Author: Lauren Sisselman

A game I wish I bought -- Magic Knight Rayearth for the Sega Saturn

One of the best consoles I never had as a child was the Sega Saturn. By that point, I was using my Nintendo 64 and the brand new Playstation. But I still lusted after the Saturn console -- and I especially lusted after one game in...

Super Mario Brothers 2 -- The Mario game that isn't Mario

The Super Mario Brothers game is a cultural landmark. The charming plumber and his cast of characters have entertained millions across the globe since his first Nintendo Entertainment System game in 1985. Yes, Mario was around prior -- but for the sake of time, I'll be focusing...

Do you have what it takes to defeat Dracula in Castlevania?

There's something wonderfully nostalgic about horror movies from the 80s. That feeling is amplified when combined with video games from the same era. The graphics, the digitalized music -- it just makes me yearn to be a kid again. As I've been covering other 80's horror video...

One, Two, Freddy's Coming for You -- A Nightmare on Elm Street for the NES.

We're in the middle of the Halloween season, and that means only one thing. Binging on your favorite horror movies, books, shows, and games! While new PC and console horror games are truly terrifying, there's something nostalgically fun about vintage horror games -- which brings me...

Batman: The Video Game - A great intro for the Caped Crusader on the NES

The first movie I ever saw in theaters was Batman (1989). I was in love with the goofy caped crusader I saw on the Adam West show, and by golly, this absolutely must be the same character. The movie awed me and opened...

Collecting the different Nintendo 64 consoles, which should you invest in?

When I look back on my younger years, there's one video game console that outdoes the rest. One that captured my imagination and heart and made my summer breaks more enjoyable. The Nintendo 64.   The Nintendo 64 boasted a 64 bit CPU and GPU, a far...

Adventures in the Magic Kingdom is a fun nostalgic trip down memory lane

Capcom has arguably made some of the best video games of all time. Their lineup includes iconic games such as Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Mega Man. These games defined a generation, and have seen lifelong success. But there's one game Capcom put out in 1990 for...