Absolute Nintendo Podcast

Absolute Nintendo - Top Gun games on NES 19.03.2024 27:06 ↓

Does Konami's short (but difficult) NES duo stick the landing?

Absolute Nintendo - Jack Nicklaus Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf on NES 09.03.2024 23:41 ↓

"Putt-Putt this ain't (Sorry, no windmills or colored balls!)" Don't overlook this entertaining NES sports sim.

Absolute Nintendo - Contra & Super C on NES 28.02.2024 22:05 ↓

Who can take down "the galaxy's fiercest foe?" Whether you call it Contra or Probotector, you (and a friend in two-player co-op) can eliminate "the vile alien war monger, Red Falcon."

Absolute Nintendo - Life Force on NES 23.02.2024 21:37 ↓

Even the most ruthless galaxy-devouring space monster can fall against a powered-up Vic Viper. Konami's Life Force on NES especially excels as a two-player co-op shmup.

Absolute Nintendo - Lunar Pool & Side Pocket on NES 19.02.2024 22:00 ↓

Which of these early NES billiard games had you hustling your way to 8-bit victory?

Absolute Nintendo - Championship Bowling & Magic Darts on NES 05.02.2024 20:18 ↓

Get that 8-bit strike and bullseye or your NES.

Absolute Nintendo - Elevator Action on NES 29.01.2024 20:44 ↓

A nostalgic look at the Taito arcade hit turned early NES port.

Absolute Nintendo - Kid Icarus & Urban Champion on NES 20.01.2024 22:00 ↓

These black box NES games would later get new life as 3D Classics on the 3DS.

Absolute Nintendo - Kirby's Adventure on NES 15.01.2024 22:36 ↓

Absolute Nintendo looks at Kirby's Adventure, one of the best NES games ever made.

Absolute Nintendo - Ski or Die & Winter Games on NES 03.01.2024 23:56 ↓

The weather outside may be frightful, but only one of these winter-themed NES games is anything close to "delightful."

Absolute Nintendo - The Little Mermaid on NES 19.12.2023 22:18 ↓

In this 50th episode of the Absolute Nintendo podcast, we consider Capcom's take on Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Absolute Nintendo - Adventures in the Magic Kingdom on NES 10.12.2023 20:57 ↓

Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and more Disney fun await you (in 8-bit form) thanks to Capcom's Adventures in the Magic Kingdom for the NES.

Absolute Nintendo - Mickey Mousecapade on NES 29.11.2023 22:15 ↓

From 1987/88, help Mickey (with Minnie in tow) find their 'missing friend' in this Hudson Soft Disney platformer, published by Capcom.

Absolute Nintendo - Casino Kid & Caesars Palace on NES 13.11.2023 22:42 ↓

Place your bets if either of these can challenge Vegas Dream.

Absolute Nintendo - MTV's Remote Control on NES 05.11.2023 20:32 ↓

Play the 80s MTV game show on your NES (celebrities not included).

Absolute Nintendo - Pinball & Roller Ball on NES 23.10.2023 22:17 ↓

Early 8-bit pinball action from HAL is showcased in this pair of NES carts.

Absolute Nintendo - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on NES 13.10.2023 23:09 ↓

TMNT Tournament Fighters brings "the most devasting street fighting on 8-bit" (and the only one of its kind in the North American market) to the NES during its final days.

Absolute Nintendo - 10 Yard Fight & Kung Fu on NES 06.10.2023 22:23 ↓

These two black box arcade ports show their age but were significant during the North American NES launch.

Absolute Nintendo - TaleSpin on NES 30.09.2023 29:22 ↓

As Baloo, pilot the mini sea-duck is this challenging, overlooked Capcom Disney Afternoon gem that's "just plane fun."

Absolute Nintendo - Skate or Die & Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage on NES 27.09.2023 20:41 ↓

It's a skating-themed episode of the Absolute Nintendo podcast, but do these games make a clean landing on the NES, or do they faceplant?

Absolute Nintendo - Power Blade on NES 25.09.2023 22:37 ↓

When aliens take the master computer offline, you must save the day. Wield the legendary Power Blade, and tackle this NES action platformer that's part Mega Man, part Batman, and all fun!

Absolute Nintendo - Defender II & Millipede on NES 16.09.2023 21:17 ↓

Defender II is solid enough, but Millipede is one one of the best classic arcade games of the 80s

Absolute Nintendo - Joust & Balloon Fight on NES 06.09.2023 21:29 ↓

This two-for-one episode looks at the arcade classic, followed by the black box game it inspired.

Absolute Nintendo - DuckTales on NES 02.09.2023 25:37 ↓

What's the best-selling NES (and Game Boy) title from Capcom? Disney's DuckTales! Play as Scrooge McDuck, and search for "the legendary Five Lost Treasures."

Absolute Nintendo - Monopoly on NES 27.08.2023 21:45 ↓

"How can an iron be a landlord?" This early 8-bit version of the classic board game answers that question while respecting your time with customization options. It also has some great animations and sound effects.