Platform: PC Developer: Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw Publisher: Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw Release Dates: September 29, 2003 – January 25, 2007 Genre: Point and Click, Adventure, Survival Horror Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 Reviewed by Greg Mustache When one of the most popular and most brutal video game reviewers on the internet sets out to make a video… Continue reading Chzo Mythos – PC
Tonic Trouble – N64
Platform: Nintendo 64 Release: July 19, 1999 Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 5/10 Reviewed by Flagostomos One of the more exciting moments of my childhood that I can remember was the day my Dad brought home a new computer. Gaming had always brought us together as a family, and not to be… Continue reading Tonic Trouble – N64
Conan – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Release Date: September 28, 2007 Developer: Nihilistic Software Publisher: THQ Genre: Action/Adventure, Hack-and-Slash Nerd Rating: 7.4 out of 10 Reviewed by Budroo Conan’s initial quest was to find some treasure. He was searching an ancient tomb, easily destroying any foe that stood in his way when he accidentally freed the evil… Continue reading Conan – Xbox 360
Super Meat Boy – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Team Meat Publisher: Lace Mamba Release Date: November 30th, 2010 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 9/10 Reviewed by: Uber_Nerd I’d like to start by saying I played this game mostly with an Xbox 360 controller plugged into my pc. I tried using my keyboard, but the controller feels much better for a fast… Continue reading Super Meat Boy – PC
Pokémon Red – Game Boy
Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Release: February 27, 1996 (Japan), September 30, 1998 (North America) Developer: Game Freak Publisher: Nintendo Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 9/10 Reviewed by Flagostomos There wasn’t a single person in this world ready for the takeover that the original Pokémon Red and Blue was able to achieve. I can not even begin to… Continue reading Pokémon Red – Game Boy
Jurassic Park – SNES
Platform: SNES Developer: Ocean Software Publisher: Ocean Software Release Date: November 1993 Genre: Action-Adventure, First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife Jurassic Park blew my freaking mind when I first saw it in movie theaters when it released in 1993. I was 8 years old and for the time, the CGI was amazing… Continue reading Jurassic Park – SNES
Chrono Trigger – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Squaresoft Publisher: Squaresoft Release date: August 22nd, 1995 Genre: Role-Playing Nerd Rating: 10/10 You always remember your first time. A decisive moment that changes the way you look at the world, changes your tastes and interests.. You see, Chrono Trigger was my very first role-playing game. The notion of… Continue reading Chrono Trigger – SNES
Alien – Watara SuperVision
Platform: Watara SuperVision – Mess (Multi-Emulator Super System) Emulator Developer: Watara Supervision Publisher: Watara Supervision Release Date: After 1992 Genre: Shooter Nerd Rating: 1 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle So little to say and so much time. Wait…no that’s right. This game is about as exciting as watching someone sleep and as pleasant as being… Continue reading Alien – Watara SuperVision
Kirby’s Adventure – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developers: Hal Laboratories Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: March 23, 1993 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Bortch As far as design goes for video game characters like Kirby, it doesn’t get much simpler than a circle with arms and legs. So what can a video game company do… Continue reading Kirby’s Adventure – NES
Top 10 Bacon Related Products
Everyone understands that which is the glory of Bacon – except for poor, foolish, deprived vegetarians – and we here at Nerd Bacon think even more highly of this delectable treat. If you’re like me, then you wish you could have more bacon. If you’re still more like me, you want to surround yourself with… Continue reading Top 10 Bacon Related Products
Battletoads – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Rare Inc. Publisher: Tradewest ( Midway ) Release Date: June 1991 Genre: Beat ’em Up, Platforming Nerd Rating: 5.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Spekkio Battletoads. The first and original. I happened to of played Battletoads & Double Dragon ( The Ultimate Team ) NES version before getting my hands… Continue reading Battletoads – NES
Castlevania Legends – Game Boy
Nerd Bacon’s The Cubist takes a look at one of the most forgotten and derided games in Castlevania’s history, Castlevania Legends for the Game Boy.
PS3 Repairs Part One – Opening the Case (PS3 Fat)
DIY Projects Platform: PS3 Difficulty Rating: Beginner By Malefico So, your beloved game box has failed you. Whether you are facing a relatively simple task like fixing a Blu Ray drive problem, or the more complex and time-consuming quest to fix the dreaded RLOD/YLOD issues, the first step is to open the unit to expose the… Continue reading PS3 Repairs Part One – Opening the Case (PS3 Fat)
PlayStation 3 Model Number Breakdown
DIY Projects Platform: PS3 Difficulty Rating: Beginner By Malefico Before you attempt to open or repair your PS3, you should determine the model number of the device. Model numbers are typically found on the bottom of the case, and are usually easy to find. PS3 models are generally divided into two major categories- the older “fat”… Continue reading PlayStation 3 Model Number Breakdown
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents: Major League Baseball – SNES
Platform: SNES Developer: Software Creations Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: March 1994 Genre: Sports Nerd Rating: 8.5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife Being a huge fan of baseball, I love playing the different titles released throughout the years to see what developers do to try to bring a better experience to players. Things have come a long way… Continue reading Ken Griffey Jr. Presents: Major League Baseball – SNES