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Dear Nespresso machines, this is an apology — from a coffee snob and ex-barista

I hated Nespresso and Keurig machines... until I went on vacation and the Airbnb had one. Nespresso, this is an apology: you're better than I thought.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 30

What Was the Hottest Sports Video Game of Every Holiday in the 1980s?

Since 1973, video games controlled with hand-held devices have captured global attention, with sports games taking center stage right from the start thanks to an early, simple tennis-inspired classic. For countless gamers, their love of gaming began on Christmas morning, unwrapping packages that matched the size of those coveted titles…

Operation Sports · Dec 20, 2025

Historians recovered the source code for this never-before-seen NES shooter, finished the game themselves, and are now selling it as a charity fundraiser

Xcavator 2025 was rebuilt "using the tools and environments" it would've been developed with in the first place

GamesRadar · Dec 10, 2025

Former Nintendo of America lead says leaving to help set up Sega of America is "probably the biggest mistake I ever made"

From the NES to the Master System

GamesRadar · Oct 18, 2025

Nintendo's iconic NES Zapper could have been called something else if "a third" of a housewife focus group hadn't walked out of a Duck Hunt preview: "No guns are coming in my house"

"About a third of the women got up and walked out"

GamesRadar · Oct 17, 2025

Blaze's Evercade EXP-R handheld is back riding solo, but I'm mourning the loss of one specific feature

There's a new Evercade EXP-R retro handheld in town, and the NES-inspired "solo" version is still a great option for playing classic capers on the go.

GamesRadar · Sep 24, 2025

High on Life 2 is about to be the only legal way to play notorious NES anti-classic Bible Adventures

"More than five" other games are included, and I hope they're every bit as good

GamesRadar · Aug 26, 2025

I discovered a secret 'fantasy console' packed with the best games you've never heard of – and it lets you make your own

PICO-8's brilliant, tiny games are hiding in plain sight.

Creative Bloq · Jul 17, 2025

Gamers Are Cashing In: 10 Retro Cartridges Now Worth a Small Fortune

If you’ve ever dug through an old box of video games and wondered if those dusty cartridges could be worth something, you’re not alone. Retro gaming has exploded in popularity, and collectors are shelling out serious cash for rare finds. What was once a childhood pastime is now a legitimate…

Clever Dude · Jun 13, 2025

Street Fighter 6 sees Capcom follow the road Nintendo abandoned in Animal Crossing by adding a collection of stone-cold NES bangers

Bionic Commando and Mega Man 3 alone are some all timers

GamesRadar · Jun 4, 2025