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!

Super Mario 64 HD Fan Remake – An Interview with Aryoksini

Nerd Bacon’s News Director, The Watchman, interviews Aryoksini, a developer behind Super Mario 64 HD Fan Remake. Aryonksini leads an independent fan project which is working towards bringing Super Mario 64 into the high definition world. Check out this Nerd Bacon exclusive inside!

Bayonetta 2 – Wii U

Nerd Bacon’s News Director, The Watchman reviews Bayonetta 2 for the Wii U. Is the marriage between action darlings Platinum Games and Nintendo worth your time? What is the difference between the ludicrous versus the ridiculous? What outfit does Bayonetta look best in? Find out the answers inside!

Thomas Was Alone – Wii U

A surprisingly compelling game, Thomas Was Alone is an excellent exercise in storytelling in the form of a simple puzzle game. Nerd Bacon’s hottest up-and-coming writer gives you the skinny on this unique Wii U title.

Nintendo’s Big Night – The Game Awards 2014

Nintendo proved today something that I feel many people forgot, they proved that they have been in this industry for a long time and not only are they not going anywhere, but they are still one of the biggest powerhouses in the industry. While Nintendo does many stupid things, they also release some of the greatest and most uniting video games currently in existence. Even the most casual or competitive gamers (even my grandfather who isn’t into gaming) can get together and enjoy a nice match of Super Smash Bros or an intense race in Mario Kart. Nintendo games are truly timeless classics, and I feel like I speak for nearly everyone when I say Nintendo, please don’t change.

Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Announced – Nintendo Direct

Nintendo announced that Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask will be coming out for the 3DS in the spring of 2015

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

Mario Kart DS – Nintendo DS

Mario Kart DS is the first-ever Mario Kart game released on the DS, and it was an immediate hit. The revolutionary multiplayer, the sheer number of options, and the feasible yet challenging unlockables made this game extremely addictive and rarely boring, especially when played with friends.

Ghosts ‘N Goblins – NES

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Release Date (NA): 1985 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Genre: Run-and-gun, Platformer, Masochist Reviewed by StarSpangledEggs Be sure to also check out the sequel on the Sega Genesis, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts! Let me take a quick moment to preface this article: this game and its addressing article are NOT for the faint of heart!  If NES games had a… Continue reading Ghosts ‘N Goblins – NES

Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo 64

Platform: Nintendo 64 Developer: HAL Laboratory Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: April 26, 1999 Genre: Fighting Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10! In January of 1999, Japan saw the release of Nintendo’s new fighting game for the Nintendo 64, titled Super Smash Bros. At the time, Super Smash Bros had a small budget and little promotion… Continue reading Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo 64

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