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How the "failed" Nintendo Power Glove found an unexpected second life

By Eric Francisco

It sold at retail for just a year, but its impact is still felt today.

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This underrated NES RPG paved the way for oddball gems like EarthBound

By Tomas Franzese

This odd 8-bit NES game is still fondly remembered by many.

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Coined

How a beloved video game style was spawned out of necessity

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One classic game explains why Among Us is the hottest thing in the world

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Coined

How a beloved video game style was spawned out of necessity

By Danny Paez

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Gaming

Wild Gunman: How Nintendo's "baby's toy" changed games forever

By Jen Glennon

This "baby's toy" had a far bigger impact than you realize.

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One classic game explains why Among Us is the hottest thing in the world

By Danny Paez

Next-gen graphics can never overshadow fun with friends.

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How two twins and an egg took on Nintendo's Super Mario

By David Jesudason

Straight outta Blighty.

8-bit week

How the "failed" Nintendo Power Glove found an unexpected second life

By Eric Francisco

It sold at retail for just a year, but its impact is still felt today.

8-Bit Week

This underrated NES RPG paved the way for oddball gems like EarthBound

By Tomas Franzese

This odd 8-bit NES game is still fondly remembered by many.

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The worst video game of all time got one thing hilariously right

By Jake Kleinman

E.T. destroy video game industry?

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You need to play this classic racing game for free on Nintendo Switch ASAP

By David Grossman

This challenging title kicked off a crucial partnership.

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Sweet Home: The forgotten 1989 game that inspired the survival horror subgenre

By James Balmont

Resident Evil makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.

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Amazon Prime Just Added The Best Game In A Classic Open-World Crime Trilogy

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A perfect pitstop before heading to The Old Country.

Retrospective

30 Years Ago, The Most Pivotal 'Star Wars' Game Predicted The Modern Age

By Ryan Britt

It's a 'Dark Forces' world, we're just living in it.

Gaming

Switch Online Getting Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Is A Bigger Deal Than You Might Think

By Robin Bea

Two more Game Boy classics are available on Nintendo Switch.

Opinion

Why Do We Still Not Have a Daredevil Game?

By Hayes Madsen

It’s past time.

Gaming News

The Biggest Publishers Of 2025 Are Coming Off An Amazing Year

By Trone Dowd

Sega takes the top spot a third time.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Turns Hideouts Into A Cozy Building Sim

By Robin Bea

Build a home away from the battlefield.

Game Guides

Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Craft Traps and Capture Monsters

By Hayes Madsen

Be a nice hunter.

Gaming News

Monster Hunter Wilds Unveils Its First Event Quests With Exclusive Rewards

By Robin Bea

There’s even more Monster Hunter Wilds on the way soon.

Gaming News

The Biggest Marvel Game Of The Year Just Got A Huge Update

By Trone Dowd

Cap and Black Panther settle their differences

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Monster Train Is A Blazingly Original Deckbuilder Now On Xbox Game Pass

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