3dSen, new emulator that lets you play NES games in 3D, released after 10 years in development
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After a lengthy development period, the 3dSen emulator has received a full release, giving gamers a chance to play various NES titles in 3D.
Those that follow the emulation community may have heard about this previously as it’s been a long time coming. The software has actually been in development since 2015. However, just recently, it saw a proper 1.0 launch.
Man arrested after apparently stealing about $10,000 worth of Nintendo Switch games from libraries
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 0 comments
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office relayed the news this week that it arrested 45-year-old Oakland man Jamal Reed-Obafumi after he allegedly stole roughly $10,000 worth of Nintendo Switch games from a number of different libraries.
Reed-Obafumi was connected to a string of at least seven different burglaries of Marin County Libraries. Robberies took place between April and June of this year. As mentioned above, multiple libraries were hit across Northern California.
One GameStop store stapled receipts onto Nintendo Switch 2 boxes, ruining the system in the process [update: statement]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Original: An unfortunate decision by one GameStop store has resulted in damaged Nintendo Switch 2 units for some.
As it’s launch day for the new console, you’ll probably hear about all sorts of stories today. But the move made by one GameStop store means that some won’t be able to play the system immediately.
Nintendo loses legal battle involving Super Mario supermarket
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 0 comments
Nintendo typically comes out on top regarding legal battles, but the company was recently unsuccessful in a dispute involving a supermarket with the Super Mario name.
A man named Don Mario has been running the shop in San Ramón, Costa Rica for decades. Recently though, his son Charlito attempted to renew the trademark that was already registered. That’s when Nintendo stepped in, claiming that it owns the Super Mario rights. It’s true that it belongs to Nintendo in many different areas, but supermarkets are an exception.
Okami creator Hideki Kamiya rants about Nintendo Switch 2 leakers
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Hideki Kamiya, who is now working at his new studio Clovers on Okami 2, has gone on a lengthy rant regarding Nintendo Switch 2 leakers.
Nintendo finally unveiled its new system today. However, that wasn’t before tons of different leaks surfaced online over the past few months. Everything previously reported about the system was pretty much spot on, including the new Joy-Con. Even the actual announcement date of the reveal turned out to be correct.
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Mario Party developer NDcube renamed to Nintendo Cube
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 0 comments
Nintendo Cube is the new name name for NDcube, the studio known for its work on the Mario Party series.
A notice about the change was posted on the company’s website yesterday. The announcement doesn’t include much information as it simply states that NDcube will be known as Nintendo Cube moving forward.
Here’s a small look at the new logo:
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launch trailer
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 0 comments
We’ve got one last trailer for Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. The game is out today worldwide, and the video shows off everything it has to offer.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
Kraft Mac & Cheese teams up with Super Mario
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 0 comments
A new Nintendo food partnership has been revealed, and Kraft Mac & Cheese is now featuring Super Mario.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Super Mario Power-Up Shapes features iconic elements of the flagship series. Fire Flower, Super Star, and Super Mushroom shapes are all included.
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Man jailed in the UK for four months for possession of replica Master Sword
Posted on 12 months ago by Dawn in Random | 0 comments
A man in the UK has been sentenced to four months in prison after being found in possession of a small replica of the Master Sword whilst out in public.
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Donkey Kong could have been called “Kong Dong”, plus other proposed names
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 0 comments
Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo’s most-recognized characters and franchises, but it turns out that the name could have gone in a different direction.
You may recall that in 1983, Nintendo and Universal were going head to head in court over the IP. Universal wasn’t happy with “Donkey Kong”, feeling that it was based on King Kong. Nintendo won in the end, and the final name stuck after a judge determined that it was “at best” a parody.
