The 3DS was recently “officially” discontinued in 2020 after nearly a decade of excellence! Released back in 2011 (that’s plenty of time to build nostalgia, right?) the 3DS has seen plenty of iterations and is host to a robust game library. Looking at the success of the Nintendo Switch, it’s possible the 3DS may be […]
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Let’s go ahead and cut right to the chase: I think the Super Nintendo is the best console ever made. Interestingly, I never owned a SNES during its glorious heyday (I had a Sega Genesis, which I also love). But I played a ton of Super Nintendo with friends who had it, and did eventually
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The Legend of Zelda has long been my favorite video game series. There’s something very magical about the sense of adventure and discovery each entry brings. Breath of the Wild is currently my favorite game of all time, with Ocarina of Time and other entries following closely behind! Interestingly, my first exposure to the series
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In the days before the internet really took hold, most tips and strategy for games came from two places. Your friends (or a friend of a friend on the playground, of course) who could tell you what to do, or a game magazine! And the most knowledgeable game magazine for Nintendo games was, of course,
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I have so much Nintendo 64 nostalgia. It’s not my favorite console, but it’s by far the one I own the most games for. Collecting N64 cartridges and boxes is definitely a source of comfort during tough times, and just popping in a game for a few minutes is a calming experience. I’ve already looked
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A Wii U retrospective should probably focus on why the Wii U “failed” and sold less than 14 million units. The confusing name, poor marketing, unclear messaging about what the system was, and lack of third party support all played a role in its early demise. When I told my friends or my students what
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Looking at prices for retro games and memorabilia on eBay right now, I know I’m not the only one trying to buy some comfort in video game form! Though eBay isn’t usually the cheapest option, it’s very convenient, especially when you’re stuck at home. I’ve managed to find quite a few great deals shopping on
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Remember when you bought a new game, and you couldn’t possibly wait to open it until you got home? So you opened it the car and immediately flipped through the manual to read every last word? (and if you’re as weird as me, you smelled it because it smelled like new game and it was
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I’ve always loved video game music. I listen to it in the car, while cooking, doing chores, and getting work done on the computer. When I was a teacher I played piano renditions for my students when they would test or work on projects (check out this playlist on Spotify that’s great for focusing). There
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Although the N64 is not my favorite console (that honor goes to the Super Nintendo!), it’s the one I consider the most nostalgic. The graphics may not hold up well today, the N64 controller is very “unique” to say the least, and much of the gameplay is rough around the edges compared to what we’re
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