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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...
Star Fox 64 Retellings: A Complete History of Star Fox Reboots on Nintendo Platforms
A concise, authoritative review of every Star Fox reboot — from the SNES original to Star Fox Zero — examining platforms, developers, and how often Star Fox 64's story...
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.
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...
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,...
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2: Velan Studios’ Remake, eShop Demo, and Takaya Imamura’s Praise
A look at the upcoming Star Fox remake for Nintendo Switch 2, including the June 25 launch, the new demo on the Nintendo eShop, developer Velan Studios’ involvement,...
Star Fox (2026) on Nintendo Switch 2: Argonaut Software Congratulates Velan Studios
Argonaut Software—the creator of the Super FX chip and co-developer of the original SNES Star Fox—publicly congratulated Velan Studios after the announcement that Star...
33 Games and Piko Interactive Partnership Expands Classic IP Revivals for Physical Releases
33 Games has announced a partnership with Piko Interactive to bring more retro titles to premium physical releases on platforms including Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and...
Neo Geo Raycaster Modified: Community Expands Modern Vintage Gamer's DOOM Demo
Community developers have enhanced Modern Vintage Gamer's Neo Geo raycaster demo, showing early SNK hardware can run a simple DOOM-style engine. Read the details on...
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...
Street Fighter 6 Sales Surpass 7 Million, Capcom Confirms
Capcom confirms Street Fighter 6 has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. Read verified details on release history, platform context, and upcoming Year 4 content.
Soul Blazer Relocalisation Released: Fan Patch Updates 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES Classic
A new fan relocalisation for Soul Blazer updates the 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES RPG. Read what changed, who made it, and how it compares to prior retranslations.
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...
Barbie Rewind Nintendo Switch 2: Digital Eclipse and Atari Revive 16 Classic Barbie Games
Atari and Digital Eclipse announced Barbie Rewind for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, combining a new DreamHouse design mode with 16 enhanced classic Barbie...
Barbie Rewind Nintendo Switch Release: 16 Classic Barbie Games Arrive November 12, 2026
Digital Eclipse and Atari launch Barbie Rewind, a collection of 16 remastered Barbie games from 1991–2007 for Nintendo Switch on November 12, 2026, with standard and...
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,...
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Reveal: Playtonic Debuts SNES-Inspired Kart Racer at Summer Game Fest
Playtonic revealed Super Yooka-Laylee Kart at the Summer Game Fest Day of the Devs showcase on June 6, 2026. The PC-first kart racer features a Rage System and visual...
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...
Cameltry Arcade Archives Release and Firework Thrower Kantaro Console Archives Announced for June 4, 2026
Hamster announces Taito's 1990 arcade classic Cameltry for Arcade Archives/Arcade Archives 2 on June 4, 2026, and Sunsoft's Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of...
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...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup! coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — full retro collection details
Atari and Digital Eclipse have announced Toy Story: Retro Roundup! for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, a compilation of classic Pixar games releasing digitally...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 15, 2026
Atari and Digital Eclipse will release Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026. Both...
Retrace App Adds SN Operator Support for SNES Cartridge Authentication on iOS and Android
Retrace v1.1.0 from Epilogue adds SN Operator support for SNES cartridge identification and authenticity checks, plus UI scaling for tablets, faster detection, haptic...
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.
Wil Overton Reimagines Super Play Cover Art: SNES Magazine Icon Revisited
Artist Wil Overton has recreated the debut Super Play cover with modern styling. Read how the former Rare artist is turning classic SNES magazine art into a Patreon...
Split Fiction review Nintendo Switch 2: Hazelight's best co-op yet despite cliché story
An authoritative review of Split Fiction on Nintendo Switch 2 by Hazelight Studios. Coverage includes gameplay, co-op mechanics, runtime, platform performance, 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...
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...
Snes9xTYL PSP SNES Emulator Revived with Enhanced Performance and New Features
The Snes9xTYL emulator for PSP and PS Vita is back, offering new language options, faster game loading, and a modernized gaming experience for retro enthusiasts.
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...
Impact Armor Alpha Demo Revives SNES-Era Mecha Action on Amiga A1200
Impact Armor Alpha, developed by 2Bit Combo, brings classic mecha platformer gameplay to the Amiga AGA line and teases potential Sega Mega Drive and Neo Geo ports....
SNES Digital Video Mod Brings True 1080p Output to Original Hardware
A new prototype mod from Stanislav Parhomovich enables the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) to deliver native 1080p digital video output, bridging retro...
King of Fighters SNES Port Showcases Homebrew Innovation on Nintendo’s 16-Bit Classic
Discover how homebrew developer Rafael Daniel is pushing the Super Nintendo’s hardware to its absolute limits with an ambitious King of Fighters port, defying...
Mega Man 2 Receives a Full 16-Bit SNES Makeover With Authentic SPC700 Soundtrack
Homebrew developer Infidelity unveils a true 16-bit SNES port of Mega Man 2, featuring custom graphics, an authentic SPC700 soundtrack, and quality-of-life...
Super Metroid Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music: A Classic Returns to Nintendo Switch
Super Metroid's iconic soundtrack is now available on the Nintendo Music streaming service for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, bringing all 28 tracks from the 1994 SNES...
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...
Super Metroid Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music App: Full Tracklist and Legacy
Nintendo updates its Music app on Nintendo Switch, now featuring the complete 28-track Super Metroid SNES soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano. Discover the...
The Disney Afternoon Collection Comes to Nintendo Switch with New SNES Additions and Features
The Disney Afternoon Collection lands on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with two new SNES titles, modern enhancements, and insights from Digital Eclipse's Chris...
The Disney Afternoon Collection Finally Arrives on Nintendo Switch: A Nostalgic Platformer Showcase
After nine years, The Disney Afternoon Collection brings Capcom’s classic NES and SNES games to the Nintendo Switch. Explore a detailed review highlighting gameplay,...
Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run: Newly Discovered Secret Team Codes Revealed for SNES Classic
Unlock hidden teams in Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run for SNES using new codes—no save file or cheats required. Discover how to access secret Nintendo and Rareware...
The Disney Afternoon Collection Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 With New SNES Classics
Atari and Digital Eclipse release The Disney Afternoon Collection on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, featuring beloved NES and SNES titles plus modern features and a...
BSNES Emulator Upgrade Adds 5-Player Online Multiplayer Support for SNES Classics
BSNES receives a significant update with multitap and enhanced netplay features, enabling up to five players to enjoy SNES multiplayer games online. Learn more about...
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night SNES Fan Port Impresses in Early Development
A new fan project is bringing Konami's iconic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to the Super Nintendo, with early footage showing promising results.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch – Launches February 2026
Ubisoft celebrates Rayman's legacy with the 30th Anniversary Edition, featuring multiple classic versions and new enhancements for Nintendo Switch. Read all the...
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch, Bringing Classic Platforming to Modern Platforms
Ubisoft unveils Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, a digital compilation of the iconic platformer's classic versions, arriving for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox...
Delta PCB SNES Translator Brings Fan Translations to Original Cartridges
Discover how the Delta PCB SNES Translator by Delta Island offers collectors a reversible, hardware-respecting solution for adding fan translations—like Chrono Trigger...
Final Fight Trilogy SNES Vinyl Soundtrack Launches with Exclusive Luis Melo Artwork
Capcom's classic Final Fight trilogy for SNES receives a deluxe vinyl soundtrack release from Mana Wave Media, featuring all-new artwork by Luis Melo in a collector's...
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...
Super Storm Buster Bringing Bullet-Heavy Shoot 'Em Up Action to Super Nintendo
PixelHeart unveils Super Storm Buster, a new 16-bit sci-fi shoot 'em up for the Super Nintendo, featuring dense projectile patterns, massive bosses, and a classic...
Leaps + Bounds: Bitmap Books Announces Comprehensive Visual Guide to Console Generations
Bitmap Books unveils Leaps + Bounds, a detailed visual guide chronicling nine generations of home gaming consoles, featuring insights, game screenshots, and exclusive...
PlayStation Portable Sales: Why the PSP's 82 Million Units Prove Its Success Against Nintendo Handhelds
An in-depth look at the PlayStation Portable's sales performance, its comparison to Nintendo DS, and a data-driven defense of Sony's influential handheld legacy.
Tetris Attack: Debunking the Killer Instinct Connection in Nintendo’s Western Localization
Explore the history of Tetris Attack's Western localization, the truth behind its alleged Killer Instinct-themed version, and insights from Rare developers on...
How Mega Man Inspired ActRaiser: Yuzo Koshiro Reflects on SNES Classic’s Development
ActRaiser composer Yuzo Koshiro reveals how Mega Man influenced the transformation of this iconic SNES title from a JRPG into its renowned blend of action and God...
Konami’s Iconic Logo Intro Had Different Colors on SNES, Mega Drive, and PC Engine
Discover the unique color variations of Konami's classic 'laser' logo intro across SNES, Mega Drive, and PC Engine platforms and explore their significance in video...