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    What's Missing on NES Part VI - The Interesting Stuff(Post)

    One shots and strange worlds round it all out.For the final entry in this series, we’re going to take a look at some unique stuff that really makes the NES shine. No, these aren’t all masterpieces of

    The Dangers of Vanity Vinyl(Post)

    Video Games and Record Players I’ve landed in a sort of weird area of video game collecting, video game music on vinyl. I love VGM, and I love listening to records. So it just makes sense, right?

    Stone Age Gaming - "Complete" US Metroid Collection(Post)

    The Metroid franchise turns 35, so this time on Stone Age Gaming, we dive into a "complete" US collection including nearly every unique physical Metroid released in North America. And as a special

    It's a Weird Time for Nintendo Fans(Post)

    It’s a strange time to be an old-school Nintendo fan. For me, my love of Nintendo started with the NES. Technically I loved Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., and Punch-Out!! in the arcade, but I didn’t really

    Stone Age gaming: Why I Love BattleClash(Post)

    Battleclash for Super NES isn't a game that gets a lot of love, but maybe it should. If you like Punch-Out!! and light gun games, BattleClash and its sequel Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge are fascinat

    Stone Age Gaming: Favorite Gaming Bits of 2022(Post)

    2022 was a wild year for gaming, and I had a blast with a ton of different stuff. From pink cars to paternal radishes, to stray cats to alien bugs, here are some of my favorite gaming bits of 2022.

    Retro Holiday Shopping(Post)

    The holiday shopping season kicked off this past weekend, and this year looks like it’s going to have a lot more to offer the gamer in your life than previous years. There are some really cool gifts o

    The Animation Situation(Post)

    Cuphead has hit the Nintendo Switch, and as anticipated, I’m absolutely in love with it. Particularly with the way it looks. The game’s a blast to play, but everything about it is enhanced by its incr

    Is There a "Right Way" to Remake Games?(Post)

    With Link’s Awakening out, I keep seeing folks say things to the effect of “This is the right way to remake a game.” While I find the new version of Link’s Awakening positively enchanting, I don’t kno

    How Would You Fix Smash Bros.?(Post)

    Okay, maybe "fix" isn't the right wordI certainly don't mean to imply that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is broken. Quite the opposite, really. The current iteration of Super Smash Bros. is kinda crazy w

    Stone Age Gaming: "Complete" US Blaster Master Collection(Post)

    Blaster Master may not be quite as prolific as other series like Mega Man or Castlevania, but for a lot of us, its NES debut was just as important. What some folks may not realize though, is t

    16-bit Sequels that Never Were Vol. 2(Post)

    Last week I talked about ten games of the 8-bit era that missed out on a traditional 16-bit evolution. Game series evolving over time has been on my mind a lot lately thanks to Mega Man 11, and when I

    Smash Bros. DLC: Expectation vs. Reality(Post)

    The fine line between excitement and disappointmentOkay, so “expectation” isn’t really the right word. More like hopes. Smash Bros. speculation is a bit tired at this point, and while there’s still a

    The Controls That Kill(Post)

    Sometimes good games can transcend wacky control schemes, but wouldn't it be better if they didn't have to? In light of just how well Metroid Prime Remastered came out, let's look at a handful of othe

    Mario 3D All-Stars "Minimum Effort"(Post)

    Boycott-worthy, or just slightly disappointing?Well, after years of waiting, bucket loads of leaks, and metric tons of speculation, Super Mario 3D All Stars has finally officially been announced by Ni

    Port Town(Post)

    I keep seeing arguments online about the Switch and its library, and I’m confused about why it’s become such a heated topic of debate. It’s a very successful console, and it’s had a really stellar fir

    The Legend of Zelda Retrospective Part 7 - Something Different(Post)

    Welcome to Part 7 of our 8-part Zelda retrospective. In this episode, we look at a series of unusual releases, including a Zelda "Dynasty Warriors" spinoff, and a three-player game focused on fashion,

    What a Difference a Year Makes(Post)

    Since the end of the year is fast approaching, I've had to start finalizing my Game of the Year picks for the Stone Age Gamer Podcast. (The SAGJGLD Awards!) But the more time I spend thinking about it

    A New Hope for Star Wars Games(Post)

    Star Wars games the Empire wouldn't love Holy cow, it looks like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a pretty good game. It’s a single player action adventure that tells a story, isn’t bursting at the sea

    There's No Hype Like Smash Hype(Post)

    I’m going to nerd out about the new Smash Bros. game for a bit. Let’s go!First and foremost, I’m really glad it isn’t just a port of Smash 4. Oh? It’s “an enhanced port” you say? “It’s just Smash 4 wi