Tag: NES
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The Super Mario Bros theme music has lyrics. Yes, really!
Being a gamer for 26+ years, its not very often that I come across gaming history that I didn’t know about that makes my jaw drop but this is one of those times. I can honestly say I never had a clue that the Super Mario Bros theme music has Nintendo endorsed lyrics! Last night I…
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Miyamoto Explains The History of Super Mario Bros 1-1 Level
One could argue that the iconic Super Mario Bros level 1-1 is perhaps the most well known and recognizable levels in video game history. For me personally, I’ve probably played it more than any other map on any other game and would likely have little trouble playing it blindfolded. However, I can’t say I knew much…
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Super Mario Bros. Medley Played On An NES Piano
Without a doubt, the most iconic and memorable music from my childhood was the music from Super Mario Bros. I can’t even begin to speculate how many thousands of hours I have put into that game and continue to put into it on my 3DS while I am waiting at doctors offices or places like…
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The Unused Content of Super Mario Bros 2
If there is one thing I am always fascinated by, it is the development history of video games. Whether it is why something ended up the way it did or how the concept for a game came about, I am always really interested in learning about the development decisions involved in the games I love.…
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NES Console Toaster Mod Doesn’t Make Toast But Does Play Games!
If there is one thing that never fails to bring a smile to my face, it is a really good console mod. In the past, I have posted a bunch of amazing NES console mods (just search ‘NES mods’ on the right to find them), but I think this is probably the first one I…
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Teens react to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
While I have no desire to eve have kids, if it was to happen, I have long believed that they should be raised on older video games and gaming consoles to have an appreciation for the classics and just how far video games have come over the decades. I started out with my first gaming…