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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

“8-Bit”

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.

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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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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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News

John Wick's Prequel Game Is Filling In A Crucial Timeline Gap

By Chrishaun Baker

Will we get to see why exactly he needed to use a pencil to kill three guys?

Entertainment

Amazon's 'Life Is Strange' Adaptation Is Fighting An Uphill Battle

By Chrishaun Baker

You can look at the timeline, but don’t touch it.

Faster, More Intense

'Galactic Racer' Is The Most George Lucas-Coded Star Wars Event In Years

By Chrishaun Baker

Get ready to start your engines.

Bond. James Bond.

James Bond's Coolest New Reboot Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

By Chrishaun Baker

The next time you see 007 won't necessarily be in a theater.

Entertainment

Why Amazon's 'God of War' Timeline Could Skip A Crucial Detail

By Chrishaun Baker

Kratos’ journey might be a little truncated.

News

'Devil May Cry' Season 2 Is Giving Dante A Big Upgrade

By Chrishaun Baker

And demons everywhere just let out an exasperated sigh.

Finish Him!

'Mortal Kombat 2' Might Give Fans The Most Diverse Roster Yet

By Chrishaun Baker

Apologies to the Cole Young fans, but his 15 seconds are over.

News

One Of The Most Authentic Medieval Video Games Is Finally Becoming A Movie

By Chrishaun Baker

Lord of the Rings this is not.

Gaming

'Battlestar Galactica' Is Finally Getting Another Game, And It Looks Great

By Chrishaun Baker

The battle for playing time.

Rewind

'Rogue Squadron' Remains A Deeply Underrated Star Wars Novel

By Ryan Britt

Here’s why Rogue Squadron was so fantastic, and why it deserves another reboot.