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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update: Orbitals, NBA 2K27, Onimusha and This Week’s New Releases
A comprehensive roundup of this week’s Nintendo eShop update for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Orbitals, NBA 2K27, Onimusha: Way of the Sword,...
Super Mario Bros NES Trick: 'Mushroom Sky Save' Rediscovered on X
A viral clip shared on X shows an obscure Super Mario Bros NES trick in World 1-1 that rescues the Super Mushroom using screen wraparound. Developer and platform...
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...
Denshattack! Nintendo Switch 2 Review — High-Speed Train Skating and Stylish Indie Action
A detailed review of Denshattack! on Nintendo Switch 2: gameplay mechanics, structure, controls, visuals, and why this indie arcade-action title stands out with its...
Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II Join Nintendo Switch Online NES Catalogue
Nintendo has added Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II to the Nintendo Switch Online NES catalogue (Dragon Buster replaces R.C.
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...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Ninja Gaiden 3, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2 to NES Library
Nintendo Switch Online expands its NES lineup with Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2, available now to standard members on...
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...
Ground Zero Hero Review: Bullet-Hell Roguelike Brings Mutant Mayhem to Nintendo Switch
Ground Zero Hero delivers a fast, chaotic bullet-hell roguelike experience on Nintendo Switch. Read our detailed review of gameplay, mechanics, level design, and how...
The Battle of Olympus Steam Remake: Original Developers Rebuild 1988 NES Classic
INFINITY Co.,Ltd.'s remake of The Battle of Olympus is now in Early Access on Steam. Original creators Yukio Horimoto and Reiko Oshida have reformed their studio to...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Confirmed: $499.99 Console, Mario Kart World Bundle, Witcher 3 Switch 2 Upgrade and Wii U Service Revival
Covering confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 pricing changes, the Mario Kart World bundle, CD Projekt Red's free Witcher 3 Switch 2 upgrade, Protarium's Wii U service...
Nintendo Download: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2
A complete roundup of this week’s Nintendo Download: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates, pre-orders and launch windows, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on...
Mega Man: Dual Override Switch 2 Gameplay Revealed in New VGC Footage
VGC's near-10-minute gameplay video of Mega Man: Dual Override on Switch 2 shows selectable power-ups, a new Robot Master Twinkle Girl, a Proto Man cameo, and confirms...
Nintendo 64DD Prototype Sells on Mercari: Transparent Unit Fetches Approximately $7,000
A Japan-only Nintendo 64 peripheral prototype recently appeared on Mercari and reportedly sold for around $7,000. Hard4Games and social media users shared images and...
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...
Duskblood Network Test Impressions: Pure Nintendo Podcast Recap and Gamescom Preview
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma and Kirk recap impressions from the recent Duskblood network test, preview Gamescom coverage, discuss Kingdom Hearts updates, and...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Pre-Orders, and eShop Lineup
Nintendo confirms Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving Aug. 28, alongside Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
Nintendo Download Week of August 20, 2026: DayZ, 1000xResist, Wobbly Life Arrive on Nintendo eShop
Full North American Nintendo Download roundup for the week of August 20, 2026, covering Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases including DayZ, 1000xResist,...
Splatoon Raiders Review: Nintendo's Splatoon Spin-Off on Nintendo Switch 2
An authoritative review of Splatoon Raiders from Nintendo EPD for Nintendo Switch 2, covering single-player design, Deep Cut characters, progression, online assist...
eFootball Kick-Off on Nintendo Switch 2: Konami's Accessible Soccer Entry Reviewed
An in-depth look at Konami's eFootball Kick-Off on Nintendo Switch 2, covering controls, modes, visuals, and local multiplayer—what the eFootball brand brings to...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Covers Switch 2 Talk, Elder Scrolls IV and Dave the Diver DLC
Coverage of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode, including Switch 2 discussion, Elder Scrolls IV commentary, Dave the Diver DLC mentions, and event news from the...
Super Metroid Development: Yoshio Sakamoto Recalls Long Hours at Nintendo's Higashiyama HQ
Yoshio Sakamoto reflects on the intense development of Super Metroid at Nintendo's Higashiyama headquarters. Read a firsthand account of the team's long hours,...
Z for 2 Zelda Hack Brings Two-Player Co-op to 1986 The Legend of Zelda (NES)
Z for 2 is a newly released ROM hack by Deric Miller that converts the 1986 NES classic The Legend of Zelda into a two-player simultaneous cooperative experience....
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,...
Metroid Prime Origins demake: Lv.4 GAMES reimagines Metroid Prime as an NES-style 2D adventure
Lv.4 GAMES has released Metroid Prime Origins, an NES-inspired 2D demake of the 2002 GameCube classic. Read verified details on the project, its scope, and where to...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Breaks Down Nintendo Direct Focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts analyze a Nintendo Direct centered on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, discuss Zelda movie casting news, revisit Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch: Why Monolith Soft's 2017 JRPG Still Matters
A concise look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 from developer Monolith Soft: release history, core story and systems, expansion notes, and why the 2017 Nintendo Switch JRPG...
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.
Super Mario Land 1 + ½ Demo Reimagines Super Mario Land’s Opening Level for Game Boy Color
A detailed look at the fan-made Super Mario Land 1 + ½ demo by 2BitCrook and collaborators, rebuilt in GB Studio for Game Boy Color and emulators and inspired by Super...
VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses Offer Comfortable, Affordable XR for Nintendo Switch Players
Hands-on look at the VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses: a comfort-first, $299 entry into wearable XR that pairs well with Nintendo Switch via VITURE Mobile Dock solutions.
Capcom Zelda Games: How Capcom's Flagship Earned Nintendo's Trust to Make Oracle, Four Swords and The Minish Cap
A look at how Capcom's now-defunct Flagship studio moved from proposing an NES Zelda port to developing Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords and The Minish...
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.
Super Mario Sunshine Switch Online Classics: Pure Nintendo Podcast Reacts to GameCube Classic
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts break down the Super Mario Sunshine announcement for Nintendo Switch Online Classics, weekly game news, and coverage of releases like Final...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives — Latest Nintendo eShop Releases and Events
A roundup of this week's Nintendo eShop releases and events, highlighting Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, new releases, Madden NFL 27 pre-orders,...
EverDrive-64 Pro release: Krikzz launches advanced Nintendo 64 flash cart
Krikzz has announced the EverDrive-64 Pro, an upgraded flash cart for the Nintendo 64 featuring a Cyclone 10 FPGA, 128 MB SDRAM, native 64DD support and a €169 price...
Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals Super Mario Bros. B-Dash Began as a Coding Bug
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto explains how the iconic B‑Dash in Super Mario Bros. originated from a collision-detection bug; details on the game's development,...
I Want a Room in Loopy Town English Patch Brings Casio Loopy Classic to Western Players
A new English fan translation of I Want a Room in Loopy Town! for the Japan-only 1995 Casio Loopy has been released.
Battletoads Cartoon Pilot: Inside DIC's 1992 Attempt and Phil Harnage's Account
A detailed look at DIC's 1992 Battletoads TV pilot, developer and writer involvement, and why the project failed to reach syndication. Includes new comments from...
Chase H.Q. ZX Spectrum: Mike Tyson Cameo Revealed by Ocean Software Artist
Ocean Software artist Bill Harbison reveals a hidden Mike Tyson portrait in the 1989 ZX Spectrum conversion of Taito's 1988 arcade hit Chase H.Q.
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...
Undiscovered Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Variant Found in Wisconsin Storage Box
A retro store discovery revealed 97 factory-sealed Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cartridges, an undocumented late-1993 variant authenticated by PSA and headed to...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Splatoon Raiders: Hosts Discuss Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Octopath Traveler, and Gamescom
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma and Kirk share early impressions of Splatoon Raiders, discuss potential re-releases for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Octopath Traveler,...
Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC Review — Mintrocket Expands the Nintendo Switch Adventure
Dave the Diver – In the Jungle is the first paid DLC from developer Mintrocket, expanding the 2023 indie hit on Nintendo Switch and PC with new storylines, RPG...
Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition Review: Camera, Boost Up, and Local Co-op Bring Home Workouts Up to Date
An in-depth look at Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer — Switch 2 Edition, covering the December 2024 base release, Switch 2 enhancements, new modes, pricing, and...
R-Type Dimensions III on Nintendo Switch: Post-Patch Remake Still Falls Short
An in-depth look at R-Type Dimensions III on Nintendo Switch, the ININ Games-published remake of the Super NES classic R-Type III, assessing post-launch patches, core...
Analogue Pocket SNES Core Save States Arrive in Experimental openFPGA Build
The openFPGA SNES core for the Analogue Pocket has gained experimental save-state support. Learn how this update follows MiSTer's 2024 save-state additions and what it...
Octopath Traveler Switch 2 Editions: Pure Nintendo Podcast Questions Upgrade Path and Save Compatibility
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma and Trev examine reports about Octopath Traveler Switch 2 editions, discuss compatibility and upgrade-path concerns, and cover the...
Final Fantasy IV Originally Planned for NES: Tokita and Kitase Explain 1989 Shift to SNES
Square (now Square Enix) developers Takashi Tokita and Yoshinori Kitase confirm Final Fantasy IV began in 1989 as an NES project before moving to the Super Nintendo....
Donkey Kong Bananza Soundtrack Adds 229 Tracks to Nintendo Music on Switch Online
Nintendo Music's latest Switch Online update adds the Donkey Kong Bananza soundtrack with 229 tracks and 8 hours 36 minutes of music. Learn how to access it, required...
Nintendo eShop Roundup: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo eShop roundup covering Digimon Story Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, new Nintendo Switch Online classics, Cozy Grove pre-orders, and this...
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...
Glen Schofield retirement: Dead Space and Callisto Protocol creator retires after 35 years
Veteran developer Glen Schofield has announced his retirement after a 35-year career that produced Dead Space, co-founded Sledgehammer Games, and led Striking Distance...
Afterplay Cloud Saves and Browser-Based Emulation: Patrick Corrigan’s Plan for Retro Gaming
Afterplay is a browser-based emulation platform launched in 2021 by Patrick Corrigan that delivers cloud saves, netplay, RetroAchievements and a growing storefront for...
Mario Kart Tour Ending in September: Pure Nintendo Podcast Breaks Down Mobile Racer's Sunset
Pure Nintendo Podcast examines the announcement that Mario Kart Tour will end service in September, plus hands-on impressions of Prideful Sloth’s Go-Go Town, demos,...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Rumor: The Brick News Reports Possible Nintendo-Themed Arcade Set
A look at reports claiming a LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet may be announced, how it fits into LEGO and Nintendo collaborations, and what is confirmed versus unverified.
Nintendo eShop Update: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo eShop roundup: Digimon Story Time Stranger launches July 10 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok arrives...
Viture Beast XR Review: How the Viture Beast Compares to the Luma Ultra for Nintendo Switch Gaming
A hands-on comparison of the Viture Beast XR and Viture Luma Ultra XR glasses, including field of view, brightness, tracking, comfort, connectivity, and real-world...
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Classic Shooter Reimagined for Modern Hardware
A detailed review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 examining visuals, audio, controls, modes, and how the classic on-rails shooter balances nostalgia with modern...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review — HD-2D action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2
An in-depth review of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes gameplay, co-op, HD-2D presentation, side quests, combat...
Go-Go Town Nintendo Switch Release: Prideful Sloth's Town-Building Sim Hits Version 1.0 on July 16
Go-Go Town from Prideful Sloth exits Steam Early Access and arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with a July 16 version 1.0 launch, native split-screen co-op, and a...