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Mortal Monday
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Mortal Monday 1993

September 13, 2025 Mickey Lee 5

I still remember the buzz in the air on September 13, 1993…Mortal Monday. It wasn’t just a marketing gimmick. For [Continue Reading]

Atari
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The Simplicity and Nostalgia of Atari Video Games

August 24, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

Before gaming became a cinematic, open-world spectacle, it was something far more elemental, and in many ways, more magical. For [Continue Reading]

Official Nintendo Players Guide
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The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide From 1987

January 30, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

When a lot of kids got their first Nintendo Entertainment System, they probably got the version that came with the [Continue Reading]

Retro Gaming
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Finding Your Perfect Gaming Setup

October 15, 2024 Mickey Lee 0

Building the perfect gaming setup is an exciting process for gamers, whether you’re just starting or upgrading your current gear. [Continue Reading]

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It’s Called Nintendo

September 24, 2024 Mickey Lee 3

For people who are my age, Nintendo was probably a pretty big part of their childhood. I’m sure we had [Continue Reading]

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Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1

January 2, 2024 Mickey Lee 1

Nintendo Power magazine debuted in 1988. From the beginning, Nintendo Power focused heavily on providing game strategy, reviews, and previews of upcoming [Continue Reading]

Castlevania II Simon's Quest
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Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest is Still My Favorite Nintendo Game

July 6, 2023 Mickey Lee 3

There are some games that don’t just entertain you, they imprint themselves on your memory like a dream you can’t [Continue Reading]

Ring King
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Before Punch-Out Took Over, Ring King Ruled My World

May 3, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

There was a time in my childhood when nothing felt more thrilling than stepping into the ring. Not a real [Continue Reading]

Defender of the Crown
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Defender of the Crown for Nintendo

March 1, 2023 Mickey Lee 1

The early days of my Nintendo play were dominated by action and sports games. I’ve detailed how Pro Wrestling was [Continue Reading]

Goonies Nintendo
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The Goonies II Nintendo Game Was Good In It’s Own Way

April 28, 2022 Mickey Lee 2

There are certain games that stick with you, not because they were perfect, but because they were peculiar. The Goonies [Continue Reading]

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