Ryu, Roy and Famicom R.O.B. amiibo Release On March 18th
The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Final Video Presentation saw creator Masahiro Sakurai share…
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8-Bit Music Power set for Famicom release in Japan
Columbus Circle has announced plans to release 8-Bit Music Power, a collection of 12 original chiptunes to be…
Gaming Historian looks back at the Sharp Nintendo Television
Nintendo and Sharp have enjoyed numerous successful business partnerships over the years, seen in earlier years with the…
Nintendo’s Famicom launched 31 years ago today in Japan
On 15th July 1983, Japanese retailers opened their doors to help Nintendo welcome the Famicom into the world.…
Famicom celebrates 30th Anniversary today
July 15th 1983 saw Nintendo unleash their vision for home console entertainment upon the world, through the release…
Why was the Famicom red, you ask? A scarf
So, why did Nintendo choose white and red as their colouring for the Famicom? Ever wonder? If so,…
60Hz version of F-Zero whizzes to Wii U Virtual Console
Nintendo of Europe have today released the North American 60Hz version of SNES classic F-Zero through the Wii…
Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign to celebrate Famicom’s 30th Anniversary
This year marks the 30th anniversary since Nintendo launched their first home console across Japan, the Famicom. It…
Donkey Kong Jr. and Sonic Blast set for Japan
Nintendo have announced that Donkey Kong Jr. and G Sonic will be the latest additions to the Nintendo…
Punch Out smashes 3DS Virtual Console next week
Nintendo have today confirmed that NES classic Punch Out is set to release through the 3DS Virtual Console…