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The Nintendo DS, first released in 2004, changed the entire gaming landscape with the widespread introduction of touchscreen controls and wireless connectivity. Not only was the DS a huge hit with gamers, but it also managed to appeal…

The Nintendo DS helped revive the handheld console market when it launched in 2004, bringing touchscreen controls to the mainstream and becoming one of the most accessible consoles of all time. Casual gamers could easily pick it up to…

While the December holidays might still be more than a few months away, Amazon is now offering people a chance to get the Hallmark Super NES console ornament at $16.80 with free shipping for Prime members or for orders over $25.…

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Final Fantasy has always been a series about change, with each entry striving to try something new or different. For this reason, the "traditional" Final Fantasy experience has often been left behind as the franchise evolves. However, in…

| Heritage auctionsa Dallas, Texas-based auction house that primarily deals in auction lots and listings primarily involving comic books, video games, trading cards, and other similar collectibles, has put a rare and sealed copy of…

Image: Nintendo LifeOne of the most important aspects of any game, in this writer's opinion, is the music. We've all been there: maybe you're stepping onto a new island in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker or floating through "Space…

Nintendo's one-of-a-kind 3D handheld returns from the grave with the help of virtual reality. The Nintendo 3DS handheld blew us away when it was released in 2011 with its ability to produce stunning stereoscopic 3D effects without the need…

There are times when even the most famous and iconic personalities need inspiration in life. Like famed Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto, who once had the idea to focus on fitness after quitting an unhealthy habit.ADVERTISINGThe article…

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For many older game enthusiasts, the Nintendo brand has been the go-to gaming company since post-Atari. From before the original Nintendo to the advent of 3D gameplay, Nintendo is constantly bringing unique ideas, game theories and…

Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios wanted to create a Zelda game in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics, but the idea was rejected by Nintendo before development could begin in earnest.Developed in 2004, Heroes of Hyrule was described…

The folks over at iam8bit have revealed that they'll be releasing a classic NES cartridge for The Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum. The retro title was created by Retrotainment Games and Digital Eclipse.…

A while ago we talked about how Nintendo's portable experience risks being forgotten. Writing this article inspired me to dig up my Nintendo DS and 3DS and play with them for the first time in a long time - as well as to consider…

In 2022 it can be a little easy to dismiss nintendowhimsical impulses. The company has long since stopped trying to compete on important fronts like graphics power or providing competent online services. Although for years it was the…

Nintendo single-handedly defined gaming in many gamers' childhoods. Nintendo classics like Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon are considered the "Holy Trinity" of the gaming world. These games revolutionized the gaming industry and their influence…

On March 27, 2023, Nintendo closes the 3DS eShop. After this date, you will no longer be able to purchase digital 3DS games. It's not too surprising, considering the 3DS launched over a decade ago, but it's still sad to see the final…

Some of the most successful Pokemon games were those released for the Nintendo DS. Many traditional and spin-off players Pokemon games released for the Nintendo DS from around 2004 to 2012 have become cult classics among Pokemon…

What was the first Call of Duty game you played? Modern Warfare 2? Blops? Maybe you're an OG CoD fan and started with the original. Maybe you're so young your first was Vanguard or Warzone. If so, please never speak to me about it or…

Ever since the Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, people have been talking about the possibility of a powerful new version of it. The Switch is a neat little thing, sure, with its portability offering something no other console on the…

A virality Posting on Twitter, which was also shared on Facebook, claims that Nintendo games consoles in the UK are unable to operate during the official mourning period following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This is…

Nintendo DS and Wii U owners will soon have access to an additional feature on both platforms. Nintendo has announced that the Image Sharing feature for both systems will stop working on October 25. It's unclear how many users…

When gamers try to think of their favorite open-world games, chances are they'll pick something from the Xbox 360 era and beyond. The HD generation, including Xbox 360 and PS3, is when this genre truly opened up to a whole new level. !-->!-->…

Not so long ago we left behind Nintendo 3DS to make way for the Switch, but if we take a look at said Big N portable console, its screens might look ridiculously small for gaming right now. But to Caesar what is to Caesar: the…

Nintendo has come up with some amazing inventions since the gaming giant started making hardware and blockbuster titles for its series of consoles. Yes, the Switch is now the latest product, but there is still a craze among gamers for…

15. Pinball of the Dead If you think Typing of the dead is the strangest point of house of death's story, then you've probably never heard of pinball of the dead; the game that is exactly what you think it is.…

ADue to a move that was getting more complicated day by day, I spent another few weeks in the barbaric situation of not having a gigantic television to play games on. So I continued to seek solace in storage boxes containing handheld…

Contrary to claims circulating online, Nintendo did not display a message on its UK devices indicating that their consoles would be unavailable during the "royal period of mourning". A widely shared photograph circulating on social media…

The last entry in the Splatoon The series is here, inviting a whole new wave of gamers to cross the line between squid and kid. Splaton 3 isn't the only quirky online Nintendo game released in the last month, however. Just weeks before…

Nintendo is known for making groundbreaking handheld consoles that always come with meticulously crafted titles. That's why the DS and 3DS sold like hotcakes, with the former being one of the most popular consoles of all time. The…

The first thought in many people's heads is "what the hell, Age Of Empires 2 has been released on DS?!" ". It did, and it was actually pretty decent - as long as players didn't run into this absolutely deadly glitch.additional and…

It's been a while since we've had a 2D Super Mario platformer. The last time Nintendo released a new mainline 2DMario game was with New Super Mario Bros. June 2012. The two-dimensional series, given the time it has been around,…

Although it was discontinued two years ago, the Nintendo 3DS is getting a new system update this week for users to download. Now that the Nintendo Switch continues to cement its status as the gaming giant's best-selling!-->!-->>-->!-->>…

Can't give up the 3DS or WiiU yet? You can still make purchases through 2023 with this method. You can still make purchases on your Nintendo 3DS or WiiU. The eShop is closing as planned, with credit cards and gift cards no longer…

Nintendo is making a massive change to the eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms after today. Previously, Nintendo announced that the 3DS and Wii U eShops would close in early 2023, which would prevent fans from…

For those who still have a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U, today marks the last day of being able to use prepaid cards to add funds to their eShop accounts. The change had already been announced in February this year and is part of the publisher's…

If there's one thing that will always grab players' attention, it's the exclusives. Whether content like what Hogwarts Legacy fact or, in other cases, a console. It's no surprise that first-party titles have their own console design. We…

The final stages of Nintendo's planned shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShops begin as the company prepares for service maintenance. While many gamers often focus on upcoming and present releases, preparing for titles!-->!-->>-->!-->>…

Nintendo gamers never run out of options when it comes to having amazing games to cling to on the Switch. While there have been plenty of blockbuster offerings this year, there's a new title for the wearable device, which seems to be…

Nintendo is known for its innovation. From the Virtual Boy way ahead of its time to the revolutionary hybrid-handheld design of the Nintendo Switch, nearly every Nintendo console has come with some kind of unique twist or interesting…

Image: Nintendo Life/Felix SanchezWe love the switch. It's a pretty neat kit after all. But that doesn't mean that we don't have issues with the console or that we think it might need an update or two from time to time. And we've come…

Being a tech nerd has its pros and cons. The advantage is that you can get your hands on some of the best technology in the world. As someone who likes to be on the cutting edge of technology, that means I will end up having some of the…

Connecting to the internet is as vital a part of modern Pokemon as catching them all and becoming the Pokemon League Champion. Sure, it's not exactly a hit, but it's essential to the overall experience. The Wild Area was filled with…

Walmart is once again offering the Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda handheld console at $39.97 shipped. Regularly $50 and currently selling for $45 on Amazon, this matches the lowest price we've tracked and is the…

The Nintendo DS is a legendary handheld console that revolutionized portable gaming systems throughout the 2000s, but there are several bizarre DS games that probably never should have gotten the green light in the first place. The system…

The summer brings with it those endless (and enjoyable!) days of doing nothing out of obligation. Lazy mornings, afternoons on the beach and chilly nights, enjoying free time. You don't know how entertain you at those times? The console…

Pokemon is a beloved series that has millions of fans around the world. Thanks to Nintendo games in recent years, the popularity of this animated saga has only seen an astronomical increase.ADVERTISINGThe article continues below this adA…

Fewnity is a French coder with a penchant for Nintendo DS projects, who over time builds more and more ambitious projects. Always how it goes: you start off by creating Flappy Bird, and before you know it, you end up with an online…

Image: Forest of Illusions (via Twitter)Nintendo Preservation Website forest of illusions managed to acquire another rare piece of gaming history. He was able to archive a Japanese prototype Nintendo DS X4 firmware - salvaged from an X4…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes game informant Associate Editor Jason Guisao to break down his review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the massive role-playing game that hit Nintendo Switch today. Before that, the two caught up…

Super Smash Bros amiibo. long-awaited Minecraft characters Steve and Alex are coming very soon. The name of the new generation is "Amiibo", which can be described as the best of Nintendo games. Although that genre crashed and…

If you are looking for an offer on the Switch with a memory card, then the following good plan will surely attract your curiosity. On the Fnac site, it is possible to obtain the Nintendo console with a 256 GB card for exactly 270 euros.…

A new report has claimed that a popular first-party game released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2012 will be remastered for Nintendo Switch in the coming year. Since the Switch launched in 2017, we've seen a number of different…

Hearing Nintendo Playstation has an almost alternate universe, but it's something that happened in that very universe (and who knows, something that might have prevented it from going completely off the rails). Anyway, let's go back to…

Nintendo has produced some of the oldest and most iconic video game franchises of all time, and it's easy for many fans to compile a long list of their favorites. While some of the company's iconic characters are unforgettable, that…

If you've been to a McDonald's in the past few years, you've probably seen their self-service kiosks that allow you to place your order without speaking to another human being. These have huge touchscreens that you tap to select your…

Update: Amazon again offers Nintendo's Game & Watch Zelda handheld console at all-time low $39.97 shipped. This corresponds to the lowest price we have ever tracked. Walmart is now offering the Nintendo Game & Watch:…

Wander got some serious buzz after it launched on PlayStation and PC platforms, and gamers also want to know if Stray is on Nintendo Switch. As you'd expect, there's a lot of interest in a new cat-centric cyberpunk adventure. And the good…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8oKY3FhGxoTo subscribe to Nintendo's life on Youtube We've all heard of the phrase "go big or go home", right? Well YouTuber and all-around tech wizard Bigrig Creates seems to have fully embodied his…

Nintendo has given specific dates for the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops.As revealed earlier today on July 19, the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop will permanently shut down next year on March 27, 2023. Nintendo originally set the target…

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS are two consoles that have taken very different paths for Nintendo. While the Wii U never caught on and only had a five-year lifespan before Nintendo released the Switch, the 3DS was hugely popular around the…

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There have been several rivalries in the history of the game that have lasted for centuries and continue to this day. Although most fans are already familiar with Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox, they may not be familiar with Sega…

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System featuring the hit…

The 3DS was almost a flop for Nintendo, which is funny considering it used 3D. Nintendo's other 3D-enabled console, the Virtual Boy, has become synonymous with failure not just with them, but with video games as a whole. The first…

The Game Boy wasn't the first handheld console on the market, but it was the most revolutionary of its kind. The same goes for the NES as it too broke the mould. Nintendo experimented with on-device multiplayer early on and continued…

Imagine if Nintendo made a Game Boy Advance without the Advance part. That's what video game console and handheld modder Obirux did: they created a redesigned original Game Boy handheld that retains the aesthetic language of the 1989…

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Nintendo's GameCube is one of the oldest video game consoles that found decent popularity when it was released. However, PlayStation 2 and Xbox had eclipsed GameCube's full potential as a diverse console. Nintendo fans, meanwhile, loved…

You've seen Halo games on Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe you've played one or two on PC, especially since Halo: Master Chief Collection hit the platform in 2019. However, you probably haven't seen Halo on Nintendo…

Emulation gives you an accessible and affordable way to play older games that can be hard to get your hands on these days. Your Android phone is capable of emulating most home and handheld consoles up to the fifth generation of consoles,…

Xbox users on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X just got a stealth release, and the game in question is a former Nintendo 3DS exclusive. It's not often that Xbox consoles get a stealth release, with a majority of…

Remember the... Gigaleak? Image of some famous Nintendo characters Does everyone remember the leaked Nintendo game of 2020? He was nicknamed the "Gigaleak", and he saw a huge amount of important data stolen and leaked all over the…

Update: Amazon has now matched the offer price below to $39.97 shipped. This is the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon. Walmart is now offering the Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda Edition handheld…

The best-selling handheld console of all time, the Nintendo DS offers a huge range of classic titles, so we've picked out the best for you to play again.The Nintendo DS is the second best-selling console of all time (the PS2 is the first),…

Almost all of us owned a Nintendo DS. It is the second best-selling game console of all time and introduced dozens of franchises into a whole new generation. The Nintendo DS is steeped in nostalgia for many of us at this point, so it's…

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a trio of guests throughout the episode. First up, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the best games they played at Summer Game Fest, news from the past week, and…

Anyone who owns a rare game for Nintendo's groundbreaking NES console is sitting on a small fortune. This week, retro gaming website PriceCharting, which tracks the prices of countless games and how they've changed over time, released its…

There are many games that stand out in the history of gaming, and Quake happens to be one of those iconic games. The legendary 1998 first-person shooter from the wizards of ID Software was a technical feat for the video game industry at…

Steam Deck is a versatile gaming PC, and it's been proven time and time again since its initial launch earlier this year. However, one avid fan recently made an amazing crossover of Valve's hit gadget with a retro gaming tech product,…

Now that Ark 2 has been revealed and confirmed on PC and Xbox Series X | S, many wonder what other platforms the sequel will launch on. With the original Ark: Survival Evolved making its way to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, there…

nintendo has always been and continues to be one of the largest video game publishers in the world. Essentially popularizing the video game industry in the 1980s with the NES and SNES, Nintendo hasn't stopped since. He may have stumbled…

According Nintendo's lifeLimited Run Games shared several Switch announcements during a showcase, including Flower Tales II launching on Switch this year. Of course, the Switch has long since established itself in the Japanese…

If you grew up in the late 90s, you would have gotten your hands on a Nintendo DS at some point. Whether you bought the original silver portable DS or the Nintendo DS Lite, you would have had a collection of fun games to go along with…

The Nintendo 3DS and its various iterations have been around for over a decade, but not every game released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop has managed to stay there the entire time after launch. While most of the time games are usually…

The Nintendo DS is one of the best-selling video game platforms ever created. In fact, the 2004 handheld came in second only to the crowned PlayStation 2 by just a hair in terms of sales. This success is largely due to its appeal to…

When the nintendo When the DS was first released, the general public had no idea that it would become the best-selling gaming platform of all time in Japan, even surpassing the original Game Boy in commercial success. Instead, the…

The nintendo 3DS launched with a bit of a stumble. Nintendo's last true handheld originally cost $249.99 at launch, causing such an outcry from fans that the company later lowered it to $169.99 and offered a free download. NES and Game…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game informant show host Alex Van Aken to talk about the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League. Brian has seen the game in action and is ready to tell long-time series fan Alex all the…

The humble Nintendo DS Lite was first released in 2006 and quickly became an icon in the gaming community. 16 years later, many consoles are out of breath, but someone had a brilliant idea to immortalize this dual-screen playmate. A…

Price: $12.99(as of May 26, 2022 01:49:24 UTC – Details) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown per star, we do not use a simple average. Instead, our system takes into account things like when a…

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has been confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch with previously announced platforms - even though it was originally announced for a next-gen Nintendo console."That's right! Given recent speculation about…

A Nintendo DS eventually abandons a player and they decide to honor it by using its parts in a three-dimensional work of art. Almost every gamer probably has a game system that makes them nostalgic. It doesn't matter if!-->!-->>-->!-->>!-->…

RPGs seem to lend themselves particularly well to the portable game system format, at least by subgenre. Naturally, this has made the acclaimed Nintendo DS handheld console an excellent home for countless classic RPGs. As the Switch and…

When Nintendo launched the DS in the 2000s, the reaction was something of puzzled interest. What could this new touchscreen bring to gaming? How would Nintendo treat Sony's rival PSP, which promised console-quality gaming on the go?…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by another game informant editor John Carson to dig deeper into the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. The two start the conversation by comparing the different subscription…

The video game business saw a great deal of success in 2020, and there is a significant probability that this trend will continue into 2021. The United States spent 24 percent more on video games in the third quarter of 2020 as a result!-->!-->!-->…

Nintendo 3DS game prices have skyrocketed bacon bits noticed on his YouTube channel. It is not a surprise. The closing of the 3DS store casts its shadow. However, in the intensity with which the prices are already rising, it seems quite…

When conversations about the best co-op games arise, many people tend to forget about handhelds. Nintendo's roster of iconic handheld consoles is home to countless gems across all genres, and that extends to co-op experiences. Two of the…

NBA sensation LeBron James got into a heated Q&A last night on Twitter. After a long time, his fans got a chance to have a one-on-one chat with the Los Angeles Lakers guard. ADVERTISEMENTThe article continues below this adWe all…

Developers have often used the Nintendo DS as an opportunity to try new things. Some games took incredible advantage of the touchscreen like The World Ends With You, while others used both screens to create a unique experience. Nintendo…

The Nintendo 3DS pioneered handheld gaming due to its stereoscopic 3D hardware, giving the illusion of depth for many games. This console was built on its DS predecessors, allowing developers to use its beefed-up hardware for more…

Consoles have come a long way. Nintendo handheld devices have evolved from the Game Boy to the DS to the Switch, with many other variations in between. Nintendo 3DS and DS Lite were big evolutions for gaming devices, but nostalgia keeps…

The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops will stop accepting credit card purchases as the services get closer and closer to closing. the nintendo 3DS and Wii U will no longer allow users to purchase…

A new Nintendo console has been announced for a 2024 release date by reasonably reliable analyst Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis. Reported by Video Games Chronicle, Harding-Rolls reckons Nintendo will have a new next-gen console…

Ever since iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe penned the C. Auguste Dupin trilogy, the mystery genre has been one of the most popular genres in books, movies, shows, and other forms of media. Beloved titles like Danganronpa, As…

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga did something very few Switch games have done in the past few years: it topped the NPD Switch April sales chart, becoming the first non-Nintendo released game to do so in over a year. And skywalker…

There have been rumors that the next Nintendo console is on the horizon. Many of these rumors have suggested that this console will be a direct successor to the Nintendo Switch, but if you know Nintendo you'll know that…

nintendo had a great year for the Switch in 2021. There were plenty of first and third party exclusives. Some of these exclusives also went to PC, but when it comes to consoles, the Switch came out on top against its competitors. !-->!-->!-->…

Despite lacking graphical fidelity to rival other hardware of its day, when it was released in 2004, this handheld console was innovative and revolutionized handheld gaming, changing the scene forever. Many games released on the system…

Even though Nintendo's Switch hybrid console has surpassed all of the Japanese publisher's other platforms in terms of popularity, its predecessor is no slouch. The 3DS was launched in 2011 as the successor to the DS. Despite a slow…

The Switch sold more games in fiscal year 2021 than any other Nintendo console in history.Nintendo revealed its impressive software sales in a financial report released on Tuesday. Most of the heavy lifting was done by first-party…

Despite women, like Roberta Williams who created the King's Quest series, being an important part of video game history from the beginning, many games are primarily aimed at male gamers. For this reason, it was difficult to find games…

Every franchise has a group of fans that stand out from the crowd. Indeed, either they create something from the company's products, or they love their brand as if it were their own.ADVERTISEMENTThe article continues below this adOver the…

Kanye West is certainly a unique individual. Once known for his music, West is now perhaps best known for his controversial comments and ideas.Between running for president and pretending to decapitate Kim Kardashian's latest beau, Pete…

Nintendo Switch still has plenty of life left with several big names coming later this year and more slated for later, including the Breath of the Wild sequel. It seems that based on the latest Nintendo Switch sales data that was shared by…

Apparently, Kanye West went to E3 in 2015 to stalk Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto to pitch him a video game. Kanye West is a bit ambitious when it comes to his passions. He strives for the best and most unique content he…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgF5bjCeXTA Photographer Gordon Laing of Camera labs and Dino Bytes released a special episode dedicated to one of the weirdest digital cameras released in the 90s, the Nintendo Game Boy Camera. Launched…

The Game Boy Micro was a rare design error on Nintendo's part, and it came about because Nintendo of America was "forced" to release it, according to former NOA President Reggie Fils-Aimé in his book "Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to…