Says it’s “more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something”. Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu is one of the most famous names in the realm of video game music, having established his reputation with some truly iconic soundtracks. While Uematsu is arguably in the twilight of his career, his opinion still counts for…
Our guide to the greatest games on the NES. The NES’ staggered launch began 40 years ago in the US, on 18th October 1985, following the Famicom’s release two years earlier in Japan. On this historic anniversary, we’re republishing this list of the best games on the system. Enjoy! The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES…
Building Relationships is a game about roaming an island and meeting potential romantic partners. But that’s not all: You’re a building. Specifically, you’re a house who eats furniture, loves fishing, and even knows how to jump. As a house, you roll around this island at sometimes ridiculous speeds, chatting with different buildings and going on…
Oh balls. Ahoy chums! It’s the weekend, so it’s time to recap some of the biggest stories from this week before we dive into some good ol’ gaming. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Celebrate four decades of play, design and memory. 8BitDo has announced a brand new ‘NES40 Collection’ of products which incorporates an Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller, 68-key Retro Keyboard, and a rather fetching Retro Cube 2 speaker. The new range, which is now available to pre-order over at 8BitDo’s official website, certainly looks stunning, and it…
I choose you… For some trainers, one of the most difficult decisions in a new Pokémon game is your starter Pokémon pick. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Issues with Star Wars and PvZ have been resolved. At the end of September, Nintendo released a new system update for the Switch 2 that included some compatibility fixes for a handful of titles. Now, a few more games have apparently been fixed and are now working on Nintendo’s new hybrid system. This includes the…
Words of wisdom from Nintendo’s legendary CEO. If you never got around to reading Ask Iwata or just want an excuse to revisit it, VIZ Media has announced it’s releasing an English paperback version in Summer 2026. This book, edited by Hobonichi, compiles the former Nintendo president and CEO’s famous interviews into a “motivational collection”….
Some days the alphabet feels more like a general concept than an orderly collection of letters, and no matter how hard you try, the right ones just don’t seem to turn up in time. If that sounds like you, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve got the answer to today’s Wordle waiting for you…
We’re closing in on the end of 2025, but can we just skip over 2026? ‘Cuz I’m already getting restless for 2027 when it comes to videogame adaptations. That’s because 2027 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for movies based on videogames. Possibly the biggest ever. Here’s the current videogame movie…