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ReadWrite
1 week ago
Video games

Nintendo's rarest game ever just got an ESRB rating

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a rare video game, may be coming to Nintendo Switch with an E-for-Everyone rating. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Video games

Pushing Buttons: The emulator app helping gamers replay classics from their youth for now

Delta app allows users to play classic games through emulation, which is legal, but downloading game copies is illegal. [ more ]
GameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

New Lost In Cult Book Chronicles The Rich History Of Console Gaming

Explore the history of video games through The Console Chronicles book. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

So You Want To Play The Original Final Fantasy VII?

Playing the original Final Fantasy VII is recommended for fans new to the series.
Modern versions of the original game offer quality-of-life improvements and accessibility on various platforms. [ more ]
Toucharcade
2 months ago
Video games

The 10 Best Run-And-Gun Games for Nintendo Switch in 2024

Contra Anniversary Collection is a must-have for fans of run-and-gun games.
Metal Slug 3 and Blazing Chrome are standout titles in the run-and-gun genre. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Lost F-Zero Games Recreated By Fans Are Now Playable

Two lost F-Zero games, BS F-Zero Grand Prix I and II, are now easily accessible thanks to the F-Zero community.
The BS F-Zero Grand Prix games were originally released through the BS-X Satellaview, a Super Famicom attachment that allowed users to download games through a satellite connection. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
DevOps

Video Game History Foundation honors gaming's past with museum-style displays

Trade shows like GDC can showcase not only future game industry trends but also celebrate gaming's history.
VGHF at GDC displayed a curated history exhibit highlighting specific topics like women in gaming and the importance of preserving gaming ephemera. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Podcast

Do NOT mention this game on the podcast

Night Trap is considered one of the most important games in the history of the medium despite being widely regarded as one of the worst.
Night Trap caused a moral panic in the US that led to the implementation of age ratings systems for video games. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

30 Years Ago, A Gory Gaming Triumph Changed Pop Culture Forever

Doom was a groundbreaking game that defined the concept of a side-scrolling platformer and made the first-person shooter genre mainstream.
Doom's immersive first-person perspective revolutionized gaming and allowed players to experience the action as an action hero. [ more ]
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