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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin Icons — How to Claim Them
Nintendo Switch Online has added new retro icons featuring Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin. Learn how to claim the five icons per game via the NES and Game Boy...
Pure Nintendo Podcast: Star Fox Deep Dive, Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct, and N64 30th Anniversary
A summary of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode covering the new Star Fox release, a Splatoon Raiders-focused Nintendo Direct, the Nintendo 64's 30th...
Nintendo Switch 2 Revision Adds User-Replaceable Batteries in Europe — Full Specs and Timeline
Nintendo confirms Europe-only Switch 2 hardware revisions with user-replaceable batteries for the console and Joy-Con 2, plus updated Pro, N64 and GameCube controllers...
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 Switch Online and Nintendo Museum: Furukawa on Preserving Nintendo's Legacy
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa details how Nintendo Museum and Nintendo Switch Online fit into Nintendo's strategy to preserve and present its gaming heritage.
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...
Is Nintendo Retiring the Nintendo Power Brand? Packaging Change Replaces Nintendo Power Mints
Report: Boston America has begun replacing officially licensed Nintendo Power Mints with NES Controller Mints after a packaging request from Nintendo, fueling...
Nintendo 64 30th Anniversary: Pure Nintendo Podcast Revisits N64 Nostalgia
Pure Nintendo Podcast celebrates the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary, discusses Sonic's 35th year, launches a Demo Direct segment for Nintendo Switch demos, and...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Covers The Adventures of Elliot from Square Enix and Nintendo Direct Follow-Up
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma and Kirk recap the latest Nintendo Direct, discuss The Adventures of Elliot from Square Enix, Tomb Raider, Wolf Among Us, Crazy Taxi,...
LEGO Mega Drive Set Review: Authentic SEGA Mega Drive Replica and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Cartridge
An in-depth review of the LEGO SEGA Mega Drive set, examining build quality, piece count, regional options, and how well the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 cartridge and...
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,...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop: This Week’s Nintendo Download — New Releases, Trials, and Promotions
A comprehensive roundup of this week’s Nintendo Download highlights on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including new eShop releases, timed trials, pre-orders,...
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Bonus Month: Nintendo Classics Offer and Details
Nintendo is offering a free bonus month with select purchases of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, expanding access to the Nintendo Classics library across...
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...
June Nintendo Direct Highlights: Switch 2 Ocarina of Time Remake and Major Game Updates
A concise breakdown of the June Nintendo Direct as discussed on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, covering the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake, Fire Emblem, Xenoblade...
Super Mario Bros. sealed copy sells for $3 million — record NES auction sale
A rare sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. graded PSA 9.6 A++ sold for $3 million at Heritage Auctions; discovered inside a launch-era NES Control Deck bundle and dated...
BPAC Brisbane 2024: Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcases Mario Kart 64, GoldenEye and Competitive Pinball
Coverage of BPAC Brisbane 2024 (Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective), including schedule, tournament highlights like the Brisbane Masters and Australian Kong Off,...
DK Challenge Guide: How to Beat Donkey Kong Bananza Challenges on Switch 2
Complete DK Challenge guide for Nintendo Switch Online and Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2 — strategies, timed challenge tips, boss tricks, and Final Rehearsal...
Nintendo Download: Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Headlines This Week’s eShop Drops
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Star Fox demo, new Switch 2 bundles and a slate of...
Nintendo Download June 11 2026: Xenoblade Chronicles, To a T, Unrailed 2 Arrive on Nintendo Switch 2
Full North American Nintendo Download roundup for the week of June 11, 2026: new Nintendo Switch 2 releases, eShop launches, demo and pre-order listings, plus Donkey...
DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2: Donkey Kong Classics Event (June 10–Sept 1, 2026)
Nintendo launches DK Challenge for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on Nintendo Switch 2, a limited-time Donkey Kong celebration with challenges across NES, Super...
DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online: Nintendo Unveils Limited-Time Donkey Kong Event
Nintendo announced DK Challenge during a Nintendo Direct, a limited-time Switch Online event featuring Donkey Kong challenges across classic titles. Event details,...
Nintendo Direct: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements and Release Dates Revealed
Comprehensive recap of the latest Nintendo Direct, detailing key Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game announcements, release dates, and where to preorder on...
Nintendo Direct Reveals: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup Including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct announcements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, detailing release dates, platform exclusivity, and major...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveals — Ocarina of Time, KINGDOM HEARTS IV, Xenoblade Genesis
Comprehensive recap of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct focused on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, confirmed dates, DLC plans, and major third-party reveals.
Nintendo Announces DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch 2 — New Switch Online Challenges for Donkey Kong Classics
Nintendo has introduced a new DK Challenge for Switch Online on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering limited-time missions across NES, SNES and Game Boy Donkey Kong titles...
Nintendo Classics App Update: Dataminer Flags 'Challenges' Similar to NES Remix
A dataminer report indicates the Nintendo Classics app files reference new 'Challenges' akin to NES Remix across NES, SNES and Game Boy titles. Nintendo has not...
Switch 2 First Anniversary: Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Launch, Third-Party Support, and Future
Pure Nintendo Podcast marks the Switch 2 first anniversary with analysis of the launch, third-party support, standout titles, and recent Summer Game Fest...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Release Window Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix announces Final Fantasy VII: Revelation for Spring 2027, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and other consoles. Read the confirmed release window, gameplay...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2: eShop Highlights Include Donkey Kong 64 and eFootball Kick‑Off
A concise rundown of this week's Nintendo eShop highlights, featuring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong 64 on Nintendo Switch Online,...
Pure Nintendo Magazine Australia: Print Subscriptions Now Available with Local Shipping
Pure Nintendo Magazine (PNM) launches Australian print subscriptions with local printing and direct shipping. Learn how to subscribe via the Boomerang tier and where...
Mina the Hollower Review: Yacht Club Games’ Retro Top‑Down Adventure on Nintendo Switch
An in-depth review of Mina the Hollower from Yacht Club Games, covering gameplay, mechanics, difficulty, and design on Nintendo platforms including Nintendo Switch and...
Sega Force magazine history: Inside Europress Impact’s early-90s Sega publication
A concise history of Sega Force magazine, its creators Roger Kean and Oli Frey, and its place in the early-1990s UK magazine boom covering Master System and Mega Drive...
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed — February 12, 2027
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12, 2027. Read an authoritative breakdown of the announcement, features, and what the...
Mina the Hollower Nintendo Switch: Yacht Club Games Spotlighted on Pure Nintendo Podcast
Pure Nintendo Podcast discusses Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower on Nintendo Switch, developer history, recent releases, and podcast highlights.
Constance Nintendo Switch Review: Blue Backpack’s Hand-Drawn Action-Adventure
An authoritative review of Constance for Nintendo Switch by Blue Backpack — covering combat, platforming, accessibility options, map design, boss encounters, and...
Mina the Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Launch and eShop Roundup: Call of Duty, Pictonico, and This Week's Releases
A comprehensive eShop roundup covering Mina the Hollower's May 29 launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2,...
Quartet Nintendo Switch Review: Retro-Inspired JRPG from Something Classic Games LLC
In-depth review of Quartet on Nintendo Switch by Something Classic Games LLC. Coverage of gameplay, narrative structure, battle system, pixel art, soundtrack, and...
Tears Revolude Nintendo Switch Review: KEMCO and WorldWideSoftware Deliver a Solid JRPG on the eShop
A professional review of Tears Revolude on Nintendo Switch, examining gameplay systems, development credits from WorldWideSoftware and publishing by KEMCO, and Pure...
Nintendo R&D Increase 23% Sparks Discussion About New Hardware
A Reddit user flagged a 23% year-over-year rise in Nintendo's Resource and Development expenses. Here’s what the filings, past hardware launches, and official channels...
Wii U failed: Reggie Fils-Aimé on product cadence, NES/SNES Classic and the road to Nintendo Switch
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé reflects on why the Wii U underperformed, the role of NES/SNES Classic devices, and how those lessons informed...
May Play Check-In: Nintendo Switch Players Report Sessions with Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, and More
A May community check-in on what players are playing, featuring Nintendo Switch activity, comments about Nintendo Switch Online membership, and recent releases like...
Eclipse Blade demo on Steam: TiNTz’s retro ninja action delivers playable prologue
Eclipse Blade demo is now available on Steam. TiNTz’s indie ninja action title offers a playable prologue, two distinct playstyles, handcrafted pixel art and optional...
Rare Early Prototype of Punch-Out!! for NES Uncovered by Video Game History Foundation
A newly discovered prototype of Punch-Out!! for the NES, unearthed by the Video Game History Foundation, reveals unique development insights and character data...
Nintendo eShop Update: Pokémon Champions and Classic Games Headline This Week’s Switch and Switch 2 Releases
Explore the latest Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop updates, featuring Pokémon Champions, classic NES additions, pre-orders, and exclusive My Nintendo rewards for...
Rare Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! NES Prototype Offers Unseen Glimpse Into Nintendo's Early Game Development
A rare pre-Mike Tyson prototype of the classic NES game Punch-Out!! has been uncovered, providing unique insights into Nintendo's early development methods and...
Rare Punch-Out Prototype Unearthed: Inside Nintendo’s Lost NES History
A prototype cartridge of the classic NES game Punch-Out has surfaced, offering new insights into Nintendo’s development process and the boxing game’s evolution....
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop Update: New Releases and Activities for April 9, 2026
Explore the latest Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop releases for the week of April 9, 2026, including Pokémon Champions, Dosa Divas, and new NES classics. Find out...
Nintendo Switch Online Expands NES Library with Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now play Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, enriching the NES...
Jaleco Sports Classics: Bases Loaded 2 and Goal Two Launch on Nintendo Switch with Enhanced Features
Rock It Games brings Jaleco's Bases Loaded 2 and Goal Two to Nintendo Switch, complete with retro filters, leaderboards, and modern enhancements. Discover the full...
NES-SY2.0: Love Hultén Unveils Unique NES Synthesizer Hybrid for Retro Gaming and Chiptune Creation
Swedish designer Love Hultén introduces the NES-SY2.0, a handcrafted hybrid of the legendary Nintendo Entertainment System and a MIDI synthesizer—reviving chiptune...
Lady Stalker 2D Brings Classic RPG Experience to Nintendo NES with Kan Naito at the Helm
Industry veteran Kan Naito revives legendary RPG roots as Lady Stalker 2D is announced for the NES, featuring designs by the late Yoshitaka Tamaki and unique hardware...
Lady Stalker 2D Crowdfunding Launches October 9, 2026 for New Famicom RPG by Kan Naito
Kan Naito's Lady Stalker 2D will begin crowdfunding on October 9, 2026. The Famicom-style RPG, featuring character designs by the late Yoshitaka Tamaki, aims for...
Homebrew Ports Highlight the Passion Behind Classic Game Revivals on Dreamcast and SNES
Leading developers in the homebrew community defend the value of porting classic games to platforms like Sega Dreamcast and SNES, emphasizing creativity, family...
Prison City Nintendo Switch Review: New Update and Physical Release Boost Classic NES-Inspired Platformer
Explore our comprehensive review of Prison City for Nintendo Switch, highlighting its new update, physical edition, and challenging NES-inspired gameplay. Learn why...
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...