The POP-EXPOSE 

Super Mario Brothers 3: The Game Changer That Redefined Gaming and Endures in 2024

When Super Mario Brothers 3 was released in 1988, it wasn’t just another installment in the Mario franchise; it was a revolution in gaming. This game, developed by Nintendo, took the world by storm, redefining what a platformer could be and cementing Mario’s place as an enduring icon in popular culture. Looking back at it now, it’s clear that Super Mario Brothers 3 wasn’t just a game—it was a game changer. One of the most striking aspects of Super Mario Brothers 3 was the sheer creativity it brought to the…

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The Breaking News Report 

The Super Mario Bros. Sequel Gets Green Light With Official Release Date

The anticipation for the sequel to the blockbuster hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally been put to rest as Universal and Illumination confirm their collaboration on The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, complete with a set release date. This comes after the monumental success of the 2023 film, which turned the tide for the franchise with a staggering $1.36 billion global box office haul, positioning it as the year’s second-highest-grossing film. Despite the buzz surrounding a potential sequel and uncertainties voiced by Jack Black, the voice of Bowser, a formal announcement…

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The Breaking News Report 

Nintendo Announces Live-Action Adaptation of The Legend of Zelda

In a surprising move, Nintendo has officially greenlit a live-action movie adaptation of their beloved franchise, The Legend of Zelda. For years, the gaming giant had been cautious about branching out into non-gaming media, given the less-than-stellar track record of video game adaptations. One notorious example is the universally panned live-action Super Mario Bros. film from years past. However, with the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, Nintendo has become more receptive to collaborating with Hollywood to bring their cherished characters to life, driven by a deeper understanding of fans’…

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Cosplay 

Cosplay Galleries Featuring Legend of Zelda’s ‘Link’ by @caterpillar_cos

Today we have another fantastic gallery of images of your favorite professional Cosplayer @caterpillar_cos. Today we are featuring her lovely ‘Link’ cosplay from Legend of Zelda! Check out all the new photos below and be sure and let @caterpillar_cos know how much you appreciate her work!

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – NES and Super NES Creator Masayuki Uemura Passes Away!

Story By Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. This week we lost Masayuki Uemura, the man responsible for creating the NES and Super NES console. Nintendo was founded in 1889 and originally made card games. Nearly 90 years later the world was about to change. Uemura was born June 20th 1943 in Tokyo Japan. Uemura worked for Sharpe before landing a job at Nintendo in 1971. At the time not many people knew much about Nintendo. When Uemura was hired little did he know on the other side of the globe…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP-EXPOSE ‘THE LEGEND OF ZELDA’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Hello everybody. I had a chance to hit up the original Nintendo version of Legend of Zelda with my son this weekend. I remember the hours I put in as a kid trying to figure out the boards on this game. We cruised right through most of it. This is a game I loved as a kid. It was a really cool looking game, I mean the gold cartridge just sold itself. I remember back in the day playing hours on end. This is one that even my son was…

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THE POP EXPOSE – Netflix’s ‘High Score’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the Netflix series ‘High Score‘. This is a 2020 Netflix original series on the the video game boom. Atari ruled the video game world back in the seventies and early eighties. Arcades were striving as teens and young adults flooded them across the globe. The series interviews various people who created some of the most memorable games and how they came up with game ideas. I only watched episode 1 but this looks like it will be interesting to watch all 6…

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THE POP EXPOSE ‘Super NES’ by Mitchell Smith!

The NES hit shelves in the US in 1985. I remember renting the system from our local grocery store. I mostly played Mario and Zelda. When the Super NES hit in 1991 this was the best thing since sliced bread. I had a ton of games and I had major battles with my brothers and friends. My son and I recently played Zelda A Link to the Past. Back in the day it took me and my 3 brothers playing round the clock trial and error to figure out the…

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Vintage TOY Store Tour in Michigan and DESTROYING a Burrito!

On this week’s episode of JC Toy Explosion we are Visiting a vintage toy store called Chronocade and then watching my friend Clint Edwards eat a 3 foot burrito: What more could you ask for? This video will scratch your itch. Enjoy, and be sure and MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. Also subscribe to my YouTube channel for my latest videos!  

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The Legend of Zelda 1986 Edition – Story by Mitchell Smith!

1986 Zelda I had a chance to play one of my favorite video games from my childhood the other day. Zelda was a great game back in 1986 and pretty sure it consumed the better part of my summer of 1987. The Nintendo was relatively still new and Super Mario was a great game that everyone had because it came with the console so, when Zelda came out it gave a whole new dynamic to the NES. You could save your progress on Zelda not like Mario where once you…

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Nintendo Confirms SNES Classic Coming This Fall!

We reported earlier this year that Nintendo was looking into releasing a new version of the Super Nintendo this fall and Holiday season, much like they did last season with the NES mini system which was a smash hit. Now Nintendo has confirmed that the Super Nes is coming this fall and will include titles that are going to blow you away! Check out what we know so far below, and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Super Nintendo Classic, which will be out on September 29 for $80 and come with 21 games…

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SDCC Nintendo 8-Bit Mario and Princess Peach 2 Pack!

  Mario and Princess Peach 2-Pack – Convention Exclusive CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS! Price: $14.99   Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! World debut of 8-bit Princess Peach mini-figure! Convention exclusive retro TV and NES packaging! Retro Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit pixel figures! Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! You’ll never have to worry about being told that “our princess is in another castle” again with the World of Nintendo Super Mario and Princess Peach 8-Bit Mini-Figures 2-Pack. Packaged in a box designed to remind you of the televisions of the 1980s, this…

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First Pokemon Nintendo Switch Game Announced!

What would a new Nintendo console be without a brand new Pokemon game. This new game, ‘Pokkén Tournament Deluxe‘ will come with the Deluxe Nintendo Switch edition and you will come with five additional playable characters in the form of: Darkrai, Scizor, Empoleon, Croagunk and Decidueye. Pokkén Tournament Deluxe will come with three vs three team battles and online multiplayer features including the more serious Ranked Match. Are you excited to try out this new game? Let us know AFTER THE JUMP! Source: Endgadget.com https://youtu.be/ue-CBOrLnb0

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