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9 of the Most Bizarre Licensed Video Games
From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.
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‘Finish Him!’: When ‘Mortal Kombat’ Caused a Moral Panic
The hyper-violent arcade smash of 1992 was too bloody even for Congress.
Take a Trip Back to the '90s With This Soothing PlayStation Restoration Video
You don't have to be a retro video game fan to find this classic PlayStation restoration oddly satisfying.
7 Fun Ways to Use the Internet Archive
The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.
10 Awesome MS-DOS Games You Can Play in Your Browser
The Internet Archive has more than 8500 MS-DOS games online, and they’re playable in nearly any browser. Prepare to kiss your free time goodbye.
Have $1 Million to Spend? Now’s Your Chance to Own Every Gaming System Ever Made
The collection of 2200 video gaming systems includes rare special editions that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere.
How Nintendo Conquered the Gaming World
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.'
When '90s Gamers Tuned In to the Sega Channel
Streaming entertainment may seem like a very 2000s ambition, but embers of it began stirring all the way back in 1993, when video game giant Sega announced the
Cheaters Always Win: When the Game Genie Made Beating Nintendo Games Easy
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.
You Gotta Believe: How PaRappa the Rapper Took Music Video Games to Another Level
Rhythm-loving dog PaRappa the Rapper was a surprise hit for the Sony PlayStation in 1996. But he was almost a rapping shrimp.
11 Fun Facts About Zoombinis
Zoombinis graced the screens of many a ‘90s PC, inviting kids to use logic and experimentation as they led a troupe of exploited island workers through a Deep, Dark Forest and the Mountains of Despair en route to Zoombiniville.
New LEGO Set Packs Four Super Mario 64 Levels Into One Question Mark Block
The new 'Super Mario 64' question mark block set from LEGO turns the classic video game into a tactile experience.
11 Facts About Crash Bandicoot
With the 'Crash Bandicoot' series celebrating its 25th anniversary this September, we're looking back at some of the series's unused ideas and early marketing efforts.
The 20 Worst Video Games, According to Critics
If you're looking for something new to play, avoid the titles on this list of the worst video games of all time.
A Sealed Copy of Super Mario 64 Sold for a Record $1.56 Million
An unopened copy of the 1996 Nintendo game 'Super Mario 64' was sold for $1.56 million, setting a new record for most expensive video game ever sold—just two days after a sealed copy of 'The Legend of Zelda' was auctioned off.
11 Video Games Based on Classic Books
Some video games based on books make complete sense. Then you find out there's a 'Les Misérables' fighting game.
20 of the Most Valuable Video Games That Could Be Hiding in Your Closet
If you held onto the video games that got you through childhood, you may be sitting on some valuable collector's items.
Your Video Game Controller Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It
If you touch your video game controller every day, it's probably dirty. Here's the best way to clean it without damaging the device.
Play Your Favorite Retro Video Games With This TV Console
With more than 600 games pre-loaded onto it, the Retro TV Game Console is a budget-friendly way to scratch your nostalgia itch.
5 Guinness World Records Controversies
From tainted arcade high scores to a suspected case of stolen identity, here are five of our favorite Guinness World Record controversies.
8 Facts About the Magnavox Odyssey, the World's First Home Video Game System
The Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first home video game console, pre-dated Atari and was decidedly low-tech. It came with a deck of cards, dice, and plastic scenes that users taped to their television screens.
Konami Code Creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto Has Died
Hashimoto created the Konami Code—up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start—to make it easier to test games he found too tough to play through.
The Most Successful Entertainment Production in History Might Just Surprise You
The most financially successful show in history isn't a Marvel movie. It's not Harry Potter. It's not a theme park ride. It's not what you think.
This Extremely Rare Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Is About to Be Auctioned Off for Big Money
The prototype console was once dismissed as a myth. Now it's about to sell for a considerable sum of money.