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Castlevania SNES Native Port Adds 14 Palette Options and Six MSU-1 Soundtracks
Konami's original Castlevania receives a native SNES port featuring enhanced visuals, multiple soundtrack options, and new controller support, continuing the...
CopperStorm Kickstarter Launches: Neofid Studios Reveals New Steampunk Shoot-'Em-Up for SNES, Neo Geo, and Mega Drive
Neofid Studios launches CopperStorm, a retro-inspired shmup for SNES, Neo Geo, and Mega Drive, through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Learn about the game's...
BBC Breakfast Sparks Backlash Over Retro Gaming Blunder Featuring Super Mario Bros. and SNES
BBC Breakfast's retro gaming segment goes viral for misplacing a Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge in an SNES, prompting widespread industry reactions and clarifications...
BBC Breakfast’s Retro Gaming Blunder: NES Cartridge Mistake Draws Online Backlash
BBC Breakfast sparked major reactions from gaming fans after displaying a Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge in a SNES, highlighting the ongoing interest and scrutiny...
Legendary Game Designer Gregg Mayles Departs Rare After 36 Years
Gregg Mayles, the celebrated developer behind Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, leaves Rare after a distinguished 36-year career, marking the end of an era for...
Super Mario Kart Deluxe (SMKDX) Unveils Innovative Endurance Mode for SNES Rom Hack Fans
Super Mario Kart Deluxe (SMKDX) introduces a challenging Endurance mode, expanding its ambitious SNES rom hack with new gameplay dynamics, characters, and features....
NES Classics Like Super C and TMNT Headed to SNES Through Infidelity's Ambitious Ports
Renowned ROM hacker Infidelity plans to bring beloved Konami NES titles—Super C, Contra Force, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—to the SNES, aiming for performance...
Nigel Mansell’s World Championship: Lost Commodore 64 Game Finally Uncovered After 33 Years
The unreleased Commodore 64 version of Nigel Mansell’s World Championship has resurfaced after more than three decades, allowing retro gaming enthusiasts to experience...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds New Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion Icons: How to Unlock and Redeem
Nintendo Switch Online introduces limited-time Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion icons. Learn how members can unlock these exclusive icons and earn Platinum Points via...
Jaleco Sports: Goal! Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch – Classic Soccer Games Return with Modern Upgrades
Rock It Games brings the classic soccer series Jaleco Sports: Goal! to Nintendo Switch, combining NES and SNES versions with enhanced features like rewind, visual...
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition Expands on Nintendo Switch with Retro Classics
Team17 and Digital Eclipse update Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch, adding classic retro titles and new features, enhancing the Worms franchise...
CopperStorm Pre-Launch Page Goes Live: Neofid Studios Announces New Steampunk Shoot 'Em Up for SNES, Neo Geo, and Mega Drive
Neofid Studios unveils its next retro-inspired project, CopperStorm, a steampunk shoot 'em up coming to SNES, Neo Geo, and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Learn about the...
Fan Developers Bring Final Fantasy Mystic Quest to Sega Genesis: A New Era for Classic SNES RPG
Discover how fan developers are reviving Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, featuring insights into the porting process, the game's legacy,...
Fan-Made Final Fantasy Mystic Quest Demo Now Playable on Sega Genesis
A new fan-made port brings the classic SNES RPG Final Fantasy Mystic Quest to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, with a demo now available for download. Learn more about the...
Celebrating Yoshi’s Woolly World Anniversary: A Look Back at Yoshi’s Island Legacy and Wii U’s Final Classic
Explore the enduring legacy of Yoshi’s Woolly World on its 10th anniversary, the 30-year milestone of Yoshi’s Island (SNES), and the ongoing demand for classic Yoshi...
Konami’s Life Force / Salamander Upgraded for SNES: Complete 16-Bit Port Removes Slowdown and Flicker
Konami's classic NES shooter Life Force / Salamander receives a flawless SNES port by Rumbleminze, eliminating slowdown and sprite flicker while adding new features...
Celebrating Nintendo: A Lifelong Journey Through NES Classics to Nintendo Switch Innovations
Explore the enduring allure of Nintendo gaming, from the NES era to the latest Nintendo Switch innovations, and discover how iconic titles and hardware platforms...
Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Clear River Games and City Connection reveal Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a classic SNES beat ’em up into the modern era...
Joe & Mac Retro Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch: Classic SNES Games Revived by Red Art Games
Red Art Games brings Joe & Mac Retro Collection to Nintendo Switch in 2025, featuring SNES classics, quality-of-life improvements, and both Western and Japanese...
Mario Kart World: Hidden SNES Tracks Accessible in Free Roam P-Switch Missions
Discover how classic SNES tracks like Choco Island 2 and Ghost Valley 1 are featured in Mario Kart World, and learn how players can experience these legacy courses...
Escape The House! Patch Revamps Zombies Ate My Neighbors for Sega Genesis Fans
Discover how the new 'Escape The House!' patch by BillyTime! Games transforms the Sega Genesis version of Zombies Ate My Neighbors with survival mode gameplay, SRAM...
Nightmare Busters Rebirth Nears Stretch Goal for Takaya Imamura’s Involvement on Nintendo Switch
Nightmare Busters Rebirth may secure Takaya Imamura as an artist if its Kickstarter campaign meets a new stretch goal, with the SNES run 'n' gun remake confirmed for...
Nintendo Legend Takaya Imamura Joins Nightmare Buster Rebirth as Stretch Goal on Kickstarter
Takaya Imamura, renowned for his work on F-Zero and Star Fox, has been announced as a guest stretch goal for Pix'n Love Games' Nightmare Buster Rebirth on Nintendo...
The Evolution of Mario Kart: A Comprehensive History Leading to Mario Kart World
Explore the full developmental history of the Mario Kart franchise from its SNES origins to the upcoming Mario Kart World, highlighting key milestones, innovations,...
Zvitor Releases Ambitious X-Men Arcade Remake Using OpenBOR Engine
Independent developer Zvitor launches an innovative remake of Konami's classic X-Men arcade game, blending sprites and gameplay elements from multiple X-Men titles...
The Lost Vikings SNES Gets Three-Player Mode and Bonus Stages with Ragnarok Edition ROM Hack
Discover how the new Ragnarok Edition ROM hack for The Lost Vikings SNES introduces Mega Drive-exclusive features like three-player support and additional levels,...
Super Mario World Random Revolution: Crossover Hack Pushes SNES Boundaries, Second Demo in Development
Super Mario World Random Revolution First Blood brings ambitious Nintendo crossovers to SNES with a second demo in development. Learn more about the hack, developer...
Nightmare Busters Rebirth Kickstarter Surpasses Funding Goal: HD Revival Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and More
The Kickstarter campaign for Nightmare Busters Rebirth, an HD remake of the classic SNES run 'n gun by Pix'n Love and Aurora Game Studio, has quickly surpassed its...
Nintendo Classics Icons Hint at Mario Paint and SNES Mouse Support for Switch Online
Nintendo's latest Switch Online icon update sparks speculation as the Super Nintendo Mouse accessory and Mario Paint imagery appear in the newly announced Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Classic Console Icons: NES, SNES, Game Boy, and GameCube Arrive for Members
Nintendo Switch Online expands its perks by introducing classic console-themed icons, featuring NES, SNES, Game Boy, and GameCube designs, available for My Nintendo...
Bonkers SNES Receives Major ROM Hack Update: Upgradeable Dash and Gameplay Improvements Now Available
The classic SNES platformer Bonkers, originally developed by Sun L and published by Capcom, has received a fan-made update from BillyTime! Games, adding an upgradeable...
Super Mario World Movie Sequel Title Possibly Revealed by NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal may have accidentally revealed the title 'Super Mario World' for the anticipated sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Super Mario World Movie Sequel Announced: Nintendo and Illumination Set 2026 Release Date
Nintendo and Illumination confirm Super Mario World movie sequel, featuring Yoshi, with a theatrical launch slated for April 3, 2026.
Super Mario World: Title and Release Date Revealed for Nintendo's Animated Movie Sequel
NBC Universal confirms the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie is officially titled 'Super Mario World.' Set for release on April 3, 2026, the film continues...
Polymega Expands Library with Strikers 1945 and Bases Loaded Physical Collections
Polymega announces two new physical game collections—Polymega Collection 9: Strikers 1945 and Polymega Collection 10: Bases Loaded—featuring classic arcade, NES, and...
Inspector Gadget SNES ROM Hack Modernizes Cartoon Classic with Multi-Jump and Enhanced Features
A new ROM hack for the 1993 SNES game Inspector Gadget enhances gameplay with multi-jump, improved gadget functionality, and quality-of-life updates, revitalizing...
Nintendo Switch Online Expands in April 2025: GameCube Classics and New Features Announced
Nintendo unveils major Nintendo Switch Online updates for April 2025, including the debut of Nintendo GameCube classics on Switch 2, additional SNES and SEGA Genesis...
Paul Rudd and Nintendo Switch 2 Commercial Deliver Perfect Nostalgia Throwback
Paul Rudd's appearance in the Nintendo Switch 2 commercial revisits his iconic 1991 SNES ad, fusing nostalgia with new features and reaffirming Nintendo's legacy....
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Star-Studded Western Commercial Featuring Paul Rudd and GameChat
Nintendo revives nostalgia by bringing back Paul Rudd for its first U.S. Nintendo Switch 2 commercial, highlighting the console's new GameChat feature and honoring...
Nintendo Switch 2 Ad Revives Iconic SNES Commercial with Paul Rudd
Nintendo launches a nostalgic Switch 2 commercial, featuring Paul Rudd and reimagining the classic 1991 SNES ad for a new era of gamers.
Nintendo of America and Paul Rudd Reunite for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Campaign
Nintendo and actor Paul Rudd partner to recreate the iconic 1991 SNES commercial for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting retro nostalgia and modern gaming features...
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches First North American Commercial Starring Paul Rudd
Nintendo Switch 2 marketing begins with a nostalgic nod, as Paul Rudd stars in the first official North American commercial, ahead of its June 5 release.
Nintendo Switch 2 Commercial Stars Paul Rudd, Reuniting Iconic Actor with Nintendo Legacy
Nintendo unveils a new Nintendo Switch 2 commercial featuring Paul Rudd, marking a nostalgic return since his 1991 SNES ad. Learn about the campaign, hardware focus,...
Lost SNES Game 'Mechanoids 2 – The Final Conflict' Preserved by Enigma Variations Archivists
The rare, unreleased SNES title 'Mechanoids 2 – The Final Conflict' from UK developer Enigma Variations has been preserved thanks to discovered prototypes, shedding...
Nintendo Switch 2 Showcases Overhauled Nintendo Classics App, Uniting Legacy Platforms
Nintendo reveals redesigned Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch 2, offering streamlined access to NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Game Boy, and Game Boy...
Nightmare Busters Ultimate Edition Announced for SNES and Nintendo Switch by Pix'n Love Games
Pix'n Love Games unveils Nightmare Busters Ultimate Edition for SNES, with a remake, Nightmare Busters Rebirth, launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC in...
Super Soccer Removal: Last Chance to Play the SNES Classic on Nintendo Switch Online
Super Soccer leaves Nintendo Switch Online's SNES library on March 27, 2025. Learn why players have just hours left to enjoy Spike Chunsoft's sports classic before it...
SNES PlayStation Prototype Spotlighted on Infendo Radio: A Dive into Nintendo and Sony’s Shared History
Episode 759 of Infendo Radio explores the legendary SNES PlayStation prototype, video game music, and recent Nintendo Switch releases for dedicated Nintendo fans.
SNES PlayStation Prototype: Ken Kutaragi Confirms Rare Console Still Exists
Ken Kutaragi, former CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, reveals he still owns an ultra-rare SNES PlayStation prototype, revisiting the historic failed collaboration...
Analogue PocketOS v2.5 Update Adds Extensive Nintendo Switch Online Controller Support
Analogue’s latest PocketOS v2.5 firmware enhances compatibility for Nintendo Switch Online wireless controllers and delivers significant improvements for legacy game...
Mortal Kombat Nitro: Inside the Canceled Uncensored SNES Revival from Sculptured Software
Explore the untold story of Mortal Kombat Nitro, an ambitious and canceled SNES update developed by Sculptured Software and Acclaim. Learn about its features,...
Super Soccer to Be Removed from Nintendo Switch Online SNES Service in March 2025
Nintendo has confirmed the removal of Super Soccer (Super Formation Soccer) from the Switch Online SNES service in Japan, effective March 28, 2025. Details on the...
Cronela's Mansion Kickstarter Launches: Spiritual Successor to Maniac Mansion Targets Nintendo Switch and Retro Platforms
Straynus launches a Kickstarter campaign for Cronela's Mansion, a new adventure game inspired by Maniac Mansion, set for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and...
Yuzo Koshiro Terranigma: Composer Reveals Forgotten SNES Track from Quintet Classic
Veteran composer Yuzo Koshiro says he rediscovered a lost Terranigma track he scored for Quintet's SNES action-RPG. Coverage of the reveal, Koshiro's ongoing work on...
Takaya Imamura Reflects on Challenging QA Experience with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Nintendo veteran Takaya Imamura shares candid memories of his demanding QA work on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for SNES, revealing the enduring impact of...
Nintendo Music Adds Super Mario World Soundtrack to Switch Online App
Nintendo expands its Nintendo Music library on the Switch Online mobile app with the iconic Super Mario World soundtrack, offering fans 49 classic SNES tracks.
Super Mario RPG Soundtrack Collection Arrives April 2025: SNES and Switch Music Releases Announced by Square Enix
Square Enix unveils new Super Mario RPG music releases featuring soundtracks from the 1996 SNES original and the 2023 Nintendo Switch remake, with multiple formats...
Nintendo Switch Online Expands SNES Library with Three Classic Titles in January 2025 Update
Nintendo Switch Online adds Fatal Fury 2, Super Ninja Boy, and Sutte Hakkun to its SNES lineup, including a Super Famicom exclusive, with the first 2025 update for...
Nintendo Music Adds 37 Classic Super Mario Kart Tracks to Its Weekly Lineup
Nintendo Music expands its catalog with 37 new tracks from Super Mario Kart, bringing nostalgic SNES-era tunes to fans as the Mario Kart franchise enters a new era on...
Super Mario Kart SNES Soundtrack Launches on Nintendo Switch Online Music App
Nintendo releases the original Super Mario Kart SNES soundtrack for Switch Online members via its music app, featuring 37 classic tracks for fans and preserving the...