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Author: Andrew Martin

Happy 35th Birthday, Nintendo Entertainment System

What else really needs to be said about the Nintendo Entertainment System, the greatest console ever in my opinion? OK, I can say a lil’ bit.

Nintendo October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 by Andrew Martin
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‘DOOM’ Meets ‘Super Mario 64′ In Awesome-Looking New Mod

Watch: ‘DOOM’ Meets ‘Super Mario 64′ In Awesome-Looking New Mod

You wouldn’t think DOOM and Super Mario would work in a game but this mod proves that idea wrong.

Nintendo March 30, 2020April 13, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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Why You Should Play ‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’

Few games have considerably ramped up my anxiety levels in my time on this planet (nearly 30 years). In fact, so few have evoked this feeling that I have a hard time remembering them by name. That is, of course, aside from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Majora and I first crossed paths in …

Nintendo May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 by Andrew Martin
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5 Video Game Rumors That Eventually Became Real—From Killer Cows to Sheng Long

5 Video Game Rumors That Eventually Became Real—From Killer Cows to Sheng Long

Let’s head to the lighter side of gaming, shall we?

Gaming February 13, 2019January 8, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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Someone Made ‘Super Smash Bros.’ For TI-83/84 Calculators

Who needs Super Smash Bros for the Switch when you can play it on a TI calculator? Andrew Martin investigates.

Nintendo October 7, 2018January 6, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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‘Never Alone’: Why It’s OK to Cry (and Die)

Never Alone is a game worth your time and tears, says Andrew Martin. (Originally written on 5th May 2015) When I finally bit the bullet and bought a one-year subscription to PlayStation Plus a few weeks ago, I did so with one goal in mind: To get the free monthly games and play the living …

PlayStation October 3, 2018April 13, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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Is ‘Darksiders II’ The Best Bug-Filled Game Ever?

Have you ever played a game so irresponsibly filled with glitches that you wanted to throw your controller out the window/at the wall until it shattered into a million pieces? No? Well, maybe you should play Darksiders II.

Nintendo May 1, 2015April 13, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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The Problem With Games Like ‘Kirby & The Rainbow Curse’

Look, I love Nintendo like it was my own flesh and blood, and I’ll defend the company ’til either one of us pushes up daisies—aka dies.

Nintendo February 10, 2015March 31, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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Listen to Open Mike Eagle’s Legend of Zelda-Referencing 'Split Pants In Detroit (or Hyrule)'

Listen to Open Mike Eagle’s Legend of Zelda-Referencing ‘Split Pants In Detroit (or Hyrule)’

We love a song with game references.

Nintendo February 3, 2015March 31, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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Listen to Two Songs That Clearly Influenced Zelda and Mario Composer Koji Kondo

You’d never guess what they were.

Nintendo February 2, 2015April 13, 2021 by Andrew Martin
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