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March 7th, 2024 0

Guide – How to get the Mother 3 Nintendo Switch Online icons outside of Japan

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: Guides, Retro, Switch

When it was first revealed that icons for all three Mother series titles would be coming to Nintendo Switch Online, many fans wondered if the Mother 3 icons would be available in the West. Disappointingly (but not at all surprisingly), the Mother 3 icon elements are indeed only available in…

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March 7th, 2024 0

The Mother 3 Nintendo Switch Online icons are available… but only in Japan

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: News, Retro, Switch

Two weeks ago it was revealed that the next wave of icons available via Nintendo Switch Online would be themed around the Mother series, in celebration of all three games being available on the Switch in Japan. The schedule for the icons was published on the Japanese Nintendo website and…

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February 29th, 2024 0

Terra, Cloud, Lightning Final Fantasy pixel lights up for pre-order

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Categories: News, Merchandise, Retro

With the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth today, there’s no better time than now to adorn your home with some Final Fantasy merchandise. While some of you may have missed out on the ludicrous Rebirth Collector’s Edition, at least you can have a pixelated version of Cloud sitting next…

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A Virtual Boy emulator is now available for modded 3DS systems

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February 23rd, 2024 0

Mother 3’s creator requests that fans ask Nintendo for localization, not him

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: News, Retro, Switch

In light of the recent announcement that the cult classic Mother 3 will yet again see a Japan only release, the outcry for action has reached new heights. The fanbase has been pleading for a localized version ever since the game’s release all the way back in 2006; despite this,…

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February 22nd, 2024 0

New Mother series icons are available on Nintendo Switch Online

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: News, Retro, Switch

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Five new Rare titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: News, Retro, Switch

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February 21st, 2024 0

Mother 3 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch! … In Japan

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: News, Merchandise, Retro, Switch

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February 21st, 2024 0

Official Mother 3 plush set announced – Coming soon

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A new Earthbound inspired G-Shock Watch is now available in Japan

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Categories: News, Merchandise, Retro

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February 9th, 2024 0

The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert 2024 is available to watch now!

Author: Peter Glagowski
Categories: News, Retro

Originally scheduled to be aired during Nintendo Live, The Legend of Zelda Orchestra concert at Tokyo 2024 has been uploaded to Nintendo’s YouTube account for fans to enjoy. Running just under 30 minutes and containing songs mostly from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, the concert is…

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January 31st, 2024 0

The Ayaneo Flip DS could be the best DS / 3DS / Wii U emulator ever

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Categories: 3DS, News, Retro, Wii U

Fans of Nintendo’s dual screen handhelds will likely be elated to learn about the Ayaneo Flip DS. While that isn’t some extreme collaboration with Nintendo to make a PC, it does bring up an interesting prospect. We can soon have a nearly form factor perfect way to emulate DS games…

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