In the annals of video game history, few titles have a development story as intriguing as Super Mario Bros. 2. Released in North America in 1988, this sequel to the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. took the gaming world by storm, but not in the way anyone expected. Its journey from concept to console is a … Continue reading Super Mario Bros. 2: The Unique Development Story and Its Impact
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Summoned Beings: The Significance of Summons in Final Fantasy
In the vast and enchanting universe of Final Fantasy, few elements are as iconic and beloved as the summoned beings. These powerful entities, known by various names such as Summons, Espers, Eidolons, or Aeons, have been a cornerstone of the series since their introduction in Final Fantasy III. More than just spectacular displays of power, … Continue reading Summoned Beings: The Significance of Summons in Final Fantasy
The Groundbreaking Impact of Super Mario 64 on 3D Platforming Games
Picture this: It's 1996, and you've just brought home a shiny new Nintendo 64. You pop in Super Mario 64, and suddenly, you're not just playing a game – you're exploring a whole new dimension. Literally. Welcome to the revolution, folks. A revolution that would change gaming forever, much like how the invention of sliced … Continue reading The Groundbreaking Impact of Super Mario 64 on 3D Platforming Games
The Worst 87 – Super Mario Bros.
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 87 – Super Mario Bros.
My Gaming History: Wii
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVision Atari 2600 Nintendo Entertainment System Game Boy Super Nintendo Nintendo 64 PlayStation PlayStation 2 PC Gaming GameCube Game Boy Advance Hey there, fellow gamers! It's time for a trip down memory lane with the Nintendo Wii. Who else remembers flailing their arms around like a maniac playing Wii Sports … Continue reading My Gaming History: Wii
My Gaming History: Game Boy Advance
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVision Atari 2600 Nintendo Entertainment System Game Boy Super Nintendo Nintendo 64 PlayStation PlayStation 2 PC Gaming GameCube The early 2000s were a magical time for handheld gaming, thanks to Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. This little portable powerhouse succeeded the Game Boy Color and packed some serious tech under its … Continue reading My Gaming History: Game Boy Advance
My Gaming History: GameCube
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVision Atari 2600 Nintendo Entertainment System Game Boy Super Nintendo Nintendo 64 PlayStation PlayStation 2 PC Gaming Hey friends! Who's up for a trip down memory lane to the early 2000s and the days of the Nintendo GameCube? I was in college when the GameCube was first released, so I … Continue reading My Gaming History: GameCube
Gaming Nostalgia
As someone who grew up in the late 80s and early 90s, there are few things that take me back to my childhood quite like firing up one of my old favorite Nintendo games. After reminiscing about the PlayStation 2 era recently, I got to thinking about some of the true OG classics from the … Continue reading Gaming Nostalgia
Soundtracks for Gaming Adventures
Hey there, fellow gamers and pixelated adventurers! Today, we're diving headfirst into the magical world of video game music. If you've ever wondered why that one tune from your favorite game still lingers in your head years after you've saved the princess or defeated the final boss, then you're in the right place. We're going … Continue reading Soundtracks for Gaming Adventures
Video Games I’d Like to Play Again for the First Time
I'm not sure when it was that I saw a post like this. It's been sometime in the last few months, I'm certain of that. But I don't know exactly when and I don't know whose blog it was. It was a post where the blogger gave a list of 10 video games that they … Continue reading Video Games I’d Like to Play Again for the First Time
The Confusing Middle 