In the Netherlands, there’s a tradition that, for me, used to be the way to get cheap new video games. It used to be on Queen’s Day, but now on King’s Day, I would go with my parents and the rest of the family to a flea market. A giant field where everyone from the neighborhood and surrounding areas was selling their stuff. For me, it was the way to celebrate King’s Day! Continue reading
When people talk about legendary Game Boy games, titles like Tetris or Pokémon often come to mind. But for me, Super Mario Land 3 — better known as Wario Land — tops the list. It might just be my all-time favorite. Why? Well, let me take you back in time. Continue reading
I can’t avoid it; one of my favorite video games of all time is Donkey Kong. Specifically, the one that was released for the Nintendo Game Boy in 1994. This game has everything you could want from a game and more. It amazes me that it gets so little recognition. Even the inferior sequel has already received a full-fledged remake on the Nintendo Switch! Here are ten reasons why you should play Donkey Kong ’94 today. Continue reading
In a distant past, probably sometime in the late nineties, my father bought an Atari Lynx and a few games with it. One of these games was World Class Soccer. At that time, my brother and I were obsessed with our Nintendo Game Boy. But a handheld where the games could be played in color—that was really something new for us. Continue reading
With some games, you develop a certain bond as a player, making them mean a bit more to you than the average video game. The game in question might have been one of the first you ever played. Something unforgettable happened while playing it, or you were just exceptionally good at it. Whether it’s out of nostalgia or not, every game carries certain memories with it. For me, Captain Commando is one such special game. Continue reading
The Legend of Zelda exists for 30 years now. To commemorate this, I picked the seven best Zelda moments spanning the franchise. And of course this means that minor spoilers are up ahead. Are you ready to go on a great adventure? Continue reading
The popularity of Pokémon has become massive since the release of the mobile phone spin-off Pokémon Go. The franchise had loads of awesome spin-off games over the years. Here are the five best Pokémon spin-offs we’ve played in the last two decades. Continue reading