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- And no, this time is is not 8-bit chiptunes...

I remember that awesome day back in 1985 like it was yesterday. The release date for the NES. I had played Super Mario Bros. countless times at the arcade in the mall, but the chance to play it at home had finally come! It is now 26 years later, and I still own the very same NES console that I had purchased all those years ago. I've had to replace a controller a couple times, but other than that, the system has held up amazingly well!

For so many children of the 80's and early 90's, the NES holds a really special place our hearts. There were gaming systems prior to the NES, but once the NES was released to the public, it shortly became the one console that anyone who considered themselves to be a legitimate gamer owned. The NES had thousands of games and created some of the most memorable and famous video game characters ever - a lot of which can still be seen and played with in the newer consoles that are coming out today.

Of course, Super Mario Bros. was a HUGE hit when it came out. Who couldn't like it? There were other games that I liked more or equally as much, though. For example, Fester's Quest.
Some of you are probably thinking, "OMG, she cannot be serious. That game sucked!" I am serious, though.

Fester's Quest was the first attempt at an Addams Family game for the NES. Once you've seen the epic introduction scene, you know you're about to play a really killer game. UFOs have taken over, and the welfare of the world lies on Uncle Fester's shoulders. He isn't the only Addams that you'll see in the game, however. Lurch, Thing, Gomez, and a few more show up later in the game.

Graphically speaking, Fester's Quest leaves much to be desired. The audio, though? It's really catchy and the beats of the music and whatnot really keep you interested. Of all the NES games, I would have to say that some of my favorite music is in Fester's Quest. Even the sound effects are well done and pretty accurate.



Unfortunately, Fester is a bit on the clumsy side, so the movement of the character isn't the most smooth. There is a fix, however. If you are equipped with the NES Advantage controller with the turbo buttons in the 'On' position, it will enhance Fester's Quest dramatically. Not only will Fester move more quickly, but it's a lot more fun, too.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that although there are all sorts of new-fangled toys, gadgets, and games out there, there is simply no substitute for the classics. I always make it a point to play my NES just to keep myself grounded. I think all of you guys should do the same.

As you probably already know, Nintendo went all out with Super Mario Galaxy 2's music, using a 70-person orchestra for some pieces, including the main title. Here's the video of such orchestra playing said piece. Enjoy!

BTW: Die of envy! Club Nintendo in Japan is offering a 2-CD set with the original music for only 300 points (plus a valid registration of the game's copy).

WARNING: LANGUAGE

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Super awesome N+ affiliate XOC, that guy we interviewed, has another album out!

Just in time for the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, he releases another throwback compilation, this time relating to Super Mario Bros 3! Oh Em Gee right? With a minimal $5 donation (you can donate more if you want) XOC will personally mail you a physical copy of his album. Here is a sample video for the piquing of your interest...
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[/IMG]Well, there are some things that just don't seem like they'd be good. This is one of them. An 8tracks playlist that made me go "....uh.?"

I clicked play, and half way through the first song I started writing this post. If you like mainstream rappers when they happen to pull a decent set of lyrics and if you're old enough to responsibly hear bad words and not repeat them with meaning, then get ready to octo-rock. To be honest it's more interesting than amazing, because you've heard all the songs and lyrics mashed up in here, but it's a new way to listen to some relaxing beats. And frankly, it will make you smile.

WARNING: EXPLICIT LYRICS
8Track: http://8tracks.com/teamteamwork/the-ocarina-of-rhyme
Tape Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/45pogy
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