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The NES version of Tetris has been beaten for the first time

A thirteen-year-old just became to first person to "beat" the NES version of Tetris, a feat only previously accomplished by bots.
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The year’s best sports documentary is about Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out

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The best NES games of all time

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The rarest (and most expensive) video games of all time

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Pretend it’s 1985 again with this 8BitDo NES-style mouse

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Dentist purchases collection of nearly 40 NES games for just over $1 million

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Shop discovers $13,000 treasure in grocery bag filled with old NES cartridges

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Sealed copy of Kid Icarus for NES found in attic, sold in auction for $9,000

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Hacker discovers Minus World in ‘The Legend of Zelda’ for NES

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Lost ‘SimCity’ for NES revealed to the public as Christmas gift

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Nintendo pulls the plug on making more SNES Classic, NES Classic systems

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The NES Classic is back in stock just in time for the holidays

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From NES to PlayStation, retro gaming is booming. But will it last?

Everyone craves the good old days, and companies like Nintendo and Sony are cashing in. But is this fad built to last or will our fixation with pixelated graphics come and go like mom jeans? Sales – and a look at who’s buying – show old games are here to stay.
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Gamers are already hacking the Nintendo Switch Online NES emulator

Players have already managed to hack the NES emulator included with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, allowing them to load the system up with additional ROMs of classic games. Only 20 games are officially supported, though more will be added in the future.

Seth Rogen sets Twitter ablaze with secret ‘Duck Hunt’ trick

Actor and comedian Seth Rogen let Twitter users in on a little secret about the classic Nintendo game Duck Hunt. If you remember playing it back in the '80s, you might want to sit down before having your entire reality shattered. Many Twitter users couldn't believe they had overlooked the trick.
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Retro power: The NES Classic outsold the PlayStation 4 and Switch in June

The PlayStation 4 was not the best-selling console in June, at least in terms of unit sales. That honor was earned by the NES Classic, which returned after being discontinued more than a year ago. The console has been much easier to find than it was during its initial 2016 launch.
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NES Classic Edition returns to stores in June

Nintendo is bringing its plug-and-play NES Classic system back this June. The system includes classic games from Nintendo and third-party developers, and it will remain available for the rest of the year. Its successor, the SNES Classic, will also be available for the remainder of 2018.
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The art in ‘Super Mario Bros. 3’ kept me away for 20 years. That was a mistake

Super Mario Bros. 3’s art style almost stopped one writer from ever experiencing one of the most beloved games ever made.
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Where to buy the NES Classic Edition

The NES Classic Edition is selling out as soon as it hits shelves. Luckily, we've put together a guide highlighting where you might be able to snag one.
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A copy of NES game ‘Golf’ is reportedly found hiding on the Nintendo Switch

A hidden Nintendo Switch game Flog (golf backward) was first discovered in July, but these screenshots mark the first glimpse at it.
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Prototype cartridge of unreleased 'Sim City' NES surfaces on internet

Before now, there was little evidence of Sim City's existence outside of Nintendo Power. This video offers the first look since 1991.

All Nintendo Switch consoles have a secret NES emulator

The Nintendo Switch won't have NES games until sometime in 2018, but it already has a built-in emulator for those classic games.
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NES-themed Joy-Cons cost half as much as the Switch itself

Make your Nintendo Switch look much more like its 1980s predecessor with a pair of Colorware NES-style Joy-Con controllers.
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Netflix embraces Castlevania’s retro roots in series’ debut trailer

Castlevania's first teaser trailer for its upcoming Netflix series shows its retro roots while embracing ultra-violence.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Nintendo kills the NES Classic and who will win the Robot Fight, Japan or USA?

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Finally! ‘Fantasy World Dizzy’ NES remake arrives 24 years later

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dizzy, Mystery World Dizzy is available for free online. NES carts to come following Kickstarter campaign
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Japan’s Kei Studio modifies an NES Classic Edition to fit inside a Game Boy

A Japanese video game modder has crammed the Famicom version of the NES Classic Edition inside a classic Game Boy shell.
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Walmart selling NES Classic Edition in limited quantities all week

Retail giant Walmart will be offering limited quantities of the NES Classic Edition console all this week, but you'll still have to act quickly.
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Nintendo powering up its classic Power Line during NES Classic launch weekend

On Nov. 11, calling 425-885-7529 will connect you to the company’s retired Power Line, which provided hints and tips for Nintendo titles of the 1980s.
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Finally beat ‘Castlevania’ and other classic games with the Nintendo Power Line

Nintendo's NES Classic Edition is just a week away, and the company is opening up its helpful "Power Line" to give players some tips.
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NES Classic Edition controller woes saved by third-party peripherals

NES wireless controllers from third parties are looking to fix the short cable issues faced by NES Classic Edition owners.
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Nintendo Mini Classic will let you save games wherever, whenever you like

In the games of yesteryear, the ability to save was a real rarity, but not in Nintendo's revamped Mini Classic, as all games can be suspended and saved.
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‘The Legend of Zelda’ glitch warps straight to the ending in three minutes

'The Legend of Zelda' speedrunners have recently devised a method that allows players to rescue Zelda three minutes after starting a new game.
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Indie dev gets HoloLens to run 8-bit Nintendo games in 3D

Andrew Peterson has created a software emulator that uses Microsoft's HoloLens mixed-reality headset to display 8-bit Nintendo games in a 3D space.