October 25th, 2019 0
Luigi’s Mansion | Nintendo Entertainment System De-Make
Get ready for our spookiest de-make ever! We reimagine what Luigi’s Mansion might have looked like on the NES:
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Your guide to Switch 2 MicroSD Express memory cards
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
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Nvidia posts blog talking Switch 2 CPU and GPU specs
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
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If the Switch 2 camera isn’t to your liking, HORI has a Piranha Plant variant to spice up your GameChat life
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
October 25th, 2019 0
Looking back – Majora’s Mask: A time-tested tour through Termina
Categories: Retro
Editor’s note: With the anniversary of Majora’s Mask here, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the dearly beloved title in The Legend of Zelda series. Love it or hate it, you have to admit that the concept of time management has never been used so creatively…
October 23rd, 2019 0
The Lion King and Aladdin added to iam8bit’s Legacy Cartridge Collection
The announcement of The Lion King and Aladdin receiving the Nintendo Switch treatment was met with excitement from those who enjoyed the titles in the ’90s. Creative production company iam8bit is taking it one step further by giving the fans even more retro love with two new products for collections….
October 22nd, 2019 0
Even in retirement, Reggie Fils-Aimé cannot escape the Mother 3 question
Reggie Fils-Aimé seems like he’s having a nice old retirement. Getting inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame, posting memes on Twitter, and hosting lectures at Cornell is a pretty sweet deal now that he’s done with his tenure at the Big N. But some specters loom long…
October 18th, 2019 0
It’s time to celebrate – Happy birthday, NES!
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,…
October 17th, 2019 0
Sega Ages Columns II and Ichidant-R now available in Switch eShop
Classic puzzle game Columns II in Sega Ages is now available in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Jump through time and match jewels, disks, and fossils with the goal of matching three in a row to clear the screen. Multiple modes — including online and multiplayer, and a special tabletop mode…
October 11th, 2019 0
Final Fantasy VI turns 25 – A look back
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…
October 11th, 2019 0
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door turns 15 today! We remember…
Categories: Retro
With Color Splash being a massive improvement for the Paper Mario series, it now feels like the games are at a point of side steps rather than setbacks. For better or worse, the formula and standards have been changed. Super Paper Mario on the Wii has its fans as well…
October 10th, 2019 0
Check out this Game Boy peripheral used for… fishing?
Categories: Retro, Merchandise
Fishing in video games seems to be having a bit of a moment in 2019 — Fire Emblem: Three Houses features a pretty fun fishing minigame, Three Houses’ character Flayn is all over the internet as a fish-loving meme, Dragon Quest Builders has an excellent fishing-based DLC pack, and the…
October 10th, 2019 0
Sonic Mania soundtrack composer releases new Sonic Adventure remix
If you’re like me, then the Sonic Adventure soundtracks feature some of your favorite video game tunes of all-time. Well, you’re in luck, because Tee Lopes, the composer of the Sonic Mania soundtrack, released a remix of Sonic Adventure’s “Welcome To Station Square.” The remix is an upbeat reimagining of…
October 9th, 2019 0
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends to include original 1986 game packed in
If you’re a fan of Taito’s classic Bubble Bobble series of cute dino-starring arcade action, then you’re in luck — next month’s Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (a modern successor featuring 4-player co-op) will feature the original 1986 Bubble Bobble as a pack-in game for absolutely free, complete with the traditional…
October 8th, 2019 0
Dragon Quest III makes the perfect companion to Dragon Quest XI S
In many ways, Dragon Quest XI S marks departures and enhancements for the long-running series, especially so in Japan. That said, it’s also a very true to form RPG in the traditional sense, and it’s that balancing act that helps make it such a notable addition to both its lineage…
