TURN TO CHANNEL 3: While different, ‘Super Mario Bros. 2’ deserves more praise than it gets
I find that I am often connected in some way to the games that don’t get enough notoriety in comparison to their more famous kin. I think this is, in part, because of the games I had growing up, as well as my tendency to never believe in the hype or lack thereof behind a […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘The 7th Saga’ is a difficult, but underrated Super Nintendo RPG
On this, the second week of games this month that I am personally thankful for here on Turn to Channel 3, we take a look at a game I still fondly recall playing for the first time. This is a game I still proudly declare a hidden gem on the Super Nintendo, and one I […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: SNES’ ‘Super Mario RPG’ is full of personality and creativity
Ah yes, November, a month in which we give thanks, and this is especially true of gamers, if only your faithful scribe! This month on Turn to Channel 3, we will continue my tradition of looking at games that I am personally grateful for in my vast years of gaming. This week, we’re playing a […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: The original NES ‘Castlevania’ still slays almost 30 years later
I just wanted to take a second here and thank editor Rich Howells and NEPA Scene for allowing me to do this for two years now. Turn to Channel 3 has been a column I have done for over five years now, but only in the last two did I truly feel at home where […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: Rare Atari 2600 ‘Halloween’ game not worth hunting down as Michael would
One of the most fun and interesting aspects of running a video game store is having those conversations with customers about games that have ascended to these levels of popularity and expense among collectors that their legend has grown further than the actual fandom behind the game’s initial run. This often leads to a game […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: NES gem ‘Monster Party’ weirder and scarier than other Nintendo games
Sometimes in this crazy world of retro games, you come across a game that has a story that is probably greater than the game itself and, yet, these stories, these rumors that turn into truth, only further enhance the aura behind it. Today’s topic is a perfect example of this, of people digging for the […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Haunting Starring Polterguy’ is a scarily tedious but unique Sega game
October is here, so that means we’re going to talk about some games that either scare people or at least remind them of things like Halloween and the horror genre of yore. Heck, I’ll even give the month a title as generic as candy corn. Let’s call it Turn to Channel 3’s “October Gaming Spooktacular!” […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Paper Mario’ unfolded a new chapter in Nintendo RPGs
Fall is here, and with it comes a lot of changes in the atmosphere. Today’s topic does a good job of taking what was established and expanding upon it, in a way changing the very atmosphere of a gaming genre. Welcome everyone to our last review for our “64 September” theme, and it is a […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Majora’s Mask’ put new face on classic ‘Zelda’ franchise
Within the realm of gaming, there are many debates between gamers, some that rank right up there with other consumer loyalties like Pepsi or Coke. While Nintendo vs. Sega and the Super Nintendo vs. the Sega Genesis are definitely the most notable, fans of “The Legend of Zelda” still continue to discuss just which entry […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: The original ‘Super Smash Bros.’ left a mark lasting long after the N64
I seem to have weekly conversations with customers about games for the Nintendo 64, unquestionably one of the most popular consoles in my store, with a library as equally sought after. With games like today’s topic on Turn to Channel 3 during our “64 September,” it’s easy to see why because this is a game […]
