8BitDo turns the NES gamepad into a mouse

Many moons ago, Swedish designer Daniel Jansson brought us a cute concept mouse that took cues from the classic NES console, featuring its iconic red circular buttons, black D-pad and grey body. There was nothing ergonomic about this peripheral, but...

Readers relive their experiences with the original NES

This week as Nintendo celebrates its 130th (!) anniversary, we've taken a look back at the original Nintendo Entertainment System -- a gaming console that started many life-long love affairs with gaming. Although it's been thirty-six years since the...

Nintendo closes its Club Nintendo Rewards Program


It is has been nearly six years that Nintendo delivered fun rewards to its members. However in a shocking move Nintendo has finally decided to close its Club Nintendo.  The Loyalty rewards...

Sony Leak Acts The Question: Super Mario Bros. Movie: To Be or Not To Be?


BuzzFeed broke the news that Sony is in talks to create a Super Mario Bros. animated feature.Ignoring the conflict properties (Sony has its own gaming system), this news is amazing. Nintendo’s Super...

New Country For Sony, Microsoft And Nintendo: China Lifts Game Console Ban


The Chinese government has temporarily lifted its ban on video game consoles, reports the BBC, opening the door for machines like Microsoft's Xbox One, Sony's PS4, and Nintendo's Wii U. Consoles...