Ranking the 3 Traditional Rare Platformers Levels on the N64

Here is something I have not found on the interwebs. We have four well-renowned platformers from what many consider to be Rare's golden era on the N64. Due to the episodic structure and more cinematic experience of Conker's Bad Fur Day, I do not find it easy to place sections of that game here. Instead … Continue reading Ranking the 3 Traditional Rare Platformers Levels on the N64

Mario 64: Breaking down the Paintings

This is a task I have been thinking about for quite some time now. Mario 64, the first 3D platformer installment for the world renowned Italian plumber was the launch title for the paradigm shifting console the Nintendo 64. In the latter nineties this was the most ubiquitous uber plastic cartridge around my neighborhood. The … Continue reading Mario 64: Breaking down the Paintings

Banjo Tooie 20th Anniversary Celebration Merch Available Now!

Banjo Tooie 20th Anniversary Merch! This piece is inspired by my eternal love of this absolute gem of a game.  Banjo Tooie took everything about the 3D platformer formula exhibited in Kazooie and expanded upon it to wondrous effect.  In this scene our favorite shaman Mumbo Jumbo is joined by his supposed magical nemesis in … Continue reading Banjo Tooie 20th Anniversary Celebration Merch Available Now!

Donkey Kong 64’s 20th Anniversary Retrospective

Ahh DK64.  This game takes me back to being an upstart lad of six heavily ensconced in pee wee sports and highly anticipating immersion into the world of video games.  Up until this point, I had seen a friend of mine playing through The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64 had been … Continue reading Donkey Kong 64’s 20th Anniversary Retrospective