News - 2013, Week 44

Sunday3rd Nov 2013

Saturday2nd Nov 2013

  • Weirdness You Can Fix Your NES 72-Pin Cartridge Connector By Boiling It

    You learn something new every day

    The NES was really popular, and that means there are lots of consoles out there right now either sitting unused in cupboards or (preferably) still providing entertainment almost three decades after the western release of the system. However, it's a simple fact that the older a device is, the more chance there is of...

  • Review Goof Troop (Super Nintendo)

    Gawrsh!

    In the late '80s and early '90s Capcom created a range of games, based on Disney franchises, for the NES and SNES. The likes of Darkwing Duck, Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers and DuckTales all made appearances, the latter of which has even been given the HD treatment for modern systems, including Wii U. One of the more interesting titles was...

  • News Flipnote Studio 3D Friends Gallery Disabled in Japan

    Paid service World Gallery remains

    Yesterday we reported that Nintendo had halted the Swapnote / Nintendo Letter Box SpotPass service due to some users utilising it to "exchange offensive material". The direct exchange of photos, and minors actively sharing their friend codes and photos, were both highlighted as issues that drove the decision to...

  • News Nintendo UK Online Store Offers Musical Chest As Pre-Order Bonus For A Link Between Worlds

    Pre-order now to secure the collectible

    Earlier this month, Nintendo announced via Twitter that if you pre-ordered The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds from GAME, you'd get a musical treasure chest which plays the tune we've all grown to love when Link opens a chest to find a new item. It's become apparent that not only are GAME offering the...

  • Talking Point Nintendo's Safe and Family-Friendly Focus is Integral to Its Fortunes

    While heavy handed with Swapnote, providing a clean environment is crucial

    Nintendo has made some interesting headlines recently here on Nintendo Life, as it's acted proactively to avoid potentially embarrassing issues with Nintendo Letter Box / Swapnote and the Japan-only (so far) Flipnote Studio 3D. The company disabled SpotPass communication...

  • Video Nintendo Releases New Trailer For Mario Party: Island Tour

    Footage arrives ahead of its release this month

    Nintendo has released a new trailer for its upcoming dice-rolling, mini-game playing, friend bashing bonanza on the 3DS, Mario Party: Island Tour. First revealed back in April during a Nintendo Direct broadcast, the latest footage shows the usual chaotic environment that you'd expect from the Mario...

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