Do you remember Captain N: The Game Master? Whether you loved it, hated it, or—like me—feel a whirlwind of mixed emotions when that theme song hits, there is no denying it was a defining moment of 1989. Stepping back into Video Land today is a wild experience where pure nostalgia clashes with some... interesting creative choices!

Before Final Fight, before the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade cabinet , there was Double Dragon. It defined the side-scrolling beat 'em up game. We'll dive into the 1987 Japan Arcade original. It sold over 10,000 cabinets in 1988 and became the highest-grossing arcade game in 1988 and 89

Forget Bowser. We rank the Top 5 absolute worst NES nightmares—from Dracula's genocide to the psychological horror of Dark Link. Find out which 8-bit villain takes the #1 spot for pure evil.

If you grew up in the late 80s, you remember throwing vegetables at Shy Guys in Super Mario Bros. 2. But did you know that game wasn't actually a Mario game at all? It was a massive cover-up involving a Japanese game called Doki Doki Panic and a "real" sequel deemed a "torture device" for American kids. In this post, we uncover the strange history behind the biggest switcheroo in NES history.

An 8-bit processor running at just 1.79 MHz. Yes… slower than a modern refrigerator’s control chip.And yet it changed the world.

Pokey earthbound is the kind of villain that doesn’t feel like a monster at first—he feels like a person you’ve met. That’s what makes him so effective. His power isn’t strength or courage; it’s proximity. He stays close to whoever has control, borrows their status, and treats everybody else like background characters in his story. The mask is “charming,” but the pattern underneath is familiar: hook, humiliate, discard. Ness is the counterweight. Where Pokey protects his ego

AI Punch-Out remake takes the classic NES boxing legends and reimagines them as realistic, modern-day fighters using AI. From Glass Joe and Bald Bull to Mr. Sandman and Super Macho Man, see what Punch-Out could look like if it stepped out of 8-bit and into real life—complete with cinematic detail, authentic fight-night vibes, and unforgettable character style.

Travel back to 1986 and discover how Nintendo’s Metroid transformed the NES with its dark sci-fi atmosphere, nonlinear exploration, and the groundbreaking debut of Samus Aran. A game that didn’t just redefine adventure—it helped create a genre that changed gaming forever.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link was hated and loved by many. I feel is nostalgic magic.

Discover the Top 5 Best-Selling SNES games of all time and why these Nintendo classics defined the 90s. From Super Mario World to Donkey Kong Country, explore sales numbers, historical impact, and the legacy of the Super Nintendo era. Relive retro gaming nostalgia with the biggest SNES hits ever made.