Vintage Super Mario Bros. video game sells for $114,000
Vintage Super Mario Bros. video game sells for $114,000
11th July 2020
"An unopened copy of a vintage Super Mario Bros. video game has been sold for $114,000 in an auction that underscored the enduring popularity of entertainment created decades ago."
An unopened copy of a vintage Super Mario Bros. video game has been sold for $114,000 in an auction that underscored the enduring popularity of entertainment created decades ago.
A bidder who wished to remain anonymous snapped up an early version of the pioneering Super Mario Bros. game released in 1985 for Nintendo’s NES console during an auction conducted Friday by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions.
The $114,000 price eclipsed Heritage Auctions’ previous record amount for a video game, which was a $100,150 bid made early last year for an unopened copy of the same game.
The Super Mario Bros. copy that sold for a new record was part of a collection of video games from the 1980s and 1990s that sold to various buyers for nearly $700,000, which was well above Heritage Auction’s initial target of about $500,000. Other titles auctioned off included “Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!” a 1987 video game based on the former former heavyweight boxing champion, that sold for $50,400.
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Top 10 Free Android Games 2022 | REVIEWS
2nd May 2022
"Games which can be played anytime anywhere!"
Click on the link to be redirected straight to their google play link, thank us later!
1. Alto’s odyssey Alto's Odyssey is one of the best free Android game. It features gorgeous graphics, simple mechanics, and very relaxing gameplay. Players ski down a hill avoiding obstacles and making massive jumps. The game allows players to collect items that can be traded in for various customization options. Game is very simple, but effective and the dark, gradient colors add a good atmosphere for the game. There are in-app purchases, but they are all for customization stuff so it's entirely optional and it doesn't give any advantages in gameplay.
Asphalt 9 Legends is one of the best racing game Android has to offer. Get in gear and take on the world’s best, most fearless street racers. The game features lots of real hyper-cars for you to drive that is unlike that found in any other gamelike Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and W Motors. Players are free to pick their dream car you need and race across spectacular locations against rivals. Hit the fast track to become a Legend of the track breaking your limits.
3. Critical Ops Critical Ops is an FPS style 3D MULTIPLAYER game build for mobile. Experience action, where fast reflexes and TACTICAL skills are essential to success. This game is a first-person shooter that features competitive combat through beautifully crafted maps and challenging game modes. Battle among your band of brothers or lead an individual scoreboard.
This game's outcome is determined by skills and strategy. With no in-app purchases giving competitive advantages, the game guarantees a FAIR-TO-PLAY scene!
4. EA FIFA Soccer Build your Ultimate Team and take on opponents as you train your players because the new season of FIFA Mobile is here. This game features all-new game-play, HD graphics, Head to Head mode, team Chemistry, and more with an upgraded game engine. It’s football, taken to a whole new level. This game is very addictive and boredom killer bundled in a small package which is under 100MB.
5. PUBG Mobile PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS goes mobile. In this game, 100 players parachute onto a remote 8x8 km island for a winner-takes-all showdown. Players have to locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a graphically and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. This game is all about land, loot, and do whatever to survive for Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
6. Unkilled 2 Time to kill some zombies. New York City is the epicenter of a terrifying zombie apocalypse. You can choose one of five unique characters and join the elite team known as the Wolf-pack, a task force assigned to combat the walking dead threat and discover the secret behind the cataclysmic plague. The game also provides PvP multiplayer, so ask your friend to join and challenge each other.
7. Asphalt Xtreme One of the best off-road racing game available today. This game allows you to break free from the ordinary and enter uncharted territory of rally racing. Game is designed to race around sand hills, charge through canyons, drift across the dirt and climb past your opponents to reach the finish line as part of an absolutely extreme racing experience!
Modern Combat 5 is one of the best first-person shooter game. Step onto the battlefield and experience the most realistic gameplay with its great graphics, high-powered guns, and intense online multiplayer action. Players are required to create a squad from 9 classes, add your friends for team play and test your skills in dynamic warfare against online rivals from around the world!
9. Hitman Sniper One of the most popular games on PC is now available for Android phones as well. At the time of launch, you had to buy the game to play it, but now you can download it for free. Hitman is a mission-based game. This game allows you to step into the shoes of Agent 47 in Hitman Sniper and discover the most compelling sniper experience on mobile.
Sky Force Reloaded” is the Old is Gold arcade shooting game, with modern visuals and design. This new entry in the series will keep you entertained with all the things you’ve come to love in scrolling shooters. It will draw you in with its beautiful environments and intense effects It will leave you wishing for more, once it’s over. Fortunately, it will be a while before that happens.
An old game with the new gameplay. You play as Mario by tapping as he constantly runs forward. Players need to time their taps to pull off stylish jumps, mid-air spins, and wall jumps to gather coins and reach the goal. Super Mario Run can be downloaded for free and play right away. Its a classic game with a modern twist.
Nubia Red Magic 5G Gaming Phone with 80W Fast Charging Feature
1st February 2020
"Recently, Nubia via their Weibo account teased a video of the phone’s new low latency wireless screencasting feature and now company’s president Ni Fei via Weibo teased us with the new super fast 80W charging."
Nubia is popular for its Red Magic Gaming phones and according to a recent development the company is building a strong phone which will feature a 44Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865, dual-mode 5G and blazing fast 80W fast charging. Recently, Nubia via their Weibo account teased a video of the phone’s new low latency wireless screencasting feature and now company’s president Ni Fei via Weibo teased us with the new super-fast 80W charging.
The teased photo shows a detailed charging log of the upcoming Red Magic 5G phone in which, we see a current of 9.6 amps alongside a voltage of 8.4 equating to an 80W power flow and will support USB PD charging protocol. No further information has been given about it and we will have to wait to see further development.
Puzzler Game: Monument Valley 2 is currently free on iOS and Android
29th March 2020
"In a small but meaningful move that will help a lot of people with Android devices stuck at home, Monument Valley 2 is now free to download and play on the Google Play Store."
With the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic entering a critical phase globally, and everyone staying at home amidst global lockdowns, some games to help pass the time. In a small but meaningful move that will help a lot of people with Android devices stuck at home, Monument Valley 2 is now free to download and play on the Google Play Store. One of the best games you can play on an Android device right now, Monument Valley 2 puts before the player various geometry-based puzzles to solve and pass through the levels.
Monument Valley 2 can be downloaded for free right now. We were able to download it for free in Nepal, so interested users should jump on the opportunity while it lasts. Monument Valley 2 was released in 2017 and is the sequel to Monument Valley, which was released in 2014. Only the second edition is free for now; the first game in the series is not free to download.
A lot of game and app developers have been making their games free to play or use for a limited time, helping people stay productive and occupied during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The video game industry sees record April sales: survey
27th May 2020
"A total of $1.5 billion was spent on video game hardware, software, accessories and game cards, eclipsing a previous April high of $1.2 billion spent in the US in 2008, according to NPD analyst Mat Piscatella."
A report in AFP states that spending on video games in the US jumped to a new April record as locked-down consumers sought refuge in play, industry figures released Friday showed.
A total of $1.5 billion was spent on video game hardware, software, accessories and game cards, eclipsing a previous April high of $1.2 billion spent in the US in 2008, according to NPD analyst Mat Piscatella.
April was the first full month of tight restrictions on people's movements in the US to prevent the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.
Sales of video game software alone climbed 55 percent to $662 million, a new record high for the month, according to NPD.
"Final Fantasy VII: Remake" was the top best selling video game during the month, setting a new sales record for the blockbuster vide game franchise, Piscatella's analysis showed.
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" continued to be a hot seller, being the second most purchased title during April, followed by "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."
Animal Crossing has been the best-selling video game for Nintendo Switch consoles during the past year, according to NPD.
In a sign that people stuck at home want to move a bit while sheltering-in-place, the latest edition of "Just Dance" from Ubisoft boogied its way onto the NPD list of top selling games.
US spending on video game hardware more than doubled to $420 million, the highest April total since 2008 and despite the fact that new PlayStation and Xbox consoles are due for release later this year.
Nintendo Switch was the most popular console among buyers.
"Year-to-date dollar sales of Nintendo Switch are the highest of any hardware platform in US history," Piscatella said in his analysis.
Meanwhile, sales of Xbox One and PlayStation 4 were each up 160 percent from the same month last year, according to NPD.
The news comes with several big tech firms moving deeper into gaming.
Google recently launched its streaming game service Stadia, and the new Apple Arcade platform offers titles for iOS-powered devices.
Facebook last month launched a stand-alone app allowing users to create and watch live streams of games.
Amazon this week released its first big-budget game Crucible from its Amazon Game Studios.
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