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The History of Nintendo Handhelds (1989–2025)
From the pixelated greens of 1989 to the OLED polish of 2025, Nintendo’s handheld journey isn’t just a tech evolution — it’s a cultural artifact. This is the complete story of Nintendo’s portable lineage, told through the systems, their defining games, and the emotions they carried in our pockets. The Original Game Boy (1989) Sometimes […]
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Pokémon TCG 10.2 Billion Cards Printed in 2024 – A New Record
Pokemon TCG 10.2 billion cards printed 2024 — that’s the staggering milestone just confirmed by The Pokémon Company. With a total print count that dwarfs all prior years, 2024 now stands as the most prolific year in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Above: Pokémon’s 2024 card output broke every internal record — […]
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Castle of Heart Retold Switch2 Release – Everything You Need to Know
The Castle of Heart Retold Switch2 release has been officially confirmed for summer 2025. Originally a cult favorite on the original Switch, this remastered edition arrives with major gameplay upgrades and full Switch 2 compatibility. Players once again step into the crumbling armor of Svaran, a cursed Slavic warrior turned to stone. The mission? Fight […]
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Record Your Sins: Revisiting the 3DS Era of Shin Megami Tensei
There was a moment on the Nintendo 3DS when time stopped — not in the mechanical sense, but in the moral one. As players across the world tapped the “save” button in games like Shin Megami Tensei IV, they were met with a phrase that was part interface, part judgment: “Record your sins.” It wasn’t […]
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Nintendo Switch Online N64 Update Adds 3 Classics
A new Nintendo Switch Online N64 update has just landed, expanding the Expansion Pack library with three nostalgic titles that remind us how strange, experimental, and fun the N64 era really was. This month’s Nintendo Switch Online N64 update includes Donkey Kong Country 3, Yoshi’s Story, and Excitebike 64 — now all playable with save […]
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Midnight Lines and Launch Hype: How Switch 2 Is Reviving a Lost Era
Nintendo Switch 2 is bringing something back we didn’t expect: midnight launches. GameStop has confirmed its plan to open stores late into the night on June 4, 2025, to kick off the release of Nintendo’s next-gen handheld hybrid. And for a lot of us, it’s not just a retail update — it’s a time machine. […]
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Clubhouse Games: A Quiet Nintendo Classic That Deserves More Love
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics is a true hidden gem on Nintendo Switch. It never made headlines, but it quietly became one of the system’s most replayable and family-friendly titles — and with a Switch 2 update on the horizon, it deserves a second look. Bundling everything from Chess to Slot Cars, Clubhouse Games bridges […]
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Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube Classics Icon Wave Expands Again
Nintendo has just rolled out another batch of GameCube-themed profile icons for Nintendo Switch Online users on Switch 2, continuing the nostalgia-fueled celebration of one of its most beloved eras. Available through the Missions & Rewards section of the Nintendo Switch Online menu, the new icon wave features art from Luigi’s Mansion, Pikmin, F-Zero GX, […]
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F-Zero 99 Adds Final Wave of Profile Icons to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has released the final wave of F-Zero 99 profile icons for Nintendo Switch Online members, capping off months of support for the cult-favorite battle royale racer. The new icon drop includes stylized portraits of classic racers like Samurai Goroh and Pico, a handful of retro vehicle designs, and multiple badge icons referencing the game’s […]
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The Switch 2 GameCube Controller Crashed Nintendo’s Store in 5 Minutes
The Switch 2 GameCube controller went live for pre-order today… and then everything melted. Within just five minutes of hitting the My Nintendo Store, demand for the $64.99 NSO-exclusive controller was so high it crashed the entire website. What was supposed to be a simple launch turned into one of the wildest Switch 2 accessory […]
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F-Zero GX Still Reigns as the King of Speed
Nintendo released new F-Zero GX footage running on Switch 2 via GameCube Classics. When Fire Emblem Path of Radiance is added. That’s when the GameCube Classics will be VERY worth it to me. pic.twitter.com/R2AEhNuuiV — Stealth (@Stealth40k) May 12, 2025 F-Zero GX Switch 2 Gameplay Footage This F-Zero GX GameCube review looks back at […]
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The Future of Physical Media: Why Cartridges Still Matter
Physical media for Switch 2 might feel like a fading legacy—but it’s more relevant now than ever. As download-only releases become the norm and cloud gaming gains momentum, Nintendo fans are left wondering: are we watching the cartridge era disappear? Not so fast. Because despite the industry’s shift toward digital, cartridges still matter. Here’s […]
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5 Forgotten Switch 1 Games That Deserve a Second Life on Switch 2
Forgotten Switch 1 games deserve more than a quiet digital shelf. With the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch bringing a wave of new content, now is the perfect time to shine a light on titles that were underappreciated the first time around. With over 60 games confirmed for launch and beyond, Nintendo isn’t just moving […]
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