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Beavis and Butt-Head
Genesis

Beavis and Butt-Head

The J Man July 31, 2026

Reading Time: 10 minutesThe terrible twosome headline a descent attempt to bring adventure games to consoles, while mixing in tricky platform challenges.

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The Terminator (Sega CD)
Sega CD

The Terminator (Sega CD)

The J Man June 13, 2026

Reading Time: 6 minutesA massive improvement over the original Genesis Terminator game, and just an impressive CD platformer.

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Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
NES

Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest

The J Man October 31, 2024

Reading Time: 18 minutesI try to play through the notorious sequel without help and – no surprise – it doesn’t go well.

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Kirby’s Dream Land
Extras!

Kirby’s Dream Land

Uncle Dave April 16, 2018

Reading Time: 6 minutesLet’s take a look at the Game Boy classic that introduced us all to the Icon of Ultraviolence!

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The Goonies II
NES

The Goonies II

Uncle Dave October 4, 2017

Reading Time: 6 minutesLet’s go through caves, a giant house, and even under the sea in our quest to save Annie the Mermaid armed with little more than a yo-yo and some gumption! We might even meet Konami Man!

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Super Mario Bros. 2
NES

Super Mario Bros. 2

Uncle Dave August 20, 2017

Reading Time: 7 minutesAfter the earthquake that was Super Mario Bros., eventually, there was going to be an aftershock, so let’s take a look at the sequel to the seminal 1985 title that doesn’t really feel like a sequel.

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