"The first time in gaming history where an island blows up, Contra gave the gamer the ending he wanted when playing this apparently unbeatable game (without the code of course). With seconds left, and the island about to detonate, you would see the protagonists fly off of the island in a little 8-bit helicopter just in time. The satisfaction that came over the gamer here was immense, considering how long and difficult the journey was. Seeing the island destroyed raised emotions of victory more..."
Every gamer has a classic library of nostalgic classics. When the time comes out to pop in the dusty cartridges however, a few titles almost all gamers can agree on. Take a look at the top ten games that you should take a second (or 100th) play through.
"Super Mario Wii made it’s dominating entrance into the Nintendo market last year with an incredible battle mode. A race to collect coins and kill each other would make this hyperactive battle the best for the Wii thus far. The feeling of getting thrown off a ledge by player 2 is excruciating because you have to bubble your way back to him to get out, and of course he being the ass he is, will run away from you the whole damn time leaving you with no coins and himself with all the coins, inc..."
The 80s were a turbulent time for videogames, with the end of the industry nearly in sight. Great game innovation kept it alive. The Kartel highlights the games of the 80s that are still just as fun to play today.
Out.com takes a look back at some of the "gayest" video games which features some questionable titles. Of course the light-hearted list is entirely subjective and should be regarded with a sense of humor.
What happens when you mix together two classic games into one single entity? VGB put together five amazing retro gaming mashups.
These videos parody what happens when you put the likes of Contra guy in the world of Duck Hunt, and Mortal Kombat's Scorpion in a Donkey Kong level.
The Urban Dictionary describes a bromance as "A non-sexual relationship between two men that are unusually close". As such, gamedaily.com have created a top 12 list for these dynamic duos. Some are classics, while others are surprising.
"Oh the 80s. Bad haircuts, moderately entertaining family sitcoms, and the first glimpses of the technology boom. What else were the 80s known for? How about the emergence of the home video game platform that entertained an entire generation of people with great games?"
"Remember the first time you played a game where you couldnt get by the first level no matter how hard you tried? Remember thinking to yourself that you spent 3$ dollars borrowing a game that was so difficult you wanted to return it and ask for something more tolerable?"
"From shotguns to rockets, chainsaws to weapons that fire right through walls, weapons are what make gaming fun. You can have the greatest game out there, but if the weapons sound weak and don't pack much punch, you've lost something in the interface between the gamer and the world you're trying to immerse him into."
Some tell tale and recognizable classic video game scenes recreated with the ever lovable LEGOs. Ranging from the Classics like Duck Hunt, Contra , and the original Metal Gear, to recent favorite Shadow of the Colossus.
IGN had created a top co-op list of 10 video games that used the feature best. I'm certainly glad of there No.1 choosing as I've played this game and I must say it is the best co-op game you can get. The games are on different gaming consoles and not just one. Although I'm surprised Halo 2 made it into the top 10 list because I've played this game and didn't understand what all the hype was about.
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