Once upon a time, two giants battled in a 16-bit arena for the hearts and minds of gamers around the world. Console Wars, by Blake Harris, tells the thrilling story of Sega’s rise and ultimate fall during this engrossing period of gaming history. NerdBacon’s News Director theWatchman brings you his full review.
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Melancholy Republic: A Tragic Tale of Political Intrigue – Interview With Nicholas Spargo
Nerd Bacon’s News Director the Watchman speaks with Nicholas Spargo, the lead designer of Melancholy Republic. Find out what inspires this tragic tale of political intrigue, as well as the state of the RPG genre.
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
Metal Slug: 1st Mission – Neo Geo Pocket Color
Platform: Neo Geo Pocket Color Developer: SNK Publisher: SNK Release: May 15, 1999 Genre: Action, Platform Shooter, Run & Gun Nerd Rating: 65/100 Metal Slug: 1st Mission is SNK’s portable adaptation of the popular arcade run n’ gun shooter. When one first picks up the somewhat ergonomic Neo Geo Pocket Color (yes, it strangely feels… Continue reading Metal Slug: 1st Mission – Neo Geo Pocket Color