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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...
Shigeru Miyamoto Awarded Japan's Order of Culture 2026 — On Why Mario 'Doesn't Fight' Bowser Changed Game Design
Shigeru Miyamoto has been named a 2026 Order of Culture recipient. In a recent Denfaminicogamer interview he highlighted a key Super Mario Bros.
Pure Nintendo Podcast: Halloween Game Picks, Switch 2 Edition Reports, and Game Boy Additions to Switch Online
Summary of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode covering spooky game recommendations, reported Switch 2 editions of Hitman and Tomb Raider, new Game Boy entries...
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...
Why You Don't Fight Bowser in Super Mario Bros.: Shigeru Miyamoto Explains
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why the original Super Mario Bros. avoids a traditional boss battle with Bowser, revealing design choices shaped by NES hardware limits and...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: What the New Switch Sports Release Means for Fans
Coverage of the newly released Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, community reactions, and how the title fits into Nintendo's legacy of motion sports on platforms like the...
8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Specs, Price, and Pre-Order Details
8BitDo's Arcade Controller Pro lands on November 30 for Nintendo Switch and PC. Read verified specs, price, pre-order outlets, and how the controller compares to...
Gail Tilden Virtual Boy Interview: Nintendo Power's Struggle to Cover the Ill-Fated Console
Gail Tilden reflects on promoting the Virtual Boy and covering Tetris during her tenure at Nintendo Power. The Retro Gamer interview highlights editorial challenges at...
Bluey’s Happy Snaps Review: Gameloft Captures the Show’s Heart on Nintendo Switch
An in-depth look at Bluey’s Happy Snaps by Gameloft: gameplay, photography mechanics, co-op features, and how the game recreates Bluey’s world for Nintendo Switch and...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Return to Classic Turn-Based Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Resonance, developed by Square Enix and Lancarse for Nintendo Switch 2, adapts Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into an HD-2D turn-based RPG. Release date:...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Breaks Down Ocarina of Time Remake Trailer, PAX Australia Recap, and Indie Highlights
Pure Nintendo Podcast episode analyzes the latest Ocarina of Time remake trailer, recaps PAX Australia impressions including Switch Sports Resort coverage, and...
Ghostbusters II Amiga Mod Restores Movie-Accurate Graphics and Sounds
A new screen-accurate Ghostbusters II Amiga mod updates graphics, sound, and adds a hidden trainer menu. Developed by David Annel, the patch is available on itch.io...
Resident Evil 3 Remake on Switch 2 Review: Capcom's 2020 Horror Classic Runs Strong on Nintendo's Hybrid
A detailed review of the Resident Evil 3 (2020 remake) experience on Nintendo Switch 2, covering performance, narrative ties to RE2, characters Jill Valentine and...
Nintendo Switch Online Nearly a Decade Old: How the Service Grew from NES to GameCube and Beyond
A look at Nintendo Switch Online's evolution since its 2018 launch, the console libraries and exclusive multiplayer experiments like Tetris 99 and F-Zero 99, and...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup Review — Digital Eclipse Preserves Pixar’s Licensed Games
A comprehensive look at Toy Story: Retro Roundup, the Digital Eclipse compilation that collects licensed Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Buzz Lightyear games from Genesis,...
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Capcom’s Remake Returns to Raccoon City
Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the 2019 remake’s Leon and Claire campaigns, RE Engine visuals, and survival-horror...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Nintendo Switch 2 — Review and Analysis
An authoritative review of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Nintendo Switch 2 by TT Games — covering open-world design, co-op, performance, audio, and known...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Recap: PAX Aus Coverage, Dave the Diver Final DLC, and Switch Game Picks
A recap of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode covering PAX Australia impressions, Dave the Diver's final DLC, and what the hosts are playing on Nintendo Switch...
Rain Station Z Nintendo Switch Review: Wobbly Tooth's Budget Survival Game on the eShop
An informed look at Rain Station Z for Nintendo Switch from developer Wobbly Tooth: gameplay systems, price and demo availability on the eShop, and how the game builds...
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Game Trial on Nintendo Switch: Dates, Discount, and How to Keep Your Save Data
Nintendo Switch Online members can try Hello Kitty Island Adventure free Oct. 9–15 and buy it at 45% off on Nintendo eShop through Oct.
1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review: Enhanced Visual Novel Sci‑Fi Adventure
An in-depth look at 1000xRESIST: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Coverage includes the game's 2024 Nintendo Switch debut, the free Switch 2 upgrade pack, narrative...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Fortune’s Weave, Soup Weather and Dynasty Warriors 3 on Switch 2
Coverage of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode: hosts Jem and Kirk discuss Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a new Castlevania demo, Soup Weather, and the Switch 2...
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...
Toki Retro Ports Confirmed: New Old Pixels and Microids Bring 1989 Arcade Classic to Dormant Home Computers
New Old Pixels has partnered with publisher Microids to port TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade platformer Toki to dormant home computer platforms. Read verified details on...
Toki Ports Confirmed for Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo and Commodore Amiga AGA
New Old Pixels and Microids announce new home conversions of TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade classic Toki for Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo and the Commodore Amiga AGA...
LEGO PlayStation Set Review: A Faithful Brick Recreation of Sony's Original Console
An in-depth look at the LEGO PlayStation set from The LEGO Group, examining build quality, licensed details, and how the model honors Sony's original PlayStation and...
Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Tickets Go on Sale September 30, 2026 — North America, Europe, Australia Dates Announced
Nintendo has announced ticket sales for the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary concert tour will begin on September 30, 2026. Read confirmed North American dates,...
TOEM 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Relaxing Photography Adventure on Switch and Switch 2
TOEM 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 is a charming, black-and-white photography adventure and sequel to the 2021 indie hit TOEM. Our review covers gameplay, camera mechanics,...
Super Bomberman Collection physical editions: release dates, formats, and platform availability
Red Art Games and Konami release physical editions of Super Bomberman Collection for PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch platforms — here are the included games,...
Castlevania 40th Anniversary: Free NES Release on iOS/Android and Fans Spot Possible 3D Collection Tease
Konami marks Castlevania's 40th anniversary with a free NES release on iOS and Android, soundtrack streaming, series discounts—and a fan-driven theory that a 3D...
Takara Tomy Announces Zelda Historical Charms+ Gachapon Set for Japan in October 2026
Takara Tomy will release an expanded Legend of Zelda Historical Charms+ gachapon collection in Japan in October 2026, featuring 12 Triforce-shaped charms honoring...
Battletoads Rash Pitch Clip Shows Crossover Potential in Secret Base's Double Dragon Gaiden Engine
Secret Base released a pitch clip showing Battletoads' Rash running through the Double Dragon Gaiden engine. The studio says Microsoft initially expressed interest...
Ocarina of Time Remake World Map Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has published an official world map illustration for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, ahead of the November 5, 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The...
Kinuyo Yamashita Interview: New Insights on NES Castlevania's Music for the 40th Anniversary
Veteran composer Kinuyo Yamashita revisits the creation of the original NES Castlevania soundtrack and her work on the MSX2 Vampire Killer in a new interview,...
Nintendo at PAX Aus 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup and Demo Schedule Revealed
Nintendo confirms presence at PAX Aus 2026 with a Nintendo Switch 2-focused booth featuring Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Pokémon...
VITURE Mobile Dock Mini Review: Portable Nintendo Switch Accessory for XR Glasses
Hands-on look at the VITURE Mobile Dock Mini — a compact dock for VITURE XR glasses that connects to Nintendo Switch consoles. Battery, size, accessories, and value...
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...
My Nintendo Rewards Adds Virtual Boy Glasses Case and Zelda NES Metal Display
Nintendo updated its My Nintendo Rewards physical rewards catalog on September 16, 2026, adding a Virtual Boy glasses case and a metal Legend of Zelda NES desktop...
Nintendo Download: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection, LEGO Batman on Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV: Age of Hatred...
Symphony of the Night Early Mock-Up Revealed at TGS 2026 as Castlevania Marks 40 Years
Konami displays early Symphony of the Night design documents at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler and Push Square's Sammy Barker flag a proto...
Julien Seri on Robin Williams’ Zelda Commercials — Inside The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Campaign
Director Julien Seri reflects on directing the emotional Nintendo ads featuring Robin Williams and his daughter Zelda for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D on...
Ocarina of Time 3DS Ad Campaign: How Robin Williams and Zelda Williams Shaped Nintendo’s 2011 Marketing
A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo's 2011 Ocarina of Time 3DS ad campaign, the roles of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams, director Julien Seri and Nintendo marketer...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review — Capcom's Samurai Action Returns on Nintendo Switch 2
A critical look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom on Nintendo Switch 2 — covering story, combat, RE Engine tech, demo details, and the franchise's legacy since...
Nintendo Switch Online Price Concerns Rise: Circana Poll Shows 50% of Cancellations Cite Cost
A Circana poll reported by GamesIndustry.biz finds price is now the top reason cited for cancelling Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, rising from 40% to 50%. We...
From NES to Nintendo Switch: A Developer's Perspective on Nintendo Hardware and Legacy
A concise industry-focused look at Nintendo's hardware lineage—from the NES and SNES to the 3DS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch—combined with a journalist's perspective on...
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...
Duskfade review: A heartfelt PS2-era homage on Nintendo Switch 2
Comprehensive review of Duskfade on Nintendo Switch 2 — analysis of story, platforming, combat, visuals and audio, plus a 7.5/10 verdict for fans of 3D action-adventures.
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.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Nintendo Switch 2: Hamaguchi Confirms Strong Sales and Return to Nintendo Hardware
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi discusses bringing the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series to Nintendo Switch 2, sales performance, multiplatform strategy, and the...
Big Walk review: House House’s online co-op puzzler on Nintendo Switch 2
A critical look at Big Walk on Nintendo Switch 2 from veteran indie developer House House. Read an informed review of its online-only co-op design, puzzle structure,...
Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Lineup Revealed: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond Lead 2027 Releases
A full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct showcasing major first- and third-party releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including release dates,...
Nintendo Direct Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Games Lineup Including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond
A comprehensive breakdown of the Nintendo Direct showcase detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, remasters, release dates and platform upgrades for titles like...
September 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Release Dates
Comprehensive recap of the September 2026 Nintendo Direct covering Nintendo Switch 2 reveals, release dates, and key titles including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch — What’s Included and How the Ports Perform
A focused look at Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch, detailing included games, bonus materials, original platforms, developer involvement,...
Jaleco Sports Faceoffs on Nintendo Switch: Rock It Games Launches Classic NES/SNES Sports Collection
Rock It Games has launched Jaleco Sports Faceoffs for Nintendo Switch, a retro compilation of NES and SNES sports titles including Pro Sport Hockey, USA Ice Hockey,...
LEGO PlayStation Release Date: Sony x LEGO 1,911-Piece Console Set Launches in October
Sony and LEGO have revealed the LEGO PlayStation set: a 1,911-piece, 18+ collectible modeled on the original PlayStation. Available to LEGO Insiders October 1 and on...