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Matt Robbs

There is nothing quite so enjoyable as bringing back memories from your childhood. We used to spend hours playing pinball in my friends basement and that really got me involved in everything retro!

Why Are Nintendo Switch Graphics So Bad?

Have you ever wondered why Nintendo creates really bad graphics? If you compare other gaming systems graphics to Nintendo’s graphics, Nintendo will seem to come up short every time. The thing is, Nintendo has always been big on using cheaper and older generation computer components to promote their products as a way of saving cost. …

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Why Did Sega Stop Making Consoles?

Sega Corporation is a Japanese multinational video game developer and publisher headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Its international branches, Sega of America and Sega Europe, are respectively headquartered in Irvine, California, and London. Sega made game consoles including Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, and add-ons Sega CD and Sega X32.  So Why Did Sega Stop Making Consoles? Sega …

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What Atari Games Use Paddles?

If you played or owned an Atari console as a kid, you know how much fun those games were. While their time has passed, they still have some significance and can still entertain you. Throughout their production era, Atari produced about 200 games. These games range over several categories and involve different playing styles. Racing …

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Why Is Atari Breakout Not Working? (3 Possible Issues)

A quick look at the term Atari Breakout, one might be forced to think that it is something to do with repair terms, however, this refers to a type of game. Breakout is an arcade game that was developed and published by Atari, Inc. It was released towards the middle of 1976. The Breakout comes …

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Which Sega Saturn Model Is Best?

The Sega Saturn, manufactured by Sega, was first released in North America in May 1995. Sega Saturn is a home video game console having 32-bit fifth generation capability with dual- CPU and eight processors. It is quite different from its predecessor Sega Genesis. Its gaming format is based on CD-ROM where the game library possesses …

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Why Are Sega Genesis Games So Expensive?

In the 1990s, Sega Genesis and Nintendo had stiff competition. It was during this time that hundreds of great games were released. Sega games have become highly collectible, steadily gaining in value and rarity. As it battled with Nintendo for exclusive games, the Sega Genesis produced some of the most memorable titles of the decade. …

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Which Is The Best Atari Flashback? (What Games Are Included?)

If you think of a brand that will make people smile, Atari Flashback will surely come to mind. Everything home video games is this brands’ specialty. Atari Flashback brand is a series of several home video game consoles that are manufactured, published and sold by the Atari Company. The first series was released in 2004 …

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Why Are Nintendo Consoles Underpowered?

We all already know that Nintendo takes advantage of the one fact that they offer what others do not offer. Again, Nintendo knows that you’re coming for their game, and seeing as none of their big franchises is huge on photo-realistic graphics, they really do not need a lot of raw power. Plus, their obsession …

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Why Are The Nintendo Switch Buttons Backwards?

Isn’t it surprising that Nintendo would rather have their buttons backward instead of forward like everyone else? Could it have something to do with the fact that Nintendo is just so big on doing their own things that nobody else does? Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about …

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How Much Did An Arcade Machine Cost In The 80’s?

Now in America, the golden age of arcade gaming is usually defined as the 80’s era even though it began during the late seventies. The era started right after Space Invaders was created. During this time, there was a rise of many arcade games that were influenced by pop culture. So How Much Did An …

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When Did Nintendo Acquire Sega?

The Sega Corporation is a Japanese multinational video game developer and publisher headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Its international branches, Sega of America and Sega Europe, are respectively headquartered in Irvine, California, and London. Sega’s arcade division existed as Sega Interactive Co., Ltd. from 2015 to 2020 before it merged with Sega Games to create Sega …

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Why Are Nintendo Switch Controllers So Expensive?

A lot of casual gamers would choose the gaming system Nintendo Switch for their daily gaming. The Nintendo Switch is a very adaptable console that offers options for a wide variety of gamers, from the  most casual gamers to the super enthusiasts. The Nintendo switch controllers are also a perfect fit for the console, of …

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What Happens In Rummikub If You Can’t Go Or Play? (Plus Other Important Info)

Rummikub is a tile-based game that is very similar to the card game Rummy in many aspects. The game requires the players to create sequences and manipulate the existing sequences by adding more connecting tiles. The goal is to put all your tiles out on the table in sets, either your own sets or by …

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Did Donkey Kong Kill Mario’s Father?

Have you ever wondered what happened to Mario’s father? Maybe you were playing the game and starting to wonder what happened to Mario’s parents? Could Donkey Kong have something to do with the fact that we never meet Mario’s father? Is this what could have started Mario and Donkey Kong’s rivalry?  Well in this article …

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Does The Nintendo DS Have a Gameboy Slot?

The current software developed and released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSI that includes the Gameboy Advance games. The DSI has a Gameboy Advance slot. However, the Nintendo DSI doesn’t have a Gameboy Advance Game Pak slot. This makes certain games for Nintendo DS that makes use of the Gameboy Advance Game …

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Why Are Nintendo Fanboys The Worst?

Have you ever met someone who would just not shut up about Nintendo? Most people call them fanboys. In this article we will go over everything you need to know about Nintendo fanboys.  So why are Nintendo fanboys the worst? Most Nintendo fanboys are brash, loud, irrational, elitist, and toxic. It turns out Nintendo fanboys …

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Will A Nintendo DS Stylus Work On An iPhone?

Do you wear hand gloves in the winter to protect your hands from the cold? Surely you have. Covering your hands makes them warm and cozy, but what about using your smartphone with those gloves? To operate it, you need to remove your gloves and operate the touch screen with naked hands.  It seems difficult …

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