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.
Author: Andrew Martin
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.
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).
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?
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.
‘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 …
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.
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.
Listen to Open Mike Eagle’s Legend of Zelda-Referencing ‘Split Pants In Detroit (or Hyrule)’
We love a song with game references.
Listen to Two Songs That Clearly Influenced Zelda and Mario Composer Koji Kondo
You’d never guess what they were.
My Love/Hate Relationship With ‘Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker’
He’s the character you love or hate. And Andrew Martin is bang in the middle for this game.
Let’s Do This: Play Over 2,000 MS-DOS Games For Free Online
The Internet Archive has added titles including Wolfenstein 3D, The Oregon Trail, Pac Man, and Sim City to play online for free.
Whoa: You Can Now Play 900 Old-School Arcade Games Online For Free
Bored? Tired of the games you’re currently playing on your console? Wanting to revisit some of the best games from the olden days?
Watch this guy beat Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time & Goldeneye simultaneously in under an hour
Speedrunners are a special breed of gamer but Karl Jobst is something else.
‘Cobra Triangle’ Is Amazing, Absurd, and Worthy of a Reboot
Cobra Triangle is a racing game with a difference, featuring a speedboat armed with weapons, the ability to save swimmers, and defuse bombs. Wild!
The Deception of ‘The Battle of Olympus’
Don’t let the awesome cover art fool you—The Battle of Olympus is a deceptive game and Andrew Martin explains why.
5 Video Game Music Projects You Should Download Right Now
From Shag to Mega Ran, here are 5 really awesome video game projects deserving of your ears and respect.
Is Toad The Ultimate Creep?
Bowser gets a bad rep for his constant Peach kidnap attempts but what about Toad and his supposed creepiness?
RBI Baseball Is The Only Baseball Game You’ll Ever Need
Distant Arcade founder Andrew Martin gives us the lowdown on RBI Baseball.
