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Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo 64

Platform: Nintendo 64 Developer: HAL Laboratory Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: April 26, 1999 Genre: Fighting Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10! In January of 1999, Japan saw the release of Nintendo’s new fighting game for the Nintendo 64, titled Super Smash Bros. At the time, Super Smash Bros had a small budget and little promotion… Continue reading Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo 64

Spider-Man 2 – Xbox

This game still stands as THEbipolarBear’s number one video game of all time across any platform and in any universe. Swinging around Manhattan and punching every bad guy you see has never been more satisfying, and the game allows you to completely immerse yourself into the not-so-glorious life of Peter Parker, also known as The Spider-Man.

Deadman’s Cross – Android

Nerd Bacon reviewer ChronoSloth reviews Square Enix’s strange, mobile, zombie themed trading card game, Deadman’s Cross for Android.

Transformers: War for Cybertron – PlayStation 3

Platform: PlayStation 3 Developer: High Moon Studios Publisher: Activision Release Date (NA): June 22, 2010 Genre: Third Person Shooter  Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by Cloud3514 Transformers doesn’t have the strongest relationship with the video game medium, with just about every game prior to War for Cybertron (and almost every game after) being… Continue reading Transformers: War for Cybertron – PlayStation 3

Sonic Riders – GameCube

This isn’t your boring older sister’s Sonic Drift game for the Game Gear, this is Sonic with some serious speed and a big attitude. Sonic Riders includes all of your favorite characters from the Sonic universe on the wildly fun and unique Nintendo GameCube. Sonic and friends take to the streets of Metal City to beat the Babylon Rogues at their own game… racing on airboards. With inventive moves, an emphasis on performing stunts, and some cool level-up systems, Sonic Riders is much more than meets the eye!

Mario Kart: Super Circuit – GBA

Platform: Game Boy Advance Release Date (NA):  August 27th, 2001 Developer:  Intelligent Systems Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Racing Nerd Rating:  6.5 out of 10 Mario Kart: Super Circuit is the series’ third installment as well as the first appearance of Mario Kart on a handheld.  My feelings on the game are somewhat mixed, though it is a clear improvement… Continue reading Mario Kart: Super Circuit – GBA

Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch – PS3

Platform: PlayStation 3 Developer: Level-5 Publisher:  Namco Bandai Release Date: January 22, 2013 Genre: JRPG Nerd Rating: 9.5/10 Reviewed By: Steroid Gamer    Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch is a gripping adventure full of charm, love, whit, and creativity.  The game was developed by Level- 5 and had some aid from the acclaimed animated film company Studio Ghibli. … Continue reading Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch – PS3

Fallout 3 – Xbox 360

Coming from a long line of impressive predecessors, Fallout 3 had large shoes to fill and incredibly high expectations to meet. With the Fallout name having been passed from Interplay Entertainment (Fallout) to Black Isle Studios (Fallout 2) and now to Bethesda, hope in the franchise was both at its peak and at its most vulnerable. Upon its release, Bethesda had struck gold. The gameplay was smooth and interesting, the open world offered countless hours of exploration, and the customization kept gamers coming back again and again, causing a fantastic game and a legendary series.

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – Game Boy

Platform:  Game Boy Release Date (NA):  November 2nd, 1992 Developer:  Nintendo Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  4.5 out of 10     What?  A mere 4.5 out of 10 you might say?  Well, yes, I meant to type that.  Still, by my rationale, 5 equals average, meaning there’s nothing terrible remarkable about it either… Continue reading Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – Game Boy

The Wolf Among Us – PC

Mirror Mirror tell me which of these games deserve Nerd Bacon’s praise? That’s easy Bigby, they want to praise the Wolf Among Us! Platform:  PC Developer: Telltale Games Publisher:  Telltale Games Release Date (WW): October 11th, 2013 Genre:  Adventure, Point and Click Nerd Rating:  9.5 /  10 Reviewed by Kidd The Wolf Among Us is based on Bill… Continue reading The Wolf Among Us – PC

Ristar – Genesis

Platform:  Sega Genesis Release Date (NA):  February 16th, 1995 Developer:  Sega Publisher:  Sega Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  8 out of 10 Ristar is an entertaining little gem released late in the life of the Genesis, just three short months before the arrival of the Saturn.  If you’re even the least bit familiar with early Sonic the Hedgehog games,… Continue reading Ristar – Genesis

Arcade on Life Support

Disclaimer: If this article offends anyone, I apologize. It is not my intention to offend anybody. I just calls it likes I sees it. It was 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon and my brow was dripping with sweat from the heat of the Sun’s rays as it violently beat on my shoulders and face. Dryness… Continue reading Arcade on Life Support

Sonic Pocket Adventure – Neo Geo Pocket Color

Platform: SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color Developer: SNK / Sonic Team Publisher: SNK / Sega Release Date (NA): November 11, 1999 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Franchise video games come in all shapes and sizes, even the biggest of franchises! Sega may have only made 1 true handheld video game system (we’re not… Continue reading Sonic Pocket Adventure – Neo Geo Pocket Color

Sonic Spinball – Sega Genesis

Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Sega Technical Institute Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): November 23, 1993 Genre: Pinball Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry After the wild success of Sonic’s debut and the exceptional sequel, the world was clamoring for anything and everything Sonic! The year was 1993 and word on the street… Continue reading Sonic Spinball – Sega Genesis