Absolute Nintendo

"Mario Mania" continues on the NES with this popular (but still underrated) adventure through the land of Sub-con.

Absolute Nintendo commences season 6 of the podcast by looking at one of the most important (and best-selling) games of all time—the original 8-bit Super Mario Bros.

The Battle of Olympus marks the end of Absolute Nintendo's 5th season. "Your adventure will take you through anceient Greece on a classic mythological quest."

Hit the virtual links in these 8-bit golf games featuring the names of some of golf's biggest stars.

Adventure through David Crane's unique, award-winning puzzle platformer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Snowboarding in a winter wonderland? Not quite... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

This shooter is really showing its age. "Do you have what it takes?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Also known as Dragon Quest, this NES role-playing adventure has you take on the role of Edrick's heir to rescue the King's daughter and recover the powerful ball of light. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

"Learn the secret arts of a Ninja master" with The Dark Sword of Chaos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

This episode highlights Tengen's 8-bit localization of Namco's classic run-and-gun arcade game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

This NES port of the arcade classic might "turn you into a certified Pac-Maniac!" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Absolute Nintendo examines a pair of aftermarket NES games from Mega Cat Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

"Thrash, Bash, and Smash the Competition" in this fan-favorite retro sports game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Even if you aren't a "Wizard," Double Dragon for NES is a flawed but fun 8-bit take on the classic arcade game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

"You've got your Nintendo Zapper in your hand and a pretty good supply of paint pellets" in this short but superb game of Capture the Flag. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Challenge your reflexes with this duo of first-party NES Zapper games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Atari 2600-style action swims onto the NES with Jaws, a better game than you might expect. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

You (or the computer) draw on your NES in this pair of comparable but distinct games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

A nostalgic (but balanced) look at Rare's highly difficult, 3D isometric platformer for one or two players --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Thanks to Rare's 8-bit conversion of the arcade hit, you can "Roll to the goal in a race against time!" from the comfort of your home, with no quarters needed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Season 5 of the Absolute Nintendo Podcast embarks with Cobra Triangle, a game where "Speed and skill are all that can save you." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

A season finale look at The Bard's Tale. Designated as 'Tales of the Unkown,' this immense RPG has your party (up to seven) battling monsters in Skara Brae, a town of eternal winter. The NES port has many unique features. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

The premise? Tic-tac-toe with a "star" twist. With audio-visual by Rare. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

"Fore!" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Rise to the Olympic challenge, 8-bit style. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support