness, lots of vitamin C, and Kool aid. My grandparents laid me down in the living room on a blanket because my fever was...[Read More]

WedNESday #9

You knew this beautiful blue bastard was going to make it to the list at some point, because he is, in many ways, the defining character of the NES era. Especially when people discuss difficult games ...[Read More]

WedNESday #8

I would first like to take this moment to thank the wonderful Blue Williams for stepping in on my behalf two weeks ago and producing the best WedNESday to date. Such a tough act to follow I needed to ...[Read More]

WedNESday #7

Super Mario Bros. 3 When I was first asked to do this week’s WedNESday column, I immediately started thinking of the more obscure NES games I’ve played (Barbie, Milan’s Secret Castle...[Read More]

WedNESday #6

What is the greatest Christmas movie of all time? If you ask my mom it’s A Christmas Story. If you ask some Americans, they’ll say The Grinch. They are all wrong. Sorry, I don’t make the rules, I only...[Read More]

WedNESday #5

The ’90s were like the Wild West for kids, especially for those like me who were raised by a single mother who worked on three jobs just so we could eat for the week. This also meant she wasn’t ...[Read More]

WedNESday #3

Before everyone was running around in game modes that allowed a hundred players to fight until only one remained, before capturing a flag in first person shooters was filling the industry with awe, an...[Read More]

WedNESday #2

There is an anime on Netflix based off of my life called High Score Girl. I haven’t really seen it yet, but I’m sure it’s based off of my life… if I was a chick… an animated chick. But it’...[Read More]

WedNESday #1

The year was 1986, Nintendo’s first home console was being released Nationwide in the United States of America and everyone fell in love with the console. Having found success in arcades, Capcom decid...[Read More]

The Messenger Review

The Messenger is a throwback to classic NES and SNES games, inspired by experiences like Ninja Gaiden. In these more modern times in gaming, can a game be inspired by classics that are over thirty yea...[Read More]

We Don’t Need Virtual Console On Nintendo Switch

A Nintendo Spokesperson statement given to Kotaku. When it comes to a virtual console, Nintendo is both the best and worst at it. For other companies, usually, when you buy their game digitally, it’ll...[Read More]

Nintendo Switch Online Service Revealed

Here is what you get when you buy a Nintendo Switch Online Membership. Some more information and notes about the service: Nintendo Switch online membership can be accessed on any Switch as long as you...[Read More]

Neo Geo Classic Console teased by SNK

An interesting tweet emerged from SNK Japan’s Twitter this morning. It seems to hint that a Neo Geo classic, or mini, console could be on the horizon. And I want it. These consoles with a set of prein...[Read More]

Nintendo’s Paid Online Service Coming In September!

Fans have been craving any news on the future online infrastructure for the Nintendo Switch since the console was announced. Nintendo have kept their plans under wraps as they developed the system, no...[Read More]