15 Awesome Video Games That Time Forgot

Never forget! Many an hour has been spent nerding out over these games, but you can't be crowned King of the Nerds without being afraid to spill a couple pixels here and there. Find out who will become the one nerd to rule them all on King of the Nerds on TBS, THURSDAY AT 10/9C.

1. Super Mario 64

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THE reason you needed an N64.

2. Chrono Trigger

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Probably one of the best rpgs ever made.

3. Metal Slug

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They just don't make side-scrolling shooters like they used to.

4. Super Smash Bros.

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This was why every N64 owner needed a minimum of 4 controllers.

5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (arcade)

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Many a quarter was spent on this machine.

6. Super Metroid

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The game that made us fall in love with Samus.

7. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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Never before, or since, have chickens been so feared in a game.

8. Super Mario RPG

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This game was so perfect, they haven't made another Mario-based rpg since.

9. Sonic the Hedgehog

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Probably the first time many people felt the need for speed.

10. Mario Kart 64

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The game that taught you to hate bananas.

11. GoldenEye 007

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The multiplayer shooter to end all multiplayer shooters.

12. X-Men (arcade)

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The only time Colossus has ever been the best mutant on the X-Men.

13. Yoshi's Island

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Who ever knew babysitting could be so much fun?

14. Super Street Fighter II

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Don't lie, you know you tried to throw a fireball with your hands after playing this.

15. Final Fantasy VII

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Best game ever? Best game ever.

Do you think these nerds got game?

You can't be crowned King of the Nerds without being afraid to spill a couple pixels here and there. Find out who will become the one nerd to rule them all on King of the Nerds on TBS, THURSDAY AT 10/9C.