Nostalgia
How Donkey Kong spawned a 40-year legacy
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Donkey Kong by looking back at the franchise’s humble beginnings and meteoric rise to fame.
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Why Sunshine is the weakest link of the Super Mario franchise
Theres no denying that Super Mario Sunshine is a beautiful game, but what else does it really have going for it? An analysis of Sunshine without the nostalgia goggles.
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What open world games can learn from Super Mario 64
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the world around you? Do you ever feel like you’re just reliving the same day, over and over? Have you ever thought to yourself, “This has gone on long enough; I just want it to end?”
If so, you may be suffering from O.W.F. (Open World Fatigue).
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What your favorite retro console says about your personality
Your personality determined by your favorite connsole, from Atari to Nintendo to PlayStation to XBox. What system defines you best?
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Super Mario 64 vs. Banjo-Kazooie
It’s innovator vs. imitator. Name brand vs. knockoff. This is Clone Wars.
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Animal Crossing: if Fyre Festival was fun
What is it about being dropped off on a deserted island, forced into serfdom, and doing menial labor for hours that makes Animal Crossing so much fun?