N64November 15, 2025
GoldenEye 007
Rare's genre-defining shooter brought split-screen multiplayer to an entire generation. Two decades later, it still holds up where it matters most — in the chaos of a four-player Facility deathmatch.
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NESPlatformer
Super Mario Bros. 3
The pinnacle of 8-bit platforming. Mario 3 introduced the world map, the Raccoon Suit, and a level of variety that made every world feel like a new adventure.
Marcus ChenDec 15
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Game GearPlatformer
Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)
Not a port of the Genesis original but a unique, challenging platformer built for Sega's handheld. Bridge Zone's music alone makes it worth playing.
Marcus ChenDec 14
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GBAAction
Metroid Fusion
A more linear, story-driven Metroid that trades open exploration for constant tension. The SA-X stalking you through BSL Station is one of gaming's greatest horror mechanics.
Sarah KowalskiDec 12
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PS2Adventure
Shadow of the Colossus
A game made entirely of boss fights, each a towering puzzle of scale and emotion. Fumito Ueda's minimalist masterpiece strips away everything unnecessary and leaves only wonder.
Marcus ChenDec 10
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Virtual BoyPlatformer
Virtual Boy Wario Land
The best game on Nintendo's worst console. Wario Land VB uses the system's stereoscopic 3D for clever foreground/background platforming that no other game could replicate.
Sarah KowalskiDec 9
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Game Boy ColorAdventure
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
A surreal, heartfelt Zelda adventure on a tiny screen. Link's Awakening DX added color and a bonus dungeon to what was already one of the best handheld games ever made.
Marcus ChenDec 8
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Steam Deck & EmuDeck
Steam Deck
EmuDeck: Best Settings for Every System (NES to PS2)
A system-by-system breakdown of the optimal emulator settings for EmuDeck on Steam Deck. Resolution scaling, rendering backends, per-game fixes, and the configs the defaults miss.
By Marcus Chen · Dec 25, 2025
Steam Deck
Steam Deck Retro Gaming: Advanced Tweaks & Hidden Settings
Go beyond EmuDeck's defaults with shader presets, per-game performance profiles, custom bezels, and power management tweaks that squeeze every drop of battery life from retro gaming sessions.
By Sarah Kowalski · Dec 22, 2025
Steam Deck
EmuDeck on Steam Deck: The Complete Setup Guide
EmuDeck transforms your Steam Deck into the ultimate portable retro gaming machine. This guide walks you through installation, configuration, and optimal settings for every supported system.
By Marcus Chen · Dec 20, 2025
Emulation Corner
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N64 Emulation in 2025: The Complete Setup Guide
From Project64 to Ares to RetroArch — a comprehensive guide to running N64 games via software emulation, including recommended settings, plugin configurations, and the best controllers to use.
By Marcus Chen · Dec 10, 2025