NES Chronicles ‘Super Mario Bros.’
UNITED STATES—America it was the video game that changed the world of video games as we know it. It was released in 1985, it was the game that came with the Nintendo gaming system. It is the classic and fan favorite till this day, “Super Mario Bros.” Now, I know what some of you might be thinking, why would...
SNES Game Chronicles: “Secret Of Evermore”
HOLLYWOOD—There is something I learned about myself during the pandemic: I was always a great gamer, but as I got older my ability to game just hit the sideline because of becoming an adult. The pandemic gave me a bit more time to indulge in my favorite pastime, even more so the fact that I learned about this streaming...
SNES Chronicles: “Super Mario World”
UNITED STATES—I promised that I would talk this week about a game and a name that I am certain is synonymous with any gamer. I mean who hasn’t heard of Mario, notably, Mario Bros from the 1985 NES video game system. That game was not easy people, and neither are any of its subsequent sequels. However, that is for...
SNES Chronicles ‘TMNT IV: Turtles In Time’
UNITED STATES—A little known secret about me that you may not know, as a kid I was massive fan of the cartoon “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” I had EVERY single action figure and toy there is of the iconic heroes. That means I was also a fan of the movies and the video games. I will tell you something...
SNES Chronicles “Mega Man X3”
UNITED STATES—This was the video game as a child I wanted more than any other video game that I could ever recall. I was in the midst of middle school, I had always been a fan of the franchise so much to the point that I sent a letter to the creator of the franchise with ideas I had...
The NES Classic Is Mine!
UNITED STATES—Something great has transpired in the world of video games in the past 2 years. First, Nintendo released the NES Classic, which flew off the store shelves quicker than you can count to three. The success of that system led to Nintendo unleashing the SNES Classic in September 2017 to major success. If you’re a kid of the...
SNES Chronicles “Super Castlevania”
UNITED STATES—The gaming chronicles with the Super Nintendo system continues this week, but this time as we turn our focus on a game that involves a whip, Dracula, a full moon and got its start on the NES better known as the Nintendo game system. Any clues? I’m referring to “Castlevania,” but in this case “Super Castlevania.” The 1986...
NES Chronicles “Punch-Out”
UNITED STATES—If there is one thing people know about me, I’ve never been a fan of sports video games. Why? They just aren’t that exciting to me if I have to be honest. However, there is one classic that I come to time and time again from the NES gaming system. Any guesses? I’m talking about “Punch Out.” The...
SNES Chronicles “Super Metroid”
UNITED STATES—The Super Nintendo Chronicles continue this week with a game I know I’m not the only fan of, “Metroid” or in this case “Super Metroid.” Look, as a kid I played the original “Metroid” on the NES system and that was a tough game because it was damn hard to decipher one room from the other. What I...
SNES Chronicles: “Zelda: A Link To The Past”
UNITED STATES—So far in our SNES Chronicles, we have discussed “Secret of Evermore” and “Super Mario World.” This week I want to discuss another game that reminds me of my childhood vividly and is a game that allows one to escape and get immersed into the Light and Dark World. Any guesses as to what game I am referring...