“You Got Me a Wii?” Christmas 2008 Revisited
Whether they’re getting a brand-new Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite this year for Christmas, or if they’re getting an addition to their already impressive collection,...
The Technology Behind Nintendo’s Consoles: 2001-2007
The early 2000s marked the end of one era and the beginning of another for Nintendo. How did the company's consoles measure up?...
Ranking the Nintendo Consoles
by Staff
What is the best Nintendo Console? It was in 1985 that Nintendo launched the Nintendo Entertainment System on North American shores and forever changed the...
The Nintendo Wii is Still Nintendo at its Best and Worst
Depending on who one asks, the Nintendo Wii was either the lowest point in Nintendo’s strategy of ignoring third parties, coordinating their strategy among casuals,...
The Nintendo GameCube is Still a Misunderstood Titan
Though it only lasted five years, the GameCube left an indelible mark on the Kyoto-based company’s fortunes in the Wii era and beyond....
Nintendo’s Greatest Commercial Failure
This isn’t how the Nintendo Wii U’s tale was supposed to end. By finishing as the fourth-worst-selling console (13.56 million units sold) from the four...
‘Metroid Prime 2: Echoes’ is Still the Series’ Most Enigmatic Entry
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is nothing like its predecessor. By defying Metroid tradition and eschewing in the verdant overworld and heated magma chambers of Metroid Prime in favor light and...
‘Twilight Princess’ and Embracing the Past
by Renan Fontes
It is important to recognize that embracing the past is not the same as living in the past. Although Twilight Princess’ Ocarina of Time influences...
Game Boys, Ep. 96: DLC- Debate Like You Care
by Tim Maison
Every gamer has preferences and opinions, but what if those opinions were handed to you by someone else? In this week’s Game Boys, Tim, Ryan,...
Ten Years of ‘No More Heroes’ and it’s Still Awesome
by Nathan B
The Nintendo Wii isn’t a console that often gets associated with Mature-rated games. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great ones to be...
“I’ve Heard Legends” How ‘Super Smash Bros. Brawl’ Holds Up 10 Years Later
Super Smash Bros. Brawl is perhaps the most provocative entry in the Smash Bros. canon. Coming on the heels of the universally acclaimed and competitively popular Super Smash Bros. Melee, Brawl...
‘Super Mario Odyssey’: All Style, No Substance
by Maxwell N
(The following includes spoilers for Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World) Super Mario Odyssey is a grandiose vacation from what has made the...
Nintendo’s Miiverse Service for Wii U and 3DS to be Discontinued in November 2017
by Maxwell N
It has been announced that “Miiverse”, Nintendo’s (sorta) social network service for Wii U and the 3DS family of handheld devices, will be disconnected permanently...
When is Nintendo Going to Finally Get Some Achievements?
by Mike Worby
(Featured image credit goes to Imgur user chiefspartan. You can check out his excellent Nintendo Achievement mock-ups here.) It was 12 years ago, back in...
The Games You Haven’t Played Part 4 – ‘Super Mario’ ROM Hacks
The world of ROM hacks can be a scary place. Diving head first into the community with little prior knowledge is a frustrating experience. There...
Despite Switch’s Success, Nintendo Needs a Successor to the 3DS
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly six years since the 3DS was released. Since then the system has enjoyed success, selling over 66...
‘Arms’ Might Be Nintendo’s Most Crucial Game Of The Year
by James Baker
Ever since the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo has pushed the concept of motion controls to the forefront of its consoles. Arms, Nintendo’s upcoming boxing game, stretches...
Ranking the Best Mario Kart Games
The Mario Kart franchise is one of the most consistent in Nintendo’s arsenal. Its games are renown for their quality, providing fun for all types of...
Project Scorpio: Microsoft’s Fast, Fun, and Futuristic Failure
A few months ago, I authored an optimistic post regarding the then-newly announced Xbox Scorpio. I wrote then about how it seemed as if the Scorpio...
The Nintendo Switch’s Smart Design And Use Of Its Features
by Harry Morris
The Nintendo Switch, much like its predecessor consoles (the Wii and Wii U), comes bundled with a multitude of features beyond its traditional buttons and...