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Nintendo was voted the No.1 game developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary reader survey; the company issued a translated thank-you message referencing the Famicom and...
Crisis Force, Konami's 1991 Famicom shooter, appears as a hidden bonus in the newly released M2-developed Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection on Nintendo Switch and...
Hashire Hebereke: EX, a modern remake of Sunsoft's 1994 Super Famicom racer developed by CRT Games, launches on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on September 3, 2026....
Nintendo veteran Takashi Tezuka will retire from his Executive Officer role in June 2026 but will continue at Nintendo as a producer, the company confirmed in a recent...
A year-by-year analysis of Nintendo's post-Switch era, summarizing major releases, release dates, and developer highlights from 2017 through 2023.
Taito's Rainbow Islands Console Selection launches on Nintendo Switch October 8, 2026, featuring six home ports, a never-released Mega Drive/Genesis cartridge build,...
Gotcha Gotcha Games is shutting down rpgmakerweb.com and launching RPG MAKER GUILD. Community content posted since 2012 will not be migrated.
Hamster brings Taito's 1985 arcade classic Legend of Kage's Famicom port to Console Archives on Switch 2 and PS5 on June 18, 2026. Details on platforms, pricing, and...
Diggy Diggy Mole, a new Metroid-like NES/Famicom homebrew from Novasplore Games, is now available physically via the Homebrew Factory. Read about gameplay, 6502...
Hamster announces Taito's 1990 arcade classic Cameltry for Arcade Archives/Arcade Archives 2 on June 4, 2026, and Sunsoft's Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of...
Edia and Yanoman Corporation revive three classic Super Famicom RPGs in the Aretha Collection 1993-1995, launching for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 in Japan on July...
Nihon Game reveals the Hiryū no Ken Collection, bringing four classic martial arts action titles from the Famicom era to PC in an all-Japanese-language package....
Kan Naito's Lady Stalker 2D will begin crowdfunding on October 9, 2026. The Famicom-style RPG, featuring character designs by the late Yoshitaka Tamaki, aims for...
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access new custom designs inspired by iconic Nintendo hardware in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, along with exclusive...
Cat Hui Trading announces Changeable Guardian Estique sequel for NES/Famicom, demonstrated with extensive new gameplay footage at recent Japanese event.
Japanese toy manufacturer Kaiyodo partners with Koei Tecmo to release a new collectible figure based on Ryu Hayabusa's original design from the classic Ninja Gaiden...
Explore how Shigeru Miyamoto's 1989 insights anticipated Nintendo's Animal Crossing series, emphasizing depth in simple settings—a design philosophy that shaped iconic...
A new English fan translation for Moero TwinBee: Cinnamon-hakase o Sukue! brings the original 1986 Famicom Disk System version to a wider audience, following earlier...
Konami reveals Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, a collection of 13 classic Goemon games for Nintendo Switch, launching in Japan on July 2, 2026.
Konami reveals Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, a comprehensive collection featuring 13 classic Goemon titles, launching July 2, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam...
Konami reveals Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo for the Nintendo Switch, featuring 13 classic titles from Famicom, Super Famicom, and Game Boy, set for a Japanese release on...
Discover how Yuzo Koshiro’s acclaimed soundtrack for ActRaiser influenced legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, setting new standards for video game music on...
Discover how Square Enix is commemorating the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary. Learn about the official anniversary logo, upcoming Nintendo Switch releases, and what...
Legendary game designer Rebecca Heineman was actively developing a remaster of Dragon Wars before her passing, with Jennell Jaquays serving as art director. Explore...
Amata Games and Cat Hui Trading are set to release Changeable Guardian Estique on Nintendo Switch in 2026, delivering both NES and Famicom versions of the beloved...
The Nintendo Switch is just 10,000 units away from surpassing the Nintendo DS, marking a historic sales achievement. Discover how the Switch and Switch 2 stack up...
Namco's unreleased Splatter World, the RPG spin-off of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, has been discovered and made available online, offering retro gaming...
Splatter World, the unreleased Namco RPG and sequel to Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, is now available in English thanks to Aeon Genesis' fan translation, making the...
Sint announces Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection for Nintendo Switch, set for a January 29, 2026 release in Japan. The collection revives three classic Super Famicom RPGs...
Super Mario Odyssey celebrates its eighth anniversary on Nintendo Switch. Explore how this acclaimed 3D Mario title continues to influence the franchise and recall key...
A dedicated group of fans have unveiled an unofficial Clock Tower port for Game Boy Advance, giving the iconic Human Entertainment horror classic a new lease of life...
Fans of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link can now enjoy the iconic NES and Famicom Disk System soundtracks on the Nintendo Music app, exclusively available for Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now enjoy both the NES and Famicom Disk System versions of the Zelda II: The Adventure of Link soundtrack via the Nintendo Music...
Nintendo Music app for Switch Online members adds Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Famicom Disk System tracks in latest update, further enhancing the mobile music...
Sunsoft reveals Ripple Island: Kyle & Cal's Restaurant, a new multiplayer cooking game inspired by the classic Famicom adventure, set to launch on Nintendo Switch...
Discover how Ushi Ando, a centenarian from Fukushima, credits daily Super Famicom sessions with her vitality. Learn about her gaming habits, favorite titles like...
Japanese developer Sunsoft, known for classics like Blaster Master, is set to make a major announcement on September 16, 2025, after recent releases on Nintendo Switch...
Masashi Kageyama, renowned composer for Sunsoft’s Gimmick! on Famicom/NES, has died at 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.
Nintendo Japan announces the termination of repair support for the 2DS XL, Famicom Mini, and Super Famicom Mini due to depleted spare parts, with customers urged to...
Ratalaika Games announces the first official English localization of Psycho Dream—originally a 1992 Super Famicom title—coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and...
French retro game publisher Broke Studio pauses US shipments of physical NES and Famicom titles following high customs fees, impacting releases like Changeable...
French retro publisher Broke Studio has solved its US shipping halt by partnering with Dalyen Games for distribution, ensuring unchanged fees and no new customs taxes...
Discover how composer Hirokazu Tanaka was inspired by a debugger to create Metroid’s legendary ending theme for the NES, as the franchise nears its 40th anniversary.
The classic Famicom title Saiyuuki World II and its NES counterpart Whomp'Em are making their official return on Nintendo Switch in a newly enhanced dual package....
Former Capcom producer Yoshiki Okamoto discusses the financial hurdles faced by third-party developers like Capcom during the NES/Famicom era, highlighting Nintendo's...
Nintendo updates the Nintendo Music app on Switch Online with 26 original soundtracks from iconic NES and Famicom games, offering fans a nostalgic audio experience.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers gain access to iconic NES and Famicom game soundtracks as Nintendo adds 26 classic titles to the Nintendo Music app for Android and...
Nintendo's Music app receives a major update, adding more than 200 classic NES and Famicom tracks for Nintendo Switch Online members on iOS and Android devices.
Rumbleminze's SNES port of Konami's Castlevania gains a new preview build with a toggleable 16-bit art option, updated Simon sprite, expanded palettes, MSU-1...
Edia brings the classic Super Famicom RPG Tenshi no Uta: Shiroki Tsubasa no Inori to Nintendo Switch with a physical edition launching in Japan this September, and an...
City Connection brings two iconic Jaleco Famicom games, Saiyūki World 2 and Rod Land, to Nintendo Switch as part of the JALECOlle Famicom Ver series, offering fans...
Discover the remarkable history between Nintendo and Watada Printing, the Kyoto-based printer that helped save Nintendo from bankruptcy and remains its key partner in...
The Video Game History Foundation has obtained 125 rare Taito prototype ROMs, primarily for the NES/Famicom and MSX2 platforms, and will host a livestream on June 5 to...
Explore this week's big Nintendo eShop releases, including the debut of Fantasy Life i, the arrival of Killer Instinct Gold, new classic soundtracks, and the opening...
Nintendo Switch Online introduces a new wave-based 'Nintendo Classics' icon series, highlighting the company's iconic hardware from NES to GameCube. Learn how...
Nintendo Switch Online introduces new console-themed icons, spotlighting the rare Dataship 1200 among retro favorites, available until May 27, 2025.
Nintendo expands its Nintendo Music service with the addition of Kid Icarus NES and Famicom soundtracks, giving fans access to classic tracks from the beloved...
The demo for Metal Cancer, a new NES/Famicom shooter from indie developer baNesaka, is now available. Discover how this retro-inspired game pushes the limits of...
Classic Famicom action-platformer Magic John and its overseas counterpart Totally Rad arrive on Nintendo Switch eShop as part of the JALECOlle Famicom series,...
Nintendo's Satellaview celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Super Famicom Power Hour Flashback event hosted by the Satellaview+ community, honoring the...