The Arcade1Up Dig Dug cabinet is just $299 at Walmart right now (down from $500). This is a great deal on a replica of one of Bandai Namco’s iconic arcade cabinets. Though the cabinet focuses on Dig Dug, it comes preloaded with 14 arcade classics. See at Walmart Like other …
Read More »The Legend Of Zelda Game & Watch Is Steeply Discounted
Getting your hands on an original Nintendo Game & Watch can be expensive and challenging, but fortunately, there’s a modern-day version of the beloved handheld electronic that is technologically superior and still has plenty of retro charm to its design. If you’ve been looking to grab one, Best Buy and …
Read More »The Complete Legend Of Zelda Timeline, Explained
With almost 40 years of history, dozens of games, and a story that spans millennia across multiple consoles, figuring out the timeline for The Legend of Zelda isn’t easy. While some games play fast and loose with Link’s journey across the ages, several constant themes can be found in these …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Theme Selected For National Recording Registry
It must be music to Nintendo’s ears to hear that the Super Mario Bros. theme has been added to the National Recording Registry. The US Library of Congress highlighted that this is the first time ever that a video game song has been recognized for the registry. Mentioned as “probably …
Read More »A Super Mario Video Is Uploaded To YouTube Every 20 Seconds
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s release bringing the plumbers and his pals into the spotlight, YouTube has joined the conversation with some startling figures: Super-Mario-related videos have been viewed over 100 billion times on the service, with a new video uploaded every 20 seconds. A new blog post from …
Read More »Original Composer Of DK Rap Goes Uncredited In Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally here, performing for you in your local theater. When word spread of the DK Rap being included in the film, the song’s composer Grant Kirkhope knew the words, so he was excited to join in too. He saw the film, put his hands …
Read More »Arcade 1Up Deluxe Arcade Cabinets Available Now At Best Buy
The first arcade cabinets in Arcade1Up's Deluxe Edition line are now available at Best Buy, both online and in stores. arcade machines. Arcade1Up describes the trio of cabinets as its new flagship design that offers an “authentic” at-home arcade experience and are built from premium materials. See all Arcade1Up cabinets …
Read More »Google Adds Retro Easter Egg To "Super Mario Bros. Movie" Searches
The Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters tomorrow, and you may be wondering if your local theater still has tickets for the film’s opening weekend. If you decide to turn to Google when you begin your ticket search, there’s a nifty little Easter egg waiting for you. Along with information …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Online Adds Four New Retro Games
Slowly but surely, Nintendo continues to build out the retro games library for Nintendo Switch Online members. The company has added four more titles for subscribers, headlined by Kirby’s Dream Land 2 on Game Boy. The three other games are BurgerTime Deluxe on Game Boy, Xevious on NES, and Side …
Read More »Dead Cells' Castlevania DLC Arrives On March 6
It’s been far too long since we got a new Castlevania game from Konami, but at least Dead Cells’ Castlevania crossover is just around the corner. Motion Twin dropped a new trailer for the DLC today, along with the announcement that Return To Castlevania will release on March 6. The …
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