NES
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The Super Mario Bros. 2 overworld theme is a musical masterpiece
Though far from the most recognized composition of the early Super Mario games, the SMB2 overworld theme shows inspiration from a range of genres while evoking a variety of feelings to players.
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Retro rewind: An ode to the CRT TV
Though long obsolete by conventional standards, the CRT TV remains an essential for our collection – and it isn’t just about the games.
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The 3 NES games I’m looking to add to our collection the most
The oldest console in our library, the NES remains an overlooked system by both my wife and I since we began collecting.
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Retro rewind: Ranking the 8 worlds in Super Mario Bros. 3
Introducing the concept of hub worlds to a wide array of video games, Super Mario Bros. 3 explores a variety of themes across its eight worlds. Long regarded as one of the signature titles of the Super Mario series, Super Mario Bros. 3 was revolutionary at the time of its…
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Video game review: Super Mario Bros.
Approaching 40 years since its initial release, Super Mario Bros.’ impact on the franchise, video games and pop culture as a whole remain indelible.
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4 titles in our collection that exemplify video games as an art form
While music, film and television have long been afforded legitimacy and respect as a form of art, video games do not necessarily hold the same cultural reputation.
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Retro rewind: Ranking the items in Super Mario Bros. 3
Thirty-five years after its North American release, I take a look back at the innovative power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and how many serve as useful tools during a run of the game.
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Video game collection: NES games
We currently own physical copies of the following Nintendo Entertainment System games, with their North American release date listed: