Author: The Watchman

[do_widget id=text-193]The Watchman is a journeyman gamer who has seen and played a good chunk of gaming history.
He's also an actor, a reporter, a pro wrestling connoisseur, and some say he's a cat whisperer.
If you have any questions or just want to drop me a line, hit me up at thewatchman@nerdbacon.com
Or follow me on Twitter @DavetheWatchman
You can also game with me!
Look me up on Xbox Live @ DJKhadoken
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Anger Explodes As Best Buy Cancels Thousands Of Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders

In a shocking turn of events, mega retailer Best Buy has cancelled a multitude of its’ customers Nintendo Switch pre-orders just a few days prior to the launch of the new console. NerdBacon’s theWatchman has been caught up in the firestorm and has a complete report!

Pilotwings – Super Nintendo

In 1991, Nintendo took to the skies in an offbeat flight sim called Pilotwings for the Super NES. theWatchman relives his childhood to find out if this SNES launch title soars, or if it crashes on takeoff.

Ninja Baseball Batman – Arcade

Intrigued at the prospect of playing a game he had never heard of, NerdBacon’s intrepid news director, theWatchman slugged his way around the bases of Ninja Baseball Batman. Find out if this obscure arcade beat ’em up is an all-star or a bench warmer in our full review!

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Wins Spot at EVO 2017

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 has secured the final spot for the world’s most prestigious fighting game tournament, EVO 2017, following an intense two week charity drive. While the other eight entries in the upcoming tournament were announced during a special live broadcast on January, 24th, the ninth and final spot was reserved for the… Continue reading Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Wins Spot at EVO 2017

Rank ’em Up Returns! – Episode 16 World Heroes

theWatchman has teamed once again with VGSpectrum’s Jeff Duis for another exciting episode of Rank ’em Up! Check out their impressions of the SNES version of World Heroes, and find out how it stacks up in the lexicon of fighting games!

theWatcman Returns to Rank ’em Up – Episode 15: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition

NerdBacon’s theWatchman joins VG Spectrum’s Jeff Duis for Rank ’em Up. In this episode, the duo examine Mighty Morphin Power Rnagers: The Fighting Edition for SNES.

The Ten Most Important Games Nintendo Ever Published – #1

NerdBacon’s News Director, theWatchman concludes his series counting down the Ten Most Important Games that Nintendo Ever Published. Which game ended up at number 1? Find out inside!

Nintendo Switch Revealed! – Thoughts and Analysis from an Ever-Switching Mind

Nintendo has finally given us almost everything we ever wanted to know about the Nintendo Switch. We have the date, the price, and a number of games we’ll soon be playing. Our News Director, theWatchman stayed up well past his bedtime to give you his thoughts and impressions on Nintendo’s big reveal..

Musings from the Crystal Ball 2017 Pro Edition – NerdBacon’s Predictions for 2017

Last year, theWatchman got a few things wrong in his annual predictions article, but he also got a heck of a lot right! (Red Dead Redemption 2 and Last of Us: Part II, we’re looking at you) So what do the constantly talking guts of theWatchman have to say about what we will see in 2017? Check out his predictions in this sure to be controversial article!

Is Shenmue about to get Remastered?

Internet sleuths have found some interesting domains registered by Sega that point in the direction of an impending announcement of an HD remaster of the classic, Shenmue. Check out the evidence and find out when we might hear an announcement!