The Secret Origin of Nintendo’s Mario

Of all the video game mascots, Mario is arguably the most well-known. His origin story is an endearing tale of Nintendo's ...

"If Mario Starts To Show Up On PlayStation, That's The Apocalypse, Right?" - Ex-PlayStation Boss Thinks Console Exclusives Are Still Important

The "someday-in-the-future" dream is "Gaming TVs", where Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox are just subscription and store apps and ...
gematsu

Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics adds Wario World

Wario World is now available via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Switch 2, Nintendo announced. Here is an overview of the game, via the back of its box: Ready to rumble with Wario?
Business Wire

Helical Fusion Signs Japan’s First Power Purchase Agreement for Fusion Energy with Aoki Super

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; “Helical Fusion”), a company developing a commercially viable Helical Stellarator power plant under its “Helix Program”, ...
The New York Times

Maps: 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Near Japan Prompts Tsunami Alert

A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for ...
NJ.com

Walmart just slashed the price on the Nintendo Switch 2 in a surprise $50 discount after Cyber Monday

No Nintendo fan saw this surprise Cyber Monday deal coming. Walmart just dropped a discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle by $50 for a rare price of $450, instead of $500. The fan ...
The Verge

You can play classic Nintendo games on these custom SNES-inspired Nike sneakers

Designer Gustavo Bonzanini blended ‘90s fashion and technology to create their custom AIR SNES sneakers. Designer Gustavo Bonzanini blended ‘90s fashion and technology to create their custom AIR ...
GameSpot

Eight Nintendo Switch Exclusives Are 50% Off In Walmart's Black Friday Sale

Luigi's Mansion 3 is actually the only game in the list above that's currently in stock at Amazon. At the moment, Walmart and Target are the only retailers with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, ...
Inverse

35 Years Ago, One Incredible Console Proved It’s Not The Hardware That Matters

These days, it’s common to see the Super Nintendo Entertainment System referred to as one of the best consoles ever made — and often as the greatest of all time. But at the time of its release, there ...
Inverse

How A Costly Delay Rescued A Legendary Nintendo Franchise

Not every delay is a disappointment. In the release-driven world of video games, players naturally get bummed out when news breaks that a highly anticipated game (looking at you GTA VI) gets pushed a ...
Kotaku

Report: Sony Wants To Beat Nintendo In Japan And Players Are Benefitting

When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched this summer, a cheaper, Japanese-only version of the console was made available domestically. Some speculated the more affordable console (which cost around $340 ...