Is Nintendo Launching A New Handheld System? – Latest Patent Suggests A Sequel To 3DS, Or A Switch Revision

Nintendo ‘s latest patent suggests that the company is planning on releasing some type of new hardware in the near future. Is it a revision to the existing Nintendo Switch, or is this a new entity altogether? NerdBacon’s theWatchman delves into the patent, as well as Nintendo’s recent patent history to uncover the possibilities in this exclusive.

NX Development Kits Are Shipping To Developers – Wall Street Journal Report

How close are we to seeing more on Nintendo’s NX? A new report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that we might be closer to a new Nintendo console than we previously thought.

Say Hi to the New Nintendo 3DS XL

Nintendo revealed the release date and a ton of other details on the upcoming New Nintendo 3DS XL during a Nintendo Direct presentation. Find out what has been improved and when you can get your hands on the new system inside!

Ultratron and Titan Attacks set for release on 8th gen systems!

Curve Digital has announced Xbox One, Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita ports of twin-stick shooter Ultratron, as well as a 3DS version of the Space Invaders throwback Titan Attacks.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 – 3DS

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Developer: Nintendo EAD Group 4 Publisher: Nintendo Release Date (NA): August 19, 2012 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Cloud3514 Super Mario is not a series known for having a focus on innovation, story telling, excessive difficulty, or anything of that sort. What it IS known for however, is providing… Continue reading New Super Mario Bros. 2 – 3DS

Nintendo Virtual Boy

Manufacturer: Nintendo Generation: Fifth Availability (NA): August 14, 1995-March 2, 1996. Units Sold: ~770,000 Games Made: 22 (14 released in NA) Original Price: $180 Nerd Rating: Gary Busey out of 10 “[Gamer], give me your hand. You see? No shock. No engulfment. No tearing asunder. What you feared would come like an explosion is like… Continue reading Nintendo Virtual Boy

Nerd Bacon Gets Hands-On with Super Smash Bros Wii U

by Cloud3514 The easiest way to describe the two matches I played of Super Smash Bros Wii U is to say that it is Super Smash Bros., which is exactly as it should be. Its has the colorful characters and stages, the special moves and the tone of a Smash Bros. title and it controls like… Continue reading Nerd Bacon Gets Hands-On with Super Smash Bros Wii U

Mega Man V – Game Boy (3DS Virtual Console)

Platform: Game Boy (3DS Virtual Console) Developer:  Minakuchi Engineering Publisher:  Capcom Release Date:  September 10, 1994 Genre:  Platformer, Action Nerd Rating:  8/10 Reviewed by Gunsavior In Christmas of 1993, Mega Man X debuted in epic, 16-bit fashion single-handedly restoring the franchise to its former glory. It was obvious that the Blue Bomber’s 8-bit legacy was winding down but not before… Continue reading Mega Man V – Game Boy (3DS Virtual Console)

Kid Icarus: Uprising – 3DS

Tiny angels, big adventures. Does Kid Icarus: Uprising overcome its notorious controls and deliver a great game? Read the Nerdbacon.com review to find out!

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – 3DS

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release Date (NA):  February 28th, 2014 Developer: Level-5 Publisher: Level-5, Nintendo Genre: Puzzle, Adventure Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Lady Russell Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is the best of the series. I didn’t think it could get any better, especially since we’ve already seen a 3D Layton adventure before,… Continue reading Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – 3DS