TURN TO CHANNEL 3: Yes, ‘Ninja Golf’ is an actual Atari 7800 game, and it’s absurdly entertaining
Progress in the gaming industry can only exist by taking an idea that seems absurd, tossing it against the wall, and seeing if it sticks. Some of the greatest gaming franchises of all time were once a simple idea hoping to break the status quo of what gaming was at the time. In 1986, the […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: Atari 7800’s ‘Food Fight’ is as simple and fun as its title
In today’s gaming world, having a game that’s different isn’t just a welcomed surprise to most gamers, it is downright expected. In the 1980s, however, this was still a fairly new concept, as it was too easy to either blatantly rip off a popular game or just be plain lazy and adhere to the status […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: Much like Gizmo, Atari 5200’s ‘Gremlins’ offers more than expected
Here at Turn to Channel 3, I’m all about educating our youth, because it has come to my attention that the youngsters of today expect, yes expect, licensed video games based on their favorite television show or movie to not only be great, but super great! Allow me a moment to dust off my spectacles […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: Atari 5200’s ‘Frogger II: ThreeeDeep’ leaps farther, but maybe not high enough
The history of video games is vast, so much so that there are games and consoles that often slip through the cracks, reserved to the memories and childhoods of a chosen few. Unless you’re someone who is around it on the daily, these blips on the radar of retro gaming can be overlooked, but all […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 6’ adds too little too late on the NES, but isn’t all bad
Well, another year of great gaming reviews comes to an end here on Turn to Channel 3, and I hope you’ve all enjoyed it as much as I have. I already have a complete 2017 schedule for myself (I always work on review schedules in the summer) and I can’t wait to get started, but […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 5’ is a slight upgrade from its Proto-cessor, but nothing new
Change in video games is a funny thing. In some cases, change is good, breathing new life into a stagnant franchise, ushering in a new era of gaming, and bringing in a whole new demographic of fans. At the same time, change can totally turn longtime fans off, possibly even killing a franchise for many […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 4’ adds new Mega Buster, but less innovation and more lag
I hope you’re enjoying this romp through various “Mega Man” games in “Mega December” here on Turn to Channel 3! Today, we fly our Rush Jet into territory that perhaps is more reserved for expense and availability and not necessarily quality, but that’s why I’m here, so let’s look at “Mega Man 4” on the […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man 3’ isn’t as appreciated as its predecessor, but it’s a solid sequel
Mega Man, as a whole, has become quite the enigma for new gamers, as Capcom has been criticized heavily for dragging its star mascot, along with its creator, through the mud and muck in recent years. With rumors swirling about Capcom wanting to revisit their franchises of old, it is certainly worth scrolling through the […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Mega Man Soccer’ is an unusual SNES game but has a few kicks
December has arrived, so here on Turn to Channel 3, I must ask the question: “Why have an ordinary December when you can have a Mega December?” That’s right – all this month, we’re taking a look at some of the Blue Bomber’s adventures, including one today that probably had more than a few of […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: While not a total bummer, ‘TMNT’ didn’t start off on right Foot on NES
From yours truly to all of you, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there reading this, wherever you are. You know, sometimes being thankful about something is appreciating it despite its flaws, and that’s especially true with today’s topic on our final trek through November together. It happens all the time when you grow up, looking […]
