Nostalgia Nuggets
Nostalgia Nuggets For 02/02/25
Every Sunday, I like to share a curated list of retro & nostalgia-themed articles, stories, and posts that I’ve come across in the last week or so. It gives you …….continure reading
Nintendo Nostalgia
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The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide From 1987
When a lot of kids got their first Nintendo Entertainment System, they probably got the version that came with the Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt combo. I wasn’t one …….continure reading
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Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1
Nintendo Power magazine debuted in 1988. From the beginning, Nintendo Power focused heavily on providing game strategy, reviews, and previews of upcoming games. It was an oasis for young Nintendo games, and …….continure reading
Time Capsule
The Evil Horde Fright Zone Commercial
It’s classic ’80s toy time in this Time Capsule feature! The Evil Horde Fright Zone playset was released in 1985 for the Masters of the Universe toy line. It featured …….continure reading
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Nintendo Cereal
In 1988, I was all about Nintendo. It had probably taken over as my favorite toy by that point if you want to consider it a toy. And I was …….continure reading
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Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
When Konami unleashed the first Castlevania cartridge on the Nintendo world in 1987, I was still too wrapped up in Super Mario Bros., ExciteBike, and Pro Wrestling to pay much …….continure reading
Essay
Ring King for Nintendo
What red-blooded American boy didn’t want to put on the gloves and go to battle with one another inside the squared circle? With this game, you and your best friend …….continure reading
Essay
Defender of the Crown for Nintendo
The early days of my Nintendo play were dominated by action and sports games. I’ve detailed how Pro Wrestling was my first true Nintendo love, and the other games I …….continure reading