Donkey Kong 64 wasn’t just big. It was enormous. As the first N64 game to require the Expansion Pak, it opened the door to a massive 3D world full of puzzles, secrets, and more bananas than anyone knew what to do with. 🎮 Five Kongs, Five PlaystylesYou didn’t just control Donkey Kong. You swapped between…
Retro Spotlight: Excitebike (1984, NES) Long before Mario strapped on his racing helmet, Excitebike was tearing up 8-bit tracks with mud-slinging mayhem and breakneck speed. Released as a launch title for the NES, it brought the thrill of motocross into living rooms everywhere, combining fast-paced racing with just the right amount of chaos. 🏁 Track…
Before Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! became a household name, the Punch-Out!! series began in the arcades with flashing lights, wireframe opponents, and a unique dual-screen cabinet that turned heads in 1984. This wasn’t just another boxing game. It was a spectacle that combined skill-based gameplay with larger-than-life characters, setting the stage for one of Nintendo’s most…
