nintendo

2026-01-15 14:30:00

Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

What is wrong with people.

Giving the people their say is one of the cornerstones of modern civilisation, but every now and then, an event happens which makes us pine for the good old days of dependable feudalism.

As reported by IGN, Disney's Cory in the House, a lamentable 2008 Nintendo DS game based on the short-lived That's So Raven spin-off TV show, is closing in on the top spot on Metacritic's user-voted list of the best games of all time.

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nintendo

2026-01-15 14:30:00

Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Game Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

What is wrong with people.

Giving the people their say is one of the cornerstones of modern civilisation, but every now and then, an event happens which makes us pine for the good old days of dependable feudalism.

As reported by IGN, Disney's Cory in the House, a lamentable 2008 Nintendo DS game based on the short-lived That's So Raven spin-off TV show, is closing in on the top spot on Metacritic's user-voted list of the best games of all time.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

nintendo

2026-01-14 17:00:00

Talking Point: What Was Your First Animal Crossing Game?

As New Horizon's 3.0 update drops, we want your memories of the popular series.

With the eagerly anticipated Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update launching today, it's safe to say I've had Nintendo's animal-themed life sim on the brain. So I thought it might be a good idea to put a new Animal Crossing-themed question to you, our lovely readers.

While Time Extension's sister site Nintendo Life will understandably be your port of call for everything that's new in the latest update over the next couple of weeks, I wanted to use the 3.0 update as an opportunity to reflect back on the series's history, sharing the story of how I first came across the games in the UK, and asking you for your own memories about how you discovered Animal Crossing, to begin with.

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nintendo

2026-01-09 16:45:00

"Plays Like A AAA Native Release" - Super Mario 64 Gets A Dreamcast Port

Update: jnmartin's native port is now available.

We've seen a lot of community-made ports of famous games to new platforms recently, all made possible by the fact that talented hackers have taken apart the source code, enabling native versions of titles like Zelda, GTA III and DOOM 64.

It looks like the Dreamcast is going to get its own port of Super Mario 64, too.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

nes

2026-01-08 14:00:00

Mega Cat Studios Is Kicking Off The Year With A "Triple Launch" Of New NES & SNES Games

"Dust off your controllers".

We have some potentially exciting news for those who love checking out the latest homebrew releases for the NES and SNES.

The retro publisher Mega Cat Studios has revealed it is kicking off the New Year by releasing three "new" retro experiences for classic Nintendo machines, which are set to be released later this month on January 29th on Mega Cat Studios' online store.

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nintendo

2026-01-08 11:45:00

"Beyond Incredibly Dumb" - The Internet Doesn't Like People Sealing Up Graded 3DS Consoles

"I hate when people get tricked into doing stupid stuff like this".

Video games, like any physical item, can become very valuable on the secondary market. Many retro games are now worth thousands of dollars, and this increased value predictably leads people to treasure and hoard them in the same way comic book collectors do with rare issues from decades past.

Over the years, an entire industry has grown up around this need to acquire and showcase rare games, with organisations like WATA charging a fee to 'grade' particular games for the collector's market.

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nintendo

2026-01-03 22:00:00

Best Of 2025: "We Can't Say Anything About It Being A Video Game Console" - Meet The Sales Genius Who Helped Launch The NES

Bruce Lowry's journey from Nintendo to Sega and back again!

The launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America is one of gaming's greatest success stories.

At the time of its original test market release in October 1985, the market for video game consoles in North America was considered to be dead, with memories still strong among retailers of the video game crash that had occurred just two years prior.

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nes

2026-01-03 20:00:00

Best Of 2025: "This Is Where The Game Truly Begins" - The Secret Weapon Behind Nintendo's Most Iconic Box Art

How a Seattle-based designer levelled up Nintendo's packaging in the '80s & '90s.

Tim Girvin isn't a name that we're betting most Nintendo fans will be aware of, but we're almost 100% sure that you would have encountered his work in the past if you happen to have a passing interest in retro gaming.

A "strategic branding expert" and designer by trade, Girvin played a large and incredibly important role in establishing the visual identity of Nintendo of America's games and consoles in the '80s and '90s, becoming the company's secret weapon in making sure its products stood out in crowded malls and store windows across the US and North America.

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nintendo

2026-01-01 15:30:00

Prices Of Second-Hand Nintendo 3DS Consoles Spike Online

Some 3DS XL units are selling for 76% more than they cost at launch.

Nintendo may be two consoles into its combined hybrid hardware strategy, but that didn't stop the resale value of the 3DS from spiking as 2025 drew to a close.

As spotted by Pirate Nation (thanks, Tom's Hardware), the average cost of a 3DS system has increased by three-and-a-half times in a single year, with some examples even selling for 76% more than they initially cost at the time of release.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

nintendo

2025-12-30 16:00:00

Best Of 2025: "We Did Try To Keep 'Forest' In The Name" - How Mario 64's Princess Peach Helped Bring Animal Crossing To The West

Leslie Swan's journey from Nintendo Power to Nintendo legend.

By her own admission, Leslie Swan isn't a very good self-promoter, but she needn't worry as her credits do a great job of getting across her credentials for her.

Over her 28 years at Nintendo, she has been credited on dozens of games as a localization manager, working on pretty much all the mainline Zelda titles from Majora's Mask to Majora's Mask 3D, in addition to games like Animal Crossing, and WarioWare.

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nintendo

2025-12-30 11:00:00

"The World Needs More Games Like This" - Atari CEO's Best Game Of 2025 Proves He Has Impeccable Taste

"Beautiful non-dopamine loop gameplay that is just pure joy".

It's the time of year when everyone is pushing out their 'best game of the year' list, and one such example caught our eye recently, with good reason.

While many of these lists are dominated by modern titles, Atari CEO Wade Rosen went (slightly) back in time for his top pick.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

snes

2025-12-30 09:30:00

Pre-Orders For The SN Operator, Your Next Essential SNES Accessory, Open Today

Ships April 2026.

Update : Epilogue has released the first official images of the final production model of the upcoming SN Operator.

Original Story : We're big fans of the GB Operator here at Time Extension. It's a lightweight means of playing your original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games on your PC via an emulator, acting as an interface between your physical collection and the constantly evolving world of emulation.

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nes

2025-12-29 10:00:00

How The NES "Defined The Home Video Game Industry As We Know It"

VGHF's latest video celebrates 40 years of the NES.

While it may have been comprehensively outsold by the likes of the PS1, Nintendo DS and (most recently) Switch, there's no denying the incredible impact of the Nintendo Entertainment System, a console that turned 40 this year.

Released at a time when the North American market was still reeling from the effects of the 1983 crash, the NES was, in many ways, a risky bet for Nintendo – which, at this point, was still finding its feet outside of Japan.

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nintendo

2025-12-27 12:00:00

Best Of 2025: "It Was Unlike Any Other Game I'd Played" - Meet The Donkey Kong Prodigy Who Became Nintendo's Original "Gamesmaster"

Jerry Momoda on his journey from expert gamer to industry veteran.

In 1982, Jerry Momoda was playing Donkey Kong at The Spot Tavern in Renton, Washington, following his girlfriend's softball game, when he noticed something unusual.

To the side of him, out of the corner of his eye, watching him closely, was a man in a crisp white dress shirt and tie, who was taking a particular interest in his playing.

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snes

2025-12-22 12:00:00

Best Of 2025: "Like A Completely New Game" - The Untold Story Behind Prince Of Persia's Impressive SNES Port

"We paid special attention to the death scenes...".

Following its original release on the Apple II computer back in 1989, Broderbund and Jordan Mechner's cinematic platforming classic Prince of Persia went on to receive countless ports to other machines. However, very few of these are as well regarded as its 1992 Super Famicom/SNES port from the developer Arsys Software.

Going far beyond just being a simple retread of the Apple II adventure, it ended up expanding the title in a bunch of exciting ways, introducing new bosses (including the six-armed titan Ashura and the female warrior Amazon) and new levels, as well as increasing the time limit from one hour to 120 minutes to make up for all these added features. As a result, I've always been curious to know more about its development, and what went into bringing the title to the Nintendo platform.

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nintendo

2025-12-19 09:00:00

This Classic Game Boy Tiny Toons Adventure Is Now Available In Colourised 'DX' Form

A Big Break indeed!

Konami was on fire during the early years of the Game Boy, and produced a string of hits such as Operation C / Contra, Nemesis, Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan and Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs' Big Break.

The latter title is currently being redeveloped as an unofficial 'DX' update for Game Boy Color by French translator and hacker Brand Newman, which pleases me massively as it remains one of the favourite Game Boy releases.

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nes

2025-12-18 12:45:00

The Original NES Mega Man Has Just Got A New "Revamped" Version, Courtesy Of A Fan

The hack follows similar patches for Mega Man 2 & 3.

A brand new ROM hack has just been released for the original Mega Man for the NES, which aims to "revamp" the classic title for modern players (as spotted by the fine folks over at Retro Dodo).

As noted on the project page, the hack is the work of the wonderfully nicknamed Doodle Dangernoodle and follows two similar hacks from the fellow Mega Man ROM hacker TheSkipper1995.

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snes

2025-12-16 11:30:00

ActRaiser Was Originally Supposed To Be A Dragon Quest-Style JRPG

"He was heavily into Rockman at the time, which had a strong influence".

It's incredible to think that ActRaiser, a title that effortlessly blends God sim sections with side-scrolling action, came so early in the lifespan of the SNES.

A genuinely groundbreaking title, ActRaiser is fondly remembered even today – and recently inspired a remake on modern-day platforms. However, Yuzo Koshiro – who contributed a fantastic soundtrack to Enix's title – has revealed that the initial plan for ActRaiser was very different.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

snes

2025-12-15 11:00:00

SNES Port Of The Much-Maligned Contra Force Is Now Playable

It's still in beta, however.

NES-to-SNES port master Infidelity has just made the first beta version of his Contra Force port available online.

"The only thing that is missing are the orchestral DPCM samples for all the BGM tracks," says the developer, who has an amazing track record when it comes to bringing 8-bit classics natively to Nintendo's 16-bit console. "Those will be converted to BRR samples. This port is playable start to finish."

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nes

2025-12-12 14:45:00

This New NES Game Mixes Arkanoid With Castlevania To Create A Genre We Didn't Know We Needed

"The Trial of Kharzoid is an Arkanoidvania".

Ever since some bright spark thought that fusing the names 'Metroid' and 'Castlevania' was a good idea, we've seen countless 'Metroidvania' titles appear, some of which have become genuine mainstream smash hits, like Hollow Knight.

If you're a fan of genres getting smashed together, then you might want to check out Pascal Belisle's latest game via Broke Studio's Homebrew Factory line of physical releases.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

nes

2025-12-11 11:00:00

After 34 Years, This Abandoned NES Game Is Finally Getting A Cartridge Release

With 100 percent of the profits going towards the Video Game History Foundation.

iam8Bit, the Video Game History Foundation, Mega Cat Studios, and Retrotainment Games are teaming up to finish and release a long-abandoned NES game by developer Chris Oberth on cartridge, with 100% of the profits supporting the VGHF's "mission to preserve and celebrate the history of video games."

In case the name doesn't immediately ring a bell, Oberth is the developer behind Stern Electronics' 1982 coin-op Anteater, as well as other arcade games from the early to mid-80s like Minefield, Tazzmania, Armored Car, and Rescue.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

atari

2025-12-11 09:30:00

Atari's Lost '80s Precursor To Beatmania Has Been Recovered

Jammin' prototype was discovered on old VAX backup tapes.

Atari was a real trailblazer back in the '70s and '80s arcade landscape, and was responsible for creating some of the most famous video games of the period – and it almost published a game which would have pre-dated the likes of Beatmania and Dance Dance Revolution by over a decade.

Planned for launch in 1985, Jammin' was never released and was assumed lost, but a prototype was recently recovered from old VAX backup tapes by Dutchman2000 and SynaMax – and is now in a position where it can be played in MAME.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

atari

2025-12-10 11:45:00

ReStory Is A "Wholesome" New Game All About Fixing Busted Atari Consoles & Other Retro Tech

File this under "oddly satisfying".

At last night's Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2025 showcase, the publisher TinyBuild and developer Mandragora announced a new narrative-based simulation game, called ReStory, that will let players run their very own electronics repair shop in Japan to dismantle, clean, and fix a bunch of nostalgic devices.

This includes everything from Tamagotchi-esque digital pets to old mobile phones and retro video game consoles.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

nintendo

2025-12-09 11:30:00

Modder Builds "World's First" Nintendo 3DS Dock

Switching things up.

A modder has adapted the Nintendo 3DS to work with its own dock – just like its successor, the Switch.

As reported by Hackaday, KOUZEX has created a 3D-printed dock which allows the dual-screen handheld to output to a TV via HDMI, as well as use wireless pads like the Switch Pro Controller.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

nes

2025-12-04 11:15:00

Cancelled Splatterhouse RPG 'Splatter World' Is Now Playable In English

Update: Aeon Genesis' patch is now available.

Namco's Splatterhouse series began life in the arcades before transitioning to consoles with its direct sequels (both on Sega Genesis / Mega Drive) and its Japan-only spin-off, Splatterhouse - Wanpaku Graffiti.

That cute Famicom title was intended to get an RPG sequel of its own, named Splatter World, which was intended to launch in March of 1993 but was ultimately cancelled.

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Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Game Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

Talking Point: What Was Your First Animal Crossing Game?

"Plays Like A AAA Native Release" - Super Mario 64 Gets A Dreamcast Port

Mega Cat Studios Is Kicking Off The Year With A "Triple Launch" Of New NES & SNES Games

"Beyond Incredibly Dumb" - The Internet Doesn't Like People Sealing Up Graded 3DS Consoles

Best Of 2025: "We Can't Say Anything About It Being A Video Game Console" - Meet The Sales Genius Who Helped Launch The NES

Best Of 2025: "This Is Where The Game Truly Begins" - The Secret Weapon Behind Nintendo's Most Iconic Box Art

Prices Of Second-Hand Nintendo 3DS Consoles Spike Online

Best Of 2025: "We Did Try To Keep 'Forest' In The Name" - How Mario 64's Princess Peach Helped Bring Animal Crossing To The West

"The World Needs More Games Like This" - Atari CEO's Best Game Of 2025 Proves He Has Impeccable Taste

Pre-Orders For The SN Operator, Your Next Essential SNES Accessory, Open Today

How The NES "Defined The Home Video Game Industry As We Know It"

Best Of 2025: "It Was Unlike Any Other Game I'd Played" - Meet The Donkey Kong Prodigy Who Became Nintendo's Original "Gamesmaster"

Best Of 2025: "Like A Completely New Game" - The Untold Story Behind Prince Of Persia's Impressive SNES Port

This Classic Game Boy Tiny Toons Adventure Is Now Available In Colourised 'DX' Form

The Original NES Mega Man Has Just Got A New "Revamped" Version, Courtesy Of A Fan

ActRaiser Was Originally Supposed To Be A Dragon Quest-Style JRPG

SNES Port Of The Much-Maligned Contra Force Is Now Playable

This New NES Game Mixes Arkanoid With Castlevania To Create A Genre We Didn't Know We Needed

After 34 Years, This Abandoned NES Game Is Finally Getting A Cartridge Release

Atari's Lost '80s Precursor To Beatmania Has Been Recovered

ReStory Is A "Wholesome" New Game All About Fixing Busted Atari Consoles & Other Retro Tech

Modder Builds "World's First" Nintendo 3DS Dock

Cancelled Splatterhouse RPG 'Splatter World' Is Now Playable In English

Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Game Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

Talking Point: What Was Your First Animal Crossing Game?

"Plays Like A AAA Native Release" - Super Mario 64 Gets A Dreamcast Port

Mega Cat Studios Is Kicking Off The Year With A "Triple Launch" Of New NES & SNES Games

"Beyond Incredibly Dumb" - The Internet Doesn't Like People Sealing Up Graded 3DS Consoles

Best Of 2025: "We Can't Say Anything About It Being A Video Game Console" - Meet The Sales Genius Who Helped Launch The NES

Best Of 2025: "This Is Where The Game Truly Begins" - The Secret Weapon Behind Nintendo's Most Iconic Box Art

Prices Of Second-Hand Nintendo 3DS Consoles Spike Online

Best Of 2025: "We Did Try To Keep 'Forest' In The Name" - How Mario 64's Princess Peach Helped Bring Animal Crossing To The West

"The World Needs More Games Like This" - Atari CEO's Best Game Of 2025 Proves He Has Impeccable Taste

Pre-Orders For The SN Operator, Your Next Essential SNES Accessory, Open Today

How The NES "Defined The Home Video Game Industry As We Know It"

Best Of 2025: "It Was Unlike Any Other Game I'd Played" - Meet The Donkey Kong Prodigy Who Became Nintendo's Original "Gamesmaster"

Best Of 2025: "Like A Completely New Game" - The Untold Story Behind Prince Of Persia's Impressive SNES Port

This Classic Game Boy Tiny Toons Adventure Is Now Available In Colourised 'DX' Form

The Original NES Mega Man Has Just Got A New "Revamped" Version, Courtesy Of A Fan

ActRaiser Was Originally Supposed To Be A Dragon Quest-Style JRPG

SNES Port Of The Much-Maligned Contra Force Is Now Playable

This New NES Game Mixes Arkanoid With Castlevania To Create A Genre We Didn't Know We Needed

After 34 Years, This Abandoned NES Game Is Finally Getting A Cartridge Release

Atari's Lost '80s Precursor To Beatmania Has Been Recovered

ReStory Is A "Wholesome" New Game All About Fixing Busted Atari Consoles & Other Retro Tech

Modder Builds "World's First" Nintendo 3DS Dock

Cancelled Splatterhouse RPG 'Splatter World' Is Now Playable In English

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