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Nintendo's Pioneering Role in Handheld Gaming: Correcting the Record After Recent Social Media Missteps
Explore the history of handheld gaming, spotlighting Nintendo's Game & Watch and Game Boy, and clarifying recent public misconceptions about the timeline and impact of Nintendo's innovations in portable play.
Nintendo Switch 2 Maintains Position as Second Fastest Selling Console in U.S. History
Nintendo Switch 2 continues impressive sales, ranked just behind Game Boy Advance as the second fastest selling video game hardware in U.S. history, according to Circana.
MARVEL MaXimum Collection Release Date Set for March 2026: Limited Run Games Brings Classic Marvel Superhero Games to Nintendo Switch and More
MARVEL MaXimum Collection, a comprehensive anthology of classic Marvel Superhero games, launches March 27, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PC, and more, with physical editions and new features, from Limited Run Games.
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 in-game items and features.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online + Expansion Pack With Classic Mario Titles for MAR10 Day
Nintendo celebrates Mario Day by adding iconic Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, enhancing its library for classic game enthusiasts.
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Adds Classic Mario Titles for MAR10 Day 2024
Nintendo celebrates Mario Day 2024 by expanding the Switch Online + Expansion Pack with three classic Mario games, including two Virtual Boy releases and one Game Boy Advance title.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: 1996-Style Pikachu Plush Confirmed for Local Pokémon Center Release
The Pokémon Company announces the 1996-style Pikachu plush and keychain from Japan’s 30th anniversary line will see a local Pokémon Center release, following high demand and quick sellouts.
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Enhanced Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen with Advanced Telemetry Support
Explore how the latest Nintendo Switch Online update introduces customized Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Game Boy Advance ROMs, featuring modern telemetry and hints at further connectivity with classic Pokemon titles.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Launch on Nintendo Switch: Updated Classics Arrive on eShop
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the beloved Game Boy Advance remakes, are now available on Nintendo Switch with enhanced graphics and expanded adventure, including the Sevii Islands. Discover all the official details...
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins OST Now Available on Nintendo Music App
Nintendo adds the full Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins soundtrack to its Nintendo Music app, marking a nostalgic update for fans of the classic Game Boy title.
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Virtual Boy Classics, New Retro Games, and Member Benefits in February Update
Explore the latest February 2026 updates for Nintendo Switch Online, featuring the arrival of Virtual Boy games, additional Game Boy titles, multiplayer experiences, and exclusive member missions and rewards.
Super Mario Land 2 Soundtrack Now Available on Nintendo Music App for Switch Online Members
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now enjoy the classic Super Mario Land 2 soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app, featuring iconic tunes from the legendary Game Boy title.
Spy Drops Gaiden Revives Classic 2D Stealth Action for Nintendo Switch and Steam
Spy Drops Gaiden delivers retro stealth gameplay with authentic Game Boy-style graphics, channeling Metal Gear influences for Nintendo Switch and Steam players.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen OST Now Available on Nintendo Music App for Switch Online Subscribers
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen soundtracks have officially joined the Nintendo Music app, delivering 64 iconic Game Boy Advance tracks to Nintendo Switch Online members.
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch eShop Releases: Preload Now Ahead of 2026 Launch
Discover the latest updates for Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch eShop in 2026, including preload details, global release timing, and key features faithful to the Game Boy Advance originals.
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Stern Pinball Unveils Official Pokémon Pinball Machine for Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary
Stern Pinball celebrates Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with the launch of an official, full-sized Pokémon pinball machine, marking 27 years since the original Game Boy Color release.
Stern Pinball Unveils Official Pokémon Pinball Machine for 30th Anniversary
Stern Pinball celebrates Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with the reveal of an official, full-sized Pokémon pinball machine, marking 27 years since the franchise's Game Boy Color debut.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Brings Ghost Babel to Nintendo Switch
Konami is set to launch Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, featuring the iconic Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel for Nintendo Switch.
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Pokémon 30th Anniversary: Celebrating Three Decades of Gaming History on Nintendo Platforms
The Pokémon series marks its 30th anniversary, highlighting its journey from the Game Boy era to becoming the world’s biggest media franchise. Discover how fans and the gaming community are honoring Pokémon’s enduring...
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Cassette Boy Review: A Nostalgic Puzzle RPG Hits the Nintendo Switch eShop
Explore our in-depth review of Cassette Boy, the retro-inspired puzzle RPG for Nintendo Switch. Discover its inventive mechanics, pixel-art visuals, and gameplay highlights.
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 in Japan.
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Nintendo eShop Weekly Update: DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Lands on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
This week's Nintendo eShop additions feature DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, new Game Boy classics for Switch Online, MLB The Show 26 pre-orders, and more titles and sales.
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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop Update: Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Headlines February 2026 Releases
Explore all the latest Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop releases for the week of February 5, 2026, including Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Lovish, and more, with detailed price listings and new Game Boy classics.
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 July 2, 2026.
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Nintendo Switch Surpasses DS to Become Company’s Best-Selling Console Ever
Nintendo Switch sets a new record as the company's top-selling console, surpassing the DS with over 155 million units sold. Get the latest official sales data and platform history.
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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ Soundtrack Launches on Nintendo Music App
Nintendo adds 356 tracks from the Game Boy Advance classic WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ to its Nintendo Music app. Discover how subscribers can access this extensive video game soundtrack.
WarioWare Original Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music: A Celebratory Milestone for GBA Fans
Nintendo has released the complete original soundtrack for WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! on Nintendo Music, showcasing 356 tracks from the classic Game Boy Advance title.
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Pokemon Red and Green: Tsunekazu Ishihara Reflects on Challenging Development at New York Game Awards
Pokemon Company President Tsunekazu Ishihara recounts the complex development of Pokemon Red and Green at the New York Game Awards, highlighting early challenges, Game Freak's vision, and the genre-defining impact on...
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Zelda's Adventure CD-i Fan Remaster Brings Quality-of-Life Improvements and 60 FPS Gameplay
A dedicated developer revives the infamous Zelda's Adventure for CD-i with a complete fan-built remaster, featuring major enhancements, restored content, and modern features.
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Operation C: Celebrating 35 Years of Contra on Game Boy – A Konami Classic
Explore the legacy of Operation C, the first handheld Contra game for the Nintendo Game Boy, as we celebrate 35 years of Konami's milestone run-and-gun sequel.
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Pokémon 30th Anniversary: The Pokémon Company Reveals New Logo Ahead of Landmark Celebrations
The Pokémon Company unveils a new logo for the franchise's upcoming 30th anniversary, honoring the enduring legacy and global impact of Pokémon since its 1996 debut on the Game Boy.
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ModRetro's Chromatic Handheld Faces Backlash Over Anduril Industries Branding
ModRetro's latest Chromatic handheld, branded with Anduril Industries, stirs controversy in the retro gaming community due to connections with defense technology. Learn about the implications and developer background.
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Super Mario Land Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music: A Celebration of Game Boy Classics
Super Mario Land's iconic soundtrack joins Nintendo Music, offering fans a nostalgic journey to Sarasaland on Nintendo Switch. Discover track details, release history, and how this classic Game Boy title continues to...
Nintendo Music App Expands With Super Mario Land Soundtrack for Switch Online Members
Nintendo adds the complete Super Mario Land soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members on iOS and Android devices.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Fastest-Selling Console in Japan, Surpassing All Previous Records
Nintendo Switch 2 sets a new sales milestone in Japan, reaching over three million units sold in just 27 weeks and outpacing classic consoles like the Game Boy Advance and PlayStation 2.
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New Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid 2 Icons Launch on Nintendo Switch Online for December
Celebrate Metroid Prime 4 with exclusive Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid 2: Return of Samus profile icons, now available on Nintendo Switch Online. Learn how to unlock and claim these new icons through the GBA and...
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Nintendo Download: New eShop Releases, Free Updates, and Black Friday Deals for Nintendo Switch & Switch 2
Get the latest Nintendo Download highlights, including new eShop entries, free DLC, classic game additions for Nintendo Switch Online, and major Black Friday and Cyber Deals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Ninja Gaiden II, Battletoads, and More Classic Games to NES and Game Boy Libraries
Nintendo Switch Online expands its classic games collection with the addition of Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, and Bionic Commando. Available now on both...
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Mario Kart: Super Circuit Enhanced With Full 60fps Performance Thanks to Fan Patch
A new fan-made patch brings true 60fps rendering to Mario Kart: Super Circuit on the Game Boy Advance, improving gameplay smoothness and fidelity. Learn how this community enhancement elevates a classic Nintendo title.
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AYANEO Pocket VERT Revealed: New Handheld Boasts Hidden Trackpad and Premium Features
AYANEO unveils the Pocket VERT, a premium handheld inspired by the Game Boy, featuring a hidden dual-mode trackpad, high-density battery, and Game Boy-perfect scaling. Read on for verified details on its features and...
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Ridge Racer Fan Project Showcases Technical Feat on Game Boy Advance
A fan developer is pushing the Game Boy Advance to new limits by recreating Namco's Ridge Racer, aiming for 30fps and impressive visuals on Nintendo's classic handheld.
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EverDrive GBA Adds Solar and Motion Sensor Support, Expanding Retro Gaming Possibilities
EverDrive GBA by Krikzz introduces solar and motion sensors, enabling classic Nintendo Game Boy Advance games to utilize original hardware features on modern flash cartridges.
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Medabots Trademark Dispute Resolved: Imagineer Secures European Rights, Paving Way for Potential Nintendo Switch Releases
After years of legal battles over the Medabots trademark in Europe, Imagineer has announced a decisive victory, potentially opening doors for new game releases and classic collections on platforms like Nintendo Switch.
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Snow Bros. Classic Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games
Snow Bros. Classic Collection brings the beloved arcade platformer to Nintendo Switch, featuring multiple versions from classic consoles.
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Glory Hunters Release Date Confirmed: Orangepixel Brings Achievement-Based RPG to Nintendo Switch
Orangepixel's acclaimed action-adventure RPG, Glory Hunters, makes its Nintendo Switch debut on November 25, 2025. Discover gameplay details, features, and the retro-inspired journey that awaits on the eShop.
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Rare 2000 Nintendo Company Guide Offers Fascinating Glimpse into Gaming History
A newly digitized 44-page Nintendo company guide from 2000, shared by preservationist Andrew Wolf, captures a pivotal era with rare images, early Game Boy Advance concepts, and industry insights.
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AYANEO Pocket VERT: A Premium Collectible Handheld for Retro Gaming Enthusiasts
AYANEO unveils its latest vertical handheld, the Pocket VERT, featuring advanced design elements and a high-resolution display tailored for retro gaming. Discover key features, specs, and what sets this device apart...
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Nintendo Switch Closes in on DS as Second-Best-Selling Console in Company History
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 against Nintendo's hardware legacy.
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Street Racer Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch: Classic 90s Racing Returns November 2025
QUByte Interactive brings the cult classic Street Racer Collection to Nintendo Switch, featuring four versions of the 90s game and multiple gameplay modes. Releasing November 27, 2025, this definitive package offers...
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GBA SP Modded with DeWalt Battery Delivers Unprecedented Playtime for Retro Gamers
A creative modder powers a Game Boy Advance SP with a massive DeWalt battery, extending gameplay to new heights for Nintendo handheld enthusiasts.
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Metroid II: Return of Samus Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music App for Switch Online Members
Experience the classic Metroid II: Return of Samus soundtrack, now available on the Nintendo Music App for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Discover how to listen and explore the full tracklist.
Battle Arena Toshinden Trilogy Set for Modern Console Release by Edia
Edia partners with Takara Tomy to bring the classic Battle Arena Toshinden series to modern platforms, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary with enhanced ports for contemporary audiences.
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Nintendo Music App Expands Library With Metroid II – Return of Samus Soundtrack
Nintendo Music app users on iOS and Android can now enjoy the full Metroid II – Return of Samus soundtrack, following the app's latest update for Nintendo Switch Online members.
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Street Racer Collection Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam
QUByte Interactive confirms the Street Racer Collection launch for November 27th across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring classic versions but missing some legacy editions.
Retro-Bit Revives Rare Classics: R.C. Pro-Am II and Battletoads & Double Dragon Re-released for Classic Consoles
Retro-Bit brings back Rare’s iconic titles R.C. Pro-Am II and Battletoads & Double Dragon for NES and Game Boy, delighting collectors and retro gaming fans with faithful physical reissues.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World DLC Review: Revitalizing the 3D Platformer Classic
Explore how the new Star-Crossed World DLC and Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements breathe fresh life into Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with details on new content, abilities, visuals, and gameplay improvements.
Nintendo Switch Online September Update: Virtual Boy Games, GBA Additions, and Exclusive Rewards
Discover the latest September 2025 Nintendo Switch Online news, including new Virtual Boy games, enhanced hardware support for Nintendo Switch 2, exclusive Super Mario Bros. art, and more Game Boy Advance classics.
Clock Tower Fan Remake Brings Classic Super Famicom Horror to Game Boy Advance
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 30 years after its original Super Famicom debut.
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