Retro News
November2017
News GameShell Looks Like A Game Boy, But Offers So Much More
Modular console is coming to Kickstarter
Every now and then a cool Kickstarter campaign comes along which catches our attention, and GameShell certainly fits into that category. On the surface it looks like a humble Nintendo Game Boy, but this modular system has the potential to be a really interesting entry in the handheld arena. While the...
News Gradius III Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Option!
Shmups! We love them and we are not shy to admit it.The Super Nintendo always fell short to the lush number of shmup offerings present on the PC Engine, Mega Drive and even the NES / Famicom. Yet whisper Axelay in the wind and a wave of awe will overcome everyone. However, today's news is in regard to another classic Konami shmup, the early...
News Super Famicom Exclusive Sutte Hakkun Gets Translated Into English
Ink in, ink out, scratch head, restart level
It is quite amazing to see the number of Super Famicom exclusives that not only would have probably done well in the West if released during the console's peak years, but also still mix it up with current generation offerings. For your consideration, Sutte Hakkun (gesundheit) by Nintendo and the very...
Feature Diggin' In The Carts Host Nick Dwyer On How Video Game Music Has Come Of Age
"Cool things have been happening within the sphere of video game music"
While video game music has always had its fans, the appreciation for game soundtracks and the people who create them has arguably never been higher. Part of this is due to the incredible nostalgia attached to some of gaming's most iconic tunes, but it's also because video game...
News Nintendo Isn't Ready To Talk About Any More "Classic" Console Releases
"We recognise that our consumers love all of this great legacy content"
The NES Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini have been enormous successes for Nintendo, and have opened up another valuable revenue stream for the firm in what has been a bumper period for profits. Given that the first two "Classic Edition" systems followed quickly after one...
News R-Type And Other Irem Arcade Hits Are Coming To Switch
Thanks to Hamster
Japanese conversion specialist Hamster - famous for its superb line of Neo Geo ports on the Switch eShop - has just revealed that it has gained the licence to bring some of Irem's most beloved coin-op titles to Nintendo's console. The first game is Arcade Archives Zippy Race, which is due for release this year in Japan...
Random Bask in the Nostalgia of Nintendo's Old Flash Games and Websites
The curse and wonder of Flash
The internet has evolved a great deal over the last 20 years, to put it mildly. There was a time in the early-to-mid noughties, for example, when Flash was a big part of online browsing. Sometimes it was used extremely poorly, but it was also a useful tool for making websites more interactive and interesting; naturally...
Random Here's Why SNES Shooter Phalanx Had That Weird Banjo Guy On Its Cover
"Today it might be called a WTF moment"
Kemco's Phalanx may not be one of the greatest 16-bit shooters ever made - heck, it's not even close to being one of the best shooters on the SNES - but it has become famous for having one of the strangest western covers in gaming history. Even at the time of release, people simply couldn't fathom what an old...
News Retro-Bit's Super Retro-Cade Adds Technos Classics To Its Lineup
Double Dragon! Renegade! Combatribes!
Retro-Bit has revealed that select Technos titles will be featured on its forthcoming Super Retro-Bit micro-console. The company lifted the lid on the new system a short time ago, and announced that it would come pre-loaded with Capcom and Data East titles such as Strider, Final Fight, Joe & Mac and many...
News Captain Rainbow's Fan-Made Translation Patch Is Now Available For Testing
A rocky rainbow road to English text
Captain Rainbow was one of the Wii's most original titles but sadly it never got localised for western release. While it's certainly possible to fight your way through the game without any knowledge of Kanji, a western translation is something fans have been holding out for for years - and it's now a reality...
Book Review Neo Geo: A Visual History
The future is now
We'll spare you the traditional spiel about how the Neo Geo was the pinnacle of gaming back in the '90s – if you own a Switch then chances are you're already intimately familiar with the amazing library of this beast, thanks to the fact that Japanese firm Hamster has been pumping out a stream of Neo Geo titles on the Switch eShop...
October2017
News The SNES Classic Mini Has Already Hit Two Million Sales Worldwide
More units promised
It's only been out around a month worldwide (29th September in NA / PAL, 5th October in Japan) but the Super NES Classic / Mini has already clocked up impressive sales. As part of his investor presentation Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima stated that the tiny system has had a global sell-through of two million units...
News Treasure's Masato Maegawa Wants Sega To Make A Mega Drive Mini
It's time to give the SNES Mini some competition
It's fair to say that the NES Mini and SNES Mini have been very successful ventures for Nintendo, selling millions of units and creating a new awareness of the company's glorious past. However, when the NES Mini was announced it felt very much like Nintendo was playing catch-up; we'd already seen...
Video It's Time To Celebrate Some Of Video Gaming's Most Haunted Houses
Just in time for Halloween
It's almost Halloween, a time of year where lots of candy is consumed and people dress up terribly in the hope of scaring If you're wisely choosing to stay indoors this year then you may wish to indulge in a spooky game, and our friends over at iRetrogamer have put together a video which highlights some of interactive...
News Trio Of SNES Classics Get MSU1 Digital Audio Soundtracks
Street sweeping, alien blasting, intergalactic racing triple combo
The community of Super Nintendo enthusiasts has been truly pushing the envelope above and beyond this year. There has never been such a great number of MSU1 audio enhancement patches released in such a short amount of time ever since byuu developed the chip back in 2012. Let us take...
Feature Take A Tour Of The UK's Most Incredible Retro Game Store
"People need to realise that this is a living museum we run"
As one of the UK's top tourist destinations, the walled city of York attracts millions of visitors each year, most drawn to its fascinating historic architecture, excellent shops, fantastic tea-rooms and - of course - its majestic Gothic cathedral, which is one of the largest of its kind...
News Mega Cat Studios Unleashes Spooky NES Treats In Time For Halloween
Do the monster mash!
Mega Cat Studios is getting in the Halloween spirit with a trio of NES-themed offerings. Creepin It Reel ($39.99) is a NES chiptune album with "officially licensed Dancing Pumpkin Man dance moves" and a fully playable pachinko game, while Creepy Brawlers (from $59.99) "marries monster movies and boxing" with...
News Retro-Bit Lifts The Lid On Its Multi-Cart Collections For The NES And SNES
Data East and Jaleco classics repackaged
Retro-Bit is releasing a series of multi-carts for the NES and SNES which come packed with classic Data East and Jaleco games. Launching this December, each cartridge is compatible with the original SNES and NES hardware. They ship with an exclusive button and sticker set along with a collectible retail box,...
Random Mario Inadvertently Exposed Himself In An Officially Licensed '80s Comic
And to think we got all worked up about nipples
The world may have lost its mind about seeing Mario's nipples in Super Mario Odyssey, but it turns out that Nintendo's mascot has shown off a lot more in the past. Kotaku has unearthed a Japanese manga from the late '80s in which Mario shows off his Crown Jewels.
Video A New Theory on How Pauline Got Her Name
And some notable similarities to Odyssey's style
With just days to go until Super Mario Odyssey hits the shelves, there’s a lot of excitement and buzz in the air. While most of the game will be kept under lock and key until 27 October, Nintendo has made a few things public. One of the bigger revelations made earlier this year, when Odyssey was...
News Super Turrican: Director's Cut Comes With With Every Analogue Super Nt Console
A new level! New enemies! Better sound! Improved graphics!
If you cast your mind back a short while you'll remember we reported on a story relating to the SNES run-and-gun classic Super Turrican, originally released in 1993. While the game was critically acclaimed at the time, it wasn't the version that developer Factor 5 wanted to release...
Video Here's a Look at Some Intriguing Failed Nintendo Game Pitches
Including Art Academy, Super Mario Bros. 3 on PC and more
Sometimes the history around games that never made it out of the door can be fascinating, as we look back at what might have been if different decisions had been made. Rejected or failed projects often come back in different forms, but occasionally they're lost forever. Unseen64 has teamed...
News Super Famicom Exclusive, Far East of Eden Zero, Translated Into English
Major JRPG's "impossible" language barrier conquered at last
"Impossible!" is the word used to describe something that can't be done... until someone does it for the first time. Tengai Makyō Zero (full title Far East of Eden: Tengai Makyō Zero) was one the major Super Famicom games with seemingly impossible translation; this late generation 1995...
Hardware Review The Super Famicom Mini Is For Hardcore Collectors Only
Turning Japanese?
Not all micro-consoles are created equal, the SNES Classic Mini being the perfect example of this (not-so-universal) truth. The western versions may have the same game selection but the North American and European editions showcase radically different case designs, which has led to some particularly dedicated Nintendo fans buying...
News The Analogue Super Nt Is The Ultimate SNES Clone, And You Can Pre-Order Now
FPGA, 1080p, zero lag, total accuracy, complete compatibility, $189.99
Retro hardware specialist Analogue has lifted the lid on its next major project, the Analogue Super Nt. Like the Analogue Nt and Analogue Nt Mini before it, the Super Nt uses Field Programmable Gate Arra
Feature Getting Reacquainted With Tamagotchi, The Original Virtual Pet
Party like it's 1997
Back in June 1997, the cover of Computer & Video Games – then one of the UK's biggest-selling specialist gaming magazines – was packed with the most popular titles of the time, as well as some familiar faces. Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog took center stage, with news from the '97 Tokyo Game Show regarding the company's...
News Mystery World Dizzy NES Kickstarter Passes Goal In Double-Quick Time
Limited to 500 copies
The Oliver Twins will be well-know to any British gamer who grew up during the Spectrum era, but the duo also produced games for the NES. Dizzy remains by far their most famous creation, and a lost NES title will be hitting the market early next year thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. Mystery World Dizzy, as we've al
News Super Famicom Mini Greatly Outsold Famicom Mini In Japan
It prints money!
It's clear that the SNES Classic Mini has been a great success so far, with pre-orders selling out despite an appropriate volume of stock being shipped by Nintendo to supply demand this time - unlike the NES Mini which was notoriously difficult to pick up. The picture in Japan appears to be much the same, with Famitsu reporting...
Random Nineties Kids, Rejoice - Tamagotchis Are Making A Comeback
Raising a friend
Bandai is reviving its Tamagotchi virtual pet to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the brand. Created by Akihiro Yokoi, the pebble-shaped toy launched in Japan in 1996 and North America a year later, and sold millions. Each was equipped with a crude LCD screen, and the objective was to hatch a virtual pet and look after...
News Masahiro Sakurai Goes Into Absorbing Detail on the Development of Kirby Super Star
Learn from the best
Over the past few weeks Nintendo has been publishing interviews with key developers of various SNES titles to coincide with the recent release of the SNES Mini and, bringing this fascinating series to a close, a sixth interview has been released to talk about Kirby Super Star. The interview is held with Masahiro Sakurai, creator...
News Suda51 Has Considered Remaking GameCube Cult Classic Killer7
"Are you awake from your nightmare?"
Killer7 was one of the more unique games in the GameCube's library. Developed for Capcom by Suda51 and Grasshopper, it was the last of the "Capcom Five" games for the GameCube (well technically the fourth, as Dead Phoenix got cancelled). Killer7 was certainly quite intriguing and had a strong adult...
News The Nintendo Virtual Boy Could Be Getting New Software
Virtual insanity?
The Nintendo Virtual Boy may have gone down in history as the company's grandest folly, but it's clear that there are many fans out there who feel it didn't get a fair crack of the whip. Team VUEngine is a group of Virtual Boy enthusastis who want to resurrect the failed console with a series of new homebrew titles. A...
News The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Now Complete
"75% of games are working fine"
Last week we reported on Russian hacker Alexey 'Cluster' Avdyukhin's intention to modify his popular hacking tool hakchi2 to add support for the SNES Classic Mini. He's stayed true to his word that this work would take around a week and now v2.20 of hakchi2 has been released which offers the following...
News Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Pantless Knight with Hi-Fi Audio
Capcom's Super Ghouls'n Ghosts will always be a polarising title. A masterpiece of game design with impressive usage of the Super Nintendo's graphical and sound capabilities produced one of the system's finest exclusive games, but also one that challenges players with not one but two complete (rather hard)...
News Star Fox 2 Set To Be The 19th SNES Title To Sell A Million (Kind Of)
27 years after the console launched
Star Fox 2 may be arriving decades after the glory days of the SNES, but (depending on your perspective) it's on course to become the console's 19th million-selling game. Sure, it's not a "proper" release as it comes pre-loaded on the SNES Classic Mini alongside 20 other titles (some of which, it should be noted,...
Video An Unboxing of the Super Famicom Classic Mini
A super part of the family
In Japan, 5th October marks the release of the Super Famicom Classic Mini. Following the SNES Classic Edition / Mini last week, the “Sufami Mini” is now ready to buy! It too comes with 21 games, though the lineup is slightly different. Don't worry, importers, Star Fox 2 is included. As for outward appearances, it's...
Hardware Review Retro-Bit's SNES And Mega Drive Pads Will Relieve Your Battered Originals
Available in Street Fighter and Mega Drive designs
Retro-Bit's no stranger to creating serviceable controllers for old-school systems - we covered its excellent NES pads not so long ago - but the company is moving up a generation with its next products, aiming for SNES and Mega Drive / Genesis owners. The new "Dual Link" pads are, as the name sugg
News Sonic 3D Blast Developer Explains Bizarre In-Game Easter Egg
It’s not a bug, it’s a “feature”
When discussing the greatest games in the Sonic franchise, Sonic 3D Blast is seldom mentioned by anyone, and for rather good reason. The foray into exploring 3D platforming for the ‘hog was slow and strange; not really capturing the magic of those first few games in the series. Even so, it’s an enduring...
Video 10 SNES Games That Should Be On The SNES Mini But Aren't
This time, it's audio-visual
Similar to our recent feature about 20 games we feel should be featured on the SNES Mini, this video slapper-together-of decided to have a go at it as well. Make sure you check out the video above that relates unsurprisingly closely to the title of this article, and why not let us know your definitive list for this...
News English Translation Released for Super Famicom Exclusive Wrecking Crew '98
Stop! Hammer Time!
Mario isn't just a plumber, he is a man of many talents, including home wrecking. The literal kind, not the 'steal your girlfriend' kind that remains a Bowser exclusive gig. During his brief demolition stint at Wrecking Crew not only did he use his magic hammer to bring the house down, he also met a new nemesis: Foreman Spike.
News Cyber Gadget Reveals The Retro Freak Basic, For All Your SNES And Super Famicom Needs
Arcade stick also on the way
Cyber Gadget - the company behind the Retro Freak console - has revealed the Retro Freak Basic, a new model which only plays SNES and Super Famicom cartridges out of the box. The Retro Freak Basic comes in two packs - the Economy set (10,778 Yen, around $96) is just the unit itself with no controller or HDMI...
News Old Skool's Classiq 2 HD Plays SNES And NES Carts, Costs Less Than The SNES Classic Mini
Coming this November
The launch of the SNES Classic Mini has not only pushed Nintendo's 16-bit wonder back into the public eye, it has created legions of unhappy gamers who sadly haven't been able to get their hands on one. To capitalise on the increased interest in the SNES several other manufacturers are pushing out clone systems, including the...
Feature 20 Games That Aren't On The SNES Classic Mini, But Really Should Be
How does our wishlist compare to yours?
There’s a lot to like about the SNES Classic Mini, with the compact box offering plenty of plug-and-play 16-bit goodness. Save states and the new rewind feature are good additions, and the inclusion of a second controller (unlike with the NES mini) is welcome. It has an impressive line up of games too, with...
Video Check Out This Custom SNES Mini Raspberry Pi Project
A whole lot more than 21 games...
It seems that the SNES Mini has been quite well received by the eager fanbase, and it will no doubt continue to please as Nintendo actually keeps up with stock this time around. Even so, one complaint which has been leveraged against both this microconsole and that of its predecessor is the lack of an eShop or a...
News Super Castlevania IV and Rival Turf Join the MSU1 Audio Club
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”
It looks like Conn and Kurrono Kei aren't giving the old MSU1 audio enhancement trick a rest; this allows you to add CD-quality soundtracks to retro games. Released during the last week was one of the most fan-requested patches (Super Castlevania IV) and a surprise release for...
News Behold The Majesty Of The SNES Classic Mini Game Manuals
A trip down memory lane
We miss the colourful manuals which used to come with games - sadly for the most part they have become a thing of the past as publisher cut costs and titles utilise more in-game tutorials. Of course the Super Nintendo had some of the best game manuals, and Nintendo have now released scans for the games included on the SNES...
News The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Well Underway
Chrono Trigger is playable already
Given the ease of hacking the NES Mini to add additional games, due to the efforts of Russian hacker Alexey 'Cluster' Avdyukhin with his hakchi2 software, it was only going to be a matter of time until the SNES Classic Mini got the same treatment given that it uses basically the same hardware under the...
September2017
Poll A Retro Quest - Were You Able to Buy a Super NES Classic Edition / SNES Mini?
Nintendo promised more stock; did it deliver?
Well, it's here - the Super NES Classic Edition / SNES Mini has arrived, bringing with it 21 games including the first official release of Star Fox 2. It's pretty much exactly what you'd expect - a cute and utterly charming little gadget that does a great job emulating iconic SNES games. Nintendo,...
News ThinkGeek Confirms That It'll Have Launch Day SNES Classic Stock in the US
Another option alongside major retailers
Pre-orders were pretty tough to find for the Super Nintendo Classic Edition in the US over recent months, meaning plenty will be heading online and into stores as soon as 29th September rolls around. The big retailers like Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy etc will be on the agenda, but online retailer Thinkgeek -...
Random Super Mario World Artist Confirms Mario Really Was A Jerk To Yoshi
Someone call PETA!
Fans of Super Mario World will attest that it's one of the finest 2D platformers of all time, but it hides a troubling secret. Since the game was released in 1990, fans have debated whether or not Mario is actually punching Yoshi on the head when he shoots his tongue out. The close proximity of Mario's fist to Yoshi's head -...
News Super Mario Kart Nearly Became F-Zero 2
How different things could’ve been
Mario Kart is easily one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, absolutely nailing the local multiplayer gameplay and providing an easily accessible experience for all to enjoy. It stands as a cornerstone of Nintendo’s portfolio and plays no small part in selling new hardware for the company; there’s a reason...
News Nintendo NY Store Confirms SNES Classic Edition Midnight Launch Party
Only for those with a wristband, of course
It's been somewhat easy to forget in the current busy spell, but the Super NES Classic Edition (to use the North American name in this case) is out next week; it'll bring lots of retro goodness and the first official release of Star Fox 2. Some of us have pre-orders good to go, while in some...
Video Exploring The 8-Bit Mega Man Games Of The SNES Era
AKA: The ones everyone forgot to play
The Mega Man series may have branched out onto more powerful hardware in recent times but most hardcore fans consider the 8-bit entries to be the zenith of the franchise. Capcom's action platformer found fame on the NES and titles like Mega Man 2 stand out as true, must-have classics in the console's library...
News Nintendo Publishes New Interview on the Making of Super Metroid
The king of the genre
Super Metroid is one of those games that’s close to peerless in its genre and stands as one of the most respected games of all time. It’s a large part of the reason why “Metroidvania” games are given their name, and to this day is still popular in the speed running communities, as well as the broader scope of gaming...
News Hyperkin Shows Off Working Version Of Its Supa Retron HD SNES Clone
First look at the system's controller
Hyperkin has given us a little more information on its forthcoming Supa Retron HD console, which launches later this year. We already know that the new machine will output in 720p HD via HDMI and will boast a 16:9 / 4:3 aspect ratio switch, just like the Retron HD. It will also be capable of playing SNES...
News We Were Addicted To Ridge Racer On PlayStation, Admits Star Fox 2 Developer
"All the Star Fox 2 team would be playing it"
The SNES Classic Mini arrives later this month and brings with Star Fox 2, a game which was supposed to come out in the mid-'90s but was canned at the very last minute. There are countless theories as to why Nintendo decided to pull the plug on what was essentially a finished game, but the general...
News Donkey Kong Country on SNES Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
It's on like hi-fi Donkey Kong!
Rare's phenomenal Donkey Kong Country was quite the game changer in late 1994, not only giving an extra edge to the Super Nintendo in the 16-bit console war but also becoming one of the most cherished games in the entire SNES library. Despite the fancy ACM graphics, one of they key features that still resonates with...
News ClusterPuck99 to Bring Party Gameplay and a Suggestive Name to Switch
Will include exclusive stages
The Switch is already establishing itself as a nifty party machine with a range of multiplayer games making their mark on the system. ClusterPuck99, published by Coatsink (Shu) and developed by PHL Collection, will aim to join the ranks and become another multiplayer hit on the hardware. With support for up to eight...
Random Modders Turn GoldenEye 007 Into Goldfinger 64
We expect you to be impressed!
GoldenEye 007 is one of the N64's most beloved titles; as well as introducing an entire generation of players to the joys of FPS deathmatches it sold by the bucketload and established its developer Rare as one of the UK's most talented codeshops. Fast forward to the present, and industrious modders have taken...
Feature The Complete History of Rockstar Games on Nintendo Platforms
The good, the bad & the controversial
Rockstar Games is a business powerhouse at the top of the gaming industry. Producing sales figures some developers could only dream of, with the Grand Theft Auto series reaching over 150 million copies sold, the studio rarely puts a foot wrong. On 7th September it was announced that 1940’s crime title...
News Super Mario 64 Online Creator Says "Nothing Can Stop" the Fan Project
Confidence, we like it
Another day, another fan-made project using a Nintendo IP that may soon be quashed by Nintendo's lawyers. This fan-made version of the classic Super Mario 64 impressively allows 24 players to play at once. Not only can you play as Mario, you can even play as Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Rosalina, Wario and even...
News Smash Melee Champ Resigns from All-Male Rules Committee To Encourage Broader Representation
"It’s good for our community"
The Super Smash Bros. Melee fighting scene has grown considerably since the GameCube game launched back in 2001. One of its biggest assets is the community behind it, with plenty of enthusiasm for the long-established brawler. With the official ruleset ever changing, it was announced on 6th September by Melee...
News Learn All About the Making of F-Zero with This New Interview from Nintendo
Show me ya moves!
Last week, we shared with you a fascinating interview from Nintendo that detailed the early days of the SNES and the production of Star Fox, as part of a way of promoting the impending release of the SNES Mini. Nintendo has now released part two of its interview series, and this one goes over the making of the original F-Zero...
News Check Out a New NES Game - Amazon's Running Diet
Some quirky anniversary marketing from Ancient
New NES releases in 2017 are always welcomed, but there is more than meets the eye to Amazon's Running Diet, because it is in fact a release by the folks at Ancient to celebrate an anniversary for 3DS title Gotta Protectors. In this endless runner you take control of the titular Amazon, one of the...
News Don't Pay Over The Odds For A SNES Classic Mini, Urges Reggie Fils-Aime
"You shouldn't [have to] pay more than $79.99"
The NES Classic left something of a bad taste in the mouths of many gamers; while the unit was a dream come true for retro fans, there simply wasn't enough stock to meet demand and Nintendo made the whole situation worse by ending production. Later this year the SNES Classic arrives, and those same...
News Fan-Made 'Super Mario 64 Online' Released
Mario 64 times 24 players
In a move that is sure to turn quite a few heads both inside and outside of Nintendo's legal department, the fan-made Super Mario 64 Online has been released by Kaze Emanuar. After an extended test period, the author deemed the current build ready for public consumption, and you can check the release trailer below...
News SNES Title Joe & Mac Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Rescue the cave babes to new sounds
It seems like it was only yesterday we were reminiscing about Data East's original cave man ninja duo, and now news of a MSU1 audio enhancement patch by Kurrono Kei has dropped like one of the game's many pterodactyls after a good bashing. The Super Nintendo version of Joe & Mac was released back in 1991, the...
News SNES Classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors Gets Fan-Made Sequel
54 new levels of spooks
If you're a big fan of LucasArts classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors, there is a good chance you have done and seen it all, alone and with a friend, on plenty of occasions; the game is a true classic that somehow never fails to entertain even twenty four years later. If like many others you never acknowledge Ghoul Patrol as the...
Video '90s Interview With Miyamoto Reveals What He Thinks Makes His Games So Special
"My brain is filled with a children's mind"
Few things bring as much joy to crusty old retro gamers than watching interviews, trailers and associated footage from "the good old days" of video gaming, which makes this clip from an Australian current affairs programme - entitled "A Current Affair", rather fittingly - required viewing. In the short...
News Neo Geo Action Platformer Spinmaster Rotates Elegantly Onto Switch Next Week
It's a miracle (adventure)!
Sorry fight fans, there's no Neo Geo one-on-one fighting game from SNK next week as Hamster is instead choosing to bring to the Switch eShop the very first game Data East developed for MVS hardware. 1993's Spinmaster (known as Miracle Adventure in Japan) lets you take control of Johnny and Tom in their...
News Miyamoto and Other Developers Discuss Star Fox 2 and the SNES
"If you think about it now, we were awfully ambitious."
The late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was well known in many circles for his Iwata Asks interview series in which new hardware and software launches would see him asking the developers about the experience and other such things. Although the series more or less was retired with his passing,...
Video Flicking Through SNES Mag Super Play's First Issue In Over 20 Years
You can practically smell the nostalgia
UK SNES fans will no doubt recall Super Play, a magazine which ran for 47 glorious issues from 1992 to 1996 and gave generous coverage to imported titles that would never see the light of day in the west. As we reported recently, publisher Future has resurrected the mag for one issue only to celebrate...
News PayPal Offering £5 Off When You Spend £20 On The Nintendo eShop
UK users only, naturally
PayPal is offering £5 off your next Nintendo eShop purchase - providing you spend over £20, that is. UK-based users of the online payment service - which recently extended its reach to Nintendo's new console, the Switch - can obtain this offer by logging into their PayPal account, clicking on the offers page and selecting...
Random Cringe-Inducing Diddy Kong Racing VHS Promo From 1997 Gets Restored
With Trent Tillman, your host
Rare's Diddy Kong Racing is one of the highlights of the N64 library, providing a racing adventure which was arguably superior to Nintendo's own Mario Kart 64. To accompany the release, Nintendo created a VHS promo tape which showcased gameplay footage alongside some rather painful live-action segments, with the...
