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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.
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,...
Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC Reissue: Crimson and Prime Models Launching This Fall
Hyperkin reissues the SupaBoy in two new Crimson and Prime designs. Learn about the SupaBoy SFC history, hardware approach, launch window and what to expect from the...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Super Yanoman Collection December 10 2026 Release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC
Edia's Super Yanoman Collection brings three Japan-only Super Famicom titles — Song Master, Trinea, and Feda: The Emblem of Justice — to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation...
Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W Joins West in Super Bomberman Collection Update on August 20, 2026
Konami is adding Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026. The 1995 Super Famicom puzzle entry comes west...
Super Bomberman Panic Bomber W Arrives in the West via Free Super Bomberman Collection Update
Konami has added the 1995 Super Famicom title Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026, bringing the...
Star Ocean 30th Anniversary Livestream Confirmed by Square Enix — No New Game Details
Square Enix has announced a 30th anniversary livestream for the Star Ocean franchise on July 19 at 20:00 JST. The broadcast will feature retrospectives and guests but...
Wil Overton Super Play T-Shirt: Former Rare Artist Reimagines Super Nintendo Magazine Cover
Former Rare artist Wil Overton has launched a Super Play-inspired t-shirt range on Etsy, including a Metroid 'Super Play' edition that uses the magazine's strapline in...
Famitsu Readers Name Nintendo No.1 Game Developer — Nintendo Thanks Fans for 40 Years of Originality
Famitsu readers voted Nintendo the top game developer. Nintendo issued a statement thanking fans, highlighting its Famicom origins, Mario and The Legend of Zelda...
Nintendo Voted Famitsu's Favorite Game Developer — From the Famicom to the Nintendo Switch Era
Nintendo thanked fans after being voted Famitsu's No.1 game developer, reflecting on four decades of hardware and franchises from the 1983 Famicom to the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Topped Famitsu 40th Anniversary Reader Survey — Company Issues Thank-You Message
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 Hidden in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection on Nintendo Switch
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 Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch — September 3, 2026 Release
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....
Takashi Tezuka to Step Down as Nintendo Executive Officer in June 2026 but Will Remain as Producer
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...
Ranking Nintendo Switch Years: How 2017–2023 Shaped Nintendo's Modern Era
A year-by-year analysis of Nintendo's post-Switch era, summarizing major releases, release dates, and developer highlights from 2017 through 2023.
Rainbow Islands Console Selection Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026
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,...
RPG Maker Forums Closing: rpgmakerweb.com to Be Replaced by RPG MAKER GUILD, Community Posts Won't Transfer
Gotcha Gotcha Games is shutting down rpgmakerweb.com and launching RPG MAKER GUILD. Community content posted since 2012 will not be migrated.
Legend of Kage Console Archives Release: Famicom Port Headed to Switch 2 and PS5 on June 18, 2026
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 NES Release: New Homebrew Platformer from Novasplore Games Hits Physical Shelves
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...
Cameltry Arcade Archives Release and Firework Thrower Kantaro Console Archives Announced for June 4, 2026
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...
Aretha Collection 1993-1995 Brings Classic Super Famicom RPGs to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation
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...
Hiryū no Ken Collection Announced for PC: Classic Famicom Martial Arts Games Return in Japanese-Only Retro Compilation
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....
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Adds Classic Nintendo-Themed Custom Designs for Nintendo Switch Online Members
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access new custom designs inspired by iconic Nintendo hardware in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, along with exclusive...
Changeable Guardian Estique Sequel Unveiled for Famicom at Japanese Event
Cat Hui Trading announces Changeable Guardian Estique sequel for NES/Famicom, demonstrated with extensive new gameplay footage at recent Japanese event.
Kaiyodo Unveils Classic Ninja Gaiden Ryu Hayabusa Figure Inspired by NES Original
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...
Shigeru Miyamoto’s Vision of 'Cozy' Games Foreshadowed Animal Crossing on Nintendo Platforms
Explore how Shigeru Miyamoto's 1989 insights anticipated Nintendo's Animal Crossing series, emphasizing depth in simple settings—a design philosophy that shaped iconic...
Fan Translation for Moero TwinBee: Cinnamon-hakase o Sukue! Famicom Disk System Version Now Available
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...
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Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou: Konami Announces 13-Game Collection for Nintendo Switch Japan Release
Konami reveals Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, a collection of 13 classic Goemon games for Nintendo Switch, launching in Japan on July 2, 2026.
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Konami Announces Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection for Nintendo Switch and More in Japan
Konami reveals Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, a comprehensive collection featuring 13 classic Goemon titles, launching July 2, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam...
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Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo Announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan During June 2024 Nintendo Direct
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...
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ActRaiser’s Groundbreaking Sound Design Inspired Nobuo Uematsu and Shaped Nintendo’s Musical Legacy
Discover how Yuzo Koshiro’s acclaimed soundtrack for ActRaiser influenced legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, setting new standards for video game music on...
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