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Switch’s New NES Controllers Do More Than You Might Think

Nintendo has shipped out its first batch of classic-style NES controllers for Switch. I got a pair today, and I found them to be much more useful than I originally imagined they would be, in surprising ways. The Nintendo Entertainment System controllers are only available if you’re a member of Nintendo Switch Online, the paid…

The Year In Old Games, 2018

Whether you want to play your classic games on the Switch, the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, a half-sized wooden arcade cabinet, a tiny PlayStation, or a Genesis controller plugged into your TV, 2018 had you covered. It’s time once again for a look back at the year in New Old Games. While the majority…

 I Just Unlocked A 2016 Nintendo Game In The Silliest Way Possible

I was recently reminded that Nintendo’s “My Nintendo” rewards program has a single reward that I want. I’ve wanted for two years, actually. I figured it was about time I claimed it, and if I had to click on a bunch of websites along the way, so be it. My goal was to unlock a…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Glitch Creates Hordes Of Knuckles and Waluigis

A terrifying glitch in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate allows the adorable Isabelle to spawn an infinite amount of assist characters. Finally, you can play as Isabelle and Knuckles and Knuckles and Knuckles and Knuckles and Knuckles and Knuckles and Knuckles…. The glitch (h/t NintendoLife) appears to have been discovered by YouTuber TheAfrowJow and involves timing…

Bury Me In These 1980s Nintendo Pyjamas

The 1989 Sears Wish Book contained many treats and treasures, but none more beautiful than this collection of official Nintendo clothing. Uploaded by TanookiKuribo for the always excellent VideoGameArt & Tidbits, there’s also a range of kid’s sweats and track pants, including a Zelda onesie that I am retrospectively very upset I never got to…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just got updated to 1.2.0., and there are some fixes there for two of the bigger complaints currently going around: challenger difficulty and online rule preferences. You can read the full notes here

Hand-Drawn Strategy Guides Are Works Of Art

To celebrate the original Ninja Gaiden’s 30th birthday, Philip Summers has created his own 20-page strategy guide for the game, full of maps, tips and gorgeous illustrations. I’m in love. It’s available for a name-your-price download here He also did one for Contra earlier in the year if that’s more your style. Via Super Punch

Free Game Takes The Original Zelda And Twists It Around

Chances are good that if you play games, you’ve played The Legend of Zelda or at least seen a picture of the 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System original. The world was vast but made sense. North was north. In a free new downloadable game called Triforce, the land of Hyrule is twisted around and north could…

The State Of The Nintendo Switch In 2018

As sophomore slumps go, the Nintendo Switch’s wasn’t so bad. When the Switch burst onto the scene in 2017, it could seemingly do no wrong. It was the new kid on the block: young and cool, with an air of mystery and excitement. So it goes with most new game consoles. In 2018, Switch hit…

Show Us Your Smash Bros. Ultimate Controller Setup

Smash Bros. players are often as particular about the controllers they use as they are which characters they pick to go into battle. With the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Switch, there are more ways to control the game than ever. What’s your Smash Ultimate controller setup? Fine, we’ll share ours first.…

Video Game Propaganda Posters Are Winning The War 

Artist Fernando Reza has just finished a huge range of illustrations turning classic video game series into Second World War propaganda posters. They are fantastic We’ve featured Reza’s work before—like his line of Zelda recruitment posters—but this new collection covers all kinds of bases, from Metal Gear to Mario to Space Invaders They’re all available…

The State Of Nintendo 3DS In 2018

At this time last year, I predicted that the aging Nintendo 3DS would probably be sent to its grave after Christmas 2018. Recent events have caused me to reconsider. I am now here to argue that you should prepare for the Nintendo 3DS to stay alive for a couple more years at least—if you can…

Japanese Smash Bros. Players Show Palutena Doesn’t Get Underwear Privacy 

Back when Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was launched, players quickly pointed out that the inside of Princess Peach’s skirt was cloaked in darkness. The same is true in the recently released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but not for all characters. For example, in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the same privacy void Peach gets…

Help, I Accidentally Bought Mario Party Instead Of Smash

After last night’s announcement that Persona 5’s Joker is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, I finally decided I was going to buy the damn game. Then I bought Super Mario Party I don’t know how I made this mistake. Maybe I was just being hasty. Maybe after so many hours of Game Awards my…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate And The Pokémon Card Game Draw Lines In Japan

Today is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s big release day. People in Japan are definitely keen to get the game. Interestingly, there were also lines were for the newest Pokémon card expansion set. At the Akiba Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo, one of the biggest electronics shops in the country, there were around 20 people at 6:00…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Getting A Persona 5 DLC

PERSONA 5‘S MAIN CHARACTER, JOKER, IS COMING TO SUPER SMASH BROTHERS ULTIMATE AS A DLC CHARACTER. JESUS FUCK. I thought they’d given me enough gifts with Animal Crossing’s Isabelle, but somehow, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the gift that keeps on giving. This is the first of five DLC characters, which Nintendo are calling “Character…

The most ambitious crossover event in history.

Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Gets His Own (Unofficial) Amiibo

Official Amiibo are restricted to video game characters, but fan-made ones can be whatever the hell they want. Hence this incredible tribute to Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai Based on a his buddy Sean Hicks’ 2D artwork, 3D artist George Crudo built a caricature model of the Nintendo legend, then had it 3D-printed and painted…

New, Very Nice SNES Console Was Made With A Record Label

Analogue, makers of fine custom Nintendo (and now Sega) consoles, just released a new SNES machine as a collaboration with electronic label Ghostly. It’s gorgeous The Ghostly x Analogue Super Nt is a console that can play SNES and Super Famicom games (like, the actual cartridges), run them in 1080p and output digital audio. So…

New Mod Lets You Play Game Boy Advance Games In HD On A TV

The Game Boy Advance had some great games. In addition to portable versions of great console games like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, there were also lots of great original games like Metroid: Fusion and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Unfortunately, none of them have been ported to modern hardware. Thankfully, someone’s been working on a handy…