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If you held on to an original copy of “Super Mario 64” from the 1990s, you could be rich.
New research reveals the gaming consoles that consume the most energy.
Despite its name, the Game Boy's mission was to lure adults into the world of video games.
In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.
For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.
Prodigy Education ranked the most game-obsessed states based on the number of establishments, events, and search trends related to the hobby.
The wait is over—Pokémon is finally joining LEGO. Here‘s what we know so far about the legendary collaboration.
In 1998, Konami unveiled ‘Dance Dance Revolution,’ and embarrassing yourself in public became one of the coolest trends around.
What better way to learn about cozy games than by playing one?
Instead of breaking your old Game Boy out of storage, snap the GAMEBABY case onto your iPhone.
Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.
Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.
The game, which is the same shade as the famous 'Legend of Zelda' gold cartridge, was produced for the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.
Willis Gibson, an Oklahoma teen, just beat 'Tetris.'
A simple two-button trick circulating on TikTok is leaving old-school gamers rattled.
Before Nintendo burrowed its way into millions of homes, it had to win over retailers in New York City—and the difficulty level was set to 'almost impossible.'
Classic video game consoles like the Game Boy and PlayStation 2 dominate overall sales.
In 1990, a new third-party device for the Nintendo Entertainment System promised players invincibility, unlimited ammo, and other perks for practically any game they owned. It was not a wish Nintendo planned on granting.