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 »Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection Is Coming To Consoles On April 19
Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series will be released for PS4 and Nintendo Switch on April 19. The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series contains remastered versions of the first six Final Fantasy games. Updates include rearranged soundtracks with original composer Nobuo Uematsu at the helm, …
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 »What's Fact And What's Fiction In Apple TV+'s Tetris Movie
Tensions are high throughout Apple TV+’s Tetris, but all hell breaks loose in the movie’s final moments. Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) has just closed a major deal to distribute Tetris, and now has to leave Moscow ASAP before the KGB catches him. Throughout the film, the Russian security agency has …
Read More »Snag An Awesome PC Game For Free Today
Looking for a Metroidvania to sink your teeth into? Then head over to GOG and check out Alwa’s Awakening. Not only does it offer 400 unique rooms to overcome, but right now GOG is giving the game away for free. However, you’ll have to move quickly–the free giveaway ends tomorrow, …
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