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Editorial: Why Nintendo Should Make a Sequel to Super Mario Bros. 2 As a Metroidvania

October 20, 2022 Jonathan Balofsky

Back in 2019, my sister from another mister Indie Gamer Chick wrote an interesting piece on Super Mario Bros. 2.…

Feature: Four Sega Games That Have Been Lost

October 16, 2022 Jonathan Balofsky

We all love Sega, the publisher who brought so many classic experiences into our lives. But what about the games…

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Feature: The Times Sega Published Nintendo Arcade Games

October 9, 2022 Jonathan Balofsky

Sega and Nintendo had an epic rivalry during the late 80’s and in the 90’s, but have since worked together…

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A Treasure for Gaming Fans – Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups Review

August 7, 2022 Jonathan Balofsky

Video games have received mixed representation in physical print media over the years. Many books were made as references for…

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Best of 2021: Capcom Arcade Stadium Review

December 25, 2021 Jonathan Balofsky

To celebrate the end of 2021, we are looking back at some of our best articles this year. Originally published…

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Best of 2021: The Five Best Pro Wrestling Arcade Games

December 25, 2021 Jonathan Balofsky

To celebrate the end of 2021, we are looking back at some of our best articles this year. Originally published…

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Journey To Silius – An NES Retrospective And Look Forward

September 6, 2021 Jonathan Balofsky

The late ’80s and early ’90s were a magical time for gaming. There was so much innovation and experimentation, as…

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Was Friday The 13th On The NES Actually Ahead of Its Time?

August 13, 2021 Jonathan Balofsky

Friday The 13th is an excellent slasher series that has influenced pop culture ever since its debut. One way it…

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Real Otaku Gamer Retro – Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

July 14, 2021 Jonathan Balofsky

Rondo of Blood was innovative in many ways, especially with regards to the gameplay in general. The game had so…

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Real Otaku Retro: The Top Ten TurboGrafx 16 Games

July 6, 2021 Jonathan Balofsky

The TurboGrafx 16/PC Engine was an interesting console. While it never reached the heights of Nintendo and Sega in the…

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