Wall Street Kid for NES makes capitalists of us all

Wall Street Kid for NES makes capitalists of us all

Money is really depressing to me. Not only have recent events left me with a deep anxiety about finances, it seems that a lot of people are struggling, and the best you can hope for is to struggle less. I don’t want to discuss this on a deeper level, so instead, let’s talk about Wall …

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By the Wayside – Monster in My Pocket

By the Wayside – Monster in My Pocket

I mentioned this once before, but after the launch of the Super Nintendo in 1991 (1990 for Japan), Konami went through this weird period of producing licensed games that were way better than you’d expect. I’ve covered Bucky O’Hare, but there’s also Zen: The Intergalactic Ninja, and this one: Monster in My Pocket. Monster in …

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Retro video game chiptunes made horror movie music creepier

Retro video game chiptunes made horror movie music creepier

Licensed games have tried their damnedest to nail the original theme songs and other aspects of film scores. Horror games are no different, and we’ve seen plenty of successful examples over the years.  Going as far back as the tinny notes of Halloween on Atari 2600, there’s something about the limitations that make these soundtracks …

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