Absolute Nintendo Podcast

Beginning with the originals and progressing through the Junior Editions, the 25th Anniversary and Family Editions represent the final NES adaptations of Rare's Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune endeavors.

This episode looks at a pair of early NES games developed by Rare and published by Nintendo.

It's time to "soar where no man has gone before," as the Absolute Nintendo podcast reflects on this underrated NES gem from the developers at Rare.

Absolute Nintendo takes a look at the volleyball games on NES (part 2 of 2)

Absolute Nintendo takes a look at the volleyball games on the NES (part 1 of 2)

Capcom's million-plus seller is a favorite of Disney fans and NES gamers alike. In Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers, "Play alone or with a friend to locate Fat Cat's headquarters and thwart his diabolical scheme!"

S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team is a 1991 North American shooter known for its notoriously bad box art. And the only thing higher than its difficulty is the price it commands from NES collectors. Switch Online can help save your wallet, making a good game more accessible.

This episode returns to the virtual courts with a 1992 8-bit release. Tecmo's feature-packed hoops entry is the best basketball game on the NES.

Looking to channel your inner King Kong or Godzilla? Or perhaps unleash your inner alien exterminator? Look no further than this pair of nostalgic (and underrated) NES ports. They've got you covered, delivering an easier experience of classic 80s arcade gaming that's even better in co-op.

Ready to be charmed and challenged in equal measure? Capcom's NES platformer from 1990, Little Nemo: The Dream Master, is a candy-tossing adventure set in a "realm of imagination."

Four large tables are compiled in this 8-bit video pinball cartridge with a fantasy take.

This Capcom-published platformer isn't nearly as fresh as it was in the early 90s.

Join Absolute Nintendo for a casual chat about the iconic NES game Tetris (marketed with the slogan 'From Russia with fun') and its sequel, Tetris 2. 8-bit fun in under 23 minutes.

Konami/Ultra Games TMNT trio on the NES makes for a half-hour "heroes in a half shell" discussion on this season finale of the Absolute Nintendo podcast.

The real fun comes from being "approached by all kinds of people - players looking for side bets, hustlers looking to take advantage of you," etc. Vegas Dream is a cult classic that lets you "size up each encounter and decide what would be to your best advantage."

Admit it, the music got stuck in your head the second you read this episode's title.

While it's easy to find both these arcade hits in modern compilations, there's something to be said for the original 8-bit ports.

Retro sports fans can look forward to "the ultimate challenge" and a "game of guts and glory" in this episode, as we take a look at a pair of timeless 8-bit classics.

There's little new to say about Nintendo's challenging classic, but this episode of Absolute Nintendo spends 22 minutes reminiscing.

I did a show. It's a retropactum...I mean a retrospective on this Konami game from 1987.

A mixed trio led by Nintendo's dated black box game. Thankfully, Bases Loaded reflects well on Jaleco, and Baseball Simulator 1000 is also lots of fun. Be sure to check out the SNES sequel on Switch Online, also.

More shooting action as Absolute Nintendo chats about this pair of arcade ports.

This pair of early 80s arcade hits translate terrifically to the NES! 

This NES Capcom trio would later find life on the GBA via the Classics Mini Mix. 

Over 30 years ago, this duo was racing at over 200 mph! But have they finally crashed and spun out, or do they still pass the checkered flag with time to spare?