Hyperkin’s NES Classic peripherals let you use a real NES gamepad
You don’t have to settle for imitation retro controllers — you can use the real thing. Hyperkin, a gaming peripheral maker, is introducing several...
Nintendo ressurects its retro tips-and-tricks phone hotline for the NES Classic launch
In the 1980s, the idea of working as a Gameplay Counselor for Nintendo’s Power Line service was a dream job for kids around the...
NES Classic’s wired controller is too short — MyArcade has a wireless solution
Nintendo is getting ready to capitalize on your nostalgia with the launch of the NES Classic Edition console. That device is a miniature version...
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King hits your Nintendo 3DS on January 20
I now have more motivation to wrap up Dragon Quest VII as soon as possible. Nintendo revealed today that Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of...
Animal Crossing: New Leaf’s savvy retention update got me over my guilt
Nintendo has updated Animal Crossing, which means it’s time to head back to your town and … oh, my god! My animal friends are...
Nintendo finally reveals Miitopia in Japan with an interactive trailer
Nintendo is moving on to a new generation of hardware in March with the Switch, but it looks like those old Mii avatars may...
Wii U: Figuring out the dying console’s legacy
With Nintendo ending production of its sixth major home console as it ramps up the hype for its next system, the Switch, it’s now time to ponder where the Wii U will belong in the pages of gaming history.
Nintendo will reportedly stop Wii U production this year (updated)
2016 is potentially the end of the road for the Wii U. Nintendo is going to end production of its latest home console, according...
Listen to the alpha episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast
GamesBeat is doing a podcast called GamesBeat Decides. We’re starting today with a test episode because we need to figure out our audio quality, interactions...
Rating Nintendo’s names for its home gaming consoles
What’s in a name? If you’re trying to a sell home video game console, a lot. The name is the most important marketing tool...