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The NES Expansion Port, a 15-pin connector located on the bottom of the console, has remained largely unused since the system’s release in the ’80s. While it was presumably intended for add-ons like the Japan-exclusive Famicom Disk System, no official accessories ever utilized this port in the NES’s lifespan. Introducing …

Nintendo Switch Emulator Suyu Picks Up Where Yuzu Left Off After the shut down of the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu by Nintendo, a new open-source project has emerged to continue its legacy. Suyu, a fork of Yuzu, has released its first version, offering Switch emulation for PC gamers. Unlike …

The Top 20 NES Games of All Time: A Nostalgic Journey The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) revolutionized the gaming industry and left an indelible mark on the hearts of gamers worldwide. With its vast library of groundbreaking titles, the NES introduced us to iconic characters and franchises that continue to …

Dedicated Fan Amasses 1000 Copies of Dragon Warrior on NES, and the Quest Continues In a remarkable display of passion and commitment, a devoted fan of the classic Enix JRPG, Dragon Warrior (known as Dragon Quest in Japan), has achieved an incredible milestone by collecting 1000 copies of the game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The …

In exciting news for retro gaming enthusiasts, the highly-anticipated SNES port of the classic NES game Punch-Out!! is now available for download. The port, created by the talented ROM hacker and porting expert Infidelity, promises to bring the beloved boxing game to the Super Nintendo with a host of quality-of-life …

The Rise of Suyu: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Switch Emulation A New Hope Emerges Last week, the developers behind the popular Switch emulator Yuzu took down their GitHub and web presence in the face of a major lawsuit from Nintendo. Now, a new project built from the Yuzu source …

Nintendo Decimates Village After Unauthorized Mario Merchandise Scandal In a shocking turn of events, the tranquil village of Greenburn Grove has been reduced to ashes by the gaming giant Nintendo. The company’s drastic action came after a young resident, 10-year-old Timmy Parker, was caught selling 3D-printed Mario keychains without obtaining …

The Super Nintendo: A 16-Bit Era Icon The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Nintendo’s second home console, stands as a towering figure in the pantheon of gaming. Released as the successor to the revolutionary Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the SNES boasted advanced graphics and sound capabilities that wowed gamers of …

In recent news, the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu has been the subject of legal action from Nintendo, the gaming giant known for fiercely protecting its intellectual property. However, the Yuzu community has proven to be resilient in the face of this challenge. Rather than succumbing to Nintendo’s legal pressure, …

Yuzu Emulator Shuts Down After Surprise Settlement With Nintendo In a shocking turn of events, the developers behind the popular Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator have agreed to permanently shut down the project as part of a sudden settlement with Nintendo. In a statement included in today’s joint motion, Yuzu’s developers …

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a hallmark of retro gaming, a testament to Nintendo’s enduring legacy in the video game industry. Each year of the SNES’s prime brought a standout game that not only defined the year but also left an indelible mark on gaming as a whole. …

The Iron Grip of Nintendo: A Retro Rant on Gaming’s Lost Potential Let’s wind the clocks back to the 1980s – the era of neon, synth-pop, and the rise of the home video game console. Among the giants of the time, Nintendo’s NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) stood as the colossus, …

Nintendo Initiates Legal Action Against Yuzu Emulator Developers Nintendo is taking legal action against the developers behind Yuzu, a popular emulator for running Switch games. The legal filing points out that Yuzu unlawfully bypasses Nintendo’s software security measures and contributes to piracy. The lawsuit highlights a significant instance where over …

22-Year-Old Finds ‘Holy Grail’ Copy of 1987 Zelda Game Worth Over $700,000 A sealed copy of the 1987 Nintendo classic ‘The Legend of Zelda’ is expected to sell for over $700,000 at auction this week, thanks to a chance discovery by a 22-year-old. The owner, who goes by Kiro online, …

The National Museum of Play has recently added an exceptional item to its collection: a rare PC port demo of “Super Mario Bros. 3,” developed by id Software in the early days before the company became synonymous with the first-person shooter genre through titles like “Doom” and “Wolfenstein 3D.” This …