Nintendo e-Reader

e-Reader user interface.

Late in 2002 (2001 in Japan), Nintendo would release an interesting add-on for the Game Boy Advance (GBA) known as the e-Reader. At first glance, the term “e-Reader” may evoke thoughts of Kindles, Nooks, and other such electronic reading devices, but back then the “reader” part of the name referred to the device’s ability to read codes printed on cards.

Mario Bros.-e – e-Reader

Nerdbacon’s The Cubist reviews Mario Bros.-e for Nintendo’s e-Reader system. With a swipe of a card, the original Mario Bros. is playable. Is it enjoyable?

Mario Party Advance – GBA

Mario Party Advance is a truly unique entry in the Mario Party series. So unique in fact, that it’s difficult to discuss it in comparison with its brethren. In lieu of relying on the strong multiplayer component of console releases, Mario Party Advance takes an entirely different approach to moving around a game board and playing mini-games.

Should Sega Make a New Video Game Console?

Sega came. They conquered. Then they left. Do they have a chance at a comeback?

How to Burn Games for the Sega Dreamcast (and Other Consoles)

This articles details the process of burning your own games for older, CD-based consoles. Although the main focus is on the Dreamcast, this process will also work with various other consoles, including the 3DO, CD-i, and others! Many people get a hold of these consoles but then can’t find any games! Here’s your alternative!

BattleTanx Global Assault – N64

I remember thinking highly of BattleTanx Global Assault when I first played it at my friend’s house. We didn’t do anything in the campaign mode, instead we played multiplayer and destroyed each other over and over again! That was fun then… and it’s still fun now!