Nerdicus NES Review #4 : 8-Eyes

  (who could POSSIBLY resist that type of Box Art? Brilliant!) Title : 8-eyes Release Date :  1988 Publisher : Taxan LETS SUCK EPISODE 6 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFTtAc-LY8c So this shall be my first attempt at writing a game review while riding shotgun on a road trip across the BBQ states while my wife drives. She's keeping herself entertained with some music, while I kill some time with a game review. Wish me...

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Retro Gamer Memories #6 - Video Games + Child's Overactive Imagination = Epic Storytelling

When we last left off with Retro Gamer Memories, I spoke about how influential the Atari 2600 was in my growth as a gamer. (Link to that blog post here). How could something so simple in terms of design, have such an impact on me? And how would that change when my family decided to pick up a Nintendo Entertainment System? Well, it definitely changed in more ways than one. But let me sidetrack a little bit, if you'd let me. Yup that...

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Nerdicus NES Review #3 - 3-D WorldRunner

(I hate 3D, so god knows how I'm going to feel about this...) Title : 3-D WorldRunner Release Date : September, 1987 Publisher : Acclaim (distb. by SQUARE) LETS SUCK EPISODE 4 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA-MA13jCHA I really didn't know what to expect with 3-D WorldRunner. When it comes to 3D, I tend to develop migraines. Part of me wanted to avoid whatever I was going to get into, and toss this cartridge out the window....

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Nerdicus NES Reveiw #2 - 1943 : The Battle of Midway

(Well at least the box art is better this time around) Title : 1943 : The Battle of Midway Release Date : June, 1987 Publisher : Capcom LET'S SUCK EPISODE 3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZlW9zNiYHg I was seriously hesitant about taking on the next game in my NES collection, but like I said I am going to try my best to do things in order. Even if it kills me, which it very well might. After my horrendous...

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Retro Gamer Memories #5 - The beginning - The ATARI 2600

I was three-years old the day I turned into a gamer and I don't think I will ever forget it. That black and brown box that reminded me of a tiny piece of furniture. Those metal switches that always seem to get jammed. And the ridged top that I insisted of rubbing the controller on to make an irritating noise that drove my folks mad. That's right. I'm talking about the ATARI 2600. ...

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Nerdicus NES Review #1 - 1942

This might end up being a bad idea, or one filled to the brim with awesome sauce. Regardless, it's the perfect excuse to partake in some retro gaming a few times a week. Not to mention, I'll actually have a reason to sit and play through my ever growing retro collection. So, starting today, and occurring every upcoming Monday and Friday, I will be going through my entire retro NES collection and reviewing each one. IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER. That's...

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God I still love this strip....I miss it.

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Retro Gamer Memories #3 : Toys'R'Us Video Game Slips - Highs and Lows of Video Game childhood

If you grew up in the birth of the video game era like I did, you are all too familiar with the process of purchasing said video games. First it started with you clinging to your parent's legs, begging that they let you buy the latest and greatest game that just hit the shelves. Whether you just saw a commercial for it on TV, or you just happened to be at your friend's house who managed to snag a copy, you NEEDED to have it. You work your magic....

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