One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Gee, it sure is boring around here… Good thing we have the internet, so that projects like Zelda CD-i Reanimated can exist. Over 200 talented animators collaborated to produce the following video over the course of 19 months, resulting in an incredible tribute to the infamous cutscenes of the revered…
Earlier this week we brought you the news that the iconic theme song to the 1996 Sonic the Hedgehog OVA, “Look-a-Like”, had been uncovered in its original form, revealing some new lyrics that had up until then had been obscured by character dialogue. After was shared, however, fans were curious…
Move over Mario, because the Mushroom Kingdom’s true hero has arrived. Kinopio-kun, the green Toad mascot for Nintendo’s Line account, is no stranger to crossing over for wallpapers and promo images but now he’s getting in on the Super Mario 35th Anniversary fun. Each of these images adds Kinopio-kun to…
The good folks over at Hamster are bringing yet another classic to their Arcade Archives lineup this week, this time in the form of Bill and Lance’s most excellent adventure. Arcade Archives: Contra is a faithful re-release of the coin-operated cabinet that kicked off the series back in 1987. It’s…
Limited Run Games has confirmed when its reprint Game Boy Color cartridge for Shantae will be going up for pre-order, and it’s not a long wait. You’ll be able to choose between several versions of the game starting September 11th. Our very first GameBoy Color release is finally here!…
This year’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie technically wasn’t the blue blur’s first – back in the ’90s, the Japanese animation studio Pierrot produced two original video animation (OVA) episodes which were later compiled into a home video release in western markets marketed Sonic the Hedgehog – The Movie. Being made…
With respect to video game history as a whole, we’re reaching a point where certain, longstanding series are reaching milestones like 35th and even 40th anniversaries. Along the way have been multiple generations of systems, games flipping sides when it comes to exclusivity, and for a time there was the…
While indie development may seem like a recent phenomenon, “bedroom coders” were pretty common throughout the ’80s and ’90s, especially in Europe. This was all thanks to the prevalence of home computers, such as the BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64. It’s on the latter that Manfred Trenz created…
After receiving funding from 377 backers, the newest functional Game Boy cartridge from Greenboy Games will officially hit the retro format during Q4 of this year. Where is My Body?, the 8-bit click adventure from Dana Puch starring a mysterious hand searching for its missing body parts, surpassed its Kickstarter…
Say fuzzy pickles! EarthBound, or more widely known outside of America as the Mother series, is once again returning to the hands of Hobonichi Techo customers in 2021. For those unaware, the Japanese planner company produces several notebooks and planners along with occasionally other goodies intended for year-round usage. Mother…
Summer Games Done Quick 2020 wrapped up its weeklong speedrunning marathon yesterday, August 23rd, with the organization announcing that another successful total had been raised for Doctors Without Borders. The event gained 33,672 donations from viewers worldwide, making for a total of over $2.3 million. You heard it first…
Over the last few years I’ve had my eye on a charming project in tribute of one of Nintendo’s most underrated series. With some toe-tapping, cat-clapping, love-rapping jams what else could it be but Rhythm Heaven? Rhythm Heaven Reanimated has brought together a collective of artists and some of the…
