Palette lighting tricks on the Nintendo 64
(30fps.net)
This article is a continuation to my Bluesky thread from April.
This article is a continuation to my Bluesky thread from April.
Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use"
(eurogamer.net)
Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Account Agreement with a severe warning against "unauthorised use", in a bid to prevent emulation and piracy.
Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Account Agreement with a severe warning against "unauthorised use", in a bid to prevent emulation and piracy.
How long will Switch 2's Game Key Cards keep working?
(arstechnica.com)
Last month, Nintendo and its third-party partners revealed that many of the "physical" games on the Switch 2 would be made available only as "Digital Key Cards."
Last month, Nintendo and its third-party partners revealed that many of the "physical" games on the Switch 2 would be made available only as "Digital Key Cards."
Nintendo Switch 2's gameless Game-Key cards are going to be common
(arstechnica.com)
US preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 console went live at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart at midnight Eastern time last night (though the rush of orders caused problems and delays across all three retailers' websites).
US preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 console went live at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart at midnight Eastern time last night (though the rush of orders caused problems and delays across all three retailers' websites).
Game preservationists say Switch2 GameKey Cards are disheartening but inevitable
(videogameschronicle.com)
Game preservationists have been giving their opinions on Nintendo Switch 2’s new Game-Key Cards.
Game preservationists have been giving their opinions on Nintendo Switch 2’s new Game-Key Cards.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 24th and the price is still $449.99
(theverge.com)
Nintendo has announced a new date for when Switch 2 preorders will kick off in the US; April 24th.
Nintendo has announced a new date for when Switch 2 preorders will kick off in the US; April 24th.
How Nintendo bled Atari games to death
(mitpress.mit.edu)
In July 2024, a new company called Tengen Games released its first game, “Zed and Zee,” for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
In July 2024, a new company called Tengen Games released its first game, “Zed and Zee,” for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
Mario Kart $80 price isn't that high, historically
(arstechnica.com)
Last week, Nintendo made waves across the game industry by announcing that Mario Kart World would sell for a suggested price of $80 in the US.
Last week, Nintendo made waves across the game industry by announcing that Mario Kart World would sell for a suggested price of $80 in the US.
Nintendo explains why Switch 2 hardware and software cost so much
(arstechnica.com)
Among the many surprises during last week's wider unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 was the pricing: $450 for the console itself and $70 to $80 for many first-party games.
Among the many surprises during last week's wider unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 was the pricing: $450 for the console itself and $70 to $80 for many first-party games.
Nintendo Is 'Actively Assessing' What a Trade War Means for the Switch 2
(wired.com)
In the run-up to the Switch 2 launch, part of Nintendo’s focus has been on ensuring it can meet the demands of an audience hungry for a new console. And that new system comes with a hefty price—$450—which could go up even more due to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced last week.
In the run-up to the Switch 2 launch, part of Nintendo’s focus has been on ensuring it can meet the demands of an audience hungry for a new console. And that new system comes with a hefty price—$450—which could go up even more due to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced last week.
It's Official, Switch 2 Joy-Con Will Not Feature Hall Effect Sticks
(nintendolife.com)
One of the biggest issues that's plagued the Nintendo Switch since its launch in 2017 is stick drift. In fact, Nintendo faced several lawsuits as a result of the issue, with an ex-repair supervisor previously stating that the workload to fix drifting Joy-Con was "very stressful".
One of the biggest issues that's plagued the Nintendo Switch since its launch in 2017 is stick drift. In fact, Nintendo faced several lawsuits as a result of the issue, with an ex-repair supervisor previously stating that the workload to fix drifting Joy-Con was "very stressful".
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Order Date in the U.S. to Assess Impact of Tariffs
(ign.com)
Nintendo has taken the unprecedented decision to delay Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S., blaming the impact of Trump’s tariffs and “evolving market conditions.”
Nintendo has taken the unprecedented decision to delay Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S., blaming the impact of Trump’s tariffs and “evolving market conditions.”
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed Due to Tariffs
(gamespot.com)
Nintendo fans won't have to wait much longer to get their hands on the Switch 2. The successor to one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time is slated to release June 5, Nintendo announced during its hour-long livestream that fully lifted the veil on the Switch 2. You will have to wait a bit longer than expected to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, though.
Nintendo fans won't have to wait much longer to get their hands on the Switch 2. The successor to one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time is slated to release June 5, Nintendo announced during its hour-long livestream that fully lifted the veil on the Switch 2. You will have to wait a bit longer than expected to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, though.
Switch 2's new "Game-Key Cards" are the worst of digital and physical
(sethmlarson.dev)
So the Switch 2 got announced in a Nintendo Direct yesterday. The event itself was essentially an unending series of incredible new information about the Switch 2 console and games. Here are my mixed thoughts, especially about things that weren't included in the live stream.
So the Switch 2 got announced in a Nintendo Direct yesterday. The event itself was essentially an unending series of incredible new information about the Switch 2 console and games. Here are my mixed thoughts, especially about things that weren't included in the live stream.
What is "MicroSD Express," and why is it mandatory for the Nintendo Switch 2?
(arstechnica.com)
The microSD Express standard has existed for a long time, but it hasn't seen wide adoption in a mass-market consumer device. Enter Nintendo's new Switch 2.
The microSD Express standard has existed for a long time, but it hasn't seen wide adoption in a mass-market consumer device. Enter Nintendo's new Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything Announced
(ign.com)
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has finally arrived and Nintendo revealed a TON of new details about the Switch 2 hardware and the games that will be launching alongside it and in the future.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has finally arrived and Nintendo revealed a TON of new details about the Switch 2 hardware and the games that will be launching alongside it and in the future.
The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5th for $449.99
(theverge.com)
After a reveal that was light on details, Nintendo has finally announced key information about the Switch 2: most notably, when it will launch.
After a reveal that was light on details, Nintendo has finally announced key information about the Switch 2: most notably, when it will launch.
Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch
(arstechnica.com)
In a highly anticipated Nintendo Direct presentation this morning, the company revealed new information about the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software ahead of a newly announced June 5, 2025, release date.
In a highly anticipated Nintendo Direct presentation this morning, the company revealed new information about the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software ahead of a newly announced June 5, 2025, release date.
An Ode to the Game Boy Advance
(brainbaking.com)
In March 2001, Nintendo introduced an advanced portable model to the gaming market with the release of the Game Boy Advance (GBA, codenamed Advanced Game Boy or AGB). Equipped with a modernized 32-bit ARM CPU running at twice the speed of the Game Boy Color (GBC), this small device was more than capable of playing SNES-like games—still at the price of only two AA batteries.
In March 2001, Nintendo introduced an advanced portable model to the gaming market with the release of the Game Boy Advance (GBA, codenamed Advanced Game Boy or AGB). Equipped with a modernized 32-bit ARM CPU running at twice the speed of the Game Boy Color (GBC), this small device was more than capable of playing SNES-like games—still at the price of only two AA batteries.
Nintendo reinvents digital games as swappable, lendable Virtual Game Cards
(polygon.com)
In a surprise announcement during Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed a major change to the way digital game purchases will be handled.
In a surprise announcement during Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed a major change to the way digital game purchases will be handled.
Ship of Harkinian
(wikipedia.org)
Ship of Harkinian is an unofficial open source port of the 1998 Nintendo 64 video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.
Ship of Harkinian is an unofficial open source port of the 1998 Nintendo 64 video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.
Let's Make a Space Shooter with Nintendo Family Basic – Leaded Solder
(leadedsolder.com)
I picked up a complete Nintendo Family BASIC package for my freshly composite-modded Famicom. Let’s see if I can remember enough BASIC to take advantage of this package and build a horizontally-scrolling space shooter game. Oh, and fix the cartridge first, of course.
I picked up a complete Nintendo Family BASIC package for my freshly composite-modded Famicom. Let’s see if I can remember enough BASIC to take advantage of this package and build a horizontally-scrolling space shooter game. Oh, and fix the cartridge first, of course.
Let's Make a Space Shooter with Nintendo Family Basic
(leadedsolder.com)
I picked up a complete Nintendo Family BASIC package for my freshly composite-modded Famicom. Let’s see if I can remember enough BASIC to take advantage of this package and build a horizontally-scrolling space shooter game. Oh, and fix the cartridge first, of course.
I picked up a complete Nintendo Family BASIC package for my freshly composite-modded Famicom. Let’s see if I can remember enough BASIC to take advantage of this package and build a horizontally-scrolling space shooter game. Oh, and fix the cartridge first, of course.
Costa Rican supermarket wins trademark battle against Nintendo
(ticotimes.net)
A small Costa Rican supermarket has emerged victorious from a legal battle against the renowned video game giant, Nintendo.
A small Costa Rican supermarket has emerged victorious from a legal battle against the renowned video game giant, Nintendo.
An E-Reader Mystery
(mattgreer.dev)
I've been working on a Minesweeper game for the Nintendo E-Reader. I recently added the ability to scroll the playfield around, to allow for larger games.
I've been working on a Minesweeper game for the Nintendo E-Reader. I recently added the ability to scroll the playfield around, to allow for larger games.
After shutting down popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation is legal
(androidauthority.com)
After shutting down several popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation is legal
After shutting down several popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation is legal