One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Prepare for another lawsuit Katy Perry, as Wario Land: Shake It! can’t stop, won’t stop moving onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the Wii back in 2008, Nintendo’s latest showcase of Wario’s gluttonous greed quite literally shakes up the tried-and-true franchise formula. In addition to his standard…
Amiibo Jason goes hands-on with the NES Classic Edition in our latest unboxing video!
Not counting remasters, there have been nearly 150 unique tracks across all 8 Mario Kart titles. Trying to pick favorites out of a pool of contenders that vast – especially with this series’ consistently high quality – is harder than 3-starring every cup at 200cc. We adore this series, though,…
Nintendo’s long and storied history is filled with legendary moments, but few compare to the drama that unfolded upon the advent of CD-ROM technology in the early ’90s. Despite being a new media form that other companies were capitalizing on with the likes of the Sega CD and 3DO, Nintendo…
The NES Classic Edition is proving to be a hot item! Retailers across the country have sold out of the micro machine both online and at brick and mortar stores causing frustrated shoppers and online scalpers to emerge. Nintendo, in an attempt to reassure its fans, took to Twitter to…
With some of you dear readers either getting your hands on an NES Classic Edition or scurrying to get one from a store or Amazon today, I managed to get my own hands on its overseas equivalent. I’m proud to present the Famicom Classic Mini! This little plug and play…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: A double dose of SteamWorld adventures, Kutar gets a job, and X returns to bust some renegade Reploid rumps with BFF Zero. Abysmal sales continue this week in the Nintendo eShop as we slowly creep towards the holiday season. The most noteworthy deal of…
Make sure your t-Virus vaccinations are up to date: Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is set to infect Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released back in 2007 on the Wii, Umbrella Chronicles is an on-rails shooter that chronicles (heh) the Umbrella Corporation’s meddling throughout the Resident Evil series as…
Ready those thermometers and guzzle down some NyQuil: Rhythm Heaven Fever is spreading onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released back in 2012 on the Wii, Fever is the third game in Nintendo’s charmingly quirky Rhythm Heaven series and second one to wash up onto western shores. For the uninitiated,…
Strap on your Mega Busters and unmount those Z-Sabers: Mega Man X3 is air dashing its way onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released back in 1996, X3 is the third and last game in the Mega Man X series to appear on the SNES. Continuing the awesome action gameplay…
One of the most fascinating peripherals in Nintendo’s history is the Satellaview. A satellite modem that interpreted radio signal data, several interesting Nintendo games were made just to be played in the short fixed “Super Famicom Hour” in which they were transmitted. While many of these games were lost to…
Few consoles boast a library of role-playing experiences as deep and vast as that of the Super Nintendo. Over its seven year lifespan, Nintendo’s second major home system became home to many of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Mostly Japanese-developed, these adventures range from the brilliant refinement of…
