In the 1990s, a Nintendo 64 game developed by Rare was as good as gold. Having established themselves as power-houses in the game developing world, Rare would put out some of the best titles, not only for their company, but on the platform. One game that helped cement their status was Banjo-Kazooie.
Sonic R – Sega Saturn
Platform: Sega Saturn Developer: Sonic Team / Traveller’s Tales Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): October 31st, 1997 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 4.5 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry Sonic R was the first exclusive Sonic title released on the Sega Saturn. Released almost a full year after Sonic 3D Blast made its way from the… Continue reading Sonic R – Sega Saturn
Super Mario 3D World – Wii U
Platform: Wii U Release Date (NA): November 22nd, 2013 Developer: Nintendo, 1-UP Studio Publisher: Nintendo Genre: 3D Platformer Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 The latest Mario platformer is finally here! Although Super Mario 3D World may have been overshadowed by the releases of the PS4 and Xbox One, there are still plenty of us… Continue reading Super Mario 3D World – Wii U
Star Trek The Next Generation: Future’s Past – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Spectrum HoloByte Publisher: Spectrum HoloByte Release Date: March 1994 Genre: Adventure Nerd Rating: 1 out of 10 Reviewed by Flagostomos Blech. Just thinking of this game puts a sour taste in my mouth. In my opinion, Star Trek games have had their place, but most never really stand out.… Continue reading Star Trek The Next Generation: Future’s Past – SNES
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – SNES
Classic Mario meets his first real RPG challenge. Are you in?
Super Mario Bros 3 – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Nintendo R&D4 Publisher: Nintendo Release Date (NA): Feb 12th, 1990 Genre: Platforming Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle This game is not only one of my best memories of childhood free time and many fights over who gets to be Mario with my brother, it is timeless and my… Continue reading Super Mario Bros 3 – NES
Tails’ Skypatrol – Game Gear
Platform: Sega Game Gear Developer: JSH Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): Japan: 1995 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry Tails’ Skypatrol is Miles “Tails” Prower’s first spin-off game from the Sonic the Hedgehog games of which he is known. While technically a spin-off and a prequel, Tails’ Skypatrol is not… Continue reading Tails’ Skypatrol – Game Gear
Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks/ Ubisoft Release Date: May 1st, 2002 Genre: RPG Rating: 8.8 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle I must cover this amazing and seemingly unending game. With over 480 billion character variations and 3,244 NPCs available for the pure joy of interacting with and/or killing, this game is… Continue reading Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – PC
Chiki Chiki Boys – Sega Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Capcom and Visco Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1990 Arcade / 1992 Genesis Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 6.25 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry Chiki Chiki Boys, or better known as the Mega Twins in Japan on the arcade, is a platforming game running with the pack of other platformers gracing… Continue reading Chiki Chiki Boys – Sega Genesis
Rise of the Dragon – Sega CD
Platform: Sega CD Developer: Dynamix Publisher: Sierra On-line Release Date (NA): 1993 Genre: Graphic Adventure, Mystery, Point & Click Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry How to describe this game? The genre alone doesn’t do it much justice. Many of you might have known or played this game before its 1993 port… Continue reading Rise of the Dragon – Sega CD
Ratchet and Clank Into the Nexus – PS3
Platform: PS3 Developer: Insomniac games Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date: AU November 6, 2013 NA November 12, 2013 EU November 20, 2013 JP December 12, 2013 Genre: Platforming Nerd Rating:9 out 10 Reviewed by Shadow Links Insomniac FINALLY returns to its core gameplay for the Ratchet and Clank series 4 years after A Crack in Time was released.… Continue reading Ratchet and Clank Into the Nexus – PS3
2 Weeks with PlayStation 4
by StarSpangledEggs Greetings from the future of gaming! I come to you with glad tidings of a bright future for consoles and controllers! I have spent the past 2 weeks participating in the launch of Sony’s newest video game console, the Playstation 4. After such a time, as to let the initial launch hype die… Continue reading 2 Weeks with PlayStation 4
Mario Party: Island Tour – 3DS
Mario Party: Island Tour, 2nd in the series developed by Nd Cube, continues to take the franchise in a slightly new direction, while also making great use of the 3DS’ many features.
Clay Fighter – Genesis
Clay Fighter is a game for Nostalgia’s sake only. It was fun upon its initial release, but over time has become cumbersome and awkward. If you liked it as a kid, play it for nostalgia’s sake. Otherwise, skip it.
Guerilla Gaming – Building an Entry-Level Gaming PC
Building a PCs isn’t as scary as it sounds. With a little patience, a little free time, and the will to save money, anyone can create the best available gaming platform for almost no money or frustration.