Contra gets the 3D treatment but something is missing
See Contra in 3D. NAO.
Fancy some Contra? If you owned an NES back in 1988, you’re probably getting misty-eyed from the nostalgia. Since its original release, Contra has occasionally returned to punish/entertain the hardcore fan. Machinima recently came out with a different kind of Contra—a Half-Life 2 mod, to be exact. The result: You get to see the entire jungle stage in 3D, but instead of the machine-gun toting Billy or Lance, you get Gordon Freeman, the Half-Life protagonist.
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NES cartridge plays NES games
October 26, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
No NES necessary here.
We all know how it gaming is supposed to work: insert the cartridge or disk in the console and play countless hours. But have you ever imagined doing it the other way around? Welcome to the world of modding, where anything is possible. Ben Heck forum member “airz” decided to literally make his NES cartridge playable—without the NES.
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Stop-motion LEGO pays tribute to 8-bit games
August 24, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
This 8-Bit Trip will BLOW YOUR MIND.
If you’re an 80s child and love all things 8-bit, then you’d probably get misty eyed watching this mind-blowing tribute to Pong, International Karate, Tetris, the NES, and Super Mario Bros., among other things. “8-Bit Trip” is a labor of love by Daniel Larsson and Tomas Redigh of Rymdreglage.
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Tips and Tricks - Punch-Out!! (Wii)
August 20, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Super Macho Man comes with a few new tricks.
During Punch-Out!!’s NES days, Super Macho Man is remembered as the boxer before the final match, the pugilist you have to go through before fighting Mike Tyson or Mr. Dream. In the Wii version of Punch-Out!!, Super Macho Man gets a slight demotion and is placed a couple of matches before the dream fight. However, this doesn’t mean that Super Macho Man is no less dangerous. Today, we’ll tell you how to knock Super Macho Man down in the first round.
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Punch-Out!!’s NES secrets revealed
Know the truth behind Mario's Punch-Out!! cameo.
The old NES version of Punch-Out!! holds a 22-year secret that even its most hardcore fans know nothing about. In a recent roundtable for the Wii version of the boxing classic, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata talked with several developers about a few interesting revelations about Punch-Out!!’s NES version.
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Review - Punch-Out!! (Wii)
May 28, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Punch-Out!! is back!
The mention of Punch-Out!! to any 80s child would get them misty eyed with nostalgia and with good reason. Not only did the original game wean a generation of young gamers, but it also took the NES by storm with its cast of colorful boxers and enduring gameplay that remains enjoyable to this day. Interestingly, the new Wii version of Punch-Out!! plays a lot like the NES version, and that’s what makes it so remarkable.
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Reviews Surfing - Punch-Out!! (Wii)
May 20, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Punch-Out!! arrives swinging for the Wii.
Memories of Punch-Out!! for the NES usually involve carefree Saturday mornings, endless hours of playing, and thumb blisters, among others. A new Punch-Out!! has finally arrived for the Nintendo Wii and so far, the old-school “sports” game has been a knock-out among the rabid enthusiast press. See what a few has to say about the Wii’s new release:
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LEGO NES? Hell yes!
May 17, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Presenting, the LEGO NES.
They make LEGO out of anything. LEGO Rock Band, LEGO Batman, LEGO DSi—you name it. Well, Flickr user Arkov made a LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, complete with opening cartridge tray and controllers! See more pictures after the jump.
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Preview provides more details on Punch-Out!! for Wii
May 12, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Punch-Out!! is hitting the Wii next week.
If you’re an old-school Nintendo fan, then you’re probably excited these days. In less than a week, Punch-Out!!, a highly-anticipated boxing game for the Wii, would finally be released. Punch-Out!! was last seen on the Super NES, and it took 15 years for another one to come out. From the looks of this latest preview, Punch-Out!! for the Wii is worth the wait.
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Modder fashions Nintendo purse
May 3, 2009 by Mike · 2 Comments
Just add one NES controller, and voilà.
More often than not, gaming is associated as a male activity. And why not? Gaming shirts, movies, and doodads are usually made for the guys. Modder Jeri Ellsworth seeks to change all that by turning her purse into a Nintendo masterpiece that could put Princess Peach to shame. Ellsworth slapped together a couple of NES controllers and an LCD for some old-school Super Mario. Observe:
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