Satoru Iwata’s first Nintendo project found, preserved by historian
A games historian has discovered what's believed to be the earliest Nintendo project coded by the company's former president and CEO Satoru Iwata.
NES Classic Edition trailer showcases Nintendo’s 8-bit legacy
Players eager for a glimpse at Nintendo's upcoming NES Classic Edition plug-and-play console can get an early peek in a new trailer released today.
Update: Pint-sized Nintendo Classic Edition won’t support additional games
Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, a plug-and-play console loaded with 30 classic games.
The Witness 8-bit remake is supported by its original creator, Jonathan Blow
Jonathan Blow's The Witness blew away critics in January 2016. But we can feel the sails catching wind again as a beautiful demake shows up on Itch.
NES Visual Compendium Kickstarter blasts through goal
A Kickstarter has launched to create a high-quality visual compendium commemorating the Nintendo NES/Famicom video game system.
This 24-karat gold Nintendo Entertainment System can be yours for only $5,000
Retro hardware manufacturer Analogue is now accepting reservations for a 24-karat gold plated Nintendo Entertainment System priced at $5,000.
Wii U Virtual Console nabs NES Double Dragon, Ninja Gaiden trilogies
The Wii U gets a triple-dose of 8-bit action this week with the Virtual Console debuts of NES classics Ninja Gaiden 2, Ninja Gaiden 3 and Double Dragon 3.
Nintendo resurrects the NES Zapper with a trio of Wii U light gun games
Nintendo has reissued a series of classic games via its Virtual Console service that originally featured support for the NES Zapper light gun peripheral.
Have you tried turning it off and on again? Former Nintendo call center counselors reflect on 8-bit era
Former Game Play Counselors recall the unusual work environment surrounding Nintendo's call center for players seeking help in 8-bit video games.
Arya Stark is skeptical of the OG Nintendo in new Teens React video
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams guest stars in the latest Teens React video wherein youths warily play with an original Nintendo Entertainment System.
Modders turn the NES’ lightgun into a real laser weapon
Three decades after its debut, the NES' iconic lightgun finally gets a deadly upgrade thanks to some modders and a powerful laser.
