When it comes to the best NES games, there's no shortage of greatness. Whether we're talking about the best Zelda games, Mario classics, or either half of the Metroidvania portmanteau that would go on ...

The NES was all about platformers, and it featured some of the best of the 1980s and '90s. These ten are among the best the ...

Although the original Nintendo Entertainment System can be charming and nostalgic, some of its games are deceptively difficult. The 8-bit graphics, simplistic controls, and straightforward gameplay ...

The NES introduced popular series like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros to the world, cementing Nintendo's reputation for unforgettable gaming experiences. Now, Nintendo Switch Online provides ...

Sometimes it feels like the same NES games are released into every console generation, again and again. Some of that is starting to change, however. Sunsoft’s Gimmick! finally received a worldwide ...

Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Bluesky Galaga is a pretty faithful port of the arcade game original. This was one of the NES games that ...

Ahh, the Nintendo Entertainment System (or NES, for short). The console that changed the course of gaming history and brought the US gaming market back from the brink of extinction. It established ...

Every month or so, Nintendo adds a few retro games to its Nintendo Switch Online retro gaming apps. We’ve seen plenty of Kirby games over the years since NSO launched, two of the best Zelda games, and ...

The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in 1984 in Japan and a year later in the United States, bringing with it some excellent—and not-so-excellent—games from Japan. Some of these NES games ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...