Looking back: Lavender Town, Ghost Pokémon, and more!

Author: Jaxson Tapp
Categories: 3DS, Retro

Editor’s note: We’re looking back at our favorite Halloween themed articles this week! This time, we’re talking about one of our favorite spooky towns in Nintendo games — Lavender Town — and other eerily fun Pokémon tidbits throughout history. If you’re looking to get in the mood for something creepy,…

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Looking back: Nintendo Wire’s favorite creepy easter eggs

Author: Jaxson Tapp
Categories: Retro

Editor’s note: We’re looking back at our favorite Halloween themed articles this week! First up, we want to give tribute to some of our favorite spooky easter eggs found within Nintendo games. Longtime Luigi’s Mansion expert Jaxson Tapp looked back at several games below. If you’re looking to get in…

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It’s time to celebrate – Happy birthday, NES!

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: Retro, Features

Today marks the 34th birthday of the Nintendo Entertainment System — the NES — in North America. The 8-bit home video game console made waves and earned the role as the best-selling system of its time decades ago. More importantly, however, its popularity opened the doors for the Big N,…

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Final Fantasy VI turns 25 – A look back

Categories: Retro, Features

Editor’s note: Today marks the 25th anniversary (in North America) of one of the most beloved RPG’s of all time — Final Fantasy VI. To celebrate, we’re sharing a piece that was originally published on the 25th anniversary in Japan. The sentiments are timeless and beloved — a reflection of…

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