Nintendo is going through a renaissance right now. The Nintendo Switch is an excellent game system and an even better experience, continuing to win fans as The Legend of Zelda and Mario are once again bringing generations together. Last Fall, the NES Mini Classic Edition arrived, fast-becoming a sought-after collectible that was hard to get, yet great to play – a perfect way for kids of my generation to introduce 30 classic games to kids of our own. Though it was quickly discontinued (“never meant to be a long-term item” is the reason), rumors persist that an SNES Classic Edition is lurking down the road. Beyond gaming itself, I’ve previously written about the deep gaming content available on Netflix, and on July 7, that world expands with the debut of the Netflix Original Series CASTLEVANIA. Thanks to the NES Classic, I’ve introduced the game to my girls… but now it’s time to go bigger into the legend of the Belmont clan, and even the first teaser involves blowing into a classic NES cartridge. Check this out…
I’m ready to fight vampires. Stay tuned!