5 Major Video Game Trends That Emerged From This Console Generation
Each generation of video game consoles have some trends that emerge. This generation was no exception.
5 Essential Nintendo DS Game Franchises Everybody Should Play
In a world where all smartphones and tablets are capable of playing brilliant video games such as Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga, it's easy to forget about the dedicated handheld games consoles on the market. And with the 3DS and PS Vita being the latest and greatest handheld games consoles, it's even easier to forget about the humble Nintendo DS. However, ignoring the DS would be a huge mistake.
15 Awesome Custom-Painted Nintendo Consoles and Controllers
If you're a classic gaming console collector, this will probably excite you. Unless of course, you're a purist. DeviantART member Zoki64 takes old SNES, Nintendo 64 and other Nintendo consoles and completely transforms them into entrancing works of art. Who knew consoles of old could look so gorgeous? If you're looking to get a custom paint job for your Nintendo console, you're in luck -- Zoki64 is open for business. Visit his DeviantART profile for more info.
Is All Of The Hate For The Nintendo 2DS For Good Reason?
If you haven't heard yet, Nintendo is launching a brand new handheld in October that takes the concept of the Nintendo 3DS and crunches it down into a 2D sidekick. Nintendo fans are two things, if nothing else: loyal and critical. Nintendo supporters absolutely love the brand, and that love can sometimes look a lot like hate when Nintendo pushes out a product that fans feel aren't up to their standards. Is the Nintendo 2DS going to be the next flop? It can't be that bad, but the internet is buzzing with negativity.
Wii Fit Trainer? Seriously? 4 Other Characters We Didn't Ask For In Smash Bros
We didn't ask for this, Nintendo – and seriously, we asked for everyone else. Google Smash Bros wishlist sometime – we've thought of everything, but I'm pretty sure absolutely none of us asked for the Wii Fit Trainer. Maybe you're confused, though. For reference, here are some other characters we didn't ask for in Smash Bros. Please don't add them.
6 Educational Console Games For A Fun And Successful School Year
Contrary to popular belief, video games aren't a useless form of entertainment responsible for sucking precious time away from children and adults alike. Even generic first-person shooters such as the Call Of Duty titles could, in theory, help develop hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and teamwork. And there are plenty of other titles that offer similar unseen opportunities for mental growth. What follows are six educational console games that parents can buy for their offspring and be safe in the knowledge that there is an educational element embedded somewhere in the gameplay.
4 More Awesome SNES Games You've Probably Never Played
I think we can all agree that the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one of the best video game consoles ever made. The range of games on the console is truly staggering, with every genre from shooter to RPG represented. It's time to look at some obscure games you can add to your collection.
Pica Pic Brings Classic Handheld Electronic Games To The Web
Before the original Game Boy arrived on the scene as the 1980s gave way to the 1990s, all eager gamers had to play while out of the house were handheld electronic games that came as part of a single unit. There was no swapping games in and out, you bought the unit, and you were stuck playing that game until such time as you (or, more likely, your parents) bought a replacement. I don't particularly miss those days, but because they happened during my childhood I have an occasional yearning to revisit them for a dose of nostalgia. Which is where a website called Pica Pic proves its worth.
5 Handheld Video Game Consoles You've Probably Never Heard Of
Do you know about some of the random, obscure consoles that came out back in the day and somewhat recently? Nintendo and Sony were not always the only game in town, it just happens that they are the ones to stick it out through the hard times. The original GameBoy may have been what truly blew the handheld market, but without some of these lesser-known handhelds, the market may have never exploded in the same way it has today.
How To Play N64 And GBA Games On Your Android Device
For many of us, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance games were our childhood. Unfortunately for the fans of Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, Nintendo has been reluctant to create Android games, unlike Sega, which has released several Sonic games. It's here that the openness of Android excels, allowing users to download emulators and ROMs to play some of their favorite old games.
5 NES Games That You May Have Never Heard Of That You Can Play Online
Everyone knows of Mario, Contra, Excitebike, Rad Racer, Metroid, and a few others, but there are some really awesome and under-appreciated NES games that still deserve some love even today. With Nestopia, you can always find and download ROMs to experience these games by PC. Even easier, there are many websites popping up recently that allow you to play NES games through the browser. In this post, I want to turn your head towards five NES games that, with just a click of the mouse, you can give a try right now!
4 Websites To Play NES Games For Free & Through The Browser
Just recently, I put out an article outlining some of my favorite RPGs for the SNES and showed MUO readers how they can experience those games through a web interface. Not everyone has the time or privilege to be able to install a dedicated emulator, and there's no reason to because writing that article made me realize just how many online emulation stations there really are.
Project64 - The Best Way To Emulate Nintendo 64 Games
I still remember the exact day that I unboxed my Nintendo 64. I've always been a huge gamer and a bit of a nerd, and that console was a big step for me. Playing my NES, SNES, and Genesis every day became a thing of the past once I got my hands on Wave Race 64, Super Mario 64, and Diddy Kong Racing. I never picked those consoles up again. The Nintendo 64 is definitely one of the best gaming consoles of all time.
5 Great SNES RPGs Online & How To Play
Gaming sure isn't what it used to be. I haven't touched a console since the PlayStation 2 days, and I don't think you'll ever be able to convince me to purchase a new one ever again. Console gaming in the year 2013 strikes me as consisting of nothing more than overhyped first-person shooters and overly-cinematic "movie" games. That's not my style. I've always been into quality gameplay. It may just be the nostalgia inside of me taking over, but gaming was best in the '90s.
Hyperkin SupaBoy Review & Giveaway
The SupaBoy is a $80 handheld version of Nintendo's console made by a company called Hyperkin. For any classic game collector, the ability to play their games on the go is an incredible proposition, and the SupaBoy delivers that and more. So should you buy one? Read on to find out! Oh, and did I mention that we are giving one away to a lucky reader as part of Gaming Month?
Awesome SNES Games You May Have Never Played [MUO Gaming]
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is, in my opinion the greatest video game system ever made. It has the perfect amount of old school feel and style, while still having good enough graphics and sound to produce beautiful looking games. The addition of two extra face buttons and the L and R button on the top expanded the possibilities for gameplay in ways the original NES just couldn't. Throughout the history of the SNES, over 700 games were released.
Nintendo 3DS XL Review and Giveaway
Among all the big names in gaming consoles, Nintendo is definitely among the top favorites. As a '90s kid, I associate much of my childhood with playing Nintendo games. I remember growing up with the Nintendo 64, the GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, and Nintendo DS. Through all the different iterations, the gameplay had improved drastically with new features and visual effects. Nintendo is still going strong and has brought out their latest generation portable gaming console, the Nintendo 3DS. Today, we'll be taking an in-depth look at the Nintendo 3DS XL as well as give one away to a lucky reader!
How To Connect a Game Controller To Your Mac
I used to play most of my games on the computer. All of that changed when the next (that is, current) generation of consoles came out. For one, these devices had a considerable assortment of games and great graphics. Another consideration - perhaps most vital in putting me over the edge towards console gaming - was the price-quality. In terms of hardware, consoles function as an opposite of gaming PCs.