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November 22, 2019 4 Responses

Bomberman 64

Developer: Hudson Soft Publisher: Nintendo Release: 11/30/97 Genre: Action The Bomberman series has always been hailed as great because of its raucous multiplayer. But while the multiplayer antics have kept it in high esteem the single player has been...

November 4, 2019 No Responses

Rad Racer

Every kid looks forward to Christmas as they usually receive video games as gifts. I was no different when I was young.

October 4, 2019 5 Responses

Donkey Kong Country

Anytime a book about the 16-bit era is written a chapter needs to be written about Donkey Kong Country. Few games have had the impact that Donkey Kong Country had on its console generation. Not only did it help extend...

July 22, 2019 one Response

R.C. Pro Am

R.C. Pro Am is a strange one when it comes to my memories of it. I both love and hate the game for numerous reasons. As one of the first isometric racing games it immediately stood out. R.C. Pro Am...

June 26, 2019 No Responses

Star Fox Assault

Developer: Namco Publisher: Nintendo Released: February 14, 2005 Genre: Rail Shooter Star Fox Assault should have been one of the easiest home runs possible. Star Fox 64 remains one of the best rail shooters of all time. And with Na...

June 21, 2019 No Responses

Star Wars – Shadows of the Empire

It’s hard to express just how big of a deal Shadows of the Empire was back in 1996. Even though we were years removed from the original trilogy Star Wars was still one of the most popular properties around. So...

March 1, 2019 No Responses

Luigi’s Mansion

Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Released: November 18, 2001 Genre: Action In 2001 the thought of a Nintendo system launching without a Mario game was ludicrous. After all, every prior system either had a Mario title packed in...

February 22, 2019 3 Responses

Mario Kart 64

Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Released: February 12, 1997 Genre: Racing The Nintendo 64’s early months were rough. After a record setting Christmas the reality of the system’s anemic release schedule hit early adopte...

November 23, 2018 No Responses

Star Fox 64

Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Released: 06/30/97 Genre: Rail Shooter Platform: Nintendo 64 The early months of the N64 convinced me to never buy a new console near launch ever again. The release schedule ...

November 2, 2018 2 Responses

Super Mario Kart

Super Mario Kart really is an amazing game when you think about it. With its crude Mode 7 terrain and honestly plodding pace it should fail as a racing game. But the genius behind its mechanics and design has allowed...

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