Platform: NES Release Date (NA): October 1990 Developer: Nintendo Genre: Puzzle Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Most people tend to point to Tetris as the epitome of puzzle gaming during the late 8-bit era, but Dr. Mario gets my vote without hesitation. Perhaps this is due to a period of my life where my parents’ house become a… Continue reading Dr. Mario – NES
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Mario Kart Double Dash!! – GameCube
Platform: Nintendo GameCube Release Date (NA): November 17th, 2003 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Racing Rating: 7 out of 10 Mario Kart Double Dash is the fourth installment in the series and to me feels like the first “modern” Mario Kart. True to its name, this is the first and so far only Mario Kart to include a… Continue reading Mario Kart Double Dash!! – GameCube
6-PAK – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: SegaSoft Publisher: SegaSoft Release Date (NA): Summer 1995 Genre: Compilation Nerd Rating: Individually rated Genesis 6-PAK is a compilation cartridge released by SegaSoft in the summer of 1995. It always amazed me how they can fit 6 FULL games on 1 cartridge, but they can’t add more content to the individual… Continue reading 6-PAK – Genesis
Rage – XBox 360
Platform: XBOX 360 Release Date (NA): October 4th, 2011 Developer: id Software Genre: First Person Shooter Rating: 8 out of 10 Raise your hand if you first saw Rage in Breaking Bad. Keep your hands up if pumped up about using a light gun with the 360. I’m betting that no one put their hand down. If… Continue reading Rage – XBox 360
Aladdin – SNES
Nerd Bacon gives the ins and outs of one of the best Disney games EVER made… Aladdin! A true movie classic is now a true video game classic!
Mortal Kombat – Game Gear
Platform: Game Gear Release Date (NA): September 13th, 1993 Developer: Midway Genre: Fighting Rating: 2.5 out of 10 Does anyone remember playing any Mortal Kombat game on any handheld? I can’t say I’ve tried too many, but I can’t imagine anything much worse than the Sega Game Gear port of the original Mortal Kombat. Hell, at least on… Continue reading Mortal Kombat – Game Gear
Mario Party – N64
I wish I’d been lucky enough to own Mario Party back when I was 14 in 1999. Here is where it all started, one of the longest enduring spin-offs in video game history.
Yoshi’s Story – N64
Yoshi’s Story is more or less the sequel to Yoshi’s Island, which itself was really Super Mario World 2, so in weird sort of way this is actually Super Mario World 3 but without any Mario.
Toy Story – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: Traveller’s Tales Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios Release Date (NA): 1995 Genre: Platformer, Game-based-on-movie Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Toy Story was a smash success movie that garnered 3 Oscar Nominations plus multiple other nominations and wins. Toy Story the movie was released in 1995, so the release of… Continue reading Toy Story – Genesis
Road Rash – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Electronic Arts Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date (NA): 1991 Genre: Racing, sport, motorcycle racing, action racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Road Rash was one of those games that we all remember as a kid and probably remember thinking it was badass. But does anybody remember why? Road Rash… Continue reading Road Rash – Genesis
Sonic Generations – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): November 1, 2011 Genre: Platformer, 3D Platformer Nerd Rating: 6 out 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Sonic Generations was touted as the best Sonic game since Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Sega Genesis. Sonic Team promised to please both new and oldschool Sonic fans… Continue reading Sonic Generations – Xbox 360
LittleBigPlanet PS Vita – PS Vita
Platform: PS Vita Release Date (NA): September 25th, 2012 Developer: Double Eleven, Tarsier Studios Genre: Platformer, Puzzle Rating: 7.5 out of 10 I’d like to go ahead and say that LittleBigPlanet PS Vita (yes, that is actually the official title) was my first ever experience with the LittleBigPlanet franchise, so if this article sounds like I’ve never played any LittleBigPlanet games before,… Continue reading LittleBigPlanet PS Vita – PS Vita
Mortal Kombat (2011) – PS Vita
Platform: PS Vita Release Date (NA): May 1st, 2012 Developer: NetherRealm Studios Genre: Fighting Rating: 7 out of 10 One of my more specific interests in the realm of gaming is the Mortal Kombat franchise, which I’ve followed diligently since the time of Mortal Kombat 3. In fact, I daresay I’ve been into MK longer than I’ve been into gaming… Continue reading Mortal Kombat (2011) – PS Vita
Taz in Escape from Mars – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: HeadGames Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1994 Genre: Platform, Action – Adventure Nerd Rating: 3.5 out of 10 I was warned to stay away from Taz in Escape from Mars. This game was $1 at a used book store in Raleigh, NC. The cashier asked… Continue reading Taz in Escape from Mars – Genesis
Tomcat Alley – Sega CD
Tomcat Alley Flies Far Under the Radar Platform: Sega CD Developer: The Code Monkeys Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1994 Genre: FMV Game, Action, Flight Nerd Rating: 1.5 out of 10 I’ve been putting this game off for some time now. I’ve owned Tomcat Alley (actually I own 2 complete copies & I’ll pay you… Continue reading Tomcat Alley – Sega CD