Games & Toys
15 Fun Facts About the Nintendo Game Boy
The Game Boy Light, a Japanese-only release, had a built-in backlit screen allowing people to play in low light conditions.
From retro arcade machines to the latest gaming consoles, video games have come a long way. Whether you’re a fan of classic 8-bit adventures or modern open-world masterpieces, gaming has shaped entertainment and culture for decades.
Explore the history, technology, and fascinating facts behind video games and consoles!
Games & Toys
15 Fun Facts About the Nintendo Game Boy
The Game Boy Light, a Japanese-only release, had a built-in backlit screen allowing people to play in low light conditions.
Games & Toys
5 Fun Facts About Sony’s PlayStation 2
In 2002, a British man named Dan Holmes loved his PS2 so much he legally changed his name to Mr. PlayStation 2.
Games & Toys
10 Fun Facts About Princess Peach
In 2007, Princess Peach ended up on Forbes’ list of Wealthiest Fictional Billionaires.
Games & Toys
5 Awesome Facts About Sony’s PlayStation One
The original PlayStation wasn't actually Sony’s sole brainchild. It was initially a partnership with Nintendo.
Holidays & Celebrations
National Mario Day | March 10 (MAR10)
In 1983, the first Mario Bros. game was released featuring Mario and his brother Luigi.
Games & Toys
Interesting Facts About Nintendo’s Wii U
The Nintendo Wii U gamepad is not only a controller, additional screen, and separate console, but can also control your TV!
Games & Toys
Call of Duty: Ray Gun Facts
One of the first times anything remotely resembled a ray-gun appeared was in H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds in 1989.
Games & Toys
20 Interesting Facts About the Nintendo 64
The final Nintendo 64 cartridge game ever made was "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and was released in 2002.
Games & Toys
12 Fun Facts About Space Invaders
Did you know that the legendary arcade game “Space Invaders” was developed in 1978?
Games & Toys
Fun Facts About Pac-Man
Did you know that originally, the pellets that Pac-Man eats were going to be large cookies?
Games & Toys
Interesting Facts About Sony’s Playstation 4
In order to prevent wire cluttering, designers of the PS4 created a downwards slope at the back of the console.
Games & Toys
Interesting Facts About Microsoft’s Xbox One
Did you know you can Skype with your friends whilst watching TV or playing a game with an Xbox One?