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Indie World Showcase Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Lineup for 2027
A comprehensive look at Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, detailing confirmed indie releases coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026–2027,...
Hackensack Warehouse Discovery Connects Nintendo Entertainment System Test Market to 1985 Launch
A team of retro-gaming researchers located the Hackensack, New Jersey warehouse used in Nintendo's 1985 North American NES test-market launch. Background on the...
Why Mario Doesn’t Fight Bowser: Shigeru Miyamoto on the Super Mario Bros Ending
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why Super Mario Bros ends with a leap rather than a boss fight. Context on the game's 1985 release, development constraints, and lasting...
Why Super Mario Bros. Boss Battles Are Jumping, Not Fighting — Shigeru Miyamoto Explains
Shigeru Miyamoto explains the design logic behind Super Mario Bros. finales, revealing why the original Bowser showdowns rely on jumping rather than direct combat.
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Super Mario Bros Boss Design: Why Mario Doesn’t Have to Fight Bowser
Shigeru Miyamoto details the design decision behind Super Mario Bros' Bowser encounters. Read a clear, factual account of the game's 1985 design, sales, and platform...
Final Fantasy Resonance and Square Enix’s HD-2D Revival: A Return to Turn-Based Roots
An in-depth look at Final Fantasy Resonance, Square Enix’s HD-2D reimagining of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and how the game channels classic 16-bit Final Fantasy...
Snow Bros Famicom Re-release: Columbus Circle Announces Boxed Cartridge and 8-bit Pocket V2 Limited Edition
Columbus Circle will publish a boxed Famicom re-release of Snow Bros and a Limited Edition 8-bit Pocket V2 handheld, bringing Toaplan's 1990 arcade classic back to...
What Are You Playing in October? Switch Community Weighs In on Fire Emblem, The Witcher 3, Toem 2 and More
Nintendo Switch players share what they're playing this October, from Fire Emblem mentions to classic collections. Community responses and context on the games and...
Sega Master System UK Success: How Sega Outsold Nintendo in Britain
A look at the Sega Master System's surprising commercial success in the United Kingdom, with sales context, market quotes, and the role of distributors such as Virgin...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases and Sales (Sept 29–30)
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo eShop update for North America, detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, sale highlights, and...
Nintendo Download: EA SPORTS FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons II, The Witcher 3 Remastered Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
This week's Nintendo Download highlights include EA SPORTS FC 27 (Sept. 25), Minecraft Dungeons II (Sept.
North American Nintendo Download Sept. 17 2026: Dragon Quest 11 S, EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons 2 Hit Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly North American Nintendo Download report for the week of September 17, 2026. Coverage of Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2, EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft...
European Nintendo Downloads September 24 2026: Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop Update
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 24, 2026, covering Switch 2 retail and download releases and Nintendo Switch eShop additions.
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Games This Week
A comprehensive look at this week's Nintendo eShop update for Europe, covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability notes, and the author...
Bitmap Books Reprints: Pre-orders Open October 1 for Artcade, Go Straight, The Art of The Box and The Games of a Lifetime
Bitmap Books has announced reprints of four out-of-print volumes—Artcade, Go Straight, The Art of The Box and The Games of a Lifetime—with pre-orders opening October...
Bitmap Books reprints four best-selling titles — pre-orders open October 1
Bitmap Books has announced reprints of four out-of-print bestsellers — Artcade (Extended), Go Straight, The Art of The Box, and The Games of a Lifetime — with...
The Tower of Zeldaga: Free Browser Mash-Up Blends The Legend of Zelda and The Tower of Druaga
The Tower of Zeldaga is a free, fan-made browser mash-up by developer Osmose that fuses design elements from The Legend of Zelda and Namco's The Tower of Druaga....
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Card Shark, High On Life and Top Switch Games
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time-low prices on Card Shark and High On Life plus discounts across...
Nintendo eShop Release Schedule (Sept 24, 2026): Dragon Quest 11 S and The Witcher 3 Remastered Headline Switch 2 Lineup
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of Sept 24, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2,...
Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Revealed: The Witcher 3 Remastered and Dragon Quest 11 S Lead New Roundup
A detailed roundup of eShop file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Dragon Quest 11 S. Verified...
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Nintendo Switch Review: Dragon Quest Heroes -Classic HD- Brings 1993 Original to English
A close look at Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- on Nintendo Switch, the first official English release of the 1993 Super Famicom original....
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United — release date, platforms, and full remake details for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix is remaking the 1995 Super Famicom RPG with Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, arriving digitally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the...
Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems launches on Nintendo Switch and PS5
Sunsoft releases Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems, a six-game physical compilation for Nintendo Switch and PS5 including first-time localizations of Super...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales: Yuji Horii and Square Enix Mark Four Decades of the Franchise
Square Enix celebrates Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary after surpassing 100 million shipments and digital sales. Series creator Yuji Horii appears in a commemorative...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Units Worldwide as Series Marks 40th Anniversary
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest franchise has exceeded 100 million cumulative shipments and digital sales as creator Yuji Horii pledges continued support for fans...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 — Developers Explain Exploration, Class Systems, and Save Mechanics Ahead of Sept. 17, 2026 Launch
A developer interview breakdown for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2, covering exploration, protagonist-specific gameplay, new classes, Blaze Arts,...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 — Music, Characters, and Family in Dagda
A developer interview breakdown for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching September 17, 2026, covering music direction, character...
Wizardry VI Steam Rerelease: Super Famicom Version Coming to Steam (Japanese-Only)
D4 Enterprise and Drecom announced a Steam rerelease of the Super Famicom version of Wizardry VI. The release, announced on Wizardry Day, is Japanese-language only and...
BS Super Mario USA MSU-1 ROM Released by Project Satellaview with New English Voiceover
A fan restoration of the Japan-exclusive Satellaview title BS Super Mario USA is now available as a single MSU-1 ROM with newly recorded English voice acting from...
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale: Nintendo eShop 30% Off Nearly 100 Nintendo Switch Games
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation sale is live on the Nintendo eShop with roughly 100 Nintendo Switch titles discounted around 30 percent. Highlights include Super...
Super Mario Bros. Mushroom Trick Explained: Hidden Easter Egg on the NES
A surprising Super Mario Bros. quirk discovered on the NES shows mushrooms remaining collectible after falling into pits.
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch — Revealed in September 2026 Nintendo Direct
Square Enix announced Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, a full HD remake of the 1995 RPG, coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Details disclosed during...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary: Nintendo Debuts Orchestral Triforce Medley in Nintendo Direct
Nintendo opened its latest Nintendo Direct with a special orchestral performance for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary. Composer Koji Kondo and Nintendo announced a...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Series Announced — What Nintendo Revealed
Nintendo has announced a global concert series to mark The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. Read the confirmed regional schedule, what was shown in the anniversary...
Terranigma Return Confirmed: Clear River Games Reveals Revival at Gamescom
Clear River Games confirmed a revival of Terranigma at Gamescom. Read about the 1995 cult classic's demo, developer history, gameplay, and preservation-focused...
Panel de Pon to Pokémon Puzzle League: The N64 Rebrand by Nintendo Software Technology
A verified look at how Intelligent Systems' Panel de Pon evolved into Pokémon Puzzle League on Nintendo 64, including development credits, release dates, and firsthand...
Nintendo Classics Adds Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-AM II and Ninja Gaiden III to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-AM II and Ninja Gaiden III to the Nintendo Classics collection on Nintendo Switch Online, bringing classic NES-era action...
Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh Hits Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and Next‑Gen Platforms
Taito's 1987 arcade sequel Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh receives standalone Arcade Archives releases on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S...
Nintendo Classics NES Update Adds Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-Am II to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online's Nintendo Classics library has added three NES titles — Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am II — giving subscribers new retro...
Cybernetic Attack Final Mission Remaster Announced by Tengo Project — Modern Update to Natsume's Final Mission
Tengo Project and publisher Winning Entertainment Group announced Cybernetic Attack Final Mission, a remaster of Natsume's 1990 Famicom shooter Final Mission. The...
City Connection Reveals Full TGS 2026 Lineup for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
City Connection has confirmed its complete Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, announcing four retro-focused releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full...
Bubble Bobble NES Release on Nintendo Switch 2: Hamster Brings the Classic to PS5 and eShop
Hamster Corporation is releasing the NES version of Bubble Bobble on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Arcade Archives on August 26, 2026. Read release details, historical...
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Coming to PC, Switch 2 and PS5 — Pixel Arcadia Reveal
City Connection and Amazing Co., Ltd. announced Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade for PC, Switch 2 and PS5 during the Pixel Arcadia showcase.
Super Robot Wars 4 English Fan Translation Released by Aeon Genesis
Aeon Genesis Translations has released an English fan translation patch for Winkysoft and Banpresto's Super Robot Wars 4 for the Super Famicom. Read about the patch,...
Super Street Fighter II Cartridge Corruption Highlights Limits of Physical Media
A Japanese retro store's discovery of a corrupted Super Famicom cartridge for Super Street Fighter II underscores that cartridges and discs alike can fail. What this...
V'Ball Nintendo Switch Release: Hamster Brings Technos Japan's 1988 Beach Volleyball Arcade to Modern Platforms
Hamster's Arcade Archives release of Technos Japan's V'Ball launches August 13, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with added modes,...
Demake86 Metroid Fan Game: Browser Playable 'Legally Distinct' Homage from opossumcarrion
Demake86 is a browser-playable Metroid-inspired fan game created by opossumcarrion to mark the 40th anniversary of the original 1986 Metroid. The tiny demake...
Shatterhand Nintendo Switch Release Confirms JALECOlle Famicom Ver. Hits Two-Year Milestone
City Connection will bring Jaleco-published NES classic Shatterhand to Nintendo Switch next month as its JALECOlle Famicom Ver. retro series marks two years.
Nintendo eShop Update August 2026: New Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Releases and Sales
Overview of the August 2026 Nintendo eShop update for North America, listing new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases, notable release dates, and current...
Lies of P: Complete Edition and Virtual Boy Classics Lead This Week’s Nintendo Download on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download roundup: Lies of P: Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2, new Virtual Boy classics arrive for Switch Online + Expansion Pack,...
Nintendo Download Aug 6 2026: Oblivion Remastered, Montabi, Pokémon Pokopia DLC Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of August 6, 2026 lists new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases, DLC details for Pokémon Pokopia, a...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 6, 2026 — Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop Release List
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of August 6, 2026, listing new Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and retail releases available on the...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
Comprehensive rundown of this week's European Nintendo eShop update, detailing new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, notable entries like Final...
Spriggan Mark 2 English Translation Released for PC Engine CD: Fan Localizer naju Delivers Full Patch
Fan translator naju has released an English localization for Compile and Naxat Soft's PC Engine CD side-scrolling shooter Spriggan Mark 2: Re-Terraform Project,...
Kamaitachi no Yoru Super Famicom Fan Translation Brings 1994 Chunsoft Sound Novel to English
A new fan translation of Chunsoft's 1994 Super Famicom classic Kamaitachi no Yoru makes the seminal sound novel playable in English for the first time. Details on the...
Mario B-Dash Bug: Miyamoto Reveals How Super Mario Bros. Mechanics Were Born
Shigeru Miyamoto explains how Mario's B‑Dash and other Super Mario Bros. mechanics originated from coding quirks and team creativity.
Nintendo eShop Week of August 6 2026: Oblivion Remastered, Lies of P Complete Edition Headline Switch 2 Lineup
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 6, 2026, listing high-profile arrivals for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 including...
Nintendo Switch 2 File Sizes Revealed: eShop Roundup for Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P, Big Walk
A verified eShop roundup lists file sizes for several Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P: Complete Edition, Big...
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains The Legend of Zelda Origins and the Role of the Famicom Disk System
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses how Western RPGs and the Famicom Disk System shaped The Legend of Zelda. Verified background on the game's 1986 debut, design goals, and...
Nintendo eShop Japan Week of July 30 2026: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads New Releases
Nintendo updates the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of July 30, 2026, listing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Village in the Shade,...