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How Watada Printing Saved Nintendo: The Untold Story Behind Nintendo’s Enduring Partnership
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...
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Video Game History Foundation Acquires 125 Taito Prototype ROMs for NES and MSX2: Livestream Event Announced
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...
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Nintendo eShop Update: Fantasy Life i Launch and Switch 2 Pre-orders Highlight New Releases
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 Launches 'Nintendo Classics' Icon Series Celebrating Console History
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 Adds Rare Dataship 1200 Icon as Part of Retro Console Series
Nintendo Switch Online introduces new console-themed icons, spotlighting the rare Dataship 1200 among retro favorites, available until May 27, 2025.
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Kid Icarus NES and Famicom Soundtracks Now Available on Nintendo Music
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...
Metal Cancer Demo Launches for NES: Retro Shmup Innovates with Enemy-Throw Mechanic
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...
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JALECOlle Famicom Magic John & Totally Rad Now Available on Nintendo Switch eShop
Classic Famicom action-platformer Magic John and its overseas counterpart Totally Rad arrive on Nintendo Switch eShop as part of the JALECOlle Famicom series,...
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Super Famicom Power Hour Flashback: Celebrating 30 Years of Nintendo Satellaview with Satellaview+ Event
Nintendo's Satellaview celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Super Famicom Power Hour Flashback event hosted by the Satellaview+ community, honoring the...
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Nintendo Switch Online Music Library Expands: Fire Emblem Engage Soundtrack and More Incoming
Nintendo Switch Online is set to expand its music app library with the upcoming addition of the Fire Emblem Engage soundtrack, joining notable releases like F-Zero and...
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Nintendo's 1991 Warning Against Importing Super Famicom Hardware: A Look Back at Region Locking
Explore Nintendo of America's 1991 warning to consumers about importing Super Famicom consoles, the legacy of region locking, and how it impacted the gaming landscape.
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Nintendo Adds Both NES and Famicom Disk System Soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda to Nintendo Music
Nintendo Music app expands its library with both NES and Famicom Disk System versions of The Legend of Zelda soundtrack, offering fans a chance to experience the...
Nintendo Switch Demos: Comprehensive Guide to Free Game Trials on the eShop (North America & Europe)
Explore a complete, updated list of Nintendo Switch demos available in North America and Europe. Learn how to download free trials, including notable games and...
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Nintendo Music App Update Adds Classic NES and Famicom Soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo Music expands its library with the original NES and Famicom Disk System soundtracks from The Legend of Zelda, offering fans a chance to experience iconic...
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The Blue Crystal Rod: Long-Awaited English Fan Translation Revives Namco's Babylonian Castle Saga on Super Famicom
A new English fan translation makes 'The Blue Crystal Rod,' the final entry in Namco's Babylonian Castle Saga, accessible to Western audiences on the Super Famicom for...
Analogue PocketOS v2.5 Update Adds Extensive Nintendo Switch Online Controller Support
Analogue’s latest PocketOS v2.5 firmware enhances compatibility for Nintendo Switch Online wireless controllers and delivers significant improvements for legacy game...
Nintendo Switch Online Expands SNES Library with Three Classic Titles in January 2025 Update
Nintendo Switch Online adds Fatal Fury 2, Super Ninja Boy, and Sutte Hakkun to its SNES lineup, including a Super Famicom exclusive, with the first 2025 update for...
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Ushers in a New Era of Mature Storytelling on Nintendo Switch
Explore how Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club marks a bold turn toward mature themes within Nintendo's legacy visual novel series, featuring insights from...
AYANEO Pocket Micro Famicom Edition Confirmed for 2025 — Compact Android Handheld Emulation and Pricing
AYANEO has announced a Famicom-colourway variant of the Pocket Micro for 2025. Read verified details on hardware, Helio G99 performance, pricing, and the device's ties...
SNES PlayStation Revival: Modder Boots Super Disc BIOS on Custom Super Famicom Hardware
A new modding breakthrough brings the unreleased SNES PlayStation closer to reality, as Cosam the Great successfully boots Sony's Super Disc BIOS on a custom Super...
Changeable Guardian Estique on Famicom: A Stellar Shmup Release from Cat Hui Trading and Broke Studio
Explore the Famicom edition of Changeable Guardian Estique, the surprise hit shmup of 2024, developed by industry veterans and released physically by Broke Studio. Get...
JALECOlle Famicom Edition Brings Saiyūki World, Magic John, and Pizza Pop! to Nintendo Switch
City Connection announces the next wave of Jaleco classics—Saiyūki World, Magic John, and Pizza Pop!—for the Nintendo Switch as part of its JALECOlle Famicom Edition...
Jaleco Classics Saiyuuki World, Magic John, and Pizza Pop! Announced for Nintendo Switch in Upcoming 'JALECOlle Famicom Edition'
City Connection brings retro Jaleco favorites Saiyuuki World, Magic John, and Pizza Pop! to the Nintendo Switch as part of the JALECOlle Famicom Edition series,...
Nintendo Museum Gift Shop Revealed: Exclusive Merchandise Debuts Ahead of Kyoto Opening
Take an exclusive look at the Nintendo Museum gift shop in Kyoto, featuring rare merchandise and collectibles ahead of its official opening. Discover highlights such...
Nintendo Discontinues Repairs for Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL in Japan
Nintendo announces the end of repair services for Famicom Classic, Super Famicom Classic, and New Nintendo 2DS XL consoles in Japan, signaling the close of another...
Infendo Radio Talks Minecraft Movie Trailer and FamiStudio: Highlights for Nintendo Fans
Infendo Radio episode 736 reviews the Minecraft movie trailer and explores FamiStudio, a chiptune music tool for NES and Famicom, offering insights for Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch Online Expands Super Nintendo Library with Battletoads Double Dragon and Super Famicom Classics
Nintendo Switch Online adds Battletoads Double Dragon and three Super Famicom titles in latest SNES update, enriching the classic game library for subscribers.
Nintendo eShop Highlights: Castlevania Dominus Collection, Goat Simulator 3, Emio – The Smiling Man and More Arrive on Switch
Explore the latest Nintendo Switch eShop releases, including iconic titles like Castlevania Dominus Collection and Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, plus...
Inside the Development of Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo developers discuss the creative journey behind Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, its legacy, and how passion for adventure games shaped the...
Nintendo Museum Opens in 2024: A Comprehensive Showcase of Nintendo's Legacy and Innovation
Explore the newly unveiled Nintendo Museum, opening in 2024 at the historic Uji Ogura Plant. Dive into its interactive exhibits, retro collections, and decades of...
Pinball Quest Leads JALECOlle Famicom Edition Lineup on Nintendo Switch
City Connection launches classic Jaleco titles on Nintendo Switch with JALECOlle Famicom Edition, starting with Pinball Quest and enhanced features including save...
Nintendo Expands Controller Button Collection Keychains Across Japan’s Flagship Stores and Narita Airport
Nintendo introduces the second series of 'Controller Button Collection' keychains, available at Nintendo TOKYO, OSAKA, and KYOTO stores as well as Narita Airport,...
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Announced for Nintendo Switch with August 2024 Release
Nintendo announces Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club for Nintendo Switch, marking the first new entry in the classic detective series in 35 years....
Epilogue Reveals SN Operator: Play and Preserve SNES Games on PC and Steam Deck
Epilogue launches pre-orders for the SN Operator, a device for playing and preserving SNES and Super Famicom cartridges via PC or Steam Deck, with a release date set...
Xelan Force Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for Japan: Pixel Co. Ltd's Retro-Style Shooter Arrives February 29th
Pixel Co. Ltd brings its Famicom-inspired shoot 'em up, Xelan Force, to the Nintendo Switch in Japan on February 29th.
Devil Blade Reboot Launch Date Confirmed: Classic Shoot 'Em Up Returns on May 24th for PC
The legendary 1996 vertical shooter Devil Blade is making a comeback as Devil Blade Reboot, set for release on May 24th for Windows PC. Developed by original creator...
Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo fan translation released for PS1 — AceDiez patch now available
Fan translation patch for Konami's 2001 PlayStation title Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo is released. Learn where to download, who worked on the patch, and the game's...
New SNES Classics Arrive on Nintendo Switch Online: Bombuzal, Claymates, Jelly Boy, and More
Nintendo adds Bombuzal, Claymates, Jelly Boy, and others to the Switch Online SNES and Super Famicom libraries on July 28. Get all the details on these retro additions...
Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump Edition: Release Date, Price, and Complete Game List Revealed
Nintendo celebrates manga history with the release of the Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Edition, launching on July 7th, 2018 in Japan....
Takashi Tokita on Final Fantasy IV Design Challenges and Chrono Trigger Canon
Square veteran Takashi Tokita discusses the Active Time Battle system, cut scenarios from Final Fantasy IV, and which Chrono Trigger ending he considers canonical in a...
Nintendo Unveils Mini Famicom: Classic 1980s Console Gets Modern Revival in Japan
Nintendo announces the Mini Famicom, a miniaturized Famicom console for the Japanese market, featuring 30 pre-installed games and dual controllers. Learn about the...
Exploring Nintendo’s Untold Legacy: Before Mario Book Chronicles the Company’s Evolution
Before Mario offers a detailed look at Nintendo’s transformative years from toy maker to gaming giant, highlighting innovations and key figures like Gunpei Yokoi.
Nintendo Arcade History: From Laser Clay Shooting to Donkey Kong’s Breakthrough
Explore Nintendo's early arcade legacy, from innovative hardware and plastic toys to hit titles like Donkey Kong. Discover milestones, legal battles, and the...