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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – NES
Zelda II The Adventure of Link is typically the recipient of much undeserved criticism. Undue censure is bound to target anything that stands out from the crowd, and with that said it only makes sense that Zelda II would find itself in the crosshairs of the public eye. At the time, The Legend of Zelda had recently graced the Nintendo Entertainment System with substantial praise, so expectations were high. When Nintendo gave us something new and different, reactions were mixed. Some adored this fresh entry in the series, some reviled it. Whatever stance you take on the Zelda II debate, ZB would like a moment of your attention in order to discuss the finer points of Zelda II The Adventure of Link.
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Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey – Nintendo 64
Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey was the first four-player game to hit the N64. Find out if it was four-player fun or a pool of melted ice in Nerd Bacon.com’s Review.
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Lara Croft Looks Cold in new Rise of the Tomb Raider Screens
Stunning new screenshots reveal some of the new locations that Lara Croft will be visiting in the upcoming Rise of the Tomb Raider. Find out what she will have to pack in order to survive!
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Carmageddon – PC
In celebration of the public beta release of Carmageddon: Reincarnation, we look at the game that got this bloodstained, high-octane murder train going. Chase the checkpoints, smash your opponents, or run over every single innocent pedestrian on and off the road! It takes guts to play a game like Carmageddon, but thankfully, nobody said that they had to be yours…
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Link: The Faces of Evil – CD-i (Video Review)
NerdBerry takes a look at Link: The Faces of Evil, one of 3 Zelda games released on a NON-NINTENDO gaming system in 1993 and 1994 for the CD-i game system. Is this game worth the buy or worth the time to emulate and play? You be the judge but see what Nerd Bacon’s founder has to say.
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Battle Chess – NES
Have you ever sat before a board of chess and wished you could have a little more excitement? Perhaps you’ve imagined the pieces coming to life, engaging in real-time combat as your less-than-gifted opponent stews in deep thought over his or her next move. Well, if that’s the case, Interplay grants your wish with Battle Chess! In this review Nerd Bacon’s ZB plays one of the lesser versions of this stunning title and informs you why you’d be better off playing the real game…against a tree stump.
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The Pros and Cons of Dating These 10 Video Game Bachelors
Ever wondered what it would be like to date a video game character? We’ve got information you may need when it comes to these 10 video game bachelors.
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The Pros and Cons of Dating These 10 Video Game Bachelorettes
Ever wondered what it would be like to be in a romantic liaison with a video game character? Read the pros and cons of dating these 10 gaming bachelorettes!
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The Swindle Announced for Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Curve Digital has announced that they are working on Wii U, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Size Five Games’ steampunk platformer The Swindle. They are also working on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions of the game.
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Tails Adventure – Game Gear
Looking for a fun and unique Sonic-esque adventure for your Game Gear? Look no further than Tails Adventure! Tails Adventure takes the standard Sonic format and flips it on its head blending RPG elements into the standard 2D platforming world we love! I mean, Tails has an inventory with 20+ items! Are you ready for an adventure? Let’s go!
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Spartan Games to Produce Halo Miniatures Games
Spartan Games, creators of Dystopian Wars and Firestorm Armada have licensed Halo and will be producing at least two Halo miniatures games.
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Earthworm Jim – Sega Genesis
Love worms? Like video games? Or vice versa? Then this is the game for you! ZB takes an in-depth look at his favorite game from childhood and explains why if you haven’t played it yet, you might as well “Eat Dirt!”
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Knuckles’ Chaotix – Sega 32X
Say what? You’ve never heard of Knuckles’ Chaotix? I’m not surprised. After-all, it was released on one of the worst consoles ever made… The Sega Genesis 32X. The Genesis was great, but this mushroom add-on was a P.O.S. And instead of releasing a true Sonic game for it, Knuckles makes his debut as the lead character right here! Many other now-popular Sonic Universe characters get their start here as well. Check inside for details, trivia, and more.
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Yasunori Mitsuda Joins Edge of Eternity Project.
Yasunori Mitsuda will be composing the music for the upcoming crowd-funded RPG; Edge of Eternity, a new RPG coming from Midgar Studio. Find out more about this exciting new title inside!
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Bio Menace – PC
Bio Menace is a classic side-scroller by Apogee Software with a classic difficulty curve, meaning that if you want to best all three chapters of this game’s story, you’re going to need to wake up those old-school instincts and sniff out every hidden power-up and secret level you can find. Master Cain isn’t going to defeat himself. Are you up to the challenge?