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In just over one minute, video takes us on an emotional journey through 20 years of Pokémon passion.
Mario, Pokémon, Link, Star Fox and more are brought to life through the same process used 200 years ago.
Given the swiftness and strength with which Nintendo’s legal team reacts to fan games, we have to assume this one is already on borrowed time.
New worlds, 130 stars, new powerups, Rainbow Road, rideable Yoshi… get this one quick before it’s taken down.
A decade after its release, the Nintendo classic shows one way it’s way better than real tennis.
Big news in the gaming world as sales of Sony’s PlayStation 4 predicted to surpass those of Nintendo’s Wii U in Japan — despite the fact that Nintendo’s system had a full year head start.
The original creator of Mario shows us how easy it is to play Nintendo’s first smartphone game, Super Mario Run.
Clever Pokédex Easter egg finally pays off as sleepy Pocket Monster’s true power is revealed for first time in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Overseas shopping trip leads to creation of Japanese NPO that deeply respects the sentimental value of old-school video games.
Planet-hopping platformer’s infinite levels likely to disappear from the Internet very soon.
Journey from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro recreated in the style of Nintendo’s classic games
Prime Minister Abe’s bizarre yet awesome appearance at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics got many people thinking. Thinking a little too seriously maybe.
Watch this clever hamster smash her way through the game, complete with an adorable detour down the pipe.
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