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  • 0 / August 26th, 2025 / Peter Glagowski

    The Japanese Mother shop is planning a special broadcast for Mother 2’s 31st anniversary 


  • 0 / August 20th, 2025 / Reece Heather

    Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will include Mythologies and Special Forces


  • 0 / August 15th, 2025 / Abbie Maxwell

    A Banjo-Kazooie cartoon was once in the works, but was cancelled with no reason given


  • 0 / August 14th, 2025 / Reece Heather

    Nintendo’s biggest flop, the Virtual Boy, launched in the United States 30 years ago today


  • 0 / August 12th, 2025 / Jason Ganos

    Chibi-Robo! joins Nintendo Switch Online’s GameCube library on August 21


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February 26th, 2024 0

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

Author: Peter Glagowski
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When Nintendo was actively releasing virtual console titles for the 3DS, there was always one system people were dying to see: the Virtual Boy. The Virtual Boy may have been Nintendo’s biggest failure and a potential black mark on the company’s legacy, but it still is a piece of video…

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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

It finally happened. During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase they finally acknowledged Mother 3 and added it to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Of course, they only actually did so in Japan; the overseas versions of the Direct completely omitted mention of it. On the bright side at least, in…

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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

Blessed be the day! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Nintendo has officially announced that Mother 3, the long-anticipated and often memed Game Boy Advance title, is finally making its way to Nintendo Switch Online… in Japan, that is.     That’s right! The title that everyone…

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February 21st, 2024 0

Official Mother 3 plush set announced – Coming soon

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Mother fans in Japan are in for a treat! Following the announcement of Mother 3’s arrival on Nintendo Switch Online in Japan (sigh), the Mother Project has unveiled an exciting lineup of all-new Mother 3 plushies to commemorate the occasion.     According to the Mother Project webpage, the plushies…

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February 19th, 2024 0

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

Author: Abbie Maxwell
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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The Ayaneo Flip DS could be the best DS / 3DS / Wii U emulator ever

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Nintendo UK has filed new patents for the GameCube controller

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: News, Retro

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January 30th, 2024 0

Celeste developer releases free ‘Celeste 64’ game to celebrate 6th anniversary

Author: Peter Glagowski
Categories: News, Retro, Switch

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Legendary composer Koji Kondo has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee at the 27th D.I.C.E. Awards

Author: Peter Glagowski
Categories: News, Retro

Just a few days ago, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that legendary composer Koji Kondo would be honored at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony this year. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame for his massive contributions to video game soundtracks, Kondo said in a…

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