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★history27 Years of Ocarina of Time: Why the First 3D Zelda Still Sets the Standard
Twenty-seven years after its N64 debut, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time still shapes how 3D adventures play. Here's why the first 3D Zelda endures.
★historyMetal Slug at 30: How a 1996 Arcade Run-and-Gun Became the Peak of Pixel Art
SNK announced a Metal Slug reboot for its 30th anniversary. Here's the 30-year history of the arcade classic — and where to play it today.
★best-of15 Best SNES RPGs Worth Playing Today
A curated list of the best SNES RPGs that still hold up today, from Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VI. Play them all free in your browser.
historyWhy F-Zero X Still Has the Most Raw Sound Design of Any Racing Game
F-Zero X shipped wailing distorted guitars in mono to protect its 60fps frame rate. The story of Nintendo's rawest soundtrack and its 64DD stereo fix.
historyStar Fox Adventures on NSO: Childhood Peak Game or Nostalgia Trap?
Star Fox Adventures returns after 24 years via Switch Online. We revisit Rare's divisive GameCube farewell, from Dinosaur Planet to a replay verdict.
historyContra (1987): The Run-and-Gun Legend Behind Gaming's Most Famous Cheat Code
Contra hit arcades in 1987 and the NES in 1988 — bringing two-player co-op, one-hit deaths, and the 30-lives Konami Code. Here's its full story.
historyDid Mario Tennis Fever's Flop Change Nintendo's Switch 2 Pricing Forever?
Mario Tennis Fever sold under 1 million copies at $70. Did its failure push Nintendo to price Yoshi, Star Fox, and Ocarina of Time below the premium tier?
historySpy Hunter: The 1983 Arcade Legend That Turned a Bond Rejection into Gaming History
How Spy Hunter (1983) lost the James Bond theme, gained Peter Gunn, and became an arcade legend — from the weapons van to the GBA revival.
historyA Fan Rebuilt TF2's Badwater Basin Payload Inside 8-Bit Battle City — and It Runs in Your Browser
A TF2 fan recreated Badwater Basin's Payload mode inside NES classic Battle City as a free browser game. Here's the story behind both games it celebrates.
historyIs It Just Nostalgia? Why Old Games Really Do Hold Up
Nostalgia distorts memory — but that's not the whole story. We dig into two Reddit debates to find the real design reasons old games still feel great.
best-of6 Old Games That Genuinely Stood the Test of Time (Modern Players Agree)
Which pre-2000 games can you hand to a modern-only player today? Six classics Reddit keeps recommending — and why each still plays great.
historyMario Kart in VR: Why the Series Took 34 Years to Get Behind the Wheel
Mario Kart Wii now runs in native VR on Meta Quest. Here's the 34-year road from SNES Mode 7 to headsets.
historyTunic's Secrets Come From a NES Manual: What Andrew Shouldice Learned From Zelda II
Tunic's secrets trace back to a NES manual. Andrew Shouldice on Zelda II, dependency graphs and the 'excitement of not knowing.'
historyThe Hero of Time Trilogy, Explained: How OoT, Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess Actually Connect
Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake lands Nov 5, 2026. Here's how OoT, Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess actually connect in the official Zelda timeline.
best-ofWhat Is the Longest Sonic Game? The Answer Depends on How You Play
Sonic Frontiers is the longest Sonic game by main story at 16½ hours — but Sonic Adventure 2 Battle takes 59½ hours to 100%. Full breakdown inside.