When the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) launched in 1986, it ushered in the beginning of a new age for video games. Nintendo's legacy over the years has built upon the foundations that the NES laid and many of the popular Nintendo game franchises that began on the console are still going strong. From. to, the games and characters that many grew up with began on that simple, yet astounding, machine.
Though the exact numbers can get fuzzy depending on the criteria used, over 700 games were released for the NES during its ten-year lifespan. Many still stand out in people's minds, and it would perhaps be better to make a list of the top 100 games rather than the top 10 due to the nostalgia and love that the games on the NES hold. The games chosen here have earned their place due to the lasting impact they left on the video game community as a whole, their replayability even by today's gaming standards, and the popularity they held at the time of their release. That said, there are still many, many more games that could have been included, and everyone has a right to their personal favorite.
In the first year of its release, sold over 2 million copies in North America, the same number as was reached by. This boxing video game was made as an adaptation of the popular arcade games, and, including the world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson as the big boss at the end of the game. Despite the game only being promoted between 1987 and 1990, the length of Nintendo's contract with Mike Tyson, it has continued to be one of the best NES games ever sold.
The video game is a platformer that was based on the popular animated series of the same name which had begun airing episodes two years before the game's launch. With its surprisingly effective game controls, vibrant graphics, and exciting story, the game quickly became a favorite for many. In 2013, a remastered version of the game was released, bringing the story back into the limelight as many continue to replay it even today.
Although the name may continue to confuse some, the NES game is the first game in the franchise which continues to see successful new entries in the main series, such as , and many spin-offs, including the recent . The original NES game,, may have had to use a different title, but it marked the debut of the now-iconic slime monsters and RPG quest of a young hero off to defeat the Dragonlord.
captivated its players in 1986 with its sci-fi horror adventure set on the planet Zebes, as Samus attempted to recover the Metroid parasites that had been stolen by Space Pirates. It was a deviation from the platforming games that had hitherto been the bulk of NES games, with a more nonlinear action-style gameplay and a deeper sci-fi story culminating
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Love it or hate it, there’s no denying Fortnite knows how to keep its community engaged. Aside from a constantly changing island, a continuous stream of new weapons, and a new story to unravel every season, Fortnite is home to some of the coolest cosmetics in all of gaming. Customizing your character is a big draw of the battle royale, and there are thousands of ways to make your avatar your own. And nowhere is this more apparent than with the massive selection of Fortnite skins up for grabs.
Pirates are one of the staples of beloved themes in fiction, including popular video game franchises such as and . Pirate games can allow players to explore different sides of the idea by getting to sail the seas and fighting other ruffians along the way, or simply enjoying a hunt for buried treasure. The human yearning for adventure and freedom can be perfectly conveyed in the theme, and many developers over the years have explored the idea through the creation of some incredible games.
One hardcore God of War fan has taken their fandom for the franchise to a different level by creating protagonist Kratos as a custom fighter in EA Sports UFC 3. The man they call the Ghost of Sparta is such a popular and iconic video game character that many fans have tried to add Kratos to as many different games as possible, and perhaps some developers have also taken notice, seemingly enabling customization features to create him.
While Mario has become the face of Nintendo, and perhaps video games as a whole, it’s important to remember that it was in a Donkey Kong game that he really became an icon. Since then, our beloved ape has bounced between being friend and foe of the plumber, as well as broken free to star in his own series of games with an expanded cast of friends and enemies. It’s been a long time since we’ve been graced with one of his banana-fueled adventures, so we decided this was as good a time as any to look back at Dinkey Kong’s legacy and decide which of his many solo efforts stand as the best.
During the lifespan of the PlayStation 3, there were over 5,000 games released for the console. These titles covered every genre and style imaginable and ranged in quality, but included some of the best and most recognizable games of the generation. The sleek and versatile system found its way into many homes, particularly as it offered the ability to play Blu-ray movies as well as video games, and it had everything from family-friendly games to more gruesome and serious titles.
Playing games cooperatively with others can often lead to a richer and more memorable experience, and many RPGs provide the perfect backdrop for just such a multiplayer adventure. RPGs can be good for groups of friends who want to delve into dungeons and quickly slaughter everything in sight or a family who wants to explore the rich narrative of a well-told story. Sometimes, playing an RPG multiplayer with others online can even lead to rewarding and long-lasting friendships.
When the Nintendo 64 console was first launched in 1996, it was a significant technological leap over the previous systems, bringing the capability of more impressive 3D graphics with its 64-bit technology. Many of Nintendo's game franchises, such as,, and, were made even more popular during this console's lifespan. Also, the N64 was a much better choice for friends and families to enjoy games together, with its four controller ports and many of its new titles facilitating multiplayer gaming.
Retro gamers can rejoice as publisher EA has brought several of its most revered games to Steam, making them more accessible to players. Since EA launched its own platform in the form of Origin in 2011, many of the company's games have been missing from Steam, and while they were still available to users, having to split up one's library can become tedious. Fortunately, a handful of revered and influential titles have escaped the confines of Origin and they're going for some really good prices.
February 2024 was definitely an “interesting” month for the gaming industry, and not all in a positive way. However, there were several big gaming announcements that you might have heard of, and we’re here to share them all with you.
Until the Switch, the Nintendo Wii was the most successful console that Nintendo ever had, with over 101 million sales. Part of what made the console so good was the number of high-quality games the system had on it from both Nintendo and its third-party developers. Whether rocking out to the iconic gameplay of or enjoying Mario's foray into the universe with both and its sequel, the Nintendo Wii's catalog of games is pretty impressive.