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Nintendo Switch Online Datamine Reveals Potential SNES Mouse Support for Classic Titles Like Mario Paint
A comprehensive look at recent datamining that suggests Nintendo Switch Online may soon support the SNES Mouse, unlocking possibilities for classic games such as Mario...
Nintendo Switch Online Expands Super Nintendo Library with Battletoads Double Dragon and Super Famicom Classics
Nintendo Switch Online adds Battletoads Double Dragon and three Super Famicom titles in latest SNES update, enriching the classic game library for subscribers.
Dungeons of Infinity: Fan-Made Roguelike Breathes New Life Into Zelda: A Link to the Past
Discover how Dungeons of Infinity reimagines The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past as a procedurally generated roguelike dungeon crawler—crafted by Justin Bohemier...
LuEAgi AI Learns Super Mario Kart on SNES Using Evolutionary Algorithm
Discover how LuEAgi, an AI project, is mastering Super Mario Kart on the original SNES using an evolutionary algorithm. Learn more about the innovative work and its...
Assault Suits Valken Declassified Physical Release Announced by Limited Run Games for Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games opens pre-orders for Assault Suits Valken Declassified physical editions on Nintendo Switch, reviving the 1992 SNES mecha classic with new features...
Super Mario Bros. SNES Port Adds Level Editor with SNES Mouse Support
ROM hacker Infidelity brings Super Mario Bros. to the SNES alongside a new level editor, fully compatible with both the SNES controller and the SNES Mouse.
Limited Run Games Unveils Definitive Edition of DOOM for SNES at QuakeCon 2024
Limited Run Games announces a revitalized DOOM SNES cartridge, including all four episodes, performance enhancements, and exclusive collector’s items, set for a 2025...
Adidas and Nice Kicks Channel Nintendo vs Sega Console Wars With 'Rivalry Low Nicekicks' Sneaker Launch
Adidas and Nice Kicks honor the iconic Nintendo and Sega rivalry of the 1990s with a special edition Rivalry sneaker series, set to release globally on August 16th.
Unlock Rare Donkey Kong Country Switch Online Icons Through SNES App Play
Nintendo Switch Online members can now unlock exclusive Donkey Kong Country profile icons by playing the classic SNES game via the Switch's retro library. Find out how...
Proteus Resurrection Transforms Castlevania: Bloodlines for SNES – Latest Demo Impresses Fans
Konami fan developer Proteus Resurrection showcases Castlevania: Bloodlines running on SNES, highlighting technical achievements and unique effects absent from the...
ZOOM Pack II Announced for X68000 Z: Lagoon and Genocide 2 Set for August 2024 Release
ZUIKI brings retro classics Lagoon and Genocide 2 to the X68000 Z mini console with ZOOM Pack II, launching August 8, 2024. Pre-orders start June 8.
Super Mario Kart Horizons: Ambitious ROM Hack Adds New Worlds and Features to SNES Classic
Super Mario Kart Horizons, developed by gridatttack, revitalizes the SNES original with 20 new circuits, fresh themes, and modern upgrades—fully compatible with...
Retro Mod Pioneer Voultar's Workshop Destroyed in Targeted Attack
Voultar, a prominent modder in the Nintendo community, faces severe losses after his workshop was ransacked. The incident marks a significant setback for the creator...
Kirby Super Star Box Art: Comparing North American, European, and Japanese Covers on SNES
A detailed look at the different Kirby Super Star SNES box art designs from North America, Europe, and Japan, examining their stylistic choices and regional appeal.
Nintendo Switch Online Expands SNES Library with Japanese Exclusives and Retro Classics
Nintendo Switch Online adds Wrecking Crew '98, Amazing Hebereke, and Super R-Type to its Super Nintendo collection, including long-awaited Japanese exclusives for...
Xeno Crisis SNES Release: Bitmap Bureau Delivers Twin-Stick Action to Nintendo’s 16-Bit Classic
Bitmap Bureau launches Xeno Crisis for the SNES, bringing acclaimed retro-style twin-stick shooter gameplay to Nintendo's legendary system. Discover why this release...
Super Bomberman SNES Box Art: Regional Designs Compared in Box Art Brawl
Explore the distinctive box art designs of Super Bomberman for the SNES across North America, Europe, and Japan in our latest Box Art Brawl, highlighting Hudson Soft's...
Terranigma HD-2D Prototype Reimagines SNES Classic with Unreal Engine
A fan-made HD-2D prototype of Terranigma reimagines the SNES classic using Unreal Engine and MagicaVoxel. Developer ShinraiXenophy shares footage of Ark in Crysta...
How to Unlock Yoshi’s Island Icons on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now unlock exclusive Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island icons by playing the game on the SNES app. Learn how to claim these...
Epilogue Reveals SN Operator: Play and Preserve SNES Games on PC and Steam Deck
Epilogue launches pre-orders for the SN Operator, a device for playing and preserving SNES and Super Famicom cartridges via PC or Steam Deck, with a release date set...
Nintendo Switch Online Sees Record Growth Following Classic Game Additions
Nintendo Switch Online achieves new subscriber milestones driven by the release of classic titles from NES, SNES, and Game Boy libraries on the eShop.
Super Mario Bros. CD Patch Update: Latest Developments and Demo Releases for the Ambitious ROM Hack
Explore the recent updates, demo releases, and development status of Super Mario Bros. CD, an innovative Super Mario World ROM hack reimagining Nintendo history with...
Mega Man SNES Port by Infidelity_nes Delivers Enhanced Classic Experience for Fans
NES ROM hacker infidelity_nes releases a highly-anticipated SNES port of the original Mega Man, introducing improvements such as MSU-1 audio, reduced slowdown, and...
ActRaiser Renaissance Sparks Calls for Quintet Remakes on Nintendo Switch
Following the 2021 release of ActRaiser Renaissance, composer Yuzo Koshiro and Quintet alumni have renewed calls for remakes of classic Quintet titles like Terranigma...
Dave the Diver Nintendo Switch Review: Mintrocket’s Genre-Bending Seafood Adventure
Dave the Diver blends action-packed deep-sea diving with a restaurant-sim under Mintrocket. Available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam), this 2024 title pairs retro...
Super Mario RPG Switch Remake Review: A Faithful Revival of an SNES Classic
Discover how Super Mario RPG’s Nintendo Switch remake updates a beloved SNES classic with remastered visuals, engaging gameplay, and new content, making it a must-play...
Pure Nintendo Podcast PAX Aus 2023 Recap: Switch Highlights from Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Indie Finds
Pure Nintendo Podcast returns from PAX Australia 2023 with first-hand Switch coverage of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars and standout indie teams.
Star Fox Series: Dylan Cuthbert Discusses the Unique Formula Behind the Original Games
Dylan Cuthbert, original Star Fox programmer and Q-Games founder, reflects on the classic SNES and N64 titles' distinct appeal, analyzing why later Star Fox entries on...
MARS FPGA Launches with Support for NES, SNES, Genesis, and More: A New Contender in Retro Gaming Hardware
MARS FPGA, an advanced retro gaming platform, sets a new standard by offering broad classic console support including NES, SNES, Genesis, Neo Geo, and N64, challenging...
Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo fan translation released for PS1 — AceDiez patch now available
Fan translation patch for Konami's 2001 PlayStation title Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo is released. Learn where to download, who worked on the patch, and the game's...
SNES Edge-Enhancer Mod by Voultar Offers Complete Video Upgrade for 2CHIP Consoles
Voultar’s SNES Edge-Enhancer mod delivers cleaned video output and sharper visuals for 2CHIP SNES consoles, presenting a cost-effective solution for retro gaming...
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered Review for Nintendo Switch – A Masterclass in RPG Complexity
Explore our in-depth review of Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered on Nintendo Switch. Discover how Square Enix revitalizes their iconic RPG series while...
Analogue Pocket NES Core Adds Save States and Wake Support — openFPGA Breakthrough
Developer Adam Gastineau has released an updated Analogue Pocket NES core with save state and sleep/wake resume support, addressing long-standing feature gaps in...
Star Fox Exploration Showcase: Ambitious SNES Mod Adds New Features, Ships, and Multiplayer
Star Fox Exploration Showcase pushes the SNES classic further with new maps, ships, and robust multiplayer, courtesy of the KandoWontu team. Discover the scope of this...
Super Mario Kart Deluxe ROM Hack Adds Blue Shell and More to SNES Classic
Super Mario Kart Deluxe brings the iconic blue shell and a wealth of new content to the SNES original, enhancing gameplay with new items, characters, and tracks for...
Super Punch-Out!! SNES: Newly Discovered Cheats Unlock Secret Multiplayer Mode
Groundbreaking cheat codes have been uncovered in the 1994 SNES classic Super Punch-Out!!, revealing a hidden multiplayer mode and match select, decades after release.
New Super Punch-Out!! Multiplayer Cheat Codes Uncovered for SNES and Nintendo Switch Online
Discover newly unearthed cheat codes for Super Punch-Out!!, unlocking hidden multiplayer and free match modes on SNES and Nintendo Switch Online. Learn how to access...
New SNES Classics Arrive on Nintendo Switch Online: Bombuzal, Claymates, Jelly Boy, and More
Nintendo adds Bombuzal, Claymates, Jelly Boy, and others to the Switch Online SNES and Super Famicom libraries on July 28. Get all the details on these retro additions...
How Samus Aran Changed the Game: Metroid's Lasting Impact on Female Representation in Nintendo History
Discover how Samus Aran and the Metroid series broke new ground for female protagonists in gaming, exploring the influence of Nintendo's iconic bounty hunter on the...
Box Art Brawl: Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island – Comparing Classic SNES Covers
Explore the global box art variants of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, analyzing design choices and their cultural...
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island – Reflecting on 25 Years of Nintendo’s 16-Bit Classic
An in-depth look at Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island on its 25th anniversary, exploring its enduring legacy, gameplay innovations, and why some players may struggle...
Remembering Jason Brookes: The Legacy of Super Play and EDGE Magazine in Nintendo Journalism
A tribute to Jason Brookes, influential editor of Super Play and EDGE, examining his impact on Nintendo gaming journalism and the enduring legacy of his work with...
Polymega Partners with Sinden Technology to Bring Classic Light Gun Games Back to Modern TVs
Discover how Playmaji and Sinden Technology are reviving retro light gun games like House of the Dead and Time Crisis for HDTVs with the Polymega's new Retro Gun...
Rare PlayStation Prototype SNES-CD Controller Hits eBay: A Unique Piece of Nintendo and Sony History
A rare, original PlayStation Prototype Development SNES-CD controller, a relic from Nintendo and Sony's early 1990s collaboration, is now available for collectors on...
Nintendo Switch eShop JSON Reveals References to Virtual Console and Classic Platforms
Recent findings in the Nintendo Switch eShop JSON reference classic Virtual Console platforms like SNES, Game Boy, and Nintendo 64, hinting at Nintendo's ongoing...
Octopath Traveler Nintendo Switch review: HD-2D throwback that earned its hype
A detailed look at Octopath Traveler on Nintendo Switch — its Nintendo Direct reveal, HD-2D art, eight-protagonist design, combat, and legacy from Square Enix and...
Takashi Tokita on Final Fantasy IV Design Challenges and Chrono Trigger Canon
Square veteran Takashi Tokita discusses the Active Time Battle system, cut scenarios from Final Fantasy IV, and which Chrono Trigger ending he considers canonical in a...
Mega Man X Launches on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console: Essential SNES Classic Arrives for North American Fans
Mega Man X makes its debut on the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, expanding the platform’s SNES library and offering fans a classic action platformer experience....
The SNES PlayStation Prototype: How Nintendo and Sony's Failed Collaboration Shaped Gaming History
An in-depth look at the SNES PlayStation prototype, the historic partnership and fallout between Nintendo and Sony, and its lasting impact on the video game industry.
The Origin of Sega's 'Blast Processing': How a Marketing Term Shaped the 16-Bit Console Wars
Discover the true story behind Sega's 'Blast Processing' marketing campaign and its impact on the rivalry with Nintendo during the 16-bit era.
Remembering Mario Paint: The Creative Legacy That Redefined Super Nintendo Games
Explore Mario Paint's enduring impact and its innovative features on the SNES, revisited as part of Super Mario's 30th Anniversary celebrations.
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure Review: SEGA's 2012 Rhythmic Adventure on Nintendo 3DS
An authoritative review of Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, SEGA's 2012 rhythm-adventure for Nintendo 3DS directed by Shun Nakamura. Coverage includes...