The Nintendo Entertainment System was the first post-crash gaming console to be released in the United States. The system was launched with 18 games in select markets in October of 1985, with a full national release in June of the following year. The system was available in 2 flavors. The “Control Deck” set came bundled with two controllers and a copy of Super Mario Bros, while the more expensive “Deluxe Set” included a “Zapper” light gun and “R.O.B.” the robot, along with the games Duck Hunt and Gyromite. Numerous franchises still being produced today, including Super Mario Bros., Mega Man, Castlevania, The Legend of Zelda, and Final Fantasy originated on the NES, as did Nintendo Power magazine. The last licensed game was released in 1994 and the system was officially discontinued the following year, giving the system a 10 year life span in North America. Selling over 60 million units worldwide, the NES was a staple of the Generation X childhood and is generally credited with reinvigorating the home console market.
In the early days of the NES, Excitebike was *the* game to have, and it’s easy to see why. Excitebike is a dirt bike-based racing game in which you race against the clock in either a time trial format or in a group of other riders. The object of the game is to navigate your … Read more
In Urban Champion, you fight an opponent who looks just like you but has bright green hair. Your ultimate objective is to knock him down a manhole, and this is accomplished through a series of fights. Each bout takes place in front of a building, and the objective is to keep hitting your opponent so … Read more
Donkey Kong was released as part of Nintendo’s early “Arcade Series”, in which they ported their own arcade titles to the NES. Although not a launch title, Donkey Kong was one of the original 30 games that were packaged in black boxes. For those who have never played the game, the object of Donkey Kong … Read more