Famicom's colorful design was inspired by Nintendo's Game & Watch handhelds and was meant to appeal to players of all ages. The Famicom features a top-loading cartridge slot, while the NES used a ...

“It comes with a GUN!,” every kid in America thought when they first saw the Nintendo Entertainment System. Forget that goofy robot—the Zapper is why we all wanted an NES. (Well, that and Super Mario ...

Dominik Bošnjak is a freelance writer from Croatia. He has been writing about games for as long as he can remember and began doing so professionally circa 2010. If he was forced to pick a favorite ...

As Senior Video Producer at CNET, Sean has worked on more videos than he can count. He covers video games and video game hardware through previews, reviews, events, and more. Way back in 1990, ...

While some games from the '80s heyday of NES have endured, others have been forgotten -- but deserve a second chance today.

NES ROM hacks are modified versions of original NES games, offering new levels, characters, music, and even entirely new gameplay mechanics. These hacks breathe new life into classic games, making ...

The NES introduced popular series like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros to the world, cementing Nintendo's reputation for unforgettable gaming experiences. Now, Nintendo Switch Online provides ...

It was pretty exciting to hear Nintendo was bringing the World Championship series to Switch. As a bonafide 90s kid, the memories of the 1990 Nintendo competition exist in my mind in a rosy glow of ...

In an age before esports, video game hobbyists had to prove their superiority in more creative ways. Back in the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System, people used to show off their high scores by ...